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Getting There

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Empathy is in plentiful supply in the City of Dublin. For many residents, seeking ways to offer aid and opportunities to groups they care about is second nature.

In this issue, you’ll have a chance to see a wealth of such stories. They include that of Purba Majumder, who started a program to help girls explore the world of STEM education. They include that of the Girl Scouts of Dublin Service Unit 893, who organized a Knitting Clinic to make hats for cancer patients.

If that’s not enough, you’ll also get a look at the stories of Peace for Paws, a local agency dedicated to rescuing shelter animals slated for euthanasia, and of the Delay the Disease program at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, which offers participants the means to stave off the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Then, read on to learn about neighborhood groups in the City of Dublin, a major first-floor bedroom remodeling project, some words of advice on stepping out of your comfort zone and an update on former City Manager Tim Hansley, who guided the City from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. And, as always, check out our Community Calendar to see what’ll be going on in the City this fall.

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Nearly 30 years ago, Dublin grew from a village to a city just about overnight. With that growth came the need for new roads and other infrastructure improvements to accommodate our flourishing community and the new residents and businesses that came to town.

Thanks to a comprehensive master plan and sound fiscal policies, the City has been able to meet these needs and build a transportation structure that makes it easy to navigate in and around Dublin. As with any progressive city, we have many more projects on the horizon – most notably the Interstate 270/U.S. Rt. 33 interchange improvements, which have been fasttracked by the Ohio Department of Transportation and are set to begin construction next year, and the exciting new plans for the Bridge Street District.

In addition, we have implemented a systematic process to ensure that all current assets are inventoried and maintained. We have built a database to monitor the condition of these assets so that they can be programmed, financed and scheduled for maintenance as needed.

This year, we awarded and completed an extensive list of projects affecting nearly every corner of our City, from the intersection improvements at Dublin and Glick roads, to the Coffman Park expansion, to the bike path along Brand Road, and the crown jewel: the completion of the eighth and final phase of Emerald Parkway, set to open in late November.

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Tech it Out

Dublin woman works tirelessly to get girls interested in STEM subjects

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ometimes, the difference between a good educational experience and a great educational experience is the environment.

That’s the idea behind CoolTechGirls, a Dublin-based nonprofit that provides programs for girls to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education.

Because the program is offered only to girls, participants are able to learn in a comfortable environment and build relationships with peers and mentors, says Purba Majumder, CoolTechGirls president and creator.

“I just want them to feel comfortable,” Majumder says.

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cal business leaders. The nonprofit offers hands-on classes and information sessions to girls from grades 4-12. More than 225 girls have participated since the program began last year.

Events are held every few months and range from short sessions to daylong and multi-day events. Class topics range from website design to 3D printing, and many courses are hands-on.

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While a majority of DEC tenants are in information technology and similar fields, women are a minority in those sectors.

With two daughters of his own, Freutel has a passion to encourage girls to have more educational options.

“Purba’s definitely been the lead on this,” Freutel says. “I think she’s a great example for other young ladies.”

Majumder’s interest in technological science came from a love of research and a desire to be like her mother, who was a Sanskrit professor for 36 years.

As a young girl in Kolkata, India, Majumder also wanted to be a professor someday.

“I was very motivated by my mom,” Majumder says.

Majumder came from a family heavily immersed in science and education.

Her father was an engineer who designed bridges and roads for the state government. Her brother eventually became an engineer. Her grandfather was a teacher who believed education was the single most important thing one could give a child.

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Majumder came to the U.S. in 1992 as 2013, CoolTechGirls began offering sesa 24-year-old graduate student on a schol- sions. Forty-seven girls attended the first arship with the University of Toledo. She event, which featured speakers on differstudied global information systems and ent topics including interviewing skills, city planning. networking, databases, programming and While completing her master’s program, biochemistry. A June event had 43 girls Majumder became enchanted with com- in attendance. puters, which weren’t so readily available Past class topics have included video in India. game programming and robotics. High “You had to go somewhere to access school students are also encouraged to be computers,” she says. “People didn’t have leaders in the program, organizing workcomputers in their houses.” shops, developing new projects and setting She recognized the role computers up presentations. would play in the future, with their ability Though some programs, such as sumto coordinate databases and information. mer camps, have associated costs, most are As she was working as a research sci- free. Those who plan to attend are encourentist, Majumder began taking classes in aged to RSVP, as space is limited. information systems.

While working fulltime, she carried 16 credit hours, attending school at night and on weekends.

“I never worked so hard in my entire life,” Majumder says.

Having lived in Columbus since 1995, Majumder moved to Dublin in 2006. She and her husband, Indra, wanted to build a house in the City because of the strong school system, Those interested in joining the CoolTechGirls team can visit www.cooltechgirls.org or email info@cooltechgirls.org. she says.

