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pickerington magazine volume 11, number 5 june/july 2019
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News and Information from the City of Pickerington
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A Lesson on Leading
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Peg Tobin teaches leadership to inspire change
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Pet Partying and Palooza Popping Get all the details about the 2019 PetFest and Picktown Palooza
21 Behind the Golden Gates
Violet Township’s John Eisel and Holly Mattei advance the Wigwam’s new mandate
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pickerington community calendar june/july 2019 Through June 11
June 6-Sept. 26
Adult Kung Fu
Pickerington Outdoor Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Peace United Methodist Church, Rm. 17/18, 235 Diley Rd. Poekoelan Kung Fu is an Indonesian/Chinese martial art of fighting and self-defense. Learn stand-up and ground techniques along with several self-defense holds and stances.
4-8 p.m. every Thursday, 89 N. Center St., www. pickeringtonvillage.com 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.
Through June 17 Youth Kung Fu – Beginner
June 7
Mondays, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Peace United Methodist Church, Rm. 6, 235 Diley Rd. All students start in this beginner, self-defense class designed to teach the foundations of Poekoelan Kung Fu. They’ll learn how to roll and fall without injury, 55 self-defense holds and basic strikes, kicks and parries.
Pickerington Village PetFest
June 1-Aug. 31
8-9 a.m. every Saturday, Victory Park Basketball Courts, 100 Lockville Rd. www.pickeringtonchamber.com A relaxing day lies ahead after completing an hour of yoga each Saturday morning this summer at Victory Park. The class is free and open to all levels of practice. Attendees will also have the chance to donate to PCMA Food Pantry of Pickerington and the Lions Club.
June 2-Aug. 4
Summer Concert Series
7-8:30 p.m., Sycamore Park Amphitheater, Hereford Dr., www.pickeringtonvillage.com The City of Pickerington hosts its summer concert series, encouraging the
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June 7-Aug. 2 community to enjoy live music and the great outdoors. Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair or blanket for comfortable seating.
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 June 4-July 30 summer. Make sure to bring your own STEAM-y Craft for Youths and lawn chair and your cozy blankets for Families 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, seating. 7861 Refugee Rd., June 19 www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Enjoy science the right way with arts and Jim Kleefeld presents Outer crafts this summer. Open to all ages, Space Magic STEAM-y crafts combines STEM and 2-3 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, hands-on activities at Sycamore Plaza 7861 Refugee Rd., Library. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Jim Kleefeld is back for his Outer Space Magic show. Come see magic that is out of this world!
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Free Yoga with Darlene
6-8:30 p.m., Victory Park, 100 Lockville Rd., www. pickeringtonvillage.com This beloved, family-friendly event showcases a variety of food, pet-related vendors and demonstrations. Bring your pet along so they can enjoy a nice stroll through the park, as well.
Mark your calendars for these community events June 24-29
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.
June 29
Family Night
www.pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org After a week of practicing and perfecting, students from Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp will perform their rendition of Jack and the Beanstalk, a classic tale we all know and love.
July 3
Fireworks Celebration
10 p.m., Pickerington High School Central, 300 Opportunity Way, www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Bring the whole family for a night of fireworks that celebrate our nation.
July 4
6-8 p.m., Pickerington Community Pool, 11330 Stonecreek Dr. S., www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Bring the whole family for a fun night of games, pizza and ice cream at the Pickerington Community Pool. Ice cream and pizza are given to the first 200 people.
July 4th Celebration
June 30
July 10
Pickerington Community Theatre and Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk
3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Epiphany Lutheran Church, 268 Hill Rd. N.,
10 a.m., Victory Park, 100 Lockville Rd., www.ci.pickerington.oh.us Decorate your bike, stroller or anything with wheels in red, white and blue and show off your patriotic spirit at the Pickerington July 4th Parade.
Reach to the Stars! Hands on Astronomy
2-3 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd., www.pickeringtonlibrary.org Sycamore Plaza Library welcomes Ohio Nature Education for a hands-on astronomy lesson. Whether it’s digging your hands in Play Dough, making a pocket solar system or studying the phases of the moon using Oreos, this is sure to be a fun event!
