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pickerington magazine volume 10, number 5 june/july 2018
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News and Information from the City of Pickerington
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News and Information from Violet Township
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faces
Cooking Up a Company
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From food truck to new downtown Columbus restaurant, Catie Randazzo is spicing things up
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in focus
Take Two: A Genuine Experience Chef John Gambino knows all about second chances
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A Playful Community
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Summer Tails
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Key Club members volunteer with children on the autism spectrum
Two local organizations prepare for petfocused events
Leaving a Green Mark
Recent graduate leaves behind a legacy of environmental activism
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Lager Lessons
Combustion Brewery presents educational programs with Pickerington Public Library
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Photos from the community
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bookmarks
On the cover: Catie Randazzo. Photo by Jeffrey S. Hall Photography
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pickerington community calendar june/july 2018 Pickerington Village PetFest 6-8:30 p.m., Victory Park, 100 Lockville Rd., www.pickeringtonvillage.com/ This beloved, family-friendly event showcases a variety of food, petrelated vendors and demonstrations. Bring your pet along so they can enjoy a nice stroll through the park, as well.
June 1-July 27 Friday Night Flicks Dusk, Sycamore Park Amphitheater, Hereford Dr., www. pickeringtonvillage.com/ Enjoy a free movie under the stars with family and friends every Friday night this summer. Make sure to bring your own lawn chair and your cozy blankets for seating.
June 2-August 25 Yoga in the Park 8-9 a.m. every Saturday, Victory Park Basketball Courts, 100 Lockville Rd., www.pickeringtonchamber.com A relaxing morning lies ahead after completing an hour of yoga each Saturday morning this summer at Victory Park. This class is free and open to all levels of practice. Attendees will also have the chance to donate to PCMA Food Pantry of Pickerington.
Amphitheater, Hereford Dr., www.pickeringtonvillage.com The City of Pickerington hosts its summer concert series, encouraging the community to enjoy live music and the great outdoors. Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair or blanket for comfortable seating.
June 5 Tricky Max Rock’n Wow Magic Show
June 11-June 15 Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Epiphany Lutheran Church, 268 Hill Rd. N., www.pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org Open to 60 students, this theatrical summer camp focuses on coordinating a performance in just one week. Students will audition and then rehearse all week, learning lines, songs and choreography to develop a full-length performance to showcase to the community that weekend.
6:30-7:30 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www. pickeringtonlibrary.org Open to all ages, Tricky Max will kick June 14 off your summer the right way with an Family Luau Night all new magic show featuring an elec6-9 p.m., Pickerington Community tric guitar and a variety of rockin’ songs Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. S., from Lil’ Bow Wow. www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Say “Aloha” to the weekend and enjoy June 7-Sept. 27 your own paradise at the Pickerington Pickerington Outdoor Community Pool. Share your favorite Farmers’ Market dish with others at a potluck dinner, 4-7 p.m. every Thursday, and don’t forget your Hawaiian shirt 89 N. Center St., and lei for a tropical evening. www.pickeringtonvillage.com
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Dive In Movie 8:45-11 p.m., Pickerington Community Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. S., www.pickeringtonchamber.com
June 3-July 29 Summer Concert Series 7-8:30 p.m., Sycamore Park
Held at the North Street Center location, these weekly markets offer goods from local farmers, bakers and artisans. Enjoy a walk around the market as well as the shops and restaurants in the area.
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Take a late-night swim while enjoying a movie projected on an inflatable screen. This film under the stars, along with a dip in the pool, will be an event for all to enjoy.
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June 16 Pickerington Community Theatre and Missoula Children’s Theatre Present: Robin Hood 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Epiphany Lutheran Church, 268 Hill Rd. N., www.pickeringtoncommunity theatre.org After a week of practicing and perfecting, students from Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp will perform their rendition of Robin Hood, a classic tale we all know and love.
June 22 Just Dance Party & DIY Smartphone Speaker Drop-In 2-4 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www. pickeringtonlibrary.org Open to teenagers ages 12-18, this program celebrates Music Rocks week with a number of interactive activities. Drop in to the main library to play Just Dance and create your own smartphone speaker.
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June 28 Family Program - Newport Aquarium Shark Cart 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org The Newport Aquarium will make a splash at the main library with a wellknown sea creature. Open to all ages, participants will get up-close and personal with live sharks, along with different shark artifacts from the great blue sea.
July 2 Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society Presents: Pictorial History of Pickerington 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org This free program for adults celebrates the history of Pickerington in a visual way. Enjoy learning about Pickerington’s past while viewing pictures of different people and places over the years. A Q&A session will be held afterwards for those who wish to participate.
Celebrate our nation’s birthday with an eventful evening at the park. Enjoy rides, food, live music and fireworks with the whole family.