While working in software development, Majumder startAnne Carlisle’s daughter Izzy, 11, has ed Cybervation in 1998, providing con- been attending CoolTechGirls programs sulting services on evenings and week- since it started. The Grizzell Middle ends. In 2010, she left her full-time job School sixth-grader has always been into focus on her company. It was through terested in figuring out how things work, the company that, in 2012, she became Carlisle says. acquainted with Freutel at the DEC. The program has allowed Izzy to tap into When Majumder and Freutel were her interest in STEM at an early age. discussing a way to provide an outlet to “This gives girls a chance to explore educate young girls, Majumder’s oldest in a non-threatening environment,” daughter, Ellora, was in the seventh grade. she says.

Noticing that few girls were participating Izzy appreciates the wide variety of proin the robotics activity in which she was grams offered by CoolTechGirls, she says. involved, Ellora worried that her peers “I enjoy the things they do,” she says. would think she was a “nerd.”

Since learning how to program By contrast, in India, Majumder says, video games, she has taken an outside the dynamic is quite different. When class to learn about HTML coding for young girls grow up, they are told to ex- Web pages. cel in science and math because of the While she doesn’t expect every girl to jobs available. There are many female end up in the STEM disciplines, Majumsoftware engineers and doctors in India, der encourages all of them to at least exand more girls pursuing computer science plore the subject. than in the U.S. “They should choose what they want In the U.S., Majumder would often see to do, but they should also be exposed girls too afraid to try certain things. She re- to all of these different options,” Maalized she could do something to help them. jumder says.

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Neighborhood Associations Tie the Community Together

By Sandra Puskarcik

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obust community engagement and comprehensive public information campaigns are hallmarks of Dublin. In our community of 43,000-plus residents, Dublin’s 85 neighborhood associations are significant to the success of these initiatives.

Background In Dublin, there are primarily three types of neighborhood groups. All are encouraged to take part in the Neighborhood Association Program supported by Dublin City Council and administered by the City’s Community Relations Department with assistance from all 25 departments and divisions.

Civic associations are the most informal of the three types of residential groups, where membership isn’t required. Homeowner associations are formal organizations comprised of property owners and are responsible for the governance, maintenance and upkeep of neighborhoods.

Like those of HOAs, condominium association by-laws are filed in a county recorder office. However, condo associations, as they are commonly called, must include all owners. Details are available at www.dublinohiousa.gov/neighborhoods/ neighborhood-groups-type.

Most of these associations select or elect a president. That representative usually becomes the primary and official contact between the association and the City of Dublin. However, it is important to note that all residents are encouraged to take advantage of the multiple opportunities to become informed and involved and to be heard.

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our website, reading the weekly newspaper, volunteering for City projects and becoming involved in your neighborhood association.

The City of Dublin also offers engagement and information opportunities available through your neighborhood association.

Biannual Neighborhood Town Hall Meetings One of the most popular elements of the neighborhood program is the most traditional: face-to-face meetings. Twice a year, in the spring and fall, the City of Dublin hosts a Neighborhood Association Town Hall meeting. Association presidents receive the invitation and the meetings are promoted to the general public.

“The meetings are designed for neighborhood leadership. All presidents and at least one board member are encouraged to attend. However, any resident is welcome to attend the meeting as long as space is available,” said Director of Community Relations Sandra Puskarcik.

Certain topics, such as road improvements and safety, are perennial favorites, and time is allotted to current issues and opportunities. The meeting closes with networking among the association representatives.

The 2014 fall meeting is being held at Heartland, 4075 W. DublinGranville Rd., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 6:30-8 p.m. Topics slated for discussion include Dublin’s Distracted Driving Campaign and 2015 Major Transportation Projects, including the Riverside/161 roundabout and the 270-33 interchange.

Residents of Ballantrae appreciate the information that is shared, said resident Bill Chaddock. In fact, he said, the meetings are so informative, he never misses them. Chaddock said he tries to attend both annual meet-

ings and then summarizes the information shared for his neighbors.

“It is the most important thing the City does,” Chaddock said of the semiannual meetings.

Mr. Chaddock has been on the Villages of Ballantrae Board of Directors for the past years. Two components of the meeting he looks forward to are hearing about road improvements and hearing directly from Police Chief Heinz von Eckartsberg.

Nextdoor Muirfield Village resident Rick Ross was instrumental in launching a new online platform designed specifically for neighborhood associations called Nextdoor.

This is a secure, free neighborhood engagement tool that allows two-way communication and engagement between and among residents and the City. Confirmed neighbors join the site and band together with others in their own neighborhoods to communicate, express concerns and generally work to make their neighborhoods safer places to live.