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Pickerington Community Theatre presents Monty Python’s Spamalot
8 p.m., July 12, 13, 19, 20; 2 p.m. July 14, 21; Wigwam Theater, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW., www.pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org Spend your evening listening to Spamalot retell the legend of king Arthur and his July 11-13 knights of the round table. This 2005 Picktown Palooza Broadway production will include fun 5-11 p.m., July 11; 5 p.m.midnight, July 12; noon-midnight, characters, cows, killer rabbits and more. July 13; Olde July 31 Pickerington Village, www.picktownpalooza.org Library Mini-Golf Come and experience a three-day 5:30-7 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, festival that will take over Olde 7861 Refugee Rd., Pickerington Village. This familywww.pickeringtonlibrary.org friendly event offers fun activities, Sycamore Plaza Library is hosting a free shows, music and more. Food mini-golf event for all ages. There will be vendors are also available, provid- six holes for the whole family to enjoy ing your favorite carnival classics. and the course will take you throughout the branch. This is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer reading! 7
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N E W S & I N F OR M AT I O N F R O M T H E C I T Y O F P I C K E R I NGT ON
New Faces Bring Fresh Ideas In the past year, two new leaders have joined the ranks of Pickerington City Council. Crystal Hicks and Jaclyn Rohaly are the newest faces on the seven-member council, but they’re not new to the City or to service. Hicks was appointed to her council seat by Mayor Lee Gray in June 2018 and jumped right into her new role. She currently serves as chairperson of the Rules Committee, vice chairperson of the Safety Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Board Crystal Hicks Representative. “I’ve learned so many things since my first day on City Council. Most of what I’ve learned has come from being involved with the committees. I get to ask questions, learn how we do things and, most importantly, the why,” says Hicks. “I think my biggest strength is my ability to understand and connect with others. I think that people trust me and know that I will speak honestly and do my best. I’m willing to lead by example and do more to ensure that the City of Pickerington continues to be successful now and into the future.” Hicks and her family moved to Pickerington in 2004 after being drawn to the schools and the sense of community. “My favorite part about Pickerington is the big city suburban appeal with a hometown feeling of pride. I love how the community supports our local schools and businesses.” Hicks is an employee of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, serves on the steering committee for her HOA and volunteers with PYAA, Pickerington Central Football and the schools. Her husband and her children help serve as her inspiration. “I hope they are proud of their mom and that I can help make a difference in our community.” Jaclyn Rohaly says she’s been blessed with great neighbors and lifelong friendships as a result of living in Pickerington the past 17 years, and she’s excited for an opportunity to serve those same neighbors. “I want to give back to the community and I know that City Council has a big impact. I want to make sure that everyone that lives here, or moves here, has the same great experiences that I’ve had and continue to have,” Rohaly says. Mayor Gray appointed Rohaly to her seat in February of this year. Rohaly is an employee at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and is a member of the Development Board for Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation. She volunteers as a cheer coach and at her church. Rohaly says that her time on City Council is already teaching her the importance of listening to both sides of an argument before making an informed decision. 8
“The Mayor and City Council have the residents’ interests at heart. There is a great deal of discussion before executing any new plan for the city. We have a clear focus of what needs to get done and work as a team,” Rohaly says. Both Hicks and Rohaly see Pickerington as a City that is thriving and are excited to help shape what comes next. “I see Pickerington continuing to thrive and being at the forefront of our surrounding cities. I see the City Jaclyn Rohaly building on what has already been established such as great infrastructure, economic vitality and high quality IT connectivity,” says Rohaly. “We have an amazing leadership team. We all have the same goals – make sure Pickerington remains a great place to live, listen to our citizens and ensure our City stays fiscally responsible. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community,” adds Hicks. With the additions of Hicks and Rohaly, Pickerington now has the strongest female leadership in City history; Council Vice President Tricia Sanders is in her second term.
Fourth of July Changes Fireworks. A Parade. Entertainment. The ways Pickerington celebrates Independence Day won’t change in 2019, but some of the logistics will. The City and Violet Township agreed to make changes to this year’s event, in the interest of public safety. “We had to make some changes to provide a higher level of security and make people safe. People will still enjoy a great celebration,” says Mayor Lee Gray. The biggest change will be the fireworks moving to July 3. Leaders agreed with an administrative recommendation to move fireworks to the 3rd (aligning it with Columbus’ Red, White & Boom and similar celebrations held in surrounding communities) to reduce crowds and outsiders who might seek to cause trouble in Pickerington. The location and time for the fireworks won’t change; the show will still be launched from the property of Pickerington High School Central at 10 p.m. After two years of fighting incidents at Victory Park, the Violet Township Trustees agreed that meaningful changes needed to be made to improve the safety of our community. The following morning will be the annual July 4 parade, beginning at 10 a.m. This is a change from more recent years when the parade was held in the evening. But the parade route www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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will step off from Opportunity Way and end at Ridgeview Junior High, just as it always has. Participation in the parade is free and those wishing to take part can
contact the Pickerington Parks & Recreation Department or fill out an application online at www.pickerington.net.