July 9-20 Fairfield County Engineering Technology Camp 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Ohio University Lancaster Engineering Tech Lab, www.pickeringtonchamber.com This STEM-focused summer camp allows kids to learn how things are designed and produced from start to finish. Led by a college instructor and high school STEM teacher, students will tour various manufacturers and businesses witness technology and automation in practice.
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live bugs and put your science skills to the test.
Dr. Insecta’s Incredible Unforgettable Bug Lab Experiment
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2-3 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www. pickeringtonlibrary.org Bug out with Dr. Insecta and his little friends as they crawl to the library this July. Enjoy a hands-on experiment with
5-11 p.m. July 11, 12; 5-midnight July 13; noon-midnight July 14; Victory Park, 100 Lockville Rd., www.pickeringtonvillage.com Come and experience a four-day
Picktown Palooza
festival that will take over Victory Park. This family-friendly event offers carnival rides, shows, music and more. Food vendors are also available, providing your favorite carnival classics.
July 13-22 Pickerington Community Theatre presents The Little Mermaid
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8 p.m. June 13, 14, 20, 21; 2 p.m. June 15, 22; Heritage Theatre, 100 N. East St., www. pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org Spend your evening under the sea with PCT as they perform this classic Disney tale. Bring your family and friends for a night with Ariel as she searches for true love.
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July 26 Escape the Library! 6-8 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www. pickeringtonlibrary.org Test your problem-solving ability as you work through various clues and puzzles with your team to survive and escape from the library.
July 28 Youth Fishing Derby 9:30-11 a.m., Sycamore Creek Park Pond, www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Enjoy a peaceful morning of fishing with your family and friends; bring a pole, bait, and determination as the Pickerington community tries to catch the biggest fish in the pond. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Hidden Treasures
Resale Furniture celebrates 25 years of high-end furniture in Pickerington In Olde Pickerington Village, Resale Furniture connects customers who value high-quality pieces with beautiful, highend, name brand furniture, art and accessories. Julie DeVore, owner of Resale Furniture, said she originally started selling antiques in antique malls before opening her preowned fine furnishings business in the Sherman Center on Hill Road in 1993. The store is now located at 30 W. Columbus St. “We started in one storeroom, and then outgrew it and moved into two storerooms in the same strip mall, which we again outgrew,” DeVore said. “That led to the business moving to the current location in Olde Pickerington Village in 1993. The charm of Pickerington’s downtown fits what Resale Furniture (is) as a business, and it was an affordable commercial property.” Pickerington City Manager Bill Vance said Resale Furniture has been a great asset to the City. “It has served as an essential historic downtown anchor business in Pickerington’s Olde Village, creating significant amounts of complementary repeat patron traffic since its arrival,” said Vance. All the company’s furniture is purchased in the central Ohio area by DeVore, with the help of her husband, Dale, and daughter, Toni Del Matto. “We only buy the highest-quality furniture,” said DeVore. “Name brands we carry include Baker Fine Furniture, Henredon, Stickley, Henkel Harris, Ethan Allen, Hancock & Moore, Century, Lexington, and many others.” DeVore is confident that the high-end resale furniture market is growing because people are looking for the quality she carries at a fraction of the retail price. “We post updates with photos about our new furniture on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ResaleFurniture,
and our website, www.ResaleFurniture.net, is updated several times a week as we purchase new inventory each week,” said DeVore. While the business is always attracting new customers, the majority of its business comes from satisfied repeat customers – many of whom have shopped with Resale Furniture for 25 years. The company’s business is not limited to the Pickerington and central Ohio area, though. “With the internet and our website, we have customers who shop with us from all over the country,” said DeVore. Still, the company appreciates its loyal customers and the City it calls home. “We want to thank the Pickerington community for supporting small businesses like ours over the years,” said DeVore.
Summer of Fun
Get these summer events in Pickerington on your calendar Pickerington residents can dive into fun this summer with a splash of family-friendly activities sponsored by the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department. Friday Night Flicks, presented by Fairfield Federal, brings the big screen outdoors at the Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater beginning on June 1. The free movies in the park begin at dark – around 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blankets and some snacks, to sit back and enjoy the following shows under the stars. June 1 | Despicable Me 3 June 8 | The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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June 15 | The Lego Ninjago Movie June 22 | Beauty and the Beast (2017) June 29 | Beethoven July 13 | Coco July 20 | Cars 3 July 27 | The Incredibles The summer also sizzles with the Summer Concert Series at Sycamore Creek Park Amphitheater on Sundays. Check out the following 7-8:30 p.m. shows that you can catch this summer. June 3 | The McCartney Project June 10 | Jonalee White Band June 17 | RockHouse June 24 | Yesterday & Today July 1 | David Gerald Trio July 15 | Chris Logsdon July 22 | Swagg July 29 | Stadium 11
The Parks and Recreation Department brings the tropics to the Pickerington Community Pool on Thursday, June 14 from 6-9 p.m. Bring a dish to share for the potluck dinner, say “aloha” to other guests and enjoy games at the Family Luau Night. Regular pool admission applies, but guests of the Family Luau Night will also have the opportunity to see the first Dive In Movie of the summer. The Lego Ninjago Movie will be presented at 8:45 p.m. on the inflatable screen at the pool. “Our goal as a City is to provide great opportunities for the community to enjoy with family and friends,” said Parks and Recreation Director Rebecca Medinger. “Free programs like Friday Night Flicks and the Summer Concert Series are great ways to enjoy the park while watching a movie on an old barn or enjoying some great music performances by a variety of bands.” Pickerington festivities will light up the sky on Wednesday, July 4. The celebra10
tion of the birth of our nation begins with the July 4th Parade, which also features a bike parade for kids. The parade begins at Pickerington High School Central and meanders down Lockville Road, before turning left on Columbus Street and then left onto Hill Road. In addition to the parade, the July 4th Celebration will feature rides, food and music. The celebration is historically sponsored by the City of Pickerington and Violet Township. Check out the schedule below.
