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In Celebration of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Joanna White and Trixie The best words of advice come from those who have lived a long life. In our Vibrant Seniors issue of Dublin Life, we spoke to local seniors who were eager to share some lessons they’ve learned along the way. We also take a look at empty-nesters living in Dublin and the City’s Veterans’ Day ceremony. Fall wouldn’t be complete without Halloween. Resident Becky Schisler speaks about the origin of her Olde Town Ghost Tours, and we explore the unique way the Dublin Food Pantry gives back with the help of some area high school students. October/November is also our annual pet issue. Please enjoy the pet snapshots you submitted to us! Sláinte, Kathleen K. Gill President/CEO CityScene Media Group

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The year was 1975. It would be another year before the Memorial Tournament would play host to the world’s best golfers. Sawmill Road was more farm community than commercial strip. One traffic light was all that was needed to direct traffic in the then-Village of Dublin – population 681. Thirty-seven businesses pledged their support to an allvolunteer organization just getting off the ground: the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. This year, the Chamber celebrates its 40th anniversary of advocating for businesses in our community. During those four decades, the Dublin Chamber has forged a strong partnership with the City of Dublin, helping to welcome new companies, providing resources to established businesses and encouraging young professionals to get involved in our community through its NextGen Dublin program. The Chamber has celebrated business leaders through programs such as the Business Person of the Year and President’s awards; recognized people and companies that have brought national acclaim to the City with the Spotlight Dublin Award; and rewarded Dublin schools’ students and staff members through the Community Champion Awards. From its humble beginnings, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce has grown to serve 1,700 member businesses and is now the largest suburban chamber in the state. It’s no secret that our strong business community helps fund many of the services and amenities we enjoy in Dublin. You can show your appreciation for this great organization by supporting its programs and events, including the always popular annual Taste of Dublin, and by shopping and using the services of Dublin businesses. I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the driving force behind our very successful Chamber: Executive Director Margery Amorose. Margie has been at the helm since hosting those early meetings in her own home, and continues to be a strong promoter and partner for the businesses in our community. Congratulations to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and its membership on this significant milestone! Thanks to all of the former and current leaders of the Chamber and to Margie and the Chamber staff for your past and ongoing partnership. Sincerely, Dana McDaniel, City Manager

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or Becky Schisler, moving to Dublin was somewhat of a happy accident. After a mistake in the appraisal of her home in Hilliard, Schisler says, its selling was delayed, and she and her husband, Robert, scrambled to find a place to live. They decided to move into the Dublin City School District, before moving to Dublin’s Waterford neighborhood, an area just outside of the City’s Historic center. “It was great for my sons’ education, and we love living in the historic area,” says Schisler, who has two sons with Robert. They married right after graduating from The Ohio State University, where they met. In Dublin, as her sons grew older, Schisler, who was born and raised in Clintonville and attended Whetstone High School, says Becky’s husband, Robert, with sons Adam (left) and Justin (right) 10 • October/November 2015

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Trick-or-Treat 2015 in Dublin This year, Trick-or-Treat will be held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29. Most of us are familiar with the practice of holding Trick-or-Treat on a weekday if Halloween (Oct. 31) falls on a weekend, but why? The City of Dublin follows the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s recommended formula: if Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, then Trick-or-Treat will be held the prior Thursday. If Halloween falls on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, then Trick-orTreat will be held on that day. This helps avoid conflicts with football games, parties and other events that occur over the weekend. In the event of inclement weather, Trick-or-Treat generally remains on the specified date, and parents are encouraged to exercise judgment in allowing children to participate. Parents can stay in the know by following the City of Dublin on social media. For safety tips and more, visit www.DublinOhioUSA.gov.

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Halloween Safety Tips for Parents she was eager to get back into the workforce. She started substitute teaching for Dublin schools and lending a hand at M K Baby, a children’s clothing store. It was there that Schisler’s interest in opening her own children’s store grew. “I thought it would be fun to see how they operated,” Schisler says. Although she initially offered to buy the business after the owner’s spouse and business partner passed away, Schisler decided she wanted to start her own business from scratch. “I had a lot of knowledge at that point,” she says. Blankets and Booties opened in September 2006 in a space on South High Street that had previously been occupied by a boutique. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

• Make sure your child eats dinner before setting out. • Children should always carry spare change or a cell phone to call home, if necessary. • When buying costumes, look for flame-retardant material.

Halloween Safety Tips for Homeowners

• Keep your yard well-lit if you plan to pass out treats. Turn your lights off if you won’t be home to discourage children from approaching your property. • Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip young children. • Battery-powered jack-o’-lantern candles are preferable to using a real flame. • If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from trick-or-treaters. • Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won’t be blown into a flaming candle. • Healthful food alternatives for Trick-or-Treaters include packages of crackers with cheese or peanut butter, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and microwave popcorn. • For non-food treats, try pencils, stickers, coins or plastic toys.

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“It was very easy to adapt it for children and baby stuff,” Schisler says. “It worked out well, and we ended up buying the house. Little did Schisler know that her involvement in the Dublin area would only continue to expand. Six years ago, while standing outside Biddie’s Coach House on High Street, she saw something through a window what would change and inspire her.