Ross believes Nextdoor is the ultimate communication tool for neighborhoods, he said.

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Erick Berschet has lived in Bristol Commons for 18 years. “The City has always served as a consistent source for information and has offered ways to tie neighborhoods together like the block party packages,” Berschet said. “These types of services make a difference in our community.”

To reserve the block party package for your next neighborhood gathering, visit www.dublinohiousa.gov/neighborhoods/ block-party-packages or call Lauren McDonald at 614-410-4514. While most of the packages are reserved in the summer months, they are available year round and are free of charge once per year. Additional reservations within the calendar year are $50.

tions, selling and giving away items, and much more.

The City has been playing an important role by sending out relevant information,” Ross said. “I learned of the early reopening of the Dublin and Glick intersection only two minutes after it happened. Kudos to Dublin for such timely communication.”

Currently in Dublin, 25 neighborhood associations and 1,100 households are participating in the program.

Dublin Direct Dublin Direct, a monthly e-newsletter that is sent to neighborhood leaders, contains news of interest for and about the Dublin community. Some neighborhood leaders forward Dublin Direct in its entirety to their residents and others choose items of interest most relevant to their specific neighborhoods. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

Coventry Woods’ former president and current communications chair, Janice Joos, shares information from Dublin Direct as well as from Dublin’s social and digital media tools with fellow neighbors.

“We use a combination of email, Facebook and neighborhood meetings to keep our residents informed,” said Joos. “We also remind our residents about how they can sign up for news directly from the City.”

To receive Dublin Direct or to see past editions, go to www.dublinohiousa.gov/ neighborhoods/dublin-direct.

Block Party Packages The City’s Block Party Packages include tents, chairs, tables, trash bins, sandwich boards, barricades and a sound system conveniently delivered to your site in a secured trailer – all free of charge. About half of Dublin’s neighborhood associations take advantage of this neighborhood engagement benefit. That number grows annually, however. Once a neighborhood uses a block party package, it is likely to become a return customer.

Beautify Your Neighborhood Grant The Beautify Your Neighborhood Matching Grant Program provides financial support – from $500-$5,000 – to associations that want to enhance their neighborhoods with high-quality, sustainable beautification projects that benefit and enhance the Dublin community.

The first grants were awarded in 2011, and since then, City staff has worked with numerous associations to identify possible beautification projects and assist in application preparation. Potential projects include entry features enhancements with new signs and lighting, updated landscape beds, benches, removal of invasive species, and art installation. Projects must be clearly visible from the public right-of-way.

The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Contact Claudia D. Husak, AICP, Planner II at 614-410-4600 or chusak@dublin.oh.us for details.

Sandra Puskarcik, ABC, CTA, is the Director of Community Relations for the City of Dublin.

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Shelving Symptoms Senior fitness and wellness course helps combat characteristics of Parkinson’s disease

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n the wake of comedian Robin Williams’ death, Parkinson’s disease – along with its associated depressive characteristics – is at the forefront of many individuals’ minds, particularly those with aging family members.

Last year, to help combat the symptoms and promote senior health, the City of Dublin added “Delay the Disease” to its repertoire of senior programming at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, and the class is thriving.

Dublin seniors meet at the recreation center to perform exercise that promotes balance, flexibility, functional strength and independence as a part of the “Delay the Disease” fitness class.

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Doris Eccles and Manfred Knuppel use a bike rack to work on strength and balance outside the recreation center.

“We’ve seen a big difference between the first class and just a few weeks later,” says Ann Mascotti-Bowman, case manager at Ideal Home Health Care, one of the program sponsors. “They come in withdrawn, quiet and low in participation. They then open up and become part of the group. Things we may take for granted, they may have trouble with, but now they do things like get in and out of cars and the shower a lot easier.”

The class is based on an exercise program founded by David Zid and Jackie Russell in the 2007 book Delay the Disease: Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease.

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Care’s Emily Jones and center staff instructor Mary Curtis “As we get older, our balance deteriorates,” Curtis says. “But if you can stand on one foot, you can stand on two, so we practice the flamingo stance. Practice yields permanence.”

One purpose of the class is to ensure independence among sufferers of Parkinson’s and other degenerative diseases.

As Parkinson’s progresses, handwriting becomes difficult, making signing checks and writing letters nearly impossible. Program participants work on writing big letters to preserve that ability.

Common characteristics of Parkinson’s disease also include a lack of facial expression and small steps.

“One thing we emphasize is size,” Curtis says. “Typically, your movements get really small. From muscles in your face, to how you speak, to handwriting, to the steps we take – everything gets small. So we take big steps and count as loud as we can. They feel silly at first, taking huge steps and shouting.”

But the class members take their strides in pride and have fun with the activities, conversing and making friends throughout their time together. One particular exercise they favor is squats.

