December 2015 • Mariemont, Ohio • Volume XL, No. 4 Happy Holidays from the staff of the Town Crier
Front: Delta Crabtree (writer), Elizabeth Miller Wood (writer),Ellie Kapcar (writer), Claire Kupferle (editor), Karen Kennedy (writer), Kim Beach (writer). Back: Ron Schroeder (photographer), Matt Weinland (layout), Matt Crawford (writer), Wes Iredale (proofreader), Rex Bevis (writer). Not pictured: Dick Adams (proofreader),Tiffany Proffitt (distribution), Renee Tecco (writer), Joan Welsh (writer), Randy York (writer)
The Voice of the Village Schools Mariemont Cross Country Team Takes Title The Mariemont High School girls varsity cross country team won the CHL (Cincinnati Hills League) title for the first time ever this year at the CHL Championship cross country meet at Kings Island Golf Center, and Coach Terri Thomas was named Coach of the Year.
Mariemont High School student athletes Marin Valentine, Lauren Renner, Anna Scheeser and Kate Overbey won 1st team CHL. Corinne Fanta won 2nd team CHL and Sarah Forbes won the open girls race. The boys varsity cross country team won 2nd place! Charlie Jordan was named Runner of the Year, Drew Goheen won 2nd team CHL and Charles Schooler won Honorable Mention CHL.
Congratulations to these running Warriors! Pictured (from left to right): Charlie Jordan, Charles Schooler, Drew Goheen, Coach Jeff Timmers
Page 2 Mariemont Town Crier Schools Nominations Due For Mariemont City Schools Award of Excellence Mariemont • Shows extraordinary talent and/or You can email your completed City School District leadership in his or her field nomination form to Josephine McKenrick, is now accepting • Demonstrates a high commitment director of communications, at jmckenrick@ nominations for toward Mariemont City Schools mariemontschools.org or mail/drop it off the Mariemont • Challenges students at all levels to: Mariemont Board of Education, attn: City Schools Award • Challenges and encourages peers Josephine McKenrick, Mariemont City of Excellence. • Exudes authenticity, sincerity and Schools Award of Excellence, 2 Warrior This prestigious thoughtfulness Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227. award was developed to recognize and • Puts forth effort to make a positive honor excellent employees in Mariemont difference A committee will review nominations City Schools. Students, parents, community • Strives to improve personally and and select one nominee to be the recipient members and staff members are invited to professionally of this prestigious award. The winner will nominate a Mariemont City School District • Embodies the values of “tradition, be recognized at a staff meeting of the employee. All employees are eligible. The community and innovation” Mariemont Academy and will represent the characteristics to be considered should district at the Hamilton County Education include, but are not limited to: Nominations will be accepted through Foundation Award Ceremony in the spring. December 31. Nomination forms are available • Inspires, cares for, and respects at the front office of the school buildings as Thank you for helping us celebrate Mariemont’s students and the well as online at www.mariemontschools. excellence in the Mariemont City School community beyond org/About/Award of Excellence. District!
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Mary Jacob of Homewood Road has been putting her shoes near the front door or fireplace every year since she was a little girl. She, her husband Kent and son Connor, a senior at Mariemont High School, honor the December 6 feast day of Saint Nicholas. Mary says, “We love to celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day because it’s not quite Christmas yet, but it anticipates something special is coming.” Mary grew up in East Lansing, Michigan, and she recalls receiving chocolate or an orange in her shoes on St. Nicholas’ Day. “It was such a small little treat, but it was something separate from Christmas that my family looked forward to every year,” she says. Although Mary was never “naughty” enough to receive coal from St. Nick, she remembers it was always a foreboding possibility. The Jacobs love this tradition for its small, sweet The Miller Family (from left) Max, Lisa, Sam and Shane enjoy the annual Boy Scout Tree Sale. simplicity, and they plan to continue it for many Christmases to come. With grown children, Michael and Maria Bailey of Pocahontas Avenue Pleasant Street residents Shane and especially cherish the holiday season. Lisa Miller love forming holiday traditions Their four children: Taylor age 22; Meggie with their fourth-grader Max and first- 20, Cohen 17, and Madelyn 9, enjoy grader Sam. Every year they go to the spending time together as a family. The Boy Scout tree sale to find the perfect Bailey family celebrates Advent and evergreen, which they load into their decorates their tree to Bing Crosby’s wagon and attach to their kid-sized John “White Christmas” each year. Christmas Deere Gator. “Playing tag between all the Eve they attend midnight mass at St. John Christmas trees is definitely the funnest Fisher and spend time with extended part,” Max says. The Millers spend the family. On Christmas Day the Baileys Christmas holiday at Lisa’s parents’ house enjoy homemade “Kiddie Cocktails,” just like when she was a little girl. Each which is their name for Shirley Temples. year they have a special dinner and watch Every year Maria makes a homemade Christmas Vacation. After reading T’was ornament for each child based on their the Night Before Christmas, the boys are interests. She recalls once making a tucked into bed. In the morning Max makeup compact for Madelyn, a soccer and Sam have to wait upstairs until they ball for Cohen, a ballerina for Meggie, and hear Christmas music, and then the a violin for Taylor. The Baileys appreciate boys tumble down the stairs to see their their time together more and more each family and unwrap presents. The Millers year. Maria says, “We just love coming then spend the rest of the day in pajamas home for Christmas. Coming home and playing with new toys and enjoying each all of us being together: That’s always the other’s company. b e st p ar t .”
