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Our Connected Community
By now, I hope you have heard about Dublin’s groundbreaking Fiber to Every Home initiative. Construction began in the spring, and the rst connections will begin in the next few months for neighborhoods in the rst part of phase one. All addresses within the City of Dublin boundaries will have access to high-speed ber within three years.
So, why are we doing this?
Dublin has long been at the forefront of innovation and quality of life. Our journey to enhance residential broadband access was driven by our citizens. Through robust conversations on platforms like Nextdoor, people voiced their dissatisfaction with current internet services regarding speed, cost, reliability and competition. These discussions highlighted a critical need for the City to support expanded internet access.
In response, we organized events and formed a resident workgroup to research and provide strategic direction. Community surveys further underscored the demand for better internet services, with nearly 60% of residents identifying broadband as a high priority in our most recent Community Attitudes Survey.
With survey data and recommendations from the broadband workgroup in hand, Dublin City Council set a goal in 2019 to become the most connected community in the U.S. To achieve this, we issued a Request for Proposals seeking a partner to deliver competitive broadband services of up to 10 gigabits for all Dublin residents. After a rigorous evaluation process, we selected alta ber, a leading ber service provider based in Greater Cincinnati.
alta ber is investing approximately $35 million into Dublin's ber optic network, enhancing our tech infrastructure to bring a 100% ber-optic network to Dublin homes and businesses. Their ber-optic cables, thinner than a human hair, o er faster and more reliable
speeds than traditional cables, are durable and energy-efficient, and ensure consistent connectivity.
High-speed broadband is about more than quick downloads; it enhances quality of life for people of all ages. It enables telehealth services, facilitating remote medical consultations. It supports online education, allowing students to access a world of knowledge from home. It also powers smart home technologies, making life more convenient and energy e cient.
Dublin’s commitment to up to 10-gig infrastructure re ects our awareness of current and future broadband needs. This investment aligns with our vision of a smart city, leveraging technology to improve operational e ciency, public information sharing and government services. It enhances public safety and drives economic growth.
As we make this signi cant infrastructure improvement, we are committed to staying connected with you. Please visit DublinOhioUSA.gov/most-connected for more information. On that page, you can view alta ber’s phase map, sign up for updates and notify alta ber crews if you have an invisible dog fence or irrigation system. Please also watch your mailboxes and doors for direct noti cations from alta ber before they begin construction in your area. We value your engagement with this project and vow to limit any inconveniences along our path to progress.
Our Fiber to Every Home initiative is more than a technological upgrade; it’s a testament to Dublin's commitment to progress, innovation and equity. By making high-speed broadband accessible to all, we ensure our residents thrive while attracting businesses and fostering economic growth.
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CommunityCalendar August | September
All events are subject to change. Visit websites for more information.
SATURDAYS, THROUGH SEPT. 28
Dublin Market at Bridge Park
9 a.m.-noon
Bridge Park 6741 Longshore St. www.thedublinmarket.com
SATURDAYS, THROUGH SEPT. 7
Historic Dublin Summer Music Series 5:30-7 p.m. 53 N. High St. www.historicdublin.org
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUG. 2-4
Dublin Irish Festival Friday 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight
Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Coffman Park 5200 Emerald Pkwy. www.dublinirishfestival.org
AUG. 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17
American Idiot presented by Abbey Theater of Dublin
7 p.m.
Abbey Theater of Dublin 5600 Post Rd. www.dublinohiousa.gov
THURSDAYS, AUG. 8, 22
Games on the Green 4-8 p.m.
Riverside Crossing Park 6635 Riverside Dr. www.dublinohiousa.gov
AUG. 9-11, 15, 17
Alice by Heart presented by Abbey Theater of Dublin
Aug. 9, 15: 7 p.m.
Aug. 10-11, 17: 2 p.m.
Abbey Theater of Dublin 5600 Post Rd. www.dublinohiousa.gov
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Tell Us Your Story - Oral History Program 6:30-7:15 p.m., 7:15-8 p.m.
Dublin Branch Columbus Metropolitan Library 75 N. High St. www.events.columbuslibrary.org
THURSDAY, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15, 21
Dublin City Schools First Day Grades K-12: Aug. 15
Preschool: Aug. 21 www.dublinschools.net
Dublin Irish Festival
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AUG. 16, 17
North Market Wine Fest
Friday 5-10 p.m.
Saturday 2-10 p.m.
North Market Bridge Park 6750 Longshore St. www.northmarket.org
FRIDAYS, AUG. 16, 30
Zoombezi Bay Water Park After Dark 8-11 p.m.
Zoombezi Bay 4850 W. Powell Rd. www.columbuszoo.org
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
Summer Japan Fest presented by the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio 4-8 p.m.
Riverside Crossing Park 6635 Riverside Dr. www.jascentralohio.org
MONDAY, AUG. 19
Sip & Paint
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Dublin Community Recreation Center 5600 Post Rd. www.dublinohiousa.gov
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
2nd and 7 Book Bash at the Bridge Bridge Park 6741 Longshore St. www.secondandseven.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
Dublin AM Rotary Classic Car Show
9 a.m.
Dublin Historic Business District www.dublincarshow.com
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
Bounty at Bridge Park
6 p.m.
The Exchange at Bridge Park 6520 Riverside Dr. www.dublinfoodpantry.org
SUNDAY, MONDAY, SEPT. 15, 16
Franklin County Community Days 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 4850 W. Powell Rd. www.columbuszoo.org
SUNDAYS, SEPT. 15-OCT. 6
Sundays at Scioto
5-7 p.m.
Scioto Park 7377 Riverside Dr. www.dublinarts.org
SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
Dublin Pet Fair
Noon-5 p.m.
Coffman Park Pavilion 5200 Emerald Pkwy. www.rascalcharities.org
Dublin Market at Bridge Park
Dancing with the Timms
A family of dedicated Irish Step Dancers
Photos by Ray LaVoie
faces by Amber Phipps
The Timm Family resides in a quaint Dublin neighborhood with lush green trees and closely attended landscaping. A cozy home, spacious backyard and basketball hoop in the driveway give the impression of a traditional family, but there’s more to what meets the eye.