“The squat allows you to live independently for your entire life – getting out of

Keep it Movin’ Dublin Recreation Center hosts a vast array of senior programs For seniors looking to remain active, the Dublin Community Senior Citizens organization offers many opportunities to keep moving, learning and meeting new people.

The organization orchestrates classes, social outings and functional fitness courses, among a plethora of other opportunities.

“Dublin takes care of its seniors,” says Wanda Kamler, the senior adult program supervisor. “A lot of the programs have enhanced lives and they all seem to keep growing in attendance. (Our seniors) have proven that they can thrive on their own, whether it’s socially or physically.”

The 850-member organization hosts computer basics classes, the Arthritis Foundation’s aquatic exercise program, beginner tai chi courses, yoga lessons for all experience levels and more.

“The yoga classes are very popular,” Kamler says. “We’re adding a new gentle yoga course that’s mainly geared toward someone who may have just had surgery or any other issue.”

For more information on the organization and a full list of programs and activities, visit www.dublinohiousa.gov/recreation-services/dublin-community-senior-citizens or contact Kamler at 614-410-4559. a booth or a car and standing up gets easier. It’s OK to have a big bucket, as long as it’s strong,” Curtis says, with a laugh.

The class meets once a week and each course is broken up into multi-

week segments throughout the year.

Members are urged to continue to exercise and stretch at home.

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Eccles. Since her diagnosis three years ago, she has dedicated herself to fighting the disease naturally, and the class has been a big help.

“I was diagnosed in July of 2011 and I qualified for a deep-brain surgery implant, but that troubled me,” she says. “I decided I would, instead, try with exercise and diet. I had rated 25 on their scale

of severity at the time; I’m down to 9 now. It’s reversing the progress of the disease for now.”

Now, she exercises at least 30 minutes a day and walks on the center’s track a few times a week.

“I’ve never been inactive – I’m an ADHD kid,” Eccles says.

One symptom commonly associated with the disease is tremors, or the uncontrollable shaking of limbs. Eccles and other members of the Dublin chapter of Delay the Disease have noticed either a significant decrease in or outright elimination of this symptom.

The program – which enrolls patients with Parkinson’s and other degenerative diseases, along with patients’ spouses – almost never started.

“We tried to offer it back in the spring of 2013, but we had to … charge for it for the instructor, and nobody signed up,” says Wanda Kamler, senior adult program supervisor. “We were able to get two sponsors: HomeWell Senior Care and Ideal Home

Great Grandparents To get an idea of the priorities of Dublin seniors when it comes to family, particularly grandchildren, we conducted a survey at the Dublin Community Recreation Center.

What follows is a smattering of responses we received from seniors in the community.

What is your favorite thing to do with your grandchildren in Dublin?

Hockey, swimming lessons and games. –Norman L. Monska, 83 Fishing, Jeni’s ice cream, eating out and cookouts. –Helen Formet, 94 Go to school activities and sporting events. –Penny Limerise, 70 Have a pizza party. –Kate Benson, 90 Describe your favorite holiday tradition.

White elephant Christmas, feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving. –Linda Stevenson, 64 One of us dons the traditional Santa hat and passes out presents one at a time. Our traditional Christmas dinner is fondue (beef, shrimp and chicken). But the absolute best is that we’re all together! –Willie and Mel Ehrlich, 71 Topsail Beach, N.C. – fun week at the beach. –Linda Sommer, 87 Going to Scioto Country Club for dinner (no cleanup needed), then head to son’s in Arlington to open gifts and play games. –Shirley Vannatta, 75

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Health Care. They pay for the instructor and provide two assistants, so there is no charge for the people in the class.”

And some of those assisting with the program have a personal investment with the disease.

“My grandfather had Parkinson’s and we were very close, but couldn’t do too much for him,” Mascotti-Bowman says.

“We didn’t have a program like this.

We’re thankful and excited that Wanda was open to letting us help. Depression does go along with the disease, so we work with not just the physical aspects, but the whole-person experience. They laugh and smile. They’re not a walking disease. They may have a disease, but they have the power to make things better. I just wish my grandfather had this opportunity.”

For more information or to sign up for the class, contact Kamler at 614-4104559. The next classes begin Oct. 17.

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A-Haunting We Will Go Annual Spooktacular brings tricks and treats to Dublin community

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By Olivia Tharp

ew sights and scenes will be in store for Dublin’s annual Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 16.

Expanded and returning offerings highlight the popular, child-oriented event.