The free event requires registration by Thursday, July 26. Bring your own fishing pole, pail and secret bait to enjoy the fun. Prizes for the most fish and biggest fish caught are awarded in the 6 years and under, 7-9 years, 9-10 years and 11-14 years age divisions.
7:30 p.m. | Opening ceremonies begin 8-10 p.m. | Scarlet Fever heats up the stage 10 p.m. | The night sky is under fire with lights
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The fifth annual TRY-athlon at the Pickerington Community Pool will give future triathlon stars their first taste of competition. Athletes will swim, bike and run in this “fun-sized triathlon.” To compete, students 15 years old and under must register by Wednesday, July 11; pay the $5 entry fee; bring their own bikes, helmets, athletic shoes and other equipment; and be able to swim without a flotation device. While awards will be given in each age group and other awards will be presented, anyone who tries the event is a winner. Pickerington youth can also share their fish tales this summer during the 13th annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 28 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Sycamore Creek Park Pond.
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Violet Township Violet Township Pursues a New Community Center By John Eisel, Director of Operations, and Holly Mattei, AICP, Development Director As many likely know, Violet Township is pursuing the feasibility and potential funding options to construct and operate a new community center. Over the course of the coming months, more community meetings and input will be solicited from our residents. This movement is motivated by the results of a statistically valid 2016 recreation and leisure survey that indicated strong support for a new community center that could potentially include indoor leisure swimming pools, walking and jogging track, cardiovascular fitness equipment, and lap lanes for swimming lessons and exercise. There were 1,001 completed surveys evenly distributed across the geographic area of the township. This survey had a confidence level of 95% with a margin of error of +/-3, simply meaning that the results are very reliable and adequately represent the population as a whole. This survey provides a substantial amount of valuable information showing support for increased recreation and leisure activities within our community. The charts summarize some of these survey results. • •
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More than 37% of the respondents indicated they were dissatisfied with the availability of leisure opportunities in our community. More than 73% were either very likely or somewhat likely to vote in favor of an increase in property tax of $6/month/$100,000 of home value to fund the community center. 79% indicated they would be willing to pay at least $40 per month for a family pass.
Violet Township has hired Moody Nolan, an architectural firm, to complete a conceptual analysis of the space and programming of a community center. The Township has also hired Rockmill Financial Consulting to obtain advice on funding options and financial matters related to this project. A series of public meetings and focus groups will help the consultants identify recommendations for the size of the community center, the types of activities to be included in it, and options for funding the construction and operation of the community center. Our goal is to continue to work with our residents and consultants to determine the feasibility and necessary funding for the project. We then want to present it to you, our voters, to www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
make the final decision to move forward with the construction of a community center. We encourage everyone to be involved in this process. To learn more about how to participate or to find answers to your questions, please contact Violet Township: John Eisel, Director of Operations, or Holly Mattei, Development Director, at 614-575-5556. 11
Past, Present, Future
Violet Township Fire Department honors the service of its past and current members By Assistant Fire Chief Jim Paxton As we enter the heart of the summer months, our memories of the lingering winter begin to fade. We are once again immersed in the joy of warm weather gatherings and events. Extended daylight allows us to squeeze more into our days. We are busy with yard work, sporting events, trips to the pool and vacations. It also offers us an opportunity to relax and enjoy nature, family and friends. During my years of growth and development as a firefighter, summer meant an opportunity to sit on the wall along the front ramp of the
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firehouse. At old Station 591, this evening ritual put the participating crew members right in the midst of whatever was happening at Victory Park or downtown Pickerington. We’d get updated on softball scores as the teams exiting Sycamore Park waited for the traffic light to change. We were often given the privilege of showing off the fire trucks to kids entering or exiting the park. We played basketball and H.O.R.S.E. We often discussed, and occasionally solved, world problems. It was one of the many perks of being assigned to that station. With the new station up and running, I look forward to
discovering what new rituals will emerge. New equipment, new policies and new routines will be established. In some regards, it will resemble the beginning years of having a full-time, paid staff. In the previous edition of this magazine, I reflected upon the volunteer members of the Violet Township Fire Department who laid the groundwork for the growth and opportunities of the current organization. Their commitment and efforts are immeasurable. I would be remiss if I did not pay tribute and reflect upon those Department members of the organization who formulated the ingredients in the fledgling years of the career staff. Although some of us are still proudly serving from those early hire dates, many have retired due to injuries. A few have fulfilled their time and age requirements
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and have retired. Unfortunately, we lost a great friend and peer to an unexpected illness and death. A career in the Fire/EMS Service is a very special and unique gift, but it does have some side effects on one’s life. This work takes both a physical and an emotional toll. Whether serving in a busy urban area, a more sedate suburban community or a rural volunteer department, first responders will encounter some things that most normal people avoid. Although we put forth a great deal of time and effort preparing both our mind and bodies for the rigors of the job, we place a significant strain on backs, joints and emotions. We don’t often get to choose the terrain, elevation or conditions where we operate. Rarely do we take time to stretch and warm up before we ask our bodies to lift, pull or carry something or someone. We are exposed to everyone’s illnesses. Sometimes, both food and sleep are rare commodities.