This energetic family of four spends their evenings teaching Irish Step classes and rehearsing for weekend competitions and festivals. As deeply devoted Irish Step Dancers, the Timm family is the portrait of committed, highly driven individuals.
“One of the things that I’m most thankful for was all the time, how it brought our family together. We traveled together, we spent time together,” says John, who fills the shoes of husband, father and dance instructor. “It was a mutual love of the culture, the music and the dance, and the ability to make friends from all over the world.”
John and his wife Heather Timm met a little more than 30 years ago at their dance studio through rehearsals which led to decades of dancing and making a life together.
The beginning
“I am 53 years old now and I’ve been Irish dancing since I was about three and a half years old,” says John.
John is the son of a Scottish mother who immigrated to America when she was 16 years old. His mother was determined to keep him from causing trouble, so dance classes were the immediate solution.
“My mother wanted to put us into Scottish dancing. We lived in Dayton at the time, and she couldn’t find a Scottish dance instructor,” he says. “But she found an Irish dance instructor and she was like, ‘Oh, well close enough.’”
Heather is a fourth-generation Irish descendant. As the middle of five kids with several dancer siblings, she started dancing at the age of 6, which is common for competitive Irish dancers.
Attending the same dance school and learning from the same instructor, Heather and John slowly got to know one another. Their connection grew over the years, with the help of being partnered up by their instructor, eventually leading them to get married in 2001.
After moving to Dublin in the late 70s to teach at what is now Richens/Timm Dance Studio, John and Heather continued their Irish Step dancing career while growing their family, eventually introducing their children to dance as well.
Their son, Donovan, 17, has been in dance since he was five, while their daughter Danica, 14, has been dancing since she was four and a half years old.
“I was kind of born into dancing, I mean I was born and then three months later I was at my first dance competition in Glasgow,” says Donovan.
Family of champions
Although they have always enjoyed the art form itself, their skills took them far, leading John and Heather to win countless competitions and championships around the world.
John won the Oireachtas regionals 10 times, the North American Championships twice and currently holds one win at
the World Championships. Heather has won the Oireachtas regionals four times and was runner-up at nationals and at All Irelands championship, and placed fifth on the podium at the World Championship.
“As I always say, once is all it takes to be able to call yourself a world champion for the rest of your life, right?” says John.
A year after earning the title of World Champion, John graduated with a dual degree in marketing and management from Wright State University in 1994. Heather graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance and no intention of teaching Irish Step dance full-time, but that changed for both of them.
“John and I had gotten married the year after I graduated, and the dance school was getting busier,” says Heather. “After two years I ‘retired’ from banking and have been teaching full-time Irish dancing ever since.”
As a state runner-up in volleyball, Donovan was faced with the decision to choose between his love for dance and his desire to pursue team sports.
“I had to make the decision whether to travel volleyball and not dance for six, seven months to use my time to be the best part of this team that I can be or do to continue dancing and then go to the worlds,” says Donovan.
Finding balance between dance and other hobbies is something both kids have faced. As successful dancers and talented athletes, they’re learning the importance of time management. As a school record holder for various track events, Danica has found that dance allows her to accelerate in sports.
“I do love hearing them talk about their favorite accomplishments being some things other than dance because it reminds us that we’re giving them a holistic approach to their life,” says John.
Dancing fever
Amid the competitions and championships, the Timm family has been dancing at festivals all around the world. From Cleveland to cruise ships, the Timms have an unquenchable love for Irish Step dance.
From Aug. 2-4, the whole family will be seen performing at the Dublin Irish Festival. Amongst the lengthy list of festivals, they attend annually, the Dublin Irish Festival holds a special place in their hearts, and they return every year.
The Timm family has no plans to slow down when it comes to attending the Dublin Irish Festival or the various competitions, they spend their weekends at. Dancing is an integral part of their lives, as well as their commitment to each other.
“Trying to find balance in our family’s life –you have to make a conscious effort to try to find balance because, everyone wants a little bit of your time,” says John. “But you have to try to strike a balance as a family to kind of have a sense of normalcy in your life.”
While John and Heather continue investing time into their work, Donovan and Danica are actively pursuing goals to place at regionals with the hopes of winning World Champion titles.
“It’s the foundation of our family, of who we are,” John says. “I say that to the kids all the time, this is who we are, this is what we do.”
Amber Phipps is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at aphipps@cityscenemediagroup.com
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by Rebecca Myers
Photos courtesy of City of Dublin
Slow Down Dublin
Speed management takes a community approach
That feeling of a driver approaching too fast when you’re about to cross the street or of another car whizzing past you on the highway — that’s exactly what the City of Dublin has set out to resolve by directly involving residents in a data-driven approach meant to change driver behavior on our roads.
Known as Slow Down Dublin, the speed management campaign is a community partnership that strives to create safe and comfortable streets for all road users across Dublin — from highway drivers to pedestrians in neighborhoods to those enjoying a scooter or bike ride. Residents have an opportunity to use items from the campaign toolbox to show their support for safe streets and encourage others to slow down, while City divisions are extra focused on making this a reality.
First hitting the road last October, Slow Down Dublin launched along with the speed limit decrease on Riverside Drive from 40 to 25 mph between Martin and Tuller roads and the growing amount of concentrated pedestrian activity in Bridge Park. These are just a few examples of how the City seeks to use traffic data to inform real-world changes in the name of safe streets.
Slow Down Dublin is rooted in the City’s broader Speed Management Program and supported by a year’s worth of resident feedback about speeding. Dubliners shared their concerns about fast-moving traffic through a communitywide survey, multiple public meetings and other resident-focused activities.
For the right reasons
To support this, Dublin Police officers continue to be fully invested in improving overall traffic safety by focusing on changing driver behavior and decreasing traffic crashes, fatalities and the severity of crashes related to speed. Slow Down Dublin builds on the department’s fundamental goal by pinpointing areas of resident concern.