“We are happy to say that the hay ride returns this season after an unfortunate construction delay last year. It takes riders on a scenic trip of the park’s 38 acres of land through beautiful winding paths,” says Mary Jo DiSalvo, events marketing administrator for the City. “The hay maze and Haunted Trail are bigger and better than ever. The maze is more challenging and the Trail has everything you need for an eerie Halloween experience: fog machines, hanging lights, inflatables and spooky sounds.”

Spooktacular runs 3:30-8:30 p.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Admission is free.

The best-known part of the event is Trunk or Treat, which brings in about 30 local businesses to pass out candy to costumeclad children. There’s also a Halloween craft area offering a variety of seasonally appropriate item ideas, though the main craft this year is to be a surprise, DiSalvo says.

For the slightly older crowd, there’s the Monster Mash, a costume dance party for middle-schoolers. The dance, which begins at 6:30 p.m., also features a photo booth.

Other highlights include refreshments, fortunetellers, pumpkin carvers, magicians, dancers and animal experience specialists the Turtle Lady and the Bug Man. “These close encounters with different animals, such as tarantulas and turtles, allow the kids to really connect with nature,” DiSalvo says.

There will also be a King and Queen of Halloween crowned from the ranks of the City’s most dedicated volunteers.

A magician performs at last year’s Spooktacular.

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An appearance by the Turtle Lady (above), character visits (right), Trunk or Treat (below) and Halloween crafts (bottom right) are among the highlights of Spooktacular.

Olivia Tharp is a contributing writer.

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Scouting Rapport Annual knitting event benefits cancer patients while teaching lifelong skills

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our years ago – when the Girl Scouts of Dublin got word that parent volunteer Liza Magee was diagnosed with leukemia – the group banded together to launch the Knitting Clinic.

The now-annual Knitting Clinic is a gathering of scouts, leaders and those with knitting knowledge, coming together to hone their trade and teach it to others.

“This is a lifelong skill,” says Carina Dacierno, troop leader, community service coordinator for the Dublin Service Unit and former Girl Scout. “It’s something you learn and use later, maybe for your own use or maybe for someone else. It’s a relaxing skill that isn’t taught that often anymore.”

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The Knitting Clinic began four years ago after Dublin Service Unit 893 learned that one its own, Liza Magee – pictured far right – was diagnosed with leukemia.

Dublin Service Unit 893 encompasses all the Girl Scout troops, which number about 100, in the Dublin City Schools attendance area.

This year, the clinic falls on Make a Difference Day, Oct. 24, and lasts from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center.

But this event is just preparation for the ultimate goal: a mass donation of hand-knit hats and scarves for cancer patients at the James Cancer Center in the first week of January.

“It’s a full-circle program,” Dacierno says. “They earn a patch in October and have until January to use their new skill to create a hat.

These are then donated.”

Magee is cancer-free as of 2012, and the group has donated more than 300 items.

As that number climbs each year, so does the number of people involved in the program – last year’s event brought in more

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Paige Smith, third grade, Deer Run Elementary, Troop #2593 practices her handiwork while creating a hat at this past year’s Knitting Clinic.

than 220 participants – and so does the need for space.

“We keep getting larger and larger,” says Lisa Braun, Dublin Girl Scouts’ service unit manager. “The first year, we started out in an elementary school cafeteria, then moved to a middle school and now we’re in the rec center. We have gained additional teachers and new methods so everyone can get involved, all for increased awareness for leukemia.”

The first event was put together in less than two months, but still had a substantial turnout. Now, with the inclusion of an organizational committee made up of troop members, the Knitting Clinic thrives as one of the Dublin Girl Scouts’ five annual service unit projects.

All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. Traditional needle methods will be reserved for the more experienced knitters, while loom and finger knitting will be explained to beginners.

“Even the Daisies (the kindergarten group) can do this, and if they don’t grasp it initially, they have plenty of time to learn,” Dacierno says.

The Dublin Girl Scouts are still looking for advanced knitters to help teach at the clinic. If interested, contact Carina Dacierno at girlscoutsofdublin@gmail.com or visit www.girlscoutsofdublin.com. Those who cannot attend but wish to donate a hat can do so until Jan. 3.

“This program is near and dear to my heart, so it’s great to see it become one of Dublin’s signature service projects,” Dacierno says. “These girls are learning a skill and giving back. If the Knitting Clinic can draw more awareness and raise more donations, that would be wonderful.”

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ere’s an organization singularly devoted to saving lives – four-legged lives, that is.

Peace for Paws, based in Dublin, is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that focuses on saving the lives of animals that are on shelters’ euthanasia lists. Since its inception in 2011, the organization has rescued about 700 animals.

An Auction for Adoption Bids, Barks and Beats is exactly what it sounds like.

The third annual Peace for Paws silent auction fundraiser is scheduled for 8-11 p.m. Nov. 15 at York Golf Club, 7459 N. High St. in Columbus.