Most people in the business encounter events or runs they will carry with them forever. A sound or smell may trigger an instant vision or recall of the scene. As a profession, we are just now learning to identify and appropriately deal with the effects of PTSD. We are continuously trying to battle our exposure to cancer causing carcinogens, whether from the exhaust of our trucks or the hidden contaminants of smoke. Our scars are many; internal, external and psychological. Since 1986, many have applied, been hired and served this department and the
community. Some have left on their own accord to chase other opportunities and endeavors. Some have made a career with the Violet Township Fire Department. Some have been leaders by example and others by action. One even led with a distinguishing mustache and an expressive look. Their humor healed in tough times, their tenacity drove us through the challenging times. Each possessed expertise in some facet of the mission. To Rob Knode, Darrel McDowell, Dick Winter, Dave Zagoric, Jim Holcomb, Dave Woodward, Don Searls, Rick Leaver, Bob Rohr, Doug Barr, John Eisel, Tim White, Dan Kellermeyer and Ron Metzger, I say thank you. You have each left an undeniable footprint on the organization. Your peers, brothers and sisters have benefited from your presence. I hope the scars you carry are not perceived just as remnants of your pain and sacrifice, but rather as symbols of your dedication and service.
How to Reach Us Violet Township Administrative Offices 12970 Rustic Dr. Pickerington, OH 43147 614-575-5556 www.violet.oh.us Violet Township Fire Stations Phone 614-837-4123 Fire Chief: Michael Little #592: 8700 Refugee Rd. #591: 21 Lockville Rd. #593: 2365 Taylor Park Dr. Violet Township Service Center Phone: 614-382-5979 490 Center St. Pickerington, OH 43147 www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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From food truck to new downtown Columbus restaurant, Catie Randazzo is spicing things up
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t’s safe to say that Catie Randazzo makes her own rules. Dreading her first high school, Randazzo intentionally got kicked out of the private school so she could transfer. Since her mother was a teacher for Pickerington Local Schools, it made sense to move from Lithopolis to Pickerington for Randazzo to finish high school. Despite some rough patches, Randazzo made it out on top. Now a local restaurateur, Randazzo owns and operates Challah!, a food truck specializing in Jewish cuisine; Preston’s: A Burger Joint, a pop-up based in Grandview Heights; and, soon, Ambrose & Eve, a restaurant in the Brewery District.
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The Road to Chef-hood
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After graduating high school from the original Pickerington High School, Randazzo wasn’t exactly sure what she wanted to pursue. College didn’t appeal to her, so Randazzo continued working in the restaurant business. After some time, she eventually realized her passion. “I continued working in restaurants and I just really liked it,” Randazzo says. “I’ve always been a natural caregiver, it’s always been something I’ve enjoyed, and it was something I definitely knew I wanted to do.” Even with her go-getter attitude, Randazzo still faced stigma while choosing her path. “I think, still now, there is this stigma about people wanting to work in restaurants for the rest of their lives,” she says. “It’s not seen actually as a career; it’s seen as something you do while you’re getting to your career. So I got a little bit of pushback from my parents because they wanted something that wouldn’t be as hard and stressful.” But that didn’t slow her down. After attending Columbus Culinary Institute, Randazzo began working outside of Ohio to gain experience – first in Portland, Oregon, where she worked under well-known local chef Cathy Whims; and then in New York City at a then-new restaurant.
But Columbus was calling her home. Plus, she had a great idea.