It was a full-bodied apparition, Schisler says. “I talked to the staff; I confirmed no one was in the building at the time,” she says. Two years later, Schisler started gathering historical information on the City of Dublin. This was followed by a ghost tour in Gettysburg, Pa., a town known for haunts connected to its famous Civil War battle.

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Halloween is a time for pumpkin carving, candy and putting plastic skeletons on your front porch, but for Dublin-area high school students, it’s also a time to help out a local charity. In costume, of course. Every Halloween, students from Dublin’s three high schools trick-or-treat for canned foods to donate to the Dublin Food Pantry. “The kids come over here Halloween evening and bring us their food,” says Operations Coordinator Lynne Hessler. “It’s so much fun because they will come in costume.” The program began as a service of the International Thespian Society, a student honorary organization run by the Educational Theatre Association. “Years ago, all three of the high schools and their drama clubs were involved in this,” Hessler says. “They would go out and collect canned goods from the community and bring them here.” Now, most of the program’s participants are members of volunteer clubs at Dublin Scioto High School, but the program still Every Halloween, Dublin-area students gather canned goods for the Dublin boasts a large turnout every year. “Last year we had approximately 120 Food Pantry. high-schoolers come, and they brought us 3,780 pounds of food,” Hessler says. “It’s probably within a two-hour time frame.” The pantry provides food for more than 240 families per month, and the trick-ortreating program helps give it the resources it needs to provide for clients. Plus, who doesn’t love trick-or-treating? “(The students) totally enjoy it,” says Hessler. “They get to go out on trick-or-treat night, and they’re helping an extremely worthwhile cause.” Athnie McMillan-Comeaux is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at hbealer@cityscenecolumbus.com. R E L AT E D R E A D S www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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Schisler had a revelation. “I thought, ‘I can do that here, if I get enough stories together,’” Schisler says. “It was amazing to see how many (Dublin businesses) had paranormal experiences in their business.” Schisler drafted a script for her tour. She took out a test group of friends and family, who encouraged her to add even more historical information. “People want to know who their ghosts are,” Schisler says. Schisler frequented the Dublin Historical Society that summer and, in October 2012, started leading Dublin’s Olde Town Ghost Tours. The tours typically start in May, Schisler says, though private tours can be booked anytime. During a typical season, they run Saturday nights at 8, through the first weekend of November. Schisler is hesitant to give out too many ghost tour “spoilers,” but offers a few teasers. “We have a spirit who hangs out on the tour,” she says. “We call him Pete.” A popular spot on the tour is the Dublin Cemetery. Schisler says those on her ghost tours who are more sensitive to the spirit world are able to share information with the group. Though Schisler says she is a “big scaredy cat” and fears the dark, she says there’s always been a part of her that believes in the spirit world. The TV show Ghost Hunters actually took away some of her fear, she says. “(Ghost Hunters) brought it down to a more understandable level,” she says. “I was hooked. They made (ghost hunting) more mainstream.” Now, Schisler says, she is thinking about opening a new embroidery business from home. She is also honing her writing skills for a collection of short stories inspired by tales from her ghost tours. “I’ve been keeping a tab on interesting things that happen on the tour,” Schisler says.

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City maintenance crews go the extra mile to serve residents t’s likely you’ve seen them in your neighborhood: the white trucks with the green City of Dublin logos. The crews behind those trucks are the people who repair your curbs, make sure your storm water flows easily through the drains and ensure your trees and branches get chipped into mulch when necessary. They’re also the ones responsible for Dublin’s renowned curb-to-curb snow removal. They help direct traffic at special events and collect leaves that fall throughout the City. In fact, Dublin’s Streets and Utilities’ employees perform a variety of tasks in addition to their primary assignments. In this issue, we would like to introduce you to a few of the City of Dublin employees who help keep it “greener in Dublin.” These are the faces behind the services that our residents continue to acknowledge as the best in the country in triennial surveys conducted by the City. 14 • October/November 2015

Brent Ager Ager is a member of the Streets and Utilities Operations’ Sewer and Water Crew. His primary role is operating the Vactor, a machine used to clean the 1.2 million feet of storm and sewer lines in the City. The crew cleans clogs as they occur and routinely maintains the lines, cleaning the entire City once every five years. The Vactor provides 2,000 pounds of water pressure pumping out 80 gallons per minute to clean the lines. “Most of the stuff is routine cleaning and general maintenance,” Ager says. “A camera crew follows behind us and does all the filming.” The process is largely preventive in nature with the camera documenting any www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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cracks, breaks or leaks. This allows the crew “to address a problem before it becomes a problem,” Ager says. Prior to beginning to work for the City in 2008, Ager was a fueler at The Ohio State University Airport. “It was a good transition,” he says. After his wife, Colleen, told him about an opening in Dublin, he began as a seasonal employee working two jobs for 10 months while awaiting a full-time position. Like other Streets and Utilities Operations employees, Ager’s role changes with the weather. “When it’s winter time, we can’t lay concrete and we can’t clean sewers,” he says. That means clearing snow in the winter, collecting leaves in the fall and assisting with special events year-round. “It’s nice to have a break and do something different,” Ager acknowledges. He says it’s not uncommon for residents to show their appreciation for the services City workers provide.