Mariemont Town Crier Page 5 Village Mariemont DAR Hears About Life under Nazi Regime Mariemont Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, enjoyed the program ”Growing Up Under the Swastika” by Mrs. Sonja Stratman during their October meeting held at Armstrong Chapel. In 1927, Mrs. Stratman was born Sonja Bochmann in Nuremberg, Germany. She entered grade school at a time when all the students’ textbooks had been rewritten to favor Hitler and his agendas. Every German child had to join the Hitler Youth, and she did so happily. She had no reason to believe her youth group was anything more than the fun social events she enjoyed. As the war progressed and her family’s safety became threatened, Sonja’s father was forced to reveal the true nature of Hitler and Sonja’s world was crushed. For the next several years, the Bochmann family struggled for survival in a war-torn, devastated city. Mrs. Stratman worked for a Judge during the Nuremberg Trials. In 1952 the family immigrated to the United States.
For most of her life, Mrs. Stratman scarcely spoke of her life under the Nazi regime. Those closest to her never knew about her youth, until recently. In 2004, more than sixty years later, Sonja began the therapeutic journey of revisiting the Sonja Stratman speaks to the Mariemont chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. memories of a horrific time in history. For her, as a child, it was just how life was. For us, now, it is a tale of how life InsI ght • s ervI ce • r esults for Germans was changed forever. Mrs. Stratman has shared her experiences with many schools, churches and cultural groups. Her story captivates audiences old and young, telling of a time we have only read about in books. It is history before CRS • ABR our own eyes. Her presentation enlightens enioR AleS iCe ReSident audiences to the unforgettable events of S S V P Germany under the Hitler regime. office 513-527-3060 home 513-248-1453 For more information about the Mariemont Chapter Daughters of the [email protected] American Revolution, please contact Jan www.TeamAnnett.com Mauch at [email protected]
Page 6 Mariemont Town Crier Village Town Crier Creative Spotlight By Karen Kennedy they certainly gave it their all! Congratulations Second grade teachers at Mariemont to 2nd grade teachers, Elementary School had their students create Ann Bullar, Mary Jacob, a piece of art called “Games People Play.” Mary Martin and Margie Students were to include a background, middle Massie for such an ground and foreground elements. Obviously imaginative assignment. the 2nd graders have a great deal of talent and
Looks like a full house at this Mariemont game. Tucker Frye, who is in the second grade at Mariemont Elementary plays basketball and obviously loves the game! This looks like his dream game. Great detail Tucker! I couldn’t help but notice the very long legs! Go Blue!
Samuel David Stalzer…What a great football scene! I think the fans are The Mariemont Elementary School playground on a sunny day - a happy enjoying the game as well! Samuel is a 2nd grader who enjoys all sports and thought captured by Audrey Hagen. Audrey, a second grader at Mariemont, currently is playing soccer and basketball. Does the football look deflated, or can be found in the middle of this scene, jumping rope and playing with friends is it just my imagination? during recess. This piece is filled with lots of light, energy and happy thoughts!
Addie Hoover grew up watching her cousins, Lindsey and Lauren, play volleyball in the In this active scene, Peyton Quiambao is passing to Louisa who will go for the upper grades at Mariemont. This inspired Addie to capture them in action. Addie loves goal! Peyton plays for the Mariemont Cheetah’s soccer team and it appears that gymnastics, spending time with family and friends and cheering on her cousins! she is an excellent strategist! Great depiction of the game…Notice the score!!!