This past year, the auction raised about $11,000, and the organization this year is shooting for $20,000 says Julie Robert, one of its founders.

Central Ohio businesses donate items, which range from beauty products to The Ohio State University paraphernalia and are generally valued anywhere from $20 to $1,000.

The evening includes food, drinks and live music as well as the auction.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. They can be obtained via Peace for Paws’ website, www.peaceforpawsohio.org.

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The organization is the brainchild of Julie Robert and Maria Grimshaw. After an impactful volunteer experience in a large-scale animal rescue, the sisters decided to form their own organization to help out. Their backgrounds as an accountant and lawyer, respectively, helped get them through the necessary paperwork and planning needed to get the organization off the ground. Several other volunteers – who are now, like Robert and Grimshaw, directors at Peace for Paws – joined in to help.

“We are the animals’ last possible option,” Robert says.

Peace for Paws rescues cats and dogs exclusively. Because it runs entirely on volunteer efforts, they face a great deal of work just to keep up with its current animals.

All of the animals Peace for Paws rescues are put into its foster home system, made possible by a dedicated network of volunteers, to await adoption. While in foster care, each animal is spayed or neutered and treated for any health problems.

“We currently have 30 or 40 foster homes,” says Robert. “The same process we go through to pick out an adoption program is the same process we go through for fosters. We can only take animals if we have open foster homes.”

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in the home. Any current pets must be fixed, as well as fully vaccinated for their protection.

“One of the biggest things we have problems with is animals that aren’t spayed and neutered,” Robert says. “We can’t (place) them until they are. It gives us a chance to educate people on why that’s important.”

An owner who has ever surrendered an animal for any reason will not be able to adopt. Each owner who gets through the application process must then arrange a home visit from a volunteer to confirm the applicant’s information.

If an adoption does not work out and an owner cannot keep the animal, it comes back to the organization.

“We do not want our animals going back to the shelter or going to another party,” Robert says. “But we’re pretty picky about the families that adopt from us, so we don’t see a huge (animal) return rate.”

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An animal’s age and breed factor into the adoption process. Puppies are usually in foster care for only two or three weeks before they are adopted, but for adult dogs, the process is generally longer.

Mixed-breed puppies are usually quick to be adopted, as are some specific breeds, such as German shepherds, border collies and Labrador retrievers.

Other breeds, such as adult pit bulls, face longer waits.

Peace for Paws relies on donations and fundraising events to maintain its operations. One of its largest annual events, a silent auction, generates 10 percent of its operating budget. Other events, such as dog walks, also help raise money and awareness.

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Tim Hansley Dublin City Manager from 1987-2001

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n his first year as City Manager, Tim Hansley watched as Dublin officially went from a village to a city. During his 14-year tenure, he oversaw an impressive list of feats, including the establishment of the Dublin Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, the opening of the Dublin Service Center and Dublin Community Recreation Center, the Dublin Irish Festival becoming Dublin’s signature event, the vision and beginnings of Emerald Parkway, and the revision and adoption of the Dublin Community Plan, which lays out policies for Dublin’s natural and built environments.

Dublin Life: What were your duties as City Manager?

Tim Hansley: Based on the City Charter, the City Manager serves at the pleasure of the City Council and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the City. The City Council adopts policies for the City, and the City Manager is responsible for carrying out those policies. The City Manager is entrusted with hiring and firing all City staff, except the Clerk of Council. The City Manager must seek confirmation from City Council to terminate the Director of Law and the Finance Director.

DL: How did you first hear about the City Manager position?

TH: I was contacted by the consultant who had been engaged to conduct the search and was urged to apply for the position. I had worked with this consultant on a goal-setting project in Lebanon, Ohio, and he was aware that the Village of Dublin was interested in candidates who had that type of experience. The consultant narrowed www.dublinlifemagazine.com

the list of candidates down to about five people who were interviewed by a panel of area residents and the village council. I was selected based on my experience and qualifications.

DL: What were your previous occupations before becoming City Manager?

TH: I served in the United States Coast Guard as a first class petty officer and was a management analyst for the City Manager’s office in Cincinnati, Director of Finance in Westerville and City Manager in Tipp City and Lebanon.

DL: What college did you attend? What was your field of study?

TH: I have a B.A. in public administration and political science from Capital University and an M.P.A. in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.

DL: What high school did you go to?

TH: Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus City Schools.

DL: Do you have any personal favorite stories from your time with the City?

TH: I have numerous stories about the 14 years that I served in the City of Dublin. I am most proud of the people who were hired who have moved up in the City organization, and those who have moved on to other notable positions.

DL: Did you keep a lot of your City contacts?