“By centering our enforcement efforts on speeding and reckless driving, including compliance with school zone limits, we can push our community to reevaluate their unsafe driving practices and how that affects Dublin as a whole,” Dublin Police Chief Justin Páez says.
“This initiative really stands out because we’re not trying to be punitive or to generate revenue by issuing citations. We
genuinely want to change driver behavior, which can translate to safer, more secure roadways for our community.”
While changing a speeder’s mind might not happen overnight, relying on partnerships is key to moving the needle in the right direction.
“What makes Slow Down Dublin unique is just how many partners are included in this effort,” Páez notes. The City’s Transportation & Mobility division, Dublin Police officers, and local law enforcement agencies have all paired up with the most important partner – the community – to make a difference on the roads.
This spring, the Dublin Police increased officer collaboration with neighboring police agencies to implement targeted speed enforcement patrols. The community has responded positively to
the campaign, even suggesting locations for future enforcement actions. Looking back to the start of Slow Down Dublin:
• Oct. 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, police made more than 7,000 traffic stops citywide
• In the same timeframe, police issued nearly 1,800 speeding citations
“When our police officers can be in the right places at the right times and for the right reasons, that leads to an intentional and comprehensive approach to alleviating traffic concerns,” Páez says. “It’s about working with and for our residents every way we can while inviting them to be part of the solution.”
Though still in the pilot phase, the Dublin Police Department is also using portable speed warning cameras around the city. These cameras can issue warning letters to drivers exceeding the speed limit and can be moved to areas of concern where it can be effective to target poor driving behavior. As transparency and privacy are paramount for Dublin Police, Chief Páez reminds that the cameras collect license plate and vehicle information only.
Jeannie Willis, director of Transportation & Mobility for the City, knows transparency when she sees it. She says being equipped with the right data is why Slow Down Dublin is poised for success.
“We’re actively trying to address traffic concerns comprehensively, not just on one road,” Willis notes. “With our Slow Down Dublin data portal functioning as the hub for all the data the City is collecting, together we can better inform our police officers who then enforce the speeds while gathering ongoing resident feedback in one place.”
Through the interactive dashboard, residents can see speed surveys, citations and traffic stops from recent years. It’s about working together to educate, identify patterns and work toward a solution as a community.
“To address our transportation issues when it comes to speeding, we also offer many speed study data points to our residents in an open way. I encourage any resident to dig into the data we provide as a truly connected city,” Willis says.
Traffic toolbox
Have you seen a larger-than-life sloth on Facebook recently? Or did you notice
a neighbor’s new yard sign? What about all those car magnets with the words “Slow Down Dublin” on bumpers in the parking lot? These are intentional ways the City is getting residents of all ages engaged to slow down.
And being involved is essential to help get Slow Down Dublin off the ground. Anyone can join the campaign with its free toolbox of resources that empowers residents to promote safer driving behaviors.
So, what’s in the box?
• Speed laser – Become trained to use a handheld speed-measuring device and borrow one to measure traffic speeds on a roadway.
• Police ride-along – Learn about speed enforcement and data collection up close with a Dublin Police officer.
• Yard signs, bumper magnets and stickers – Show your neighbors you’re part of the campaign!
• Speed concern form – Request a speed study or report an issue on your street.
To keep the campaign’s message prominent, the City also unveiled the Slow Down Sloth, a mascot capturing attention both on the streets and online. You might have first seen this quirky character at the 2024 State of the City event, where it (slowly but surely) reminded people “No one wins when you speed” – the campaign’s tagline.
Serving as a friendly face with an important safety message to share, the sloth’s debut has garnered local media attention and tens of thousands of views through Dublin’s online platforms.
At its core, Slow Down Dublin is a way to help foster a culture dedicated to traffic safety. With so many dynamic facets to this community-led effort, the City of Dublin encourages residents to join the campaign at SlowDownDublin.org.
Rebecca Myers is a public information officer for the City of Dublin. Feedback welcome at rrmyers@dublin.oh.us.
Healthy Furry Friends
Food, lifestyle and breed
By Mary Nader
Photos courtesy of Muriel Leas and Danika Sorensen
For new and well-seasoned dog owners alike, it can be hard keeping up with the latest and hottest dog trends. Whether it’s the kind of supplements for their food or new diseases to watch for, it seems that every day a new finding is taking dog lovers by storm. What are the do’s and don’ts for dog lovers in Dublin?
Choose the right pup
Dr. Muriel Leas, veterinarian and owner of the Muirfield Animal Hospital, notes that some of the most common dog breeds she sees in Dublin are Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and French Bulldogs. But, how do you know which breed is right for you and your family?
“I think the first thing people think of is, what does [the dog] look like? And I think it’s okay to factor that in, but it shouldn’t be the heaviest weight,” says Dr. Danika Sorensen of The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center at Dublin. “I think the biggest thing to think about is lifestyle. If you are an active person who likes to run every day and wants a running buddy then go for a sporting breed. If you are kind of a lowkey person who likes to spend the evenings after work on the couch, a smaller breed dog might be better for you.”
While breeds mixed with Poodles, such as Goldendoodles and Bernadoodles are on the rise, and these beauties make great family dogs, they are also high-energy and require about an hour of activity a day. They make the perfect fit for large backyards, daily runners and young ones that never seem to tire out.
Beloved smaller breeds like Frenchies or Yorkshire Terriers may be better suited for calmer households. Coming home and unwinding with a short walk and cuddles after dinner is ideal for smaller, low-energy breeds. Either way, Dublin’s more than 150 miles of trails and dog park make it easy for you and your pup to find an appropriate exercise outlet.
Dr. Muriel Leas
Dr. Danika Sorensen
Feeding Fido
“With food, people want to do what’s best for their dog,” Sorensen says. “There’s been a push back on these more major name brand companies like Purina, Royal Canin and Hill’s Science Diet, but those are the diets that I continue to recommend, because all of those companies have veterinarians on staff who are committed to making sure they’re putting out a well-balanced diet.”