“It’s nice when people call in or email and give kudos,” he says. Ager himself marvels at the department’s ability to provide the level of service it does, noting that Dublin’s curb-to-curb snow removal policy is completed by 22 trucks with 11 people per 12-hour wintry weather shift. “It shows tremendous ability for the department,” he says. “We’re not working with a lot of people. We’ve got a great fleet program that keeps the trucks on the road.” When not working, Ager still seeks outside activities, including fishing. He’s also on a quest to “explore the world” during his free time. “I work all winter to play in the summer,” he says. “It’s a great job.”

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Skip Moerch When asked to describe a typical day at work, Moerch says, with a laugh, “I don’t have typical days.” It’s a feature of his job that he enjoys. As a maintenance worker for Streets and Utilities Operations, Moerch may find himself assisting with curbside chipping, removing dead animals from roadways, mowing grass or assisting with event set-up. “The seasons dictate what we do,” Moerch says. He is assigned to curbside leaf removal, but says when the snowflakes start to fall, “Everyone does snow removal.” The City provides a curbside chipping service, which allows residents to call the hotline or make an online request for service. The City is divided into zones. Once a request is made, the crew maps out a schedule and provides the service within a week. Chipping continues throughout the winter months, though the schedule may shift based on snowfall. Having worked for the City for 17 years, Moerch says he is used to pitching in on snow detail. “That’s the job,” he says. “That’s what we signed up for.” He says the longest streak was several years ago when the crews worked 12-hour shifts removing snow for 13 straight days. Even the last two brutal winters didn’t faze him. “It’s nothing like a few years ago, when we had 21 inches drop out of nowhere,” Moerch says. “You try not to make plans in the winter time.” And when residents tout the City’s snow removal as tops in the nation, Moerch says, “That’s affirmation to me that I’ve done my job.” Another role he enjoys is providing shuttle service for guests of the Dublin Irish Festival.

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“We usually focus on making the City look as nice as possible,” Moerch says. “Everybody takes their job very seriously and very professionally. When it comes to getting the job done, I’ll put our guys up against any other municipality in the state.” Outside of work, Moerch tries to spend as much time as possible with his 16-yearold daughter, Sydnie, and enjoys attending her volleyball games.

Rick Queen Queen is a member of the Streets’ crew, for which he performs “really anything that has to do with streets.” That could be curb repair, concrete or asphalt work, or the sidewalk maintenance program. Dublin’s streets, sidewalks and curbs may require more attention than most cities because of the amount of salt used during winters to provide the outstanding snow removal service that Dublin is wellknown for. “Dublin has such high standards for the work we do and what residents want,” Queen says. “It’s curb to curb.” Queen enjoys the interactions with residents, and frequently communicates while on his route to let them know the process while making repairs. Like the rest of the Streets and Utilities team, Queen switches gears when called into action to assist with the City’s special events and annual happenings like the Memorial Tournament. He says, to prepare for those roles, “basically, it’s what the City’s motto for Dublin is: All in. All the time.”

“We have to do the best job we can,” Queen says. “(Residents are) appreciative of everything the City of Dublin does.” When the weather changes, Queen, like Ager and Moerch, may be found behind the wheel of a City truck pulling a 12-hour shift to keep the roads clear of snow and ice. Queen, who bench-presses 615 pounds, frequently competes in powerlifting contests. He says he also stays in shape by working on his family’s Milford Center farm. “It puts you in shape for what you’re doing,” he says. “It helps when busting out concrete.” A seven-year employee, Queen says he enjoys the variety of assignments as a City of Dublin employee. “We’re involved in every single thing that goes on in Dublin,” he says. “You have support – from seasonals all the way up to Council. You live up to a standard working for the City of Dublin. It’s a great job. We’re proud to work here.” 16 • October/November 2015

You Can Help: the Proper Way to Rake Leaves to the Curb

Leaves left in the street can be washed down storm drains, where they may cause algae. If you plan on participating in the City’s leaf collection program this fall, you must rake leaves to the grassy area between the street and the sidewalk. This simple action will help the City do its job while keeping Dublin green – and algae-free. Collections are based on a two-zone system. Map zones may be found online at DublinOhioUSA.gov. The weekend before your scheduled collection, rake leaves to the grassy area between the street and sidewalk. Never put leaf piles in the street. Collections occur in your zone beginning on the Monday of each pick-up week between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Have your leaves at the curb by 7 a.m. the Monday of each pick-up week. Collections will take the entire week to complete in each zone. Residents can still bag leaves in biodegradable bags for weekly curbside yard waste pick-up on weeks when the City crews are not doing leaf collection in their neighborhood/zone.

Stay in the Know with SnowGo

SnowGo, the City of Dublin’s online GPS tracking system, lets viewers see which streets have been plowed or treated. Residents may search the map by address to check the status of a particular street, and can access the service via a mobile device. SnowGo also provides information on the City’s snow removal prioritization system and helps explain why certain streets are plowed before others. Access the service at DublinOhioUSA.gov/snowgo. Residents can assist the snowplowing process in several ways: • Do not shovel or plow snow into City streets, driveway aprons, or around fire hydrants or mailboxes • Keep distance from the snow plows. • Keep children away from snow plows. • Remove parked cars from the street. • Do not attempt to pass a snow plow.