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“When I was in Portland, I was bit by the food truck bug,” Randazzo says. “I was doing a bunch of research where I would put the food truck … but when push came to shove, Columbus is where I had the largest support system.” With her connections and foresight of the food industry’s growth in Columbus, Randazzo knew it would be the perfect city to start her business. Introducing Challah! Exclamation point included. While in New York, Randazzo lived in a Jewish community where challah bread was sold. Wanting to do something different, Randazzo decided to focus her truck on Jewish cuisine. Items like pastrami on rye and biscuits and gravy are served up; everything is made from scratch, excluding the bread, which is bought from Matt’s Bakery in Bexley. Customers can catch the truck in the downtown Columbus area, but Randazzo says she’d be happy to come to Pickerington, especially since her mother still lives here. “We’re definitely willing and would love to come out to Pickerington more often,” she says. Recently, Randazzo is less involved with the food truck, though skilled managers oversee operations. Instead, Randazzo and her recent work partner, Matt Heaggans, are perfecting Preston’s and preparing to open Ambrose & Eve, named after Randazzo’s paternal grandparents. Randazzo says she can start these new goals not only because she worked hard, but because of the Challah! customers, whom she got to know and appreciate. “My plan and goal (was) to build a name and reputation through the food truck,” she says. “I am where I am because people accepted, and people took in and they liked the food. … For me, 15
“I think, still now, there is this stigma about
people wanting to work in restaurants for the rest of their lives. It’s not seen actually as a career; it’s seen as something you do while
you’re getting to your career. So I got a little
bit of pushback from my parents because they wanted something that wouldn’t be as hard and stressful.”
life,” she says. “(The seasonal menu is so that) Matt and I can continue to push ourselves. I think that’s the way food should be done because it keeps things interesting.” The food served will have a modern Americana style, mainly home-cooked, childhood meals revamped. With three businesses coming together, Randazzo and Heaggans are looking to create a company that incorporates all the delicious creations. “In this past year, I’ve really come to realize that Matt is just a phenomenal human being,” she says. “I’m really excited to do business with him, and I’m also super excited we’ve become close friends.”
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it’s all about building those relationships and being a part of the community.” Preston’s, which is named after Heaggans’ grandfather, is currently located in Grandview’s Woodlands Backyard, an entertainment destination with sand volleyball, mini bowling and pool tables. Randazzo says she and Heaggans hope it turns the burger joint into a popular local chain. “Within the next two years, we would like to have at least four Preston’s,” she says. “Matt and I feel like the East Coast and West Coast have Shake Shack and In & Out Burger, but the Midwest doesn’t really have a competing burger, and we feel like Preston’s is that competition.” As for Ambrose & Eve, which will have a seasonal menu, Randazzo and Heaggans hope to have it open by the end of summer and make it the next gettogether location. “We want to create the best dinner party you’ve ever been to in your entire 16
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in focus By Rocco Falleti
Chef John Gambino knows all about second chances
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hether you’re dining at a community standby like Omezzo Italian Restaurant or exploring newer establishments such as Teriyaki Madness and All India Cafe, there is no shortage of options in Pickerington. The local culinary scene offers an array of cuisine in a proximity that can’t be beat. In fact, the close-knit community and growing food industry is what brought one restaurateur home to Pickerington. Genuwine’s Vintage Dining is a newer restaurant, but John Gambino, owner and chef, is no stranger to the area. Originally from New York, and now Pickerington-based as a chef and restaurant owner, Gambino grew up experiencing good food. His father was a banker and cashier in the city, so some of Gambino’s fondest memories include experiencing New York fine dining with his father. “I grew up when servers still wore the tuxedos and vests and they put the napkin in your lap after snapping it in your ear nearly making you deaf,” Gambino says. “I feel like quality of service is becoming a lost art.” Gambino used his time in New York to learn about different dishes and how to create the perfect dining experience from service to the overall dining room design. Though he worked in sports and leisure with teams including the Yankees, Mets, Giants and Rangers and it served as inspiration in his future endeavors, New York wasn’t the cheapest place to live in the world. “I was commuting back and forth from Long Island to the city. The commute and traffic was a lot,” Gambino says. “I real-
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ized I was paying $1,000 a month for electricity alone and that it was time to get the heck out of New York.” So Gambino packed his family up and moved west to Pickerington, Ohio in 1993. He would go on to open a restaurant, the Ramona, in 2001, and the restaurant remained a part of the community for three years before closing its doors. However, Gambino didn’t let the closing of his restaurant discourage him from pursuing work in the food industry. He quickly became a staple at events for The Ohio State University, getting a job as head chef at the University Suite in Ohio Stadium. He cooked meals for former university President Gordon Gee, entertaining countless foreign ambassadors and many of OSU’s sports teams. “I fed the best damn band in the land, the football teams, Blue Jackets and cheerleaders,” Gambino says. “It was an amazing experience.” After his children grew up and moved out, Gambino and his wife moved to Boston and lived there in 2015 and 2016. When Gambino and his wife, Lucy, received word from Ohio that their daughter had just gotten engaged, they piled in the car and drove back home to celebrate. “We jumped in the car with our two dogs and drove back to Ohio like two little kids all excited to go home and celebrate,” Gambino says. The celebration was cut short as a health scare landed Gambino in the hospital shortly after he returned home to Ohio. He soon found himself fighting for his life. “One minute my doctor says I’m fine and just need to heal and the next minute they’re realizing there is a much larger problem and they need to fix it immediately,” Gambino says. During this time, Lucy asked her husband if there was anything left unchecked on his bucket list. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Take Two: A Genuine Experience