Mariemont Town Crier Page 7 Village Marielders News The MariElders would like to very different items. Here is a small list welcome our new Activities Coordinator, of available crafts: folk art painting, Cara Dyne-Gores. Cara joined us the wooden ornaments, photography, first of November and has some great jewelry, handmade pottery and many new ideas for the New Year. Cara was more. born and raised in Zimbabwe and moved to Cincinnati eight years ago Santa’s Gift shop will be open again to attend college. She graduated from this year. This shop is only for children Northern Kentucky University and now to shop in for their families. No gifts lives in Mt. Lookout with her husband will be over a dollar and the gifts will be Steve. Stop by the Center and introduce wrapped by Santa’s Elves. yourself to Cara and welcome her to the neighborhood. Lunch will also be served during the day by the Mariemont Girl Scouts. Lollipop Craft Show If you are looking for one-of-a- kind gifts, this is the place to shop. All The Lollipop Craft Show will be held proceeds from this event will go to THE at the Mariemont Elementary School MariElders. on Saturday, December 12 from 10 am to 4 pm. We have over 50 crafters selling their wares. Each booth has
Page 8 Mariemont Town Crier Village Kiwanis Holiday Nut Sale in Full Swing The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont has raisins and sugarless chocolate covered $15,000 for students in Fairfax, Terrace Park kicked off its annual nut sale fundraiser with peanuts, and also brought back the trail mix and Mariemont through events such as the all proceeds benefiting local scholarships. with peanuts, raisins Art & Craft Fair and Spring Golf Outing. Now Just in time for the holidays, their tasty and M&Ms.” in its 50th year, the Kiwanis Club has raised offerings are great for family and client gifts, over $200,000 for local scholarships benefiting baking holiday pies, or a tasty snack. Pecans, Once again, the over 60 students. almonds, cashews and delicious chocolate Kiwanis Club will covered nuts are perfect for any occasion. The Kiwanis Club of Mariemont meets every Tuesday morning at 7:45 am in the “Our annual nut sale has grown bigger Mariemont Elementary school cafeteria. A and bigger each year,” said Chairman David continental breakfast is served at 7:15 am. Peterson, “We have a blast being involved with Meetings end by 8:30 and always feature a the school concerts and really appreciate them local speaker. We invite you to be our guest at letting us be a part. It’s to the point where have nuts available at all school concerts as an upcoming meeting. For more information people expect us to be there and look forward well as several local businesses. They can visit MariemontKiwanis.org, Facebook or to it, which is great to see.” also be purchased at MariElders during Twitter (@MariemontKClub). regular hours. Orders can be placed by phone This year’s fundraiser contains a few new contacting David Peterson at 814-598-6235. products. “Every year we get a few requests for other products. So this year we added a The annual nut sale is the club’s holiday non-chocolate nut mix that has various fruits fundraiser for local scholarships. Each year, mixed in. We also added chocolate covered the Kiwanis Club of Mariemont raises nearly
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Mariemont Town Crier Page 9 Village Winter Arrangements from Your Sleeping Garden Have fun creating winter arrangements Don’t stop at the garden when collecting from your sleeping garden. Take a walk materials for your winter arrangements. through your garden and open your eyes to Once you’re inside, scour your kitchen and materials you may have at your fingertips to craft materials to tuck into the greenery, like create an arrangement. Search for intriguing winter squash or left over feathers from a seed heads (sedum), varieties of evergreens craft project. This may add that little zing of – both needled and broad leaved, dried contrast to your arrangement. Happy clipping hydrangea blossoms, bare branches, fruits and and arranging to your hearts content! berries to keep winter arrangements colorful. With a few clippings and a bit of imagination, Carolyn Tuttle, President you may be surprised at your creative side. Garden Club of Mariemont Get Your 2016 Mariemont Calendar!
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Page 10 Mariemont Town Crier Schools Halloween Parade Highlights Creativity was on display at Mariemont Elementary's Halloween parade!
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What’s Happening at the Mariemont Branch Library - December
All Ages Holiday Open House: Bring the whole family in to enjoy music, crafts, and sweet treats from 3 pm to 6 pm Thursday, December 10.
Children Stuck on Reading Book Club: Each month the club features a children’s book series. Read at least one book from the series, and then stop by the branch to complete an activity and earn a magnet. Collect three magnets to receive a free pizza coupon from Snappy Tomato Pizza. Movers & Shakers: Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Bring the little ones for stories, songs and dance as they learn about the Library. Ages 1-4. Note: No Movers & Shakers December 23 and 30.
Library Babies: Wednesdays at 11:30 am. Lap songs and books for infants. Note: No Library Babies December 23 and 30.
Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. Join us for stories and crafts. Ages 3-5. Note: No Preschool Story Time December23 and 30.
Crafty Kids: Thursday, December 17, at 4 pm. Ages 5-10. Teens Maker Monday: Make a gift, and wrap it too, at 4:30 pm. Monday, December 14. Ages 10-16. Registration required.