As you would your own food, checking the nutritional information and labels on the food will lend you information. A well-researched food should mention the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), a non-profit organization that guides the standards of animal feed across the country.
While AAFCO doesn’t approve or regulate any specific food, brands like Purina and Royal Canin will modify their feed to ensure every bag provides a well-balanced diet based on AAFCO regulations. If you’re unsure about what you’re feeding your pet, it’s always best to ask your veterinarian.
Ensure they’re insured
According to Forbes, dog owners in the U.S. spend nearly $2,000 annually on
their pets. Pet insurance can cut the costs of unexpected veterinary bills. Knowing your breed and routinely visiting your veterinarian can aid in avoiding unwanted injuries and health issues in your pet.
“Veterinary care is getting more and more expensive… and specialized. We’re rivaling human medicine in some instances,” Leas says. “Pet insurance is really important. Preventive care is so much cheaper.”
Ask an expert
When in doubt, go to your local veterinarian. As your primary care phy-
Breeds Beware!
These breeds are notoriously associated with the following health conditions:
• Goldens and Boxers: Cancer
• Cavapoos and Dobermans: Heart disease
• Long-nose hounds and small breeds: Dental issues
• Labradors and German Shepherds: Hip dysplasia
• Bulldogs and Pugs: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (Breathing issues)
sician would warn you away from googling your symptoms, you should do the same with Fido.
“I would definitely have a good relationship with your veterinarian. Go in for the yearly exam, even if they aren’t due for vaccines. Yearly blood work, heartworm tests, fecal tests… those are all the tests that we can screen for a lot of things,” Leas says. “And there are intestinal parasites that people are at risk for. So, you know, especially if you have young kids, you want to make sure you don’t have worms in the house and things like that.”
In a world where information is at our fingertips, if you have questions, always refer to trusted sources such as the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
“There’s a website called veterinary partner.vin.com. Everything is written by veterinarians. I actually either would print out the information for clients if they’re in the clinic, or I’ll send them articles via email. And, I say if you can’t find it on this website, call me,” Leas says.
Mary Nader is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mnader@cityscenemediagroup.com
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Fitness and Friendship
A dedicated group of rec center members don’t let age hold them back
By Kyle Quinlan
Photos courtesy of the group members
“It’s great to grow old in Dublin.”
Undoubtedly an opinion shared by many Dubliners and something 89-yearold Bill Crecelius proclaimed while sitting in a Panera in Dublin. The very same place he’s visited for decades, with a handful of friends he’s met through the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) surrounding the table.
Crecelius, like many of his peers, has been attending the rec center since its opening in 1996. In those early years, working out and meeting up for coffee afterward didn’t happen
Considered the ringleader of the group, other members credit Crecelius with starting a workout group and rallying friends for post-exercise coffee. Growing from getting coffee alone, to asking his
neighbor to join and then to a few more friends, the group has blossomed into a cherished community that includes a few dozen residents.
Who are these gym rats?
Despite referring to themselves as a group, they are not an official organization or club with rules and regulations. There are no applications, no voting on who gets let in each year and certainly no judgment regarding who wants to join the fun. They are simply a group of older adults in Dublin who wish to stay active and build relationships within a social community.
“When you’re out in the business world, and I did that for 44 years, you have the constant ability for socialization,” says Jay Matthews, who has lived in Dublin for 33 years with his wife, Ruth. “When you retire, your socialization starts at home and then you have to build it from there. And this is part of how we build it.”
The group is a revolving door of more than a dozen individuals. Some visit the center every day while others go two or three times a week. Everyone comes and goes as they please, though they tend to exercise from 7-8:30 a.m., to start their day off on a high note.
While not everyone joins the 9 a.m. coffee after getting a good sweat in, all are welcome for the conversations and laughs. Even I, a 21-year-old college kid, was invited to share a cup and was dubbed by the group as a “lifer” when I sat next to them.
“Once you get here, you’re a life member!” Crecelius says.
Active, healthy and happy
With countless amenities and means of staying fit at the DCRC, Jim Wall says the group partakes in a range of exercises that fall “all over the dart board.” Some enjoy lifting weights or walking up sets of stairs,
while others feel a dip in the swimming pool every now and then is how they’d like to stay active.
The group does not move in a herd, following each other to every machine and water fountain, following the same workout routine. Rather, each person freely exercises as they please, with or without other members, knowing there is a scattered group of friends around the building to spark conversation with to make their time more enjoyable.
With individuals focusing on their own goals and health, there is a sense of encouragement among the group, eliminating any kind of judgment or competition.
“We don’t have to compete, our competing is over with,” Crecelius says. “That was when we worked. So everybody’s just kinder and more mellow. People don’t get upset.”
More than fitness
A common concern for many recent retirees is how to spend the available time they gain after retirement and where they should turn to for support, structure and socialization. For Wall, who retired about three years ago, joining this group at the rec center was a great way to further grow his relationships in the community and connect with others who understand the post-retirement situation.
“When you first retire, you feel maybe a little bit lost,” Wall says. “You’re transitioning in life, but there are other people that are going through the same and others who have gone through the same thing. There’s a community.”
89-year-old Leonard Dunaj
92-year-old Wayne Rausch
And for this small community of rec center members, it goes even further than offering a new gym partner or fellow retiree-friendship. This group offers meaningful connections and care for each other.
“If somebody gets sick, we get a get well card and we have everybody sign it that’s working out,” Crecelius says. “No matter if they know them or not, we ask them to sign.”
Making trips to Waldo for fried bologna sandwiches at the G&R Tavern, testing their luck with lottery tickets and celebrating birthdays - most recently, around 50 people attended a surprise party at the rec center for Charlotte Farmer’s 90th birthday - are just a few of the ways the group likes to spend time together outside of the gym.
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For Fred Myers, the upbeat and positive nature of this group has made interacting with one another, whether that be at the rec center or going out for dinner, a very important part of his life.