Chipper Service Helps Residents Remove Tree and Shrub Trimmings

To ensure prompt pickup within one to seven days, residents may schedule chipper service through the City’s online request form available at DublinOhioUSA.com, or call the 24-hour hotline at 614-410-4780. To assist City crews, residents should follow these guidelines: • Trimmings should be at least 4 feet in length (there is no maximum length; longer trimmings are easier for City crews to remove). • The chipper machine will accept branches with a maximum diameter of 8 inches. • All trimmings must be piled within 6 feet of the curb or at the end of the driveway. • Trimming piles should be placed neatly with the cut-off ends pointed towards the street. • Trees and bushes with roots cannot go through the chipper machine. Roots must be cut off and processed through other composting programs. • Only tree and shrub clippings are accepted. Clippings that include vines or honeysuckle will not be collected. • Firewood, lumber, boards, wire or other debris are not accepted through the chipping service. • City equipment and employees will not remove trimmings from private property. • Clippings should not be piled near mailboxes, fire hydrants or parked cars, because they may scratch the cars. Clippings deemed too close to parked cars will not be picked up. • Chipping service is limited to one truckload per appointment per household. Residents with large quantities, or who are unable to wait for their scheduled pickup, should make other arrangements. • City employees will not leave mulch at residences.

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Need to report a large pothole or a broken street light out or schedule chipper service? You can make a request online by visiting DublinOhioUSA.gov. Click “Services,” then, “Make a City of Dublin Service Request.” www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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Changes in defecation can be an indicator of a health issue. Cat owners can note whether they change the litterbox more often, or whether it is wetter than usual. With male cats, a lack of urine production could mean a blockage, which could be life-threatening. Dog owners can pay attention to the frequency with which they need to take their pets out. A higher frequency could mean the pet is drinking more water than usual, or that it has diarrhea. Obese or overweight pets might have a harder time getting around, or they might pant a lot. A pet’s rectangular or square shape, rather than an hourglass shape, might also be a sign that an owner is feeding a pet too much. An underweight pet might have a backbone and ribs that can easily be felt. As pets grow older, Lightell says, they may suffer from issues very similar to the ones older humans deal with, including arthritis, eyesight deterioration and nutritional changes. To that end, many pet foods are marketed for senior animals. A key thing for pet owners to remember is that a great deal can happen to a pet within a year’s time, due to cats’ and dogs’ short life expectancy. A vet examination can help a pet quite a bit, Lightell says. While cats and dogs can both suffer from teeth problems, urine issues or other health concerns, they’re not exactly the same, Lightell says. Sometimes, cats may have a tendency to hide more than dogs do. If a cat has a serious health problem, it might hide it better than a dog would, which could make it harder for owners to detect an underlying problem. “Just be very attentive to what’s normal for your animal,” Lightell says.

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ritish poet John Donne wrote, “No man is an island. Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” The same is true of Dublin. The City recognizes working together makes everyone more successful, and actively builds partnerships with next-door neighbors like Union County and Marysville, along with state and regional players like Ohio Department of Transportation and Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). Such alliances make a good idea or initiative better. For example, Union County, Dublin, Jerome Township, Marysville and Millcreek Township have formed the Northwest (US) 33 Innovation Corridor Group. Its goal is to collaborate on economic development opportunities along US 33 and Industrial Parkway from Dublin to Marysville. “We meet monthly to share development news in each jurisdiction and discuss how it impacts all of us,” says Dublin City Council Member Tim Lecklider, who serves on the group along with Dublin City Manager Dana McDaniel. “Dublin has long appreciated our relationships with neighbors to the west. With the economic upturn, the group’s focus is to communicate and collaborate with each other.” All the jurisdictions recently agreed to have the Logan-Union-Champaign Regional Planning Commission develop a comprehensive, overlapping plan centered along the Hyland-Croy and Post Road corridors, including the State Rt.161/Post Road interchange area. The jointly-funded effort will review more than 16 different plans and past research efforts for the area and identify the best uses for the land in the Post Road interchange area and the associated Hyland Croy/State Rt. 161 corridors. “We all recognize the potential impact of development beyond our boundaries,” says Lecklider. “All are experiencing the impact of heightened development so thinking ahead and finding common ground are often discussion topics. We ask 26 • October/November 2015

No Community is an Island Local, Regional and State Partnerships Critical to Success ourselves: ‘How will traffic and our school systems be impacted? Is the infrastructure adequate to handle the development or what infrastructure will be needed to accommodate potential land uses and associated development?’” The US 33 Innovation Corridor Group members are all unique with different interests yet economic development and impacts of future development are the common bonds that unite them. Every representative has a shared interest in providing the necessary infrastructure to best serve their constituencies. “The most obvious benefit is that by collaborating we don’t duplicate public services,” says Union County Commissioner Gary Lee. “We worked through sewer and water issues a number of years ago, and we came together to support the I-270/33 interchange. I’m confident if we keep this out front and keep collaborating, the corridor group will work through any traffic concerns at US 33, State Rt. 161 and Post Road the same way.”