TH: Yes. I am a former grand marshal of the Fourth of July parade and, in that role, I help select the new grand marshal each year and attend the evening activities and sit at a special table. I have attended every Irish Festival since I left the City and have volunteered several times. I graduated from the Dublin Citizens Police Academy last year and was subsequently appointed as a volunteer

community service officer with the Dublin Division of Police.

DL: What do you like about the Dublin community? What sets it apart?

TH: I believe that Dublin’s focus on customer service and quality of life issues is what makes it such a special community.

The number of high-quality special events is also a great feature that adds to the spirit of the community. The attention to detail in the overall appearance of the City is another factor that people notice when choosing where to locate their family or their business.

DL: What do you see in Dublin’s future?

TH: I have always maintained that it is very difficult to reach the top spot, but it is even harder to stay in the top position. I believe Dublin is currently the best community in the central Ohio region. The future is very bright for Dublin; however, the City and all of its partners – the schools, the township, the Chamber, the residents, etc. – must continue to work hard to set high standards and goals to avoid being surpassed by competing communities that would love to be where Dublin is now.

DL: What are you up to these days?

TH: I currently live in Pickerington and serve as the County Administrator for Delaware County.

DL: What are some of your nonprofessional hobbies?

TH: I enjoy boating and other water sports: jet ski, tubing, etc. I like to camp, travel and spend time with my children and grandchildren.

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Getting in on the Ground Floor Two downstairs bedrooms become one big bedroom in Muirfield Village house

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im and Sue Harnden’s stone and cedar home in Muirfield Village is big on the outside, but inside, it’s more like a ranch home for the empty-nesters.

That’s the result of a subtle, but significant, first-floor remodeling.

With two sons grown and gone, the Harndens took stock of their home of 22 years with 5,800 square feet on three levels, weighing buy and remodel options so living would be more convenient. Jim’s a retired emergency room physician while Sue is in her 30th year teaching gifted children, currently in Olentangy Local Schools.

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The walk-in closet stands with three walls of cabinets and large drawers.

The Harndens opted for a free-standing bathtub to go with their doorless shower.

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When they bought the 10-year-old, custom-built home in 1992, it met their criteria, which included a walkout lower level, a screened porch, ample bedrooms and a three-car garage.

“We fell in love with the kitchen,” Sue says, noting the large island, abundance of space and vaulted ceiling.

Large windows give the Harndens and their guests a panoramic view of the 11th fairway on Muirfield Village Golf Club.

And theirs is a friendly neighborhood, situated so their sons could easily attend Dublin City Schools.

Moving, Sue suggests, was not really an option. “We love where we live,” Jim says.

A major landscaping project in August is a testament to that.

The second-floor master suite was an unusual feature. The first floor had three typical bedrooms, two connected by a partial Jack and Jill bath – partial because the sinks and vanities were in the boys’ adjoining bedrooms rather than the connecting bathroom.

The bedrooms became the focus of the Harndens’ remodeling goal to create a first-floor master by combining the rooms, complete with a larger bath and a big, comfortable walk-in closet.

One remodeler developed a plan, but it didn’t fit their vision, so they bought the plan and moved on. By word of mouth, they found Pat Sullivan of Westerville, a hands-on remodeler who works largely by himself and helps conceive custom projects such as the Harndens’.

Sue praises Sullivan’s thorough, methodical approach to analyzing the two rooms, the structure and the water, sewer and electrical lines. He advised Sue on searching the Internet for ideas – she found House.com to be particularly

Significant renovations were made to help the Harndens make the most of their spacious bathroom.

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Unique whale fin hooks in the shower and functional hangers in the closet for casual attire

helpful – and modified the plan to fit their wishes and budget.

“I didn’t want a decorator,” Sue says. “I had my own ideas.”

One example: an arched entry that opens to the new, expanded bath from the master bedroom.

“I wanted a doorway, not a door,” Sue says.

Sullivan endorsed the concept and suggested the same type of opening to an existing wall closet that remains.

The Harndens visited a company that designs bathrooms, including cabinetry, sink tops and hardware. A representative devised a plan that, deep down, the couple didn’t like, largely because of the suggested cabine-

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They turned instead to simpler cabinets displayed in the company show room.

“We’re bland transitional,” Sue says.

“We like clean lines.”

Their new bedroom, for example, has little furniture in it other than a chair and end table and lamp. Clothing is kept in the walk-in.

Their bath reflects the same simplicity.

Vanities with bowl sinks are on opposite

His and her washbowls and counters are placed on opposite sides of the bathroom.

walls. There’s a plain white soaking tub and a large walk-in shower with tile walls on three sides. It has a door-width opening Sullivan suggested in case they decide to add a glass door. It has whale tail-shaped hooks to hang towels. It’s of ample size, but “is not a car wash,” Sue says.