Pickerington Native Tabbed as Top Law Enforcement Official Public safety is a family business for Pickerington’s new chief of police. Tod Cheney was born and raised in Pickerington and knew at a young age that he wanted to go into service, largely inspired by his father. Cheney’s dad started in law enforcement as a Columbus police officer before moving to the Columbus Division of Fire, from which he eventually retired. “My father has always been my role model and my family is a big inspiration for Tod Cheney me,” says Cheney. Most of his family lives close “[Chief] Cheney has an outstanding by. Cheney was born and raised in record and impressive credentials,” says Pickerington, a 1992 graduate of PHS, City Manager Frank Wiseman. “He is wellwhere he excelled at football and ran known and respected in the community track. He met his wife here and decided and we felt confident he was the right to raise his family in the same commuman for the job.” nity where he grew up. “I have been very fortunate to take “This was a very tight-knit community part in numerous training and leadergrowing up. It seemed like everyone ship schools throughout the years and knew everyone in the town. I always re- those have allowed me to be around member it being a very safe community, law enforcement officials from not only no one in our neighborhood ever locked this state, but from around the country, their doors.” even around the world. I can honestly The path that led him to the City’s top say that the officers of our department, law enforcement job started with a stint man for man and woman for woman, are in the U.S. Army where Cheney was a as good as any group of officers I have paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Divibeen around. Although we aren’t perfect, sion. He then spent time as an auxiliary and we do make mistakes, we strive for deputy with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s excellence in all we do,” says Cheney. Office before joining the Pickerington Cheney isn’t looking to make any Police Department in 1995. radical changes, acknowledging that His first role with PPD was as a the department runs well and has an patrol officer. He served as K9 ofexcellent reputation. But he does want ficer for eight years, was promoted to to increase the focus on community sergeant in 2008 and to commander policing efforts. of the patrol division in 2015. Cheney “Community policing is a fundamental was hired as the new chief of police part of law enforcement. To properly do on March 25, replacing Mike Taylor. our job we need public involvement and He now leads 34 full-time officers and support. It’s my goal to do everything 10 dispatchers. possible to enhance our relationship Cheney is a graduate of the FBI Nawith our community stakeholders. I’ve tional Academy/University of Virginia, the already began to meet with community Police Executive Leadership College and members and will continue to do that.” The Ohio State University Public Safety Cheney is also working toward a Leadership Academy. citizen’s police academy. He wants www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Pickerington residents to better understand what officers do on a regular basis and he wants their input on how they can continue to improve their efforts. “If we all want the safest community possible, we have to have mutual cooperation.” For Cheney, Pickerington is his hometown. And while he recognizes that the City has more than doubled in size since he was a kid, he’s committed to keeping it one of the safest places in central Ohio to raise a family.