Adults Handmade Holiday: Get into the holiday spirit by crafting handmade ornaments at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, December 1. Registration required. Which Craft Needlecraft Club: Stop by with your current work in progress for pointers or just to have fun with co-enthusiasts. Knitting, crochet, needlework — whatever you like to do. Saturday, December 5, and 19, at 10:30 am.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 8 pm.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. Mariemont Branch Library, 3810 Pocahontas Avenue, 513-369-4467
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Page 12 Mariemont Town Crier Village Mariemont Elementary Second Graders Learn About the Madisonville Site On October 15, MPF docent Paul • Archeological dig and identification Parent volunteers staffed the headdress Mulvany gave an informative PowerPoint of artifacts and face painting table. presentation to two classes of second graders. • Headdress The following week, the students took a making and field trip to the site near the swimming pool face painting where a group of Native Americans lived from about 1400-1650. The students spent approximately It was a beautiful fall day and the six minutes at each students enjoyed eight activity stations run station before rotating by MPF volunteers. The stations included: to the next.Volunteers included Paul Mulvany, • Artifacts (touch and feel) Joani Welsh, MPF • Cachepit building Trustees Gail McBride, • Demonstration and corn grinding. Joe Schneider, Karen • Music Sullivan, Mary Beth • Matching pictures of ancient York, Marcy Lewis, artifacts to present day objects Cindy Dougherty and • Hunting skills practice Janet Setchell. Gail McBride works with the students to build a cachepit. • Pottery making
The students had fun with docent Cindy Dougherty matching modern objects Children were able to handle artifacts at Paul Mulvany's station. to pictures of artifacts.
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Students at Mariemont High School will have the opportunity to develop and pitch their own business ideas in a new entrepreneurship program as part of the Warriors BEyond initiative beginning next school year.
Patterned after the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” this new entrepreneurship program will provide students a fun, hands-on and informative way to learn about being an entrepreneur. Students will develop business ideas and then pitch them to a panel of judges, which will include the program donor Donn Davis, who was honored this year as a Mariemont Distinguished Alumni.
Davis committed $25,000 to the Mariemont School Foundation toward the establishment of the Donn Davis Entrepreneurship Program, which will culminate each year in the business pitch competition with the winning student or team of students being awarded a $1,500 Donn Davis Entrepreneurship Grant.
This effort to encourage entrepreneurship ties into the broader commitment of the Mariemont City School District to provide experiential learning to enjoy a healthy snack between classes. About The Mariemont School opportunities through the Warriors BEyond Foundation program. Warriors BEyond is the school About Donn Davis The Mariemont School Foundation district’s flagship program for student Donn Davis is the Managing Partner supports and encourages gifts of all sizes, opportunities offered beyond the traditional of Revolution, a Washington, D.C.-based including those to the annual fund and curriculum, including new enrichment venture capital firm he co-founded with those to support special projects such experiences, travel opportunities, career Steve Case in 2005. Revolution has invested as this one. The annual fund drive is exploration and service learning, giving in and helped build numerous innovative currently underway. For more information students at all grade levels the chance to lead, companies, including Zipcar, Exclusive or to make a donation please visit www. reach and explore. Resorts, Everyday Health, Shinola, mariemontschoolfoundation.org. Sweetgreen and CustomInk. Previously, Davis, a 1981 graduate of Mariemont Donn served as a senior executive at America The Mariemont School Foundation is High School where he was the Senior Class Online and Tribune Company during the a non-profit organization whose mission President, has pledged an additional $10,000 formative period of the consumer Internet. is to support the long-term success of the donation on behalf of the Class of 1981 to He graduated from Miami University (Ohio) students and community through initiatives purchase and operate a commercial popcorn and University of Michigan Law School. that enhance educational excellence in the machine for the students at the high school Mariemont City School District. Page 14 Mariemont Town Crier Village New Owner with Fresh Takes on Fashion at Sara Benjamin's As Mark Twain once said, “The two most over two years and plans to keep many of important days of your life are the day you the store’s brands. So, be assured that your were born and the day you find out why.” favorites will still be available! Emily will gradually be adding different brands and Emily Jackson, the new owner of Sara expanding the range of sizes and prices as Benjamin’s, was too young to remember the she spends more time in the store. first, but now has followed her dream and let her passion direct her to owning one Whether you have been a valued of the premiere woman’s boutiques in the customer or are simply looking for a new Cincinnati area. place to address your taste for fashion, then Sara Benjamin’s is the place to be. Emily Her love for fashion came at a young age and her staff offer the most updated styles while attending high school in Worthington, along with the personal attention that will Ohio. During her college days at Florida make you feel good about your shopping State University, Emily worked at a local experience. Feel free to call Emily to make boutique and realized that her passion for an appointment if you cannot make it during someday owning her own store and the joy store hours. She recognizes between busy of connecting others to that perfect outfit for schedules with kids and work, sometimes any occasion was what she wanted to do as you need to make extra time during off-
her vocation, as well as her avocation. hours for those fashion emergencies or styling needs. Upon graduation from FSU, Emily ventured into the business world and gained Emily’s sense for fashion and the valuable experience in everyday business passion to help women look their best for situations while living in Chicago. She and any occasion has given purpose to her her husband, Philip, a Cincinnati native, life. Please visit soon, as Emily would enjoy moved to Cincinnati in 2012 and currently meeting you and the opportunity to style reside in the downtown area. For several you! years, Emily’s been the go-to-girl for her fashion expertise with friends and family, from coordinating outfits for various events Sara Benjamin’s is located at 6810 and weddings, or even just dinner out on the Wooster Pike, on the Strand in Mariemont, town. 513-272-2280.