“Dublin’s success depends on the success of the entire region,” McDaniel says. “Our ability to get around easily, plan for the future and work with our neighbors all lead to a stronger quality of life for everyone. We all are better off when we concentrate on the whole rather than the parts.” Union County Community Improvement Corporation executive director Eric Phillips notes that the region’s success depends on Dublin’s success, too. “More than 1,000 Union County acres are within Dublin City limits. We are proud to have such a thriving partnership with Dublin leaders and appreciate having Dublin as part of Union County. Dublin’s economic development efforts have always been at the forefront – transforming its community into something bigger and improving the quality of life for residents and businesses.” Phillips adds, “As one of the hottest corridors in the Columbus region with office, manufacturing, and research and development uses, the NW 33 Corridor has endless collaborative opportunities.” www.dublinlifemagazine.com

Construction on the I-270/US 33 interchange

Partnerships Also Fueled 270-33 Funding When state and federal funds built the I-270/US 33 interchange in the mid1960s, Dublin was home to 670 residents and 5,000 residents lived just up the road in Marysville. Four decades later, this 50-year-old interchange has yielded $1.5 billion in private investment, and is now home to 43,000 residents and 70,000 employees in Dublin. Another 19,500 employees in Marysville and Union County live and work near the interchange. William Murdock, executive director of MORPC, cites Dublin’s “exceptional” partnership in securing funding for the I-270/US 33 project, calling it a regional transportation priority. “Dublin played a critical role in bringing partners to the table, advocating for the project’s many benefits, and raising awareness of the need for funding. Dublin gets it: collaboration and partnerships are essential to success.” “Dublin’s efforts clearly set a bar for us and many other communities to follow. We’re continually talking with each other to identify joint opportunities and partner on solutions like we did on the I-270/US www.dublinlifemagazine.com

33 interchange,” says Eric Phillips, executive director of the Union County Community Improvement Corporation. Michael Hartley, vice president of government relations for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, says the Chamber looks at many issues and how they affect the region, not just Columbus or Franklin County. “The I-270/US 33 interchange is a major priority for not only Dublin, but Columbus 2020 as well as a number of Chamber members in the region including Scotts and Honda and MORPC, among

others. These entities are our partners and their priorities are our priorities. When we look at projects to support, the economic development aspect is a huge consideration. This project checked that box and then some.” Murdock echoes those sentiments. “The City of Dublin thinks creatively and openly about working with others to improve the quality of life for their residents and businesses, as well as understands how these partnerships can have significant regional benefits,” says Murdock. October/November 2015 • 27

ormer NFL quarterback Brady Quinn is now working with a whole different group of receivers. Quinn is a 2003 graduate of Dublin Coffman High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Notre Dame. He ended his tenures at both schools as starting quarterback and also racked up impressive achievements at both, including 36 team records at Notre Dame and very close finishes in the Heisman Trophy voting his junior and senior years.

Quinn played in the NFL from 2007 to 2012, throwing for the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. Brady Quinn He then spent two years on the rosters of a handful of teams – including the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins – before transitioning into a TV broadcasting role. Quinn, now a Florida resident, serves as a studio and game analyst for college and pro football, notably for FOX Sports. But he periodically returns to central Ohio – partly to visit family, and partly on behalf of his charitable endeavor, the 3rd & Goal Foundation. Quinn and his wife, Alicia, started the foundation in 2010 with the goal of helping veterans in need of home-related assistance. A good example: a home renovation for a veteran in Washington. The foundation replaced the flooring in the kitchen, dining room and living room, as well as the siding. “We also restored the deck and stairs (and) rebuilt railings,” says Alicia.

During a Christmastime visit to Colorado Springs, Brady encountered soldiers who had seen combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Several of them had sustained serious injuries overseas, including loss of limbs and mobility, and were having difficulty getting funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs to adapt to their new postwar lifestyles. Brady talked with his father, Tyrone, a Marine who served in Vietnam, about finding individuals in need of that type of help. Both of Brady’s grandfathers served in World War II, and he says he may well have enlisted himself had he not played football. In the years since, the foundation has built custom entrances and exits, and remodeled and renovated kitchens and bathrooms.

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“Since 3rd & Goal was founded, we’ve had the honor of directly helping 15 different veterans, plus their families and loved ones,” says Alicia. Though many of the veterans to whom the foundation has reached out are veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it also aims to help those whose past injuries have gotten worse. Among the 3rd & Goal Foundation’s projects are: • Delivery, in coordination with the United Service Organizations (USO), of Christmas gifts to a Columbus veteran and his family; • An automated control system – including power dampers, low-voltage relays, low-voltage wiring and supply run extensions from the wood burner to the air handler – as well as an HVAC system for a Lancaster veteran; • Christmas gifts and a washer and dryer for a Lima veteran and his family; • An accessible ramp and rebuilt back deck for a Toledo veteran; • A trained service dog for a Coshocton veteran; and • A new HVAC system for a Sunbury veteran. That Sunbury veteran is Marine Mike Damroze, who was deployed in Iraq from July 2005 to February 2006. In September 2005, the Humvee Damroze was riding in was 6-12 feet away from a firebomb when it went off. Damroze suffered permanent nerve damage on his left side, hearing loss and damage to his lower back. He was selected for the Homes for Heroes program through Adaptive Homes, CDC, a Westerville-based nonprofit that builds houses for disabled veterans. “They basically built me a house from the ground up,” says Damroze. “The whole house was built on donations.” www.dublinlifemagazine.com