“One word is routine, we all make it a routine,” Myers says. “It’s very important to have that in our lives.”
Jim Freiberg agrees, and with both the fitness and social benefits, being part of the group is a major aspect of his life in Dublin.
“My commitment in life is to good health and longevity. This group is all a part of that,” Freiberg says. “Not just working out. But also meeting people that I never knew in my life until I started going to the rec center. Been there for 20 years. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”
Kyle Quinlan is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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Although there is no definitive roster, here are some of the members:
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Wayne Rausch
Charlotte Farmer
Bill Crecelius
Leonard Dunaj
Bill Ramsey
Russell Duemmel
Jim Freiberg
Ruth Matthews
Jay Matthews
Jim Wall
Fred Myers
Shan Wei
Chitra Goyal
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good ideas
by Jake Ruffer
Photos courtesy of Erin Canaday, Kristen Yearling and Dublin City Schools
Innovation Brewing
Coffee shops offer real-world experience for students
When Dublin City Schools (DCS) moved into its Emerald Campus building, a former business room was left vacant at Dublin Coffman High School. Erin Canaday had the perfect idea of how to fill the space.
She formulated a grant proposal with the help of Dublin Coffman High School Principal Matt Parrill. The grant was brought to Mike Isler at the Dublin AM Rotary Club and in the fall of 2021, the Rock Shop opened.
Coffee or tea?
Cozy and stylish, the Rock Shop is a coffee shop sporting a coffee machine funded by grants from the Dublin AM Rotary and the Dublin Education
Foundation. It gets its name from the spirit wear store that came before it.
Canaday, a transition coordinator at Dublin Coffman, says the shop started off more popular than expected.
It became a hub, attracting crowds during down times for students and staff. It hosts “Music Fridays” where students and teachers can come play instruments.
“It’s been really a culture in this building in all facets, with all variety of students and their levels up to staff,” she says.
A new kind of learning
The initial sustained success of Coffman’s shop inspired district efforts to put shops into the other high schools. Jerome launched The Knot in the fall of 2023, and Scioto’s Kindness Cafe opened its newly renovated space during the 2023-24 school year, making an instant splash. Operating in partnership with Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea, all three shops provide a place for students to receive unique job training, with a primary focus on students with disabilities.
Kristen Yearling, Scioto’s transition coordinator, says the shop created a whole new world for students to have real-world experiences in a safe environment.
After evaluation during their freshman year, a student might be
recommended for a work study in a coffee shop if it seems to fit their journey. Students work in the shop with a job coach and become well-versed in a plethora of career skills including customer service, technical point-of-sale skills, stocking and inventory, drink preparation, sanitation and safety.
The setting has added a realistic phase between school and work, allowing the transition coordinators to work with students where they are in their transition to adulthood. It’s made many students more prepared for their next steps as well as given them new skills to be proud of at school.
“I would say a majority of our work study students, if you ask them about their day, the first thing they’re probably going to mention is that they work in the coffee shop,” Yearling says. “They come here and they walk away with such confidence.”
As transition coordinators – both with 23 years of experience – Canaday and Yearling work in DCS’s special education department and are responsible for preparing students with disabilities for the transition to life after high school. Shawn Heimlich, a DCS special education coordinator, stresses the breadth of that responsibility and the changing landscape of their jobs.
“I love the focus that we get to have at the high school level on not just academics
and preparing students for graduation, but also the opportunity we have for preparing students for success in pathways,” he says.
Canaday says the coffee shops broadens students’ experiences to better fit a wider number of options.
“We prepare students for life after high school, whatever that may mean in their transition plan. (For some) students that may be going on to college and needing some minor interventions and extra training, or students that are specifically going into job training. This gives them some career exploration in addition to some of the transferable skills,” she says. “And then (there may be) students that maybe, as an adult, may not have the opportunity to work, so this gives them that opportunity to see some of their interests.”
Help around town
Working in that ever-evolving landscape involves lots of community partnerships, like the one with the Dublin AM Rotary Club. Ingrid Fields, the club’s president, says the grant for Coffman’s coffee machine aligned well with their missions in the local community and supported the kinds of ideas and progress the AM Rotary looks to fund.
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“We need dedicated teams of people that are willing to step up and lead, and that’s what it’s all about,” Fields says.
Canaday says the rotary club members plan to stop in for a coffee fix as the shop enters its fourth year, and they’re looking to partner again to support furniture replacements.
What’s next
In just its first few months, the Kindness Cafe successfully funded itself with its own sales, while the Rock Shop turns enough of a profit to put money back into the community. It can serve as a free reward for students exhibiting good behavior, and anything left at the end of the year goes to the Dublin Food Pantry.
As time passes, menus may expand but the focus will remain on the students.
“It’s a whole spectrum of needs and abilities, and we have growth with all of them, always.” Yearling says.
Jake Ruffer is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
Artfulperspectives Dublin Arts Council Celebrates 40 Years
By Raygan Barrett
Photos courtesy of Dublin Arts Council and eatplaycbus
Beginning with dedication
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra playing at the dedication of Scioto Park, inspired the creation of the Dublin Arts Council in 1983. And, DAC has continued to offer the free concert series (Sundays at Scioto) every year since (with the exception of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
“We work to bring a different variety of music every season,” says David Guion, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Dublin Arts Council.
Sundays at Scioto
Partnering with class acts, a local entertainment agency as well as corporate and community sponsors, this year’s lineup is the best yet. Featuring the OSU Alumni Marching Band, Fleetwood Gold, Angela Perley & The Howlin Moons and Hoodoo Soul Band.
New this season, each concert will begin with an opening act featuring local up-and-coming artists. The concerts will take place on four consecutive Sundays from Sept. 15-Oct. 6 from 5-7 p.m.
The concert series continues at Scioto Park, also home to the first Art in Public Places public artwork, Leatherlips which was created by Boston artist Ralph Helmick. The sculpture, dedicated in 1990, is a 12foot portrait of the Wyandot leader made with various sizes of native limestone
stacked and mortared. It has become an iconic feature of the park.