Although starting any business presents Business hours are Monday-Friday 10 am various challenges, Emily has tackled those to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and by with much enthusiasm to finally obtain her appointment, as mentioned above. dream of owning a women’s boutique that Note: During the month of December, caters to the fashion-conscience woman. She Sara Benjamin’s will be open on Sundays has been a customer of Sara Benjamin’s for from Noon-5 pm.
Mariemont Town Crier Page 15 Village Mariemont Troop 149 Celebrates Ten Eagle Scouts On November 15, the families of All projects were planned, drawn, Elementary in grade school; Mariemont Troop 149 celebrated 10 Boy presented and executed by the Scout and • Michael Caperton, Reid Fakes, Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle then approved by the benefactor. Each Scout Connor Jacob, Andrew Moeller and Scout over the past year. Historically, this is was responsible for funding, labor and Logan Urbanski are current seniors the most Eagles in one year for this Troop. equipment. at Mariemont High School; • Bryan Biggs and Joe Veneeman are Sponsored by Mariemont Community On average, Scout volunteers give 20 current juniors at Mariemont High Church, Troop 149’s members who have hours per month in service to Scouting. This School; recently become Eagle Scouts are Logan equals approximately 246.8 million hours of • Lucas Wilner is in 8th grade at Urbanski, Michael Caperton, Andrew volunteer time each year given to support Mariemont Junior High and might Moeller, Reid Fakes, Joe Veeneman, Connor Scouting. be the youngest in Mariemont to Jacob, Gabriel Deemer, Lucas Wilner, Siddiq have earned the Eagle designation. Ashtaf and Bryan Biggs. Five of the boys joined Cub Scouts in the second grade and completed the journey to And these boys could be off to great In 2013, only about six percent of all Boy Eagle their senior year, lead by Scoutmasters things! 181 NASA astronauts were involved Scouts earned the Eagle Scout rank. Rob Mathews (2008-10), John Fakes (2010- in Scouting (57.4 percent of astronauts) and “They all worked hard to earn this 13) and Darren Wilner (2013-present). The 39 are Eagle Scouts;16.3% of United States achievement,” said John Fakes, Former Troop Troop has been in existence for over 50 years Military Academy (West Point) cadets are 149 Scoutmaster and current Troop member and is currently chartered by the Mariemont Eagle Scouts; 11.9% of United States Air parent. “Together they put in hundreds of Community Church. Force Academy cadets are Eagle Scouts. hours of work on their Eagle projects, which and 11% of United States Naval Academy ranged from raised garden beds, shotput All of Troop 149’s Eagle Scouts are (Annapolis) midshipmen are Eagle Scouts; cleanup/enhancement, a community garden affliliated with Mariemont City Schools in 28 members of the 113th Congress are Eagle shed, a stage, a garden and bench area, some way: Scouts; and Four current U.S. governors are memorial garden cleanup, landscaping, • Gabe Deemer graduated from Eagle Scouts. play ground improvement and community Mariemont High School in May of waterway cleanup.” 2015; Congratulations to the Eagle Scouts of • Siddiq Asraff attended Mariemont Troop 149!
Back row: Logan Urbanski, Michael Caperton, Andrew Moeller, Reid Fakes, Joe Veeneman; Front row: Connor Jacob, Gab Deemer, Lucas Wilner, Siddiq Ashtaf, Bryan Biggs Page 16 Mariemont Town Crier Village Portrait of Col. Donald L. Shanks Commissioned The memory of Mariemont’s former painting has been installed in Council Mayor and Fire Chief, Col. Donald L. Chambers. Funding for the portrait was Shanks, was honored with an official collected through private donations portrait crested by Deborah Ridgley. and fundraising efforts by the fire Chief Rick Hines commissioned the department. painting of Col. Shanks, for whom the Municipal Building is named. The
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Tiny Treasures Show & Sale be performed by the Children’s Theatre of Just in time for Holiday Shopping! Cincinnati. Mariemont Preservation Presents is our monthly feature of family friendly arts programming and December’s offering of Come to the Barn in December for live theatre is a holiday treat. a unique shopping experience. Your Christmas shopping just became easier and Remember the story of the kindly so much more fun. Tiny Treasures are small shoemaker who gives his only remaining paintings or works of art (that come with a pair of shoes to a cold and hungry beggar artatthebarn.org. $5 per person.