John Gambino (far left) and the Genuwine’s Fine Dining team
“I told her I couldn’t think of anything, really,” Gambino says. “I had already married the most beautiful girl in the world, raised beautiful children, I’d done it all. But she kept prompting me, and then I told her I always wanted to open a gourmet restaurant.” While Gambino spent July and August recovering in the hospital that year, his wife began inquiring with banks and property owners to help make her husband’s dream come true. When Gambino got out of the hospital, his wife mentioned that the Wine Guy Bistro had closed and he should call and inquire about the building. “Little did I know, my wife had started it all,” Gambino says. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
encourage an engaging environment similar to that of Gambino family gatherings. “We come from an Italian family where you sit around the table and spend hours laughing and talking,” says Christina. Genuwine’s slows down the experience of dining out in its vintage dining room. Upon sitting down, guests are given grenadine as a palate cleanser. From there, customers can order their bread service, salad and entrées, all of which are made right in front of the table. “It’s all about pacing,” Gambino says. “Even with our servers, having a conversation, engaging with the table makes it all the more worthwhile.” Genuwine’s is a combination of experience and nostalgia. From the selection of dishes, to the service and overall experience, it’s a culmination of everything Gambino learned throughout his time living and working in New York, Boston and Pickerington. “People can’t believe what I’m doing, after everything I have been through,” Gambino says. “They say I’m crazy, but hey, you know what, you only have one shot at this.”
On Feb. 22, Gambino’s dream of opening a gourmet restaurant became a reality as Genuwine’s opened its doors to the Pickerington community. Described as a casual fine dining restaurant, the establishment was mainly designed and built by Gambino, his family and friends. “We want to give you a fine dining experience without having to dress up and play the part,” says Gambino’s daughter, Christina. “We want to re-engage the vintage way of dining.” Every recipe on the menu was created by someone in the Gambino family, and some recipes can even be traced back to Gambino’s grandmother and her old Sicilian Rocco Falleti is an assistant editor. way of cooking. Genuwine’s seeks to both Feedback welcome at rfalleti@ reestablish the style of vintage dining and cityscenecolumbus.com.
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y A Pla ful Community Key Club members volunteer with children on the autism spectrum By Laura Baird
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reating an environment where all members feel welcome can be an arduous task. But for Pickerington High School North’s Key Club, inclusivity is the No. 1 objective when considering service activities. A few years ago, the Key Club at North began working with a playgroup for children on the autism spectrum. The group encourages club members to serve children in their community each month. “It really makes an impact on the children and volunteers to acknowledge the differences and similarities with one another,” says Arshi Khan, 2017-18 club president. “I have personally seen many Both Key Clubs were recently recognized for their work through the program at the Celebration of benefits from this group.” Possibilities banquet. 20
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Grilling Up Success
Local restaurant manager trains students for the future Another of this year’s Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities award winners is John Verhovec, general manager at the Pickerington Steak ‘n Shake. Verhovec has been involved with students in the Pickerington community for more than five years. Working with local school districts, Verhovec brings in students on the autism spectrum and teaches them employability skills in a real-world environment. “We treat the students as if they were a full-time member of the staff,” says Verhovec. “They perform their duties and we all get along as a working unit. That seems to be the best part of the whole program; they have become part of the Steak ‘n Shake family.” Involved with Pickerington High School North for the past four years, Verhovec can’t speak highly enough of the teachers and all they have done with the students, driving them toward John Verhovec, center, has been involved with the Fairfield County Board of the highest success in their future endeavors. Developmental Disabilities for over five years. “Enough credit can’t be given to these ladies,” says Verhovec. The idea came from Pickerington Area Kiwanis Club representative Walt Maki, who approached the Key Club advisers wondering if this was an activity in which students would be interested. The group quickly took to the idea and went
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through training sessions, which taught the students how to work with children on the autism spectrum. Now, on the third Thursday of each month, students from North’s Key Club attend the playgroup along with students
from Pickerington High School Central. While the students volunteer, parents of participating children are able to meet for a program called Coffee, Tea and Autism. During the playgroup, students are able to play games and participate