Staff dedicated to a mission
DAC has grown along with the Sundays at Scioto concert series offering a variety of programming including Art in Public Places, Riverboxes™, ARTboxes, Visual Arts Series and Community Grants.
DAC’s six full-time employees have a diverse range of experience and expertise in arts administration, arts education, design and community engagement that helps them realize their vision for and with the Dublin community.
“The Dublin Arts Council staff is collaborative and innovative,” Guion says. “They work together in unique ways to do the best possible work for the community.”
The importance of the arts in our community
Integrating the arts into our community enriches everyone. Art is a powerful and humanizing way to communicate ex-
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periences across cultures and social groups. Engaging with the arts encourages us to go beyond the surface and think critically and creatively about the world around us. Increasing evidence shows that engagement with arts and culture improves physical and mental health, and a community that invests in the arts also attracts new residents, visitors and businesses.
Celebrate with us
We hope to continue improving lives through the convergence of creativity, curiosity and well-being for all who live, work, visit, learn and play in Dublin for another 40 years.
Come celebrate 40 years of the arts in Dublin. Join us for a public art event, exhibition opening, artist-led workshop, explore an ARTbox or stop by the Dublin Arts Center and grounds; Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and every second Saturday 11-2 p.m.
Visit dublinarts.org for more information on our upcoming programs and events.
Raygan Barrett is the Communications Manager at Dublin Arts Council.
Help keep Riverboxes™ enjoyable for everyone
Dublin Arts Council has commissioned the creation of Riverboxes™, artistcreated vessels inspired by public art, geocaching and the artistic pursuit of ‘treasure hunts’ in Dublin’s beautiful public parks. Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the Riverboxes™, they are created for the enjoyment of all. Please respect the artworks, and leave them as found. We appreciate the community’s help in keeping our collection in good condition, so it can be enjoyed by all.
For a list of 40 important Dublin Arts Council milestones visit: dublinarts.org/40
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by Cassie Dietrich
Photos courtesy of Dublin City Schools
Celebrating Deane Brown Bishop Elementary
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This summer, Dublin City Schools reached another milestone in its journey of growth and learning as it formalized the name of Elementary 15. The district’s twenty-fifth school will be centered around a remarkable individual whose legacy will now forever be etched in Dublin’s history: Deane Brown Bishop.
A new naming process
In a departure from tradition, Dublin City Schools decided to hand the naming reins over to its most important stakeholders: the students. Guided by teacher Shawn Kaeser, eighth grade students from Grizzell Middle School researched five name options for Elementary 15: Cacchio Elementary, Riviera Elementary, Deane Brown Bishop Elementary, Catherine Headlee Elementary and Josephine Smith Scott Elementary.
After weeks of digging into local history and news archives, the students presented their findings to the Board of Education, district leaders and special guests. Much like a science fair, audience members walked around the Commons and talked to students about their proposed names and findings. Each name carried its own story, reflecting Dublin’s vibrant history and connectedness to learning excellence.
The legacy of Deane Brown Bishop
After learning about the individuals and landmarks behind the five names, the Board of Education felt one stood out for its profound connection to Dublin’s past and its enduring impact on the community: Deane Brown Bishop Elementary.
According to the Dublin Historical Society, Bishop’s paternal ancestor, Basil Brown, came to Dublin in 1826, marking the start of the family’s long history in Dublin. Bishop was born to parents Basil and Susie Brown in 1919, the same year the building that would become the first
Above: Grizzell Middle School students present their research to Board members and special guests.
Left: Ralph and Suzie Feasel, son-in-law and daughter of Deane Brown Bishop, stand with the presentation display made by students.
Construction of Deane Brown Bishop Elementary is ongoing. The district hopes to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in August 2025.
Dublin High School was built. She grew up on a farm where the AC Hotel by Marriott now stands in Bridge Park, and was the youngest of four children.
Growing up during the Great Depression, Deane Brown Bishop’s early years were shaped by hard work and resilience. She graduated from Dublin High School in 1937, and later became a beloved bus driver for Dublin City Schools, a role she cherished for more than 20 years. She was also a lifelong member of Dublin Community Church, a 75-year member of Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Elizabeth Chapter #56 and a clerk for Washington Township.
Honoring
her legacy
At the Board of Education meeting held May 23, Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen, in recommending Deane Brown Bishop’s name for Elementary 15, celebrated not just her personal achievements but the collective impact of her family on Dublin’s educational fabric. He shared that Bishop’s older sister, Mary Emma Bailey, a former teacher, is the namesake for Bailey Elementary School. Additionally, Bishop’s daughter Suzie Feasel served in the district’s central
office for 38 years, while son-in-law, Ralph Feasel, worked in various positions for more than 50 years, including 10 years as principal of Dublin High School. Ralph’s son, Wade Feasel, is a teacher at Dublin Jerome High School today.
“I am recommending that Elementary 15 officially lose the moniker Elementary 15, and hereby be known as Deane Brown Bishop Elementary School,” Marschhausen says. “As we look at the process that we have gone through, there can’t be a more deserving name or person whose history in our community has touched so many.”
He also thanked the Feasel family for attending, and noted that the District is looking forward to celebrating Deane Brown Bishop and her family’s legacy at the school’s ribbon cutting ceremony in August 2025.
As construction for the school continues, the name Deane Brown Bishop Elementary serves as a fitting tribute to a woman who literally drove students to a brighter future.
Deane Brown Bishop Elementary at a Glance
Scheduled to open its doors in August 2025, Deane Brown Bishop Elementary marks a milestone as Dublin City Schools’ 25th school building.
Opening Date: August 2025
Size: 44,235 net square feet
Capacity: Up to 700 students
Facilities: 32 classrooms, cafeteria, library, high-school-sized gymnasium
Location: Adjacent to Jerome High School’s track and stadium, entrance off Cacchio Lane
Cassie Dietrich is a Public Information Officer at Dublin City Schools.