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Making Waterless Snow globes with teaching artist Beth Renick on Saturday January 16. This will be a hands-on craft class for children to make Waterless Snow woman? The magic elves who reward his globes. It's a fun way to spend a chilly correspondingly modest price!). They will kindness turn the shop into a wonderfully January morning with your children (or any make wonderful gifts for everyone on your creative emporium. But, can the Shoemaker child in your life!). Together you and your list and don’t take up lots of wall space. Or, keep up his success without the elves? This buddy will make waterless snow globes. You just treat yourself to fill that little corner beloved, warm-hearted story reminds us will use clay to make the figures to insert spot. The Grand Opening Sale will be the where we find goodness, generosity and into the Mason Jars and then add glitter, weekend of December 12 & 13 from 10 hope, anything is possible. etc. to add that special touch. It’s a “take-it am – 4 pm. The show will then run through Sunday, January 3 from 1 pm – 4 pm (with Registration required at www. (cont'd on next page) pickup from 4-6 pm). Mariemont Preservation Presents… The Elves and the Shoemaker Saturday December 19, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Gather your family and friends and make your reservations today for this much beloved Brothers Grimm tale so perfect for the holiday season. This live production will
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–home” craft, creative and fun. Registration Holiday Wreath Workshop 7 pm-8:30 pm required at $5 per person. Tuesday, Dec. 8th, In this workshop, YOU will make a 7pm - 8:30pm stunning Holiday arrangement, highlighted by Holiday Season Flower Arranging Nicky will lead in the creation of a Holiday a beautiful amaryllis plant. Cost: $130 Nicky Bade, award-winning flower Carnation Wreath that will add just the perfect designer and avid gardener, is bringing new addition to your Christmas décor. It can Coming to the Barn in January… classes to The Barn in time for the holidays. be used as a door hanging or on a coffee or January 6-19, This is a fun way to brighten up the season, dining table. Cost:$80 The Ray Hassard Student Show so gather some friends and create a delightful Well-known Cincinnati artist, Ray holiday décor. To register go to www. Large Holiday Arrangement Hassard, has been leading a graduate level badebouquets.com or contact her directly at featuring Amaryllis pastels class at the Barn. Come and enjoy the 513-503-1699 or [email protected]. works of his very talented students. Tuesday, December 15,
Mariemont Town Crier Page 19 Village Government Council Meeting October 12, 2015 Council Representative Information Mayor Policastro and the following District 1: Dennis Wolter [email protected] Council members were present: Mr. Hlad, District 2: Joe Miller [email protected] Mr. Marsland, Mr. Miller, Ms. Palazzolo, Ms. District 3: Eric Marsland [email protected] Schwartz and Mr. Wolter. District 4: Maggie Palazzolo [email protected] Mr. Wolter asked Chief Hines what District 5: Mary Ann Schwartz [email protected] constitutes a drug offense and are the majority District 6: Lorne Hlad [email protected] about marijuana or more serious types of drugs. Mayor: Dan Policastro [email protected] Chief Hines said there is a fair amount of heroin and those related to heroin. Mr. Wolter asked if many are residents. Chief Hines said they granted permission to address Council. She Hammerstone, Cachepit, Midden, Mound, constitute a small amount. said a speed study was done on their street Emery) had a third reading. Mr. Hlad said the which indicated 300 cars travelling down Mt. only concern expressed by residents after the Mayor Policastro thanked The Mariemont Vernon in a six-hour period on a Thursday. flyers were distributed were what types of signs Preservation Foundation. He said MPF gave Twenty percent of them were speeding would they be and where would they be placed. the Village a large sum of money to do the patio including school buses, maintenance trucks, He would like to honor the community as much in front of the Boathouse. The fire pit is in minivans etc. There are approximately 15 as we can. Mayor Policastro said we can let the and really looks nice. It will be really nice for children living in the area under the age of residents know when we are going to install the our Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and now both five. Everyone who signed the petition is in signs and let them get involved in placement of organizations and others want to use the facility. agreement with the need for the stop signs to the signs. Mr. Marsland moved, seconded by keep us all safe. Mr. Miller to adopt the Ordinance. On roll call; Engineer Ertel said he e-mailed Council six ayes, no nay. Ordinance No. O-21-15 was information along with a picture of the flashing Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. adopted. beacon light. A pedestrian will come up and Wolter to accept the recommendation of the hit the button which activates a light bar that Public Works and Service Committee which “An Ordinance Authorizing Application will flash for twenty seconds. It should not be met on August 31, 2015 to discuss proposed and Contracting with the Ohio Public disruptive to residents but will get the attention stop signs at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Works Commission” had a second reading. of motorists. Mr. Hlad said it seems similar to Emery Lane. Present at the meeting were Engineer Ertel said the majority of this work a grant program in Loveland close to his work. Public Works Committee Chairman Dennis is resurfacing on Settle and Petoskey. The He passes it every day and it does