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provided design options via the Internet so she could choose from home.

Countertops in the bath and on a cabinet in the toilet room are manufactured marble with a tan base and darker contrasting shapes embedded. It’s quite durable and a bit more affordable than the real thing.

Sue’s ideas for the walk-in closet – Jim estimates it takes about half of one original bedroom – include three walls of low-level cabinets with big drawers. The remaining wall is bead board with clothing hooks for recreational clothing. The hooks are more convenient than hangers for informal attire.

The renovated house does leave largely unused the old master suite, as well as a large bonus room with a full bath upstairs.

It could be a nice guest suite, Jim says.

Sue says advice she once got from her mother is at the root of the project: “‘Don’t save your house for someone else.’

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“We turned our house into a ranch,” Sue says, joking that “sometimes I’d like to cut it in half.”

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If you think this sounds scary, you’re right, because it was actually terrifying.

But switching gears and trying new things can push us to achieve goals that previously seemed unattainable.

Perhaps the most frightening change comes when we take risks that involve our careers and livelihood. Reasons for taking a new path range from family, health and financial pressures to simply stumbling upon an opportunity that makes sense.

Anchor Team to Agent Team A well-known Dublin couple made the news in 2002 when they left suc42 • October/November 2014

cessful broadcasting careers with FOX28/ABC-6.

Bob and Lorene Hetherington were co-anchors for NewsCenter and had two young children when they started to question their lifestyle.

“We hosted the evening news, so we worked until 11:30 p.m., and then still had to pick up our 2- and 3-year-olds from the babysitter’s house,” says Lorene.

“We also wanted to stay and raise our children in Dublin, and the TV industry usually requires moving every three years or so,” says Bob. Bob and Lorene had done some real estate investing and enjoyed exploring Bob and Lorene Hetherington

the housing market, so they became real estate agents. In their first year as the Hetherington Team, they sold 25 homes, which is four times what a first-year agent usually sells.

“We had name and face recognition, which was a tremendous advantage when we were knocking on doors, looking for business,” says Bob. The Hetheringtons still work a lot of hours, but now they have some flexibility and control over their careers. Their advice for success is to find something you love to do and work hard.

“When making a major life change, close the door on the past and just look forward,” Lorene says.

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At the same time, Mike was dabbling in craft beers and home brewing and tried brewery school in Vermont. While there, he decided he didn’t want to brew beer, but he might enjoy working outdoors and www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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“I love working outside and being my own boss,” says Mike. “It’s a learning process, but I hope to turn a profit next year and am working on cloning my own plants.”

Thinking outside the box seems to be Mike’s style. After playing on the Dublin Jerome High School state champi-

Hurting Leads to Helping and Healing Lifetime Dublin resident Tara Kunzelman spent years working in marketing and e-commerce in corporate America before switching to selling real estate.

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Tara realized that people crave the opportunity to feel empowered and help themselves naturally. It’s a matter of changing our lifelong habits, so instead of reaching for ibuprofen when we have a headache, we reach for the peppermint oil. It’s simple to rub the oil on your forehead; it’s all-natural, cost-effective and fast-working; and you can use more whenever you need it.

What began as a way to help her own family evolved into a career helping those in pain and teaching others to care for their families in a natural way.

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This book needs no words, as it tells the story of a young girl who works to earn money for a new bike. What could have been disappointment leads to generosity and an unexpected surprise. (Ages 3+)

The Perfect Dog

By John O’Hurley With all the wonderful kinds of dogs in the world, is there really just one kind that is better than all the rest? A great family readaloud. (Ages 4+)

The Fourteenth Goldfish

By Jennifer Holm Fifth grade is an awkward time in Ellie’s life, full of changes she does not welcome. Nor does she welcome the new boy in the household, who just happens to be her … grandfather.

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Editor’s note: The first 10 people to visit the Dublin Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and ask for one will receive a free paperback copy of this issue’s selection. We’ll meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 in the library meeting room to share our thoughts on the book. Enjoy!

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By Christina Baker Kline Seventeen-year-old Molly Ayer is just months away from aging out of foster care and into an uncertain future. After stealing a copy of Jane Eyre from the library, Molly is assigned community service, assisting 91-year-old Vivian Daly in cleaning out the elderly woman’s house.

As Molly sifts through Vivian’s attic, she discovers that Vivian was orphaned as a child, and was placed on an orphan train with hundreds of other children, sent to strangers and destined to live out their early years as little more than indentured servants. As the two develop a tentative friendship, Molly discovers how similar Vivian’s childhood was to hers, and as their friendship deepens, Molly is able to help Vivian bury her pain, carried throughout her life.

A novel of forgiveness and resilience, Orphan Train is an uplifting read, fact-based on the actual orphan train children of the Depression. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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