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in activities with each child, giving them social connections and a feeling of belonging that may sometimes prove difficult to attain. “This group allows children to attend a playgroup and participate in any activity they want, while encouraging them to interact however they want,” says Khan. “I have really created a bond with the children who attend monthly.” While students initially believed the club would be all fun and games, Khan and his fellow Key Club members quickly realized the experience would lead to a better understanding of their own community and the world around them. “We come and help out with this playgroup as a way to have fun and spend time with children who are struggling, but we quickly learned from these play dates that many people are struggling, regardless (of whether) they have a disability or not,” says Khan. The students’ efforts have definitely made an impact on the community and the school district as a whole: Both Key Clubs recently received an award for their work through the program. “The award we received was at the Celebration of Possibilities Banquet that works in conjunction with the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities,” says Mary Rawlins, an advisor for North’s Key Club. “It was a beautiful night to celebrate people in our community that make a difference in someone else’s life.” As North’s Key Club becomes more involved with this playgroup in the coming years, Khan sees connectivity as the main goal in volunteering. “It creates a connection between people who share similarities and differences, eliminating many stereotypes in today’s society,” he says. “This play group will continue to grow and really help children with disabilities.” Laura Baird is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Summer Tails
Two local organizations prepare for pet-focused events By Laura Baird
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here aren’t many celebrations highlighting family pets, but in Pickerington, there is a whole weekend dedicated to it. The Pickerington Village PetFest, held Friday, June 1 from 6-8:30 p.m., is a long-standing tradition, dating back almost 15 years. “The Pickerington PetFest is always a well-attended, family-friendly event,” says Pam Good, PetFest organizer. After a few relocations in previous years, PetFest returns to Victory Park in hopes of making the event more animal friendly. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets, with llamas, turtles and snakes making notable appearances in past years. PetFest has altered its focus this year, with proceeds benefitting the Fairfield County Area Humane Society. New activities and events such as agility training for canines, a rescued animals parade and a gift basket raffle are featured this year. Local vendors will also trot their way into PetFest, promoting their businesses and informing the public of their services and products. “We’re very excited for the many changes this year,” says Good. “We’re hoping to bring even more people to this event than ever before.”
Pet Adoption Day at the Pickerington Main Library
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The Pickerington Village PetFest
Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center & Shelter and Forgotten 4-Paws will return to the library this June, bringing dogs and cats looking for a friendly home. Other activities on June 2 include an interactive pet CPR class, DIY pet treat demonstrations and more. Bauman explains that the mission behind this event is to showcase the library as a valuable resource for community members. “On June 2, someone might leave the event with the newest member of their family or leave the event just knowing more about Forgotten 4-Paws and Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center & Shelter,” says Bauman.
Pet Adoption Day at the Pickerington Main Library returns for a second year on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “We held our first pet adoption in 2017. … It was an incredibly rewarding day, and we immediately made plans to hold another one for the following sum- Laura Baird is a contributing writer. mer,” says Colleen Bauman, community Feedback welcome at feedback@ relations coordinator for Pickerington cityscenemediagroup.com. Public Library. The Pickerington Village PetFest www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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student spotlight
By Alex Curran-Cardarelli Student Spotlight features a student from a different area high school in every issue.
Photo courtesy of Haley Staudmyer
Leaving A Green Mark Recent graduate leaves behind a legacy of environmental activism
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Scholarship, awarded each year to a single atmospheric sciences major. This achievement did not come without evident passion and dedication for the environment. Staudmyer’s interests in climate change sparked early in her sophomore year when she read an article about Tesla, Inc. electric cars. From there, she began reading more about environmental issues and solutions. “What struck me the most was how important these issues were and how little we were talking about them,” says Staudmyer. “The most important thing anyone can do about climate change right now is to talk
Photo by Katie Spinner, Expressions Photography
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lso known as the “Environment Girl,” 18-year-old Haley Staudmyer has already made her mark on the Pickerington community as a vocal environmental activist. Having graduated from Pickerington High School North in May, Staudmyer is prepared to take her local activism across the country to one of the best atmospheric sciences programs in the nation at the University of Washington. Not only will Staudmyer enroll with a substantial Purple & Gold Merit Scholarship, but also with the highly selective and prestigious Academic Achievement Mindlin-Reed-Caldwell
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about it, so I’ve done nothing but talk about it.” In order to foster a larger conversation, Staudmyer has promoted environmental awareness through multiple outlets. She participated in the Columbus March for Science, lobbied for an AP Environment class and even delivered a testimony to EPA officials during a public hearing on the repeal of clean power plants. Staudmyer explains that the main goal throughout her activism has been to promote transparency and communication.