not appear Wolter, Vice-Chairman Mary Ann Schwartz, Ordinance is needed to fulfill the contractual to be a nuisance. Engineer Ertel said this will Committee Member Eric Marsland, Mayor Dan requirement. The projected cost is $150,000 be installed in conjunction with the Bike Trail Policastro and Village Engineer Chris Ertel. for Petoskey because it has to be gutted and Project to cross Plainville Road. Several residents living on Mt. Vernon and lowered in order to put in the curb. Settle Emery Lane came in and presented a petition Road is estimated at $108,000. The grant is for Engineer Ertel said the Belmont/Wooster signed by 19 residents living on the streets in 50% of the work from the Ohio Public Works Pike cost is estimated at $55,000 with 80/20 question requesting these stop signs be put in Commission. If awarded the money would be percent split with ODOT. The Village would be place. After much discussion, the Committee available July 1, 2016. We have to be under responsible for $10,000 of construction. The recommends that three stop signs be put at contract for the project by December 31, 2016. work is scheduled for 2016 and funds would this intersection – one on Emery Lane and need to be encumbered in 2016. It will include two on Mt. Vernon. It is recommended that “To Amend Mariemont Code Section a refuge island to provide some protection the legislation be prepared with the emergency 78, Schedule III, of the Mariemont Code of from vehicles. Mayor Policastro said there are clause. Mr. Wolter said the Committee met Ordinances and To Declare Emergency” (Stop some heritage trees that may be impacted. We with residents on those streets and we definitely Sign Emery & Mt. Vernon). Mr. Wolter moved, are working with ODOT to see if those could feel there is a need for this legislation. Many seconded by Mr. Hlad to suspend the rules to be left alone. The Bike Path is scheduled for streets need this and the hope is to knock them allow for the second and third reading. On construction in 2018. The reason for the out one at a time till we calm the Village down. roll call; six ayes, no nays. The Ordinance emergency ordinance is to get the planning and On roll call; six ayes, no nays. had a second and third reading. Mr. Miller public involvement started. Mayor Policastro moved, seconded by Ms. Palazzolo to adopt said we have made it clear to ODOT and Ordinances the Ordinance. On roll call; six ayes, no nays. OKI that the Village will not be financially Mr. Hlad moved, seconded by Mr. Marsland supportive. Engineer Ertel said they are looking “To Amend Section 78, Schedule I of the to invoke the emergency clause. On roll call; for alternative funding. Mariemont Code of Ordinances to Include six ayes, no nays. Ordinance No. O-23-15 was No Parking on Certain Streets Within the adopted. Ms. Fayre Martin, 6 Emery Lane, was Village” (Mt. Vernon, Mariemont, Pleasant,
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“To Appoint Elissa Wendler as Village location presently. Mayor Policastro said if it is For any use of powered yard maintenance Fiscal Administrative Assistant for the Calendar dangerous he would not recommend putting a equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, Years of 2015, 2016 and 2017 to Fulfill the crosswalk at that location. Mr. Hlad said some chainsaws, weed eater, etc., by residents within unexpired Term of Christopher Eldridge; To Set of the problem is the stop sign on Belmont is the Village of Mariemont or contractors hired Compensation; and To Declare Emergency” had too far back. After further discussion, Mayor by residents, the hours for said work are as a first reading. Mr. Marsland moved, seconded Policastro referred the matter to the Safety follows: by Mr. Wolter, to suspend the rules to allow for Committee for further discussion. He will ask the second and third reading. On roll call; six the Village Engineer to attend the meeting as Monday thru Friday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm ayes, no nays. The Ordinance had a second well. Ms. Nurre suggested a design consultant Saturday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm reading. Mayor Policastro said he and Fiscal be involved to keep the interests of pedestrians Sunday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Officer Borgerding met with Ms. Wendler. She and children because engineer’s solutions are is an IT person and they feel she is qualified often going to be along the lines of making the This Ordinance shall go into effect at the for the position. Fiscal Officer Borgerding said street wider. Mayor Policastro said we are not earliest date allowed by law. Mayor Policastro she would be very capable of doing the job. going to widen the street. It will be an open asked if Monday through Friday 7:30 am was Mayor Policastro and Fiscal Officer Borgerding meeting for resident input. Mr. Wolter said the too early. Mr. Hlad asked if the Committee thanked Mr. Eldridge for the job he did for the first priority is pedestrian safety because they talked with any of the contractors who work Village. The Ordinance had a third reading. are the most defenseless. Presently Council is in the Village and how this may affect them Mr. Hlad moved, seconded by Ms. Palazzolo to taking heat for putting up stop signs. He will and how they would be made aware of the adopt the Ordinance. On roll call; six ayes, no take the heat any day over someone getting change. He was curious if any discussion nays. Ms. Schwartz moved, seconded by Mr. hurt. was had with any of the big lawn care service Marsland to invoke the emergency clause. On companies who work in the area. Mayor roll call; six ayes, no nays. Ordinance No. O-24- Ms. Palazzolo moved, seconded by Mr. Policastro said we could send a letter to the 15 was adopted. Miller to accept