3rd & Goal was one of a number of different organizations that contributed to the new house; it worked with Carr Heating and Cooling of east Columbus to get the HVAC system. Other groups donated electrical work, plumbing, drywall, framework and more. “I appreciated everything that’s happened,” says Damroze. “I appreciate that I was selected for (the program), I appreciate everything 3rd & Goal did for me … and not just for me, but for the wounded veterans community.” The 3rd & Goal Foundation’s reach is not limited to Ohio, though many of its projects have taken place here. “Down here in Florida, we’re providing housing for a female veteran who is battling issues with homelessness,” Brady says. The foundation also brought four World War II veterans to a Notre Dame football game in Washington, D.C. and provided public relations and fundraising support for the Robert L. Miller Sr. Veteran’s Center. “Our future short-term contribution plans consist of aiding the Women’s Veteran Center by supplying hygiene products and the donation of beds to the Commons at Livingston,” Alicia says. The foundation aims to expand beyond Ohio and the Midwest, but will go wherever it is needed, she says. “We want to grow bigger each year and continue to make an impact in the lives of our veterans,” says Alicia. The foundation holds an annual summer golf tournament. Next year’s is scheduled for June 25. More information on 3rd & Goal – including donation opportunities – can be found on its website, www.3andg.org. Garth Bishop is managing editor. Feedback welcome at hbealer@cityscenecolumbus.com.

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What’s in a How Dublin neighborhoods get their names Story and photos by Cameron Carr

he name is perhaps the most definitive characteristic of a neighborhood, but where does it come from? When someone pulls up to a neighborhood, one of the first things he or she will likely see is a sign bearing its name. The flower-surrounded letters and stone fonts label the neighborhood, but can also tell a lot about the community.

Neighborhoods have reputations. The name tells a story to residents, visitors and potential buyers. Whether that story is an image conjured by the words or some meaning developed over time, it’s likely one of the most noteworthy aspects of a neighborhood. “A good name is very worthwhile because people are going to be using that name forever,” says Charlie Driscoll, president of Edwards Land Company. While these neighborhood names may become a part of the city over time, in Dublin the city has little to do with the names. They’re actually decided by developers such as Edwards. The company has named quite a few Dublin neighborhoods, including Coventry Woods, Kerry Glen and Waterford Village. “We buy farms and turn them into neighborhoods,” says Driscoll. After the land is bought, developers submit the name to the City of Dublin. For the City, putting the name on record is a small task, but for the developers, the name can be a challenge. “Naming them is a hard thing to do,” Driscoll says. “It has to be pronounceable and memorable. There (are) a lot of ways to mess it up.” There are many aspects to consider when choosing a name. A name can come with negative connotations, be difficult to pronounce or just be hard to remember. Developers also consider the names of neighborhoods in surrounding areas to avoid repetitive choices. Some elements are easy to account for, such as checking for repeated names, but others such as length and general sound are more abstract considerations. For Dublin, that sound often pays tribute to European heritage and the city’s Irish community. “Most of them have some sort of English or Irish or Scottish ring to them,” Driscoll says. These influences can be seen in the names of neighborhoods such as Ballantrae and Bristol Commons. Reaching a final name doesn’t follow an exact science for Edwards. Driscoll says the process can vary from a quick decision to a process lasting several weeks. 30 • October/November 2015

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The company uses an informal process to reach a committee decision on the most fitting name. “The name’s very important. We spend a lot of time thinking about it; we approach each one separately,” Driscoll says. One method the company uses takes advantage of familiarity with the land’s previous owner. With large farms, well-known owners provide the area with a recognizable name before the land becomes a neighborhood. Driscoll says Tartan Ridge is an example of a neighborhood that took the owner’s name as people were already familiar with the farm’s location. “We named it Tartan so at least people would know where it was,” he says. In Dublin, the previous owner’s name might also stick around as a form of respect to the family’s long ownership of the land. Llewellyn Farms is one neighborhood that kept the name of the former land owners for this reason. “Sometimes these farms go back hundreds of years, and they’re in the same family,” says Driscoll. Geography can contribute to the naming process as well. Natural features are often appealing or noteworthy characteristics, and names can highlight these features to attract neighborhood attention. Wyandotte Woods earned its name this way due to the thick trees in the area. Driscoll says the woods were a prominent feature of the land. Other neighborhoods take names from characteristics such as an onsite glen or creek. Driscoll says some developers will include these features in the name even when they are not present on the site just to gain the benefits of their appeal. Wherever the name might come from, it’s important that the name tells what to expect from the neighborhood. “You’re trying to create an image in the purchaser’s mind, ‘what kind of neighborhood will that be?’” Driscoll says. In Dublin, these names pay tribute to the community’s heritage and highlight the landscapes that make each neighborhood unique. Cameron Carr is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at hbealer@cityscenecolumbus.com. R E L AT E D R E A D S www.dublinlifemagazine.com • Dublin Street Names: A History • The Doors of Dublin, Ohio www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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Salute Veterans Day traditions honor local vets By Athnie McMillan-Comeaux