Grizzell Middle School students were an integral part of the naming of Elementary 15. Pictured (left to right) are Audrey Manning, Kate Foster, Jackson Adams, Lizzy Spires, Amelia Stewart, Annabell Christy, Emma Mytinger, Caitlyn Samples and Malavika Nair.
student spotlight
by Maisie Fitzmaurice
Photo courtesy of Tolles Career & Technical Center
Dublin Students on Duty
OhioHealth partners with Tolles Career & Technical Center to train future nurses
Working in the medical field, some things can only be taught through experience. Mannequins are a great tool for learning how to care for the human body, but they don’t come with the unique emotions, fears and unpredictability that live humans do.
For Dublin students hoping to pursue a career in nursing, Tolles Career & Technical Center offers a new work-based learning program in partnership with OhioHealth, providing high schoolers with opportunities for hands-on learning and employment as upperclassmen in high school.
Building a program
With the new additions to Tolles’ pre-nursing program, juniors will take the State Tested Nursing Assistant certification assessment. Once they pass, they can apply for a 2x2 cohort program that alternates spending two weeks studying traditional classwork at Tolles with two weeks of working with a prenursing educator as a full-time employee at Dublin Methodist Hospital. The students are introduced to a variety of units at Dublin Methodist to ensure they receive a well-rounded understanding of various medical disciplines.
“When we can get students in a workbased learning environment, they’re working with adults. A lot of their coworkers don’t know that they are a high school student, and that allows them to mature and level up their social skills,” Tolles Superintendent Todd Hoadley says. “Those soft skills are just expected in the workplace and this type of program helps to solidify those skills which then creates a long-term pathway for success.”
“This job basically taught me how to adult,” Suhaylah (Sue) Rodriguez, a dualgraduate of Dublin City Schools and Tolles, says. “One of my coworkers even helped me with my taxes! The relationships I’ve made from this experience are something that I wish to take with me.”
One of the biggest components of the work-based program is learning how to work with patients, coworkers and supervisors in a professional setting. Reliability and responsibility are also needed to succeed in a nursing career.
“I was prepared for anything that came my way and if I wasn’t, someone was always there to help,” Rodriguez says. “I did get yelled at by patients a couple of times but I think it all taught me how to de-escalate different situations.”
Kyleigh Rentsch, Sue Rodriguez and Justice Brown.
Working closely with Tolles, changes are made to the program when needed, ensuring relevant topics are covered in the classroom before students enter the workbased program.
“We had a student that didn’t know how to do a certain task that a nurse felt that she should know how to do, so we contacted the school and said, ‘Hey, this skill is something that we need in the hospital, and it doesn’t look like you train on that’ and they were able to add that to their curriculum right then,” says Mindy Sanford, senior advisor of workforce development, partnerships and programs at OhioHealth.
Impacting the future
Educating high-school-age nursing students is a great opportunity for students and for OhioHealth as well.
More and more industry-leading companies in the area, in healthcare and beyond, have implemented work-based career pathways for high school students. This approach is often mutually beneficial, giving students crucial experience and pay while giving the company a qualified and coachable employee.
Some employers promote these programs to students as young as middle school to fill skilled worker positions down the road.
“We want them to be an entry point into a pipeline where we help them along the way to get to where they want to be,” Sanford says. “They get paid the same amount as a patient support assistant who’s not a high school student and so they’re making some good money, as well as great hands-on experience with everything they’ve learned in school.”
In addition to getting paid for their work hours, OhioHealth also offers college scholarships for students who decide to further their education in nursing while continuing to work at OhioHealth facilities. Once those students become state-registered nurses, many will then work full-time for one of OhioHealth’s many facilities.
Rodriguez says she would recommend anyone even slightly interested in a healthcare career to take a leap of faith and apply.
“Put yourself out there and don’t be afraid to ask questions if you’re not sure about something,” she says. “Everyone is there to help you, so make use of the resources around you.”
Maisie Fitzmaurice is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mfitzmaurice@cityscenemediagroup.com
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Properties on Parade
BIA Parade of Homes comes to Dublin
The annual Parade of Homes presented by the Building Industry Association (BIA) returns to Dublin this year showcasing Jerome Village as the Featured Community as well as some of central Ohio’s best builders and their new home designs.
Developed by Nationwide Realty Investors, Jerome Village is a Parade of Homes veteran, having been featured in the Parade multiple times. The master-planned community covers 2,000 acres, mostly in the Dublin school district, with 40 percent of the area reserved for green space and parks.
Most recently, Kroger announced that is it building a 123,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at Jerome Village Market that will include a Murray’s cheese shop, an expanded apparel section, a fuel center and more.
The community includes a variety of neighborhoods and living styles ranging from single family homes to condominiums priced from the $300s to more than $5 million. There are several Jerome Village builders participating in this year’s Parade, including 3 Pillar Homes, Bob Webb, Epcon Communities, Manor Homes, M/I Homes, Pulte Homes, Rockford Homes, Schottenstein Homes and Virginia Homes.
The City of Dublin continues to thrive and supports residents with 140 miles of shared-use paths, 64 developed parks, attractive housing and superior schools. Dublin’s healthy tax base provides the resources necessary to keep pace with the city’s growth and underwrite the high quality of life enjoyed by Dublin’s corporate and residential citizens.
For more information about the BIA Parade of Homes, including floor plans of the homes, check www.biaparade.com.
CityScene Media Group, publisher of Dublin Life Magazine, is partnering with the BIA to create the Official Event Guide for the 2024 Parade. Guides are distributed at Parade homes and a digital edition with all tour home addresses can be accessed for free at www.cityscenecolumbus.com.
Amber Phipps is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at aphipps@cityscenemediagroup.com
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with columnist Colleen D’Angelo
Photos by Colleen D’Angelo
Growing Up in Historic Dublin
Sharing stories at the Dublin Village Tavern with Becky Eger Atcheson and Kelli Hayes Wilcox was an absolute treat. I knew they had grown up in Historic Dublin but I wasn’t expecting Becky to say, “Oh look, that’s my dad in the photo on the wall next to us.”