the recommendation of the companies who have bid on our contracts in Finance Committee which met on October 12 the past. He will also put it in the Mayor’s Council Meeting October 26, 2015 to discuss the waste removal contract extension Bulletin. Mr. Hlad asked how this came with Rumpke. Present at the meeting were about. Mayor Policastro said it was due Mayor Policastro and the following Council Committee Chairman Eric Marsland, Vice- to complaints. Mr. Wolter said the major members were in attendance: Mr. Hlad, Mr. Chairman Joe Miller, Mayor Dan Policastro, and change is not for the hours for commercial Miller, Ms. Palazzolo, and Mr. Wolter. Administrative Assistant Joanee Van Pelt. The operators but for residents. The logic behind Committee voted unanimously to enter into the the later start is they are right in between Ms. Anastasia Nurre, 3867 Settle Road, was second option period of our current contract houses. The commercial cutters tend to be granted permission to address Council. She is with Rumpke for the Village’s solid waste, yard out on the roads and streets. He suggested in representing the street and was told that some waste and curbside recycling collection services. addition that private construction equipment issues regarding their street may be discussed. The proposed three percent increase will be in be included. Mayor Policastro said that too She sent an e-mail to Council members showing effect January 1, 2015 through December 31, has been an issue of complaint such as the the results from a recent poll circulated on her 2015. On roll call; four ayes, no nays. sanding of bricks along Mt. Vernon and all the street. It shows a lot of concern about traffic mess that was created. Mr. Wolter said this issues on Settle Road. She wanted to keep Settle Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Wolter is opening discussion of other disturbances Road a priority and in the loop as far as the bike to accept the recommendation of the Public in the Village. Mr. Hlad said he does not trail. It would be nice to have a crosswalk on Works and Service Committee which met have issue with when we tell the contractor Settle where it intersects at the south end with on October 16, 2015 to discuss amending hired to do Village work what time they can Belmont. She understands that speed reduction Ordinance section 150.03 of the Mariemont work; he is concerned telling residents that on cannot be considered due to statute statue but code of ordinances to include the following Saturday and Sunday you are not permitted to we need to find ways to keep our kids and additions regarding hours of use for powered mow your grass until 10:00 am. That seems pedestrians safe. She thanked Council for their yard maintenance equipment. Present at extreme to him and on principle he is not time and hoped that they will keep residents the meeting were Public Works Committee for the Village regulating when residents can informed. Chairman Dennis Wolter and Vice-Chair Mary use their equipment to mow their grass. Ms. Ann Schwartz. After much discussion, it was Palazzolo agreed saying it was ridiculous. Mr. Mr. Hlad said the area where Murray and determined commercial use of lawn mowers by Wolter said weekends are to some the only day Settle Road splits is very dangerous. There is the village’s contract grass maintenance crew they can sleep in. It was agreed to table the a large vehicle parked that prevents motorist/ within the Village of Mariemont, the hours of report since two of the Committee Members pedestrians from being able to see oncoming said use will be as follows: were not present. Mayor Policastro referred traffic. Even when the vehicle is not there, the matter back to Committee for further cars fly around Belmont to swing up on Monday thru Friday: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm discussion and asked concerned Council Settle. It is hard to cross that location as a Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm members to attend. pedestrian. There is not a crosswalk at the Sunday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Pastor Loren Hlad, Katie Price, Mia Ramundo, Yamilka Rosario, Molly Getgey, Tim McKenrick, Topher Smyth, Brian Beck Delaney Osgood
Mariemont Elementary students Mia Ramundo, Molly Getgey, Katie Price, Mariemont Elementary 1st grade students sit in front of the "flag" they Delaney Osgood and Topher Smyth welcomed and thanked veterans. created.
Page 22 Mariemont Town Crier Village Warrior Coalition Town Hall Meeting – Engaging The Community! On October 29, the Warrior police and parents to identify solutions Coalition hosted a Town Hall Meeting and promote healthy kids is our to discuss current youth substance mission. Thank you to the parents abuse issues in the Mariemont School who attended this Town Hall Meeting. district. Guest panelists included Happy Holidays from the Warrior Mary Haag, CEO/President of Coalition! Prevention First, and the three local police chiefs, Rick Hines (Mariemont), Jerry Hayhow (Terrace Park), and Steve Kelly (Fairfax). Parents and community members in attendance reiterated that parental involvement were passionate about their concerns and guidance are crucial during these and even shared personal family years and said that, “…according to experiences. data, only 11% of students are ‘the “My son says that drinking alcohol party crowd.’ The majority of kids are and smoking marijuana are NORMAL NOT using alcohol or other drugs.” and everyone does it. This belief Engaging the community in dialogue makes my son vulnerable. I am about youth substance abuse problems worried I will lose this battle,” stated is a goal of the Warrior Coalition. one emotional parent. Mary Haag Collaborating with the schools, local
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