And, since the opening of La Chatelaine’s Dublin location in 2008, owner Val Wielezynski has been the host. La Chatelaine makes everything on its menu available to veterans for the Veterans Day breakfast, this year slated for Nov. 11. There are always more than 100 people in attendance. “The restaurant is packed,” says Wielezynski. “It’s bumperto-bumper.” Wielezynski is very passionate about helping veterans, and also hosts a D-Day celebration that includes a free dinner for veterans every year on June 6 at La Chatelaine’s Lane Avenue location. While the breakfast alone is a worthy tribute to veterans, that’s only one part of the day’s itinerary. After the breakfast, participating veterans head to the Grounds of Remembrance in Veterans Park for a public ceremony. Veterans and attending citizens hear from a keynote speaker, as well as Jeff Noble, commander of the LCPL Wesley G. Davids American Legion Post 800 and a member of Dublin City Council. After the speeches, veterans lead tours of the six major components of Veterans Park, which include the Memory Wall, Dedication Wall, Loggia, POW-MIA/KIA Memorial, Patron’s Sycamore Grove and Recognition Walk. Citizen turnout to the Veterans Day celebration is always high. “By the time we get to the ceremony, the streets are lined on both sides,” says Gene Bostic, retired fire chief and current Washington Township Trustee, and a veteran himself. Attending citizens come in all ages. In particular, the celebration draws many spectators from nearby Sells Middle School. “We’re fortunate that students from the school come over to the ceremony,” says Sandra Puskarcik, Director of Community Relations for the City of Dublin. “It’s a great opportunity to be able to educate future generations on the significance of Veterans Day.” The Veterans Day celebration has been going on for decades, but Bostic remembers its earlier days. 34 • October/November 2015

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“I’ve been around the area since 1977, and it started way back,” says Bostic. “By the time I got here, it was very small. Over the years … it’s really grown. I would call it more of a community affair now.” Veterans Day is a great way to recognize and honor veterans, but Eileen Corson, spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Veterans’ Services, says it’s important to go beyond that. “It’s very important that we recognize our veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but throughout the year,” says Corson. “Not just our veterans, but also our military families. They have made so many sacrifices to preserve our freedom.” What can civilians do to benefit veterans throughout the rest of the year? Corson has some suggestions. “They can do a lot,” says Corson. “Starting with saying thank you; starting with spreading the word, making sure that veterans are aware of the resources that are available to them.” Athnie McMillan-Comeaux is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at hbealer@cityscenecolumbus.com.

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on Geese’s impact and influence on the Dublin community did not happen by chance. In his family, serving your home was an expectation, says Geese, a Dublin resident for 69 years with 20 years of service under his belt. After all, six generations of Mitchells (Geese’s mother’s maiden name) and five generations of the Geese family have proudly called Dublin their home. Carrying on that tradition, Geese served – and continues to serve – Dublin proudly.

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We moved in and built a home on Frantz Road. By the time I moved at 6 months, the house was done. It was right across the street from Max & Erma’s. DL: What was it like growing up in Dublin at the time? RG: Everything was very simple. We were a village of about 450 people. I graduated in 1963 with a class of 45. From the sixth grade on, I worked at the Dublin Food Market, which was one of the only grocery stores. It was across from the Dublin Village Tavern. I was part of the social life in Dublin; I was a Mitchell and a Geese. My family was very active in the community.

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Ron with his wife, Anne

It was a simple, nice place. Most of us longtimers were related to one another. Life was pretty simple. I worked up through college, started college and saved enough money to go to The Ohio State University, where I studied marketing. DL: You went through the Dublin school system. What was that like? RG: It was very simple. We had classes of 30 or 40. I enjoyed school. It was just a little country school (the 1919 Buildwww.dublinlifemagazine.com

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Dublin Life: You moved to Dublin when you were 6 months old. What prompted your parents to move to the City? Ron Geese: We moved next door to my aunt and uncle, Helen and Clark Coffman. We moved to be back with the family. My dad was in business, and the rest of my aunts and uncles all had farms. So I was the fifth generation of the Geese family, who moved in during the 1840s from the Coshocton area, to live here.

ing, located on West Bridge Street), but everyone was proud of it. We were called the Shamrocks. Our band was so small that, as a seventh- and eighth-grader, I was in the high school band – although everyone in seventh and eighth grade couldn’t play very well. We just had our 50th reunion. Most people have moved away, but some stayed. We stayed. My family very much instilled in us that you grow up in the community, you’re proud of it and you serve it. Dublin was a sense of place for residents in those days. DL: You served on City Council for six years. What prompted you to run for City Council? RG: First, it was Village Council. We were starting to grow. Muirfield had been rezoned. I wanted to be a factor in the decision-making process – what Dublin was going to be like. I had background and knowledge that I wanted to give. DL: What lessons did you take away from that time on City Council? RG: That Dublin did mean a lot to my family. This is where I played as a kid, as well as all the grandkids and all my children. This is where my grandparents’ farm was. By serving, I was an active citizen in Dublin. DL: You were awarded Dublin Citizen of the Year in 1997, and you were an honoree of the Dublin Irish Festival in 2001. Did these honors come as a surprise to you? RG: They were all surprises. While I was active in all the organizations, (my wife, Anne) and I were still surprised. The citizens recognized us for the quiet – and outspoken – work. DL: What’s your advice to someone who wants to get involved and be an active member in the Dublin community? RG: Volunteer. Find what area you feel passionate about and that you have an expertise, knowledge and desire in. Serve, and just ask for what you want. Don’t sit back and let everyone else do the work. Hannah Bealer is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at hbealer@cityscenecolumbus.com. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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Dublin empty-nesters choose condo life in the Villas at Glenealy

wning a large house in a great neighborhood and raising a family seems to be a time-tested tradition in the city of Dublin. But what’s a couple to do when time passes and the family grows up and moves out? Karen, 65, and Rex Zent, 74, decided to abandon their empty nest and move into a condo.