Sure enough, there was a black-and-white picture of George Eger, Fire Captain for the Washington Township Fire Department.
“We grew up next door and my dad would leave his fire hat and pants on the banister so he could grab them and run over to the firehouse when the red phone rang,” Eger Atcheson says.
Eger Atcheson’s grandfather, Dan Eger, built a lot of the stone walls that you see around Dublin and he was a bus driver for Dublin City Schools. He lived across the street from her family, where Our CupCakery is currently located.
From 1951-1991, Eger Atcheson’s family lived in the two-story house on High Street where two parents and six children shared a three-bed, one-bath home.
Eger Atcheson was the youngest, born in 1964, and the four girls shared one bedroom while the two boys had the other bedroom. The full bath was downstairs off of the kitchen and eventually her dad built an outside shower for the boys.
There was no running water in the house in 1951 so her mom would walk to the well on High Street and carry water back.
“We used to play with the well when we were little in the ‘70s,” Hayes Wilcox says. “We also played on the steps that were still there from when the stagecoach stopped in old Dublin.”
Hayes Wilcox lived a block away on Franklin Street, down the road from Tommy Iaconno’s family, owner of the well-known Italian restaurants. Mary Emma Bailey, whom Bailey Elementary School is named after, was a historian and schoolteacher and lived across the street from Hayes Wilcox. She passed away in 2004 at the age of 99.
Hayes Wilcox’s older sister and Eger Atcheson were best friends and had a lot of fun playing in Historic Dublin.
“We considered ourselves River Rats,” Eger Atcheson says. “We used to fish in the Scioto River with my mom, gut and clean the bass in the garage and serve them for dinner.”
They also went out at night with flashlights to catch frogs. That’s when the Kiwanis Frog Jump competition was a smalltown event and held on the Sells Middle School football field.
“We practiced so much with our frogs that we wore them out,” Hayes Wilcox jokes. “There was a frog truck where you could basically rent a frog if you didn’t catch one and there were big prizes for winners like a boom box or a bike.”
The two remember always spending time outside. They would roller skate and play Kick-the-Can easily on High Street because there were hardly any cars and certainly no traffic. They went skating on the Karrer family pond off of High Street or in a lagoon off of the Scioto River.
“Our parents used to send us snipe hunting at night,” Eger Atcheson says. “They gave us pillowcases and flashlights to hunt them in the cemetery or in the cornfields at Tuller’s farm, where Tuller Road is now.”
It was a practical joke that dates back to the 1840s and other than the bird, there is no furry animal called a snipe, but they had a great time.
Kelli Hayes Wilcox (left) and Becky Eger Atcheson sit outside of the house Eger Atcheson grew up in, which will now be the Dublin Historical Society Museum.
Other exciting happenings in Dublin was when the Bookmobile came around. It was like a library in an airstream camper where you could check out books and return them the next week or so. And Kentucky Fried Chicken actually had a food truck that parked at the old gas station on the corner of Bridge and High Streets.
In the 1970s and 80s, they had a huge bonfire the night before DHS Homecoming. The next day, seniors would throw toilet paper on the trees and houses along
dents. All of his children graduated from a Dublin High school, as did his parents in the 1940s.
“We are excited to have the museum in historic Dublin and have been working on conceptualizing exhibits including a timeline with the progression of roads, houses and subdivisions,” says Rose. “I’ve always been amazed at the planners who made sure there was a balance of residential and commercial properties in Dublin to ensure that their descendants would have a great place to live.”
Colleen D’Angelo is a Dublin Life columnist and freelance writer. She and her husband, Tony, raised three children in Dublin over the last 25 years. Colleen enjoys playing and teaching pickleball; walking her pup, Mason; and traveling internationally. You can reach her at colleendangelo1@gmail.com.
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Malas: A Novel by
Marcela Fuentes
For readers of Sandra Cisneros, comes a story of family, revenge and rebirth. It’s 1951 in La Cienega, Texas when Pilar, accused of stealing a woman’s husband, brings a curse upon her family. Forty years later, soon-to-be 15-year-old Lulu meets a stranger at her grandmother’s funeral. As their kinship grows, Lulu learns the secrets of her family’s past and of the women who will inspire her to face her fast-approaching future head on.
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Ada loves leaving California each summer with her mother to vacation at their villa near the glittering Aegean Sea. Despite how easily she immerses herself in the culture, she can’t shake the feeling that she doesn’t belong. When a man from her mother’s romantic past arrives, Ada starts dreaming of an idyllic life with her family permanently in Turkey. This imagined life however, is turned up-side-down as sparks ignite for Ada as well.
How to Age Disgracefully by Clare
Pooley
After taking a job running the Senior Citizens’ Social Club at the community center, Lydia assumes she’ll spend quiet afternoons drinking tea and playing cards. But the seniors Lydia meets aren’t what
she expected, including Art, a failed actor turned kleptomaniac. When the club learns the city plans to sell their meeting place, the sneaky seniors have a plan: team up with the neighboring daycare and save the building, by any means necessary.
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
From the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club comes a witty and spectacularly written account of the beauty all around us that’s hiding in plain sight. Through sketches, daily journal entries and thoughtfully posed questions, Tan shares her deeply personal experiences watching the world, and of course birds, through her window. Written like characters from her novels, the birds in Tan’s backyard, with their intricate lives, helped her find solace in a tumultuous world.
My Beloved Monster: Masha, the Half-wild Rescue Cat Who Rescued Me by Caleb Carr
Growing up, Carr lived in a chaotic household where his closest relationships became ones with cats. It wasn’t until adulthood that he formed his most special feline bond with a Siberian Forest cat named Masha. After saving her from a shelter, and with years of cat knowledge, Carr decoded Masha’s inner life and connected to her in a way pet owners only dream of.
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Editor’s note: To be added to the Dublin Life Book Club mailing list or for more information, email kgill@cityscenemediagroup.com. The club will meet Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Location TBD.
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