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“The last thing we want is a partisan divide,” says Staudmyer. “We need to be working together to start finding solutions to these problems.” Already making an impact on her peers, Staudmyer is excited for the next stage in her life. “I genuinely feel that I’ve made a big difference just by bringing awareness to it,” says Staudmyer. “So if I can do that as a high school student, I can’t help but think, what am I going to be able to do with a college education on a national scale?” Alex Curran-Cardarelli is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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By Laura Cole
Lager Lessons
Combustion Brewery presents educational programs with Pickerington Public Library
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here are good things brewing at the Pickerington Public Library this summer. The library is teaming up with Combustion Brewery & Taproom to offer two free programs for those over 21 to learn more about the brewing process as well as the best way to enjoy any beer. Craft Brewing 101 The first event, the Process of Craft Beer Brewing, will take place Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. with Brewmaster Keith Jackson. This special program is designed to take a peek into the inner workings of local breweries and explain how to brew your own beer from home. “The craft beer session is more of an introduction to home brewing classes, craft beers (in general) and exactly how beers are brewed,” says Andy Norris, taproom manager. “We will introduce you to the different ingredients and explain what they each do for the beer.”
Makes 4-6 servings. Prep time 45 minutes. Cook time 5 hours. Ingredients: For pulled pork: 4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder, fat trimmed 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 12-oz. can ginger beer 1-2 cups barbecue sauce For mac and cheese: 1 lb. elbow macaroni 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 2 Tbsp. flour 2 cups whole milk, warmed 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Learn how to best pair craft beers with food
Directions: For pulled pork: Add pork shoulder, yellow onion and ginger beer in slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours. Pull pork roast out of slow cooker and shred on a large plate with two forks. Pour out juice from slow cooker and add shredded pork back in. Add in 1 cup barbecue sauce and stir. Add more sauce if desired. Keep covered while you prepare mac and cheese. For mac and cheese: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9-by-13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add in elbow macaroni and cook until almost finished following box instructions. Drain pasta and set aside. Place large skillet over medium heat and add butter. Once butter is melted whisk in flour. Slowly whish in milk until smooth. Reduce heat to low and whisk slowly until sauce is thick and creamy. Stir in shredded cheese and stir until completely melted. Turn off heat and stir in macaroni. Add macaroni and cheese to the prepared dish and top with pulled pork. Sprinkle on extra cheese if desired. Bake for about 15 minutes. Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce. Serve. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Pulled Pork BBQ Mac N Cheese
Pair with Combustion’s Now We’re Talkin’ double IPA.
The Food and Beer Pairings program offers guests a chance to taste a variety of craft beers and learn how to build the best charcuterie board to compliment each beer’s unique taste. By the end of the class, guests will know the perfect foods to pair with their favorite beers.
Refine your palate to complement each beer’s unique flavor
Perfect Pairings The second class, Food and Beer Pairings, is Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. with Norris. “This class is all about different craft beers and how to best pair them with
Reserve Your Spot Both programs are free, though participants must be 21 or older. To RSVP online visit www. pickeringtonlibrary.org or call the library’s Adult Services Department at 614-837-4104, ext. 233. For more information about Combustion Brewery & Taproom visit their website, www.combus tionbrewing.com.
food. I’ll be talking about pairings, how to properly taste the beer and how to taste Laura Cole is a contributing writer. the food to determine which flavors com- Feedback welcome at feedback@ plement each other,” says Norris. “At the cityscenemediagroup.com. end, we will practice pairings.”
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Baking Class: 50 Fun recipes Kids Love to Bake and Eat! By Deanne F. Cook This cookbook geared toward 8- to 12-year-old kids is packed full of 50 recipes that kids will want to make. Each recipe has step-by-step instructions with pictures to guide kids through each step.
Build a Solar Cooker By Samantha S. Bell Do you like to cook? This book tells you step by step how to cook a fun snack with a homemade solar cooker. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. It also brings in scientific facts about how a solar cooker works and how it is good for the environment. Put building a solar cooker on your list of fun things to do this summer.
Magnolia Table By Joanna Gaines
Fans of HGTV’s Fixer Upper will definitely want a seat at the Magnolia Table – but if you can’t make the trip to Waco, Texas, to visit Chip and Joanna Gaines’ new restaurant, their new cookbook is the next best thing. Filled with family recipes and stories, this is the perfect selection for anyone who loves comforting reads as much as comfort food.
Multicooker Perfection: Cook it Fast or Cook it Slow—You Decide By the editors at America’s Test Kitchen
Learn how to use America’s favorite new “set it and forget it” kitchen appliance. Read up on the different models to see which ones the experts recommend. Including plenty of recipes that have stood the test of time, this cookbook has recipes to feed anywhere from two to 20 people. Cook it fast using the pressure cooker setting or take it slower and use the slow cooker setting, whichever your day allows.
Hot Mess
By Emily Belden A social media executive throws caution to the wind to open a new restaurant with her popular chef boyfriend – until he drops out of her life, leaving her with the bills, the responsibility and no clue what to do. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to run a successful restaurant – or if you simply want to peek into a restaurant’s inner workings – Hot Mess is pure fun. Fair Pickerington Public Library warning: All the talk of delicious dishes will leave you Main hungry by the end. 201 Opportunity Way Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday/Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.
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