Top: Karen and Rex Zent’s living room, which opens up into the kitchen Bottom: The master bedroom. It’s one of two bedrooms in the condo.

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The Zents moved to Dublin in 1985 when their oldest son was just starting kindergarten. “We wanted to give the kids the best education opportunities possible,” says Rex, “and we thought Dublin was it.” The home they moved into had four bedrooms and two bathrooms, complete with a lawn. When their last son graduated and moved out in 2005, Karen and Rex just closed the doors to the kids’ rooms and let them be. The Zents also found home maintenance to be a burden, due to a stroke Rex suffered in 2001. In 2007, with the desire to stay in Dublin, the couple found a condominium in the Villas at Glenealy. The condo the Zents now call home is much smaller than their old home, but it has every amenity they need. In the single-story condo, there are two bedrooms – one is used as a guest bedroom – a full bathroom, a modest living room and a room in the back that acts as storage for the Zents’ memorabilia and other items with sentimental value carried over from their old home. The condo even comes with a two-car garage. If the Zents’ two sons – who are www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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The study, which extends from the main living area

now 35 and 33, living in Cleveland and Lexington, Ky. with families of their own – decide to come visit, it might be a tough fit with only one extra bedroom. “We don’t have four bedrooms anymore; our extra bedrooms are the local motel,” says Rex. Another important Karen and aspect of the condo for Rex Zent the couple is its location. In addition to being within the City that they’ve been a part of for the past 30 years, the condo is within a mile of OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital. The couple has made a trip to the emergency room before, so the proximity gives the condo just one more degree of comfort. The ease of care for a condo fits perfectly into the Zents’ pace of life as well. Karen retired from LabCorp in 2010 and Rex from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in 1996. He worked part-time until 2005, so they’ve had the freedom to pursue their interests. Both are active at Dublin Presbyterian Church. The couple serves on committees for the church; they’ve both been charter members since 1992, and Karen was even co-founder. Karen and Rex are also involved with the Dublin Community Recreation Center, where they occasionally attend the book club or play cards. The low-key maintenance of a condo has also allowed the Zents to indulge in their love of travel. Vacations and trips sponsored by DCRC have been a favorite. “If you want to take a trip somewhere, you just lock the door and tell a neighbor to keep an eye out,” says Karen. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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Paws is a beautiful Goldendoodle who lives in Dublin and is also 9 years old. Drumm, her owner, registered Paws a few years ago through Therapy Dogs International (TDI), the leading organization for regulating testing and registering therapy dogs and their handlers in all 50 states and Canada. “Paws loves to visit and get lots of attention,” says Drumm. “Some children like to practice reading while stroking her head, and sometimes the kids stop reading to show Paws the pictures in the book before continuing on.” Yes, they actually pause for Paws. The Columbus Metropolitan Library began offering reading sessions with these furry friends during its summer reading program in 2010. Most branches try to arrange for a weekly doggy visit. In Dublin, Brad and Paws tutor on Monday or Thursday from 4-5 p.m. The program is geared toward grades K-3, though people of all ages enjoy cuddling with canines. The main objective is to provide a relaxed, comfortable environment where the student can practice the skill of reading with a Sunnyside trainer Karen Smith, non-judgmental companion. The right, and Lily visit a nursing dogs remain calm and attentive, home. even as the child may struggle with words. The young reader can continue to practice and improve while building self-esteem and associating reading with something 42 • October/November 2015

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ubbing one hand through his blond hair, 9-year-old Brooks Luken sits in the student section of the Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, carefully making his way through ScoobyDoo and the Vampire’s Revenge. He occasionally receives help from volunteer Brad Drumm and sometimes gets a nuzzle of encouragement from a tail-wagging teacher named Paws.

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or anxiety about being with these patient pups. The handlers benefit as well, as it gives them a chance to give back to the community. If the students improve their reading and do better in school and on tests, as studies have shown, then they are more likely to become successful, productive citizens. To become a certified therapy dog, each pet must be trained and tested by a TDI evaluator such as Karen Smith of Johnstown. Smith owns the Sunnyside Training Center just north of New Albany and has been teaching pooches for more than 25 years. “The most successful therapy dogs are those who are friendly to everyone, yet have manners and will behave in public,” says Smith. “Have a lot of people hold and pet your dog when he is young so he gets used to strangers.” Pups must be 1 year old to be tested, but there is no upper age limit. Smith evaluated an 11-year-old Great Dane recently. Dogs and handlers can attend seven-week long training classes where they learn commands including “leave it,” which encourages them to walk past food without touching it, and “go say hi,” which tells the pooch it’s time to greet guests. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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