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Violet Township Open Burning By Fire Chief Mike Little
t It... Know Ohio’s Open Burning Regulations Every year when winter
always, you may contact us at 614turns to spring and summer 837-4123 with any questions. We are grill-outs begin, open burning your “Friends for Life”. a problem? Does Ohio EPA ever allow calls flood the fire department to the rules? many kinds of lines. What isexceptions phone open ant materials send The Ohio Environburning? Under certain circumstances, yes. However, What You Can Do en they catch fire,Protection Agency mental to burn a prohibited material or set a fire in Instead of Open Burning defines allergies to have it as “any timea you restricted area, you must receive written light an outdoor fire without permission from Ohio before • Reduce the amount of Example of aEPA bad burn pile.you begin a chimney or stack.” Outdoor burning. This may take two weeks. waste you generate fireplaces open burning also and chimeneas are not open wide. Use only clean, eet health-based airburning since both • Reuse items in another way have a chimney. seasoned wood or an y in or near large Can a community equivalent fire fuel. Com• Recycle - Contact your y open burning can Why do people open burn? pletely extinguish the fire regulate open burning? waste disposal provider nd damage paint There are a number of reasons, before leaving the site. about curb-side pickup or Yes. However, local ordinances cannot beAny lessother fire type including: drop-off locations for bulky strict or than the state law. • Barbecues, cookouts requires involvement of or hazardous items campfires the Ohio EPA. Depending on the type of s never• allowed? Ridding an area of agricultural waste burn, the Ohio EPA requires a notifica• Compost yard trimmings a permission. Use the Ohio EPA and food scraps, while What happens if tion I’morcaught erials may notorbeland-cleared waste Ceremonial fires such as bonfires website to complete these requests. creating a natural, free ate at any• time: illegally open • Occupational fires such as fires in burning? The address is epa.ohio.gov/dapc. fertilizer 55-gallon drums Ohio for warming Click on Open Burning Information EPA hasoutthe authority to enforce the state’s reated in the process door workers open burning laws. Violations found oncan theresult right side in of the page. cooking or consuming • Management of large grassy ranges As for those phone calls, the fire substantial penalties. If you have any questions, in parks or farm fields department appreciates the notification or would like to reportfrom a suspected open when burning our residents they choose bber, grease and incident, contact your Ohio EPA district office orcall is not The Ohio EPA provides specific rules/ to open burn. That phone etroleum, such as local burns. air pollutionpermission control agency. Seetothe guidelines for all typesyour of open from us allow the burning; s, plasticsIncidentally, or plastic- the Ohio Department of Nat- that can only come from the Ohio EPA, Violet Township map in this brochure for the agency to contact in Administrative Offices ural Resources also weighs in on open when required. The department simply your area. burning. This article will address only the notes the address of the burn, the name 12970 Rustic Dr. pproved Ohio for control EPA. However, the ODNR places of the resident and a contact phone Pickerington, OH 43147 g agency.additional burning restrictions during the number. If burning is occurring and we 614-575-5556 www.violet.oh.us Health Concerns receive a complaint, one of our crews months of March, April, May, October and November. The ODNR prohibits will go to the address to investigate. If Burning household waste produces many toxic Violet Township Fire Stations wed when air burning from 6 chemicals open a.m.-6 p.m. during the burn is creating and is one of the largest knowntoo much smoke, Phonecopy 614-837-4123 For a complete of Ohio’s open burning those months. it is too windy contains unapproved ts or emergencies sources of dioxin in the nation. Otherorair regulations, contact: Fire Chief: Michael Little The only fires that do not require material (garbage is strictly prohibited), pollutants from open burning include particulate #592: 8700 Refugee Rd. notification of the Ohio EPA are cookour crew will extinguish the fire. Ohio EPA#591: 21 Lockville Rd. matter, sulfurfires. dioxide, lead and mercury. campfires and occupational Permissible open burning hapsibility forouts, roadways, Division of Air Pollution Control #593: Cookouts and campfires must be on pens many times throughout the year. lds. P.O. Box 10492365 Taylor Park Dr. These pollutants beenjob linked to Violet several your property and attended at all times.haveOur at the Township Fire Columbus, OH 43216-1049 health problems, including asthma,makes respiratory The fire department also asks that a waDepartment sure you do it in f the premises may Violet Township Service Center (614) 644-2270 ter source is nearby. A water source can a manner that does not affect other illnesses, nervous system damage, kidney Phone: 614-382-5979 , a tree trimming multiple water a gardenandresidents or your liverordamage, reproductive and personal safety. Visit 490 Center St. l branchesbeand limbs buckets ofand hose. A cookout/campfire cannot be the Ohio EPA website for more details epa.ohio.gov/dapc/general/openburning Pickerington, OH 43147 developmental disorders. larger than two feet high and three feet regarding lawful open burning. As
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Before You Light It... Know Ohio’s Open Burning Regulations Why is open burning a problem? Open burning can release many kinds of toxic fumes. Leaves and plant materials send aloft millions of spores when they catch fire, causing many people with allergies to have difficulty breathing.
The pollutants released by open burning also make it more difficult to meet health-based air quality standards, especially in or near large cities. The gases released by open burning can also corrode metal siding and damage paint on buildings.
What open burning is never allowed? Under Ohio law, these materials may not be burned anywhere in the state at any time:
• Garbage – any wastes created in the process of handling, preparing, cooking or consuming food. • Materials containing rubber, grease and asphalt or made from petroleum, such as tires, cars and auto parts, plastics or plasticcoated wire. • Dead animals – unless approved for control of disease by a governing agency.
Other restrictions:
• Open burning is not allowed when air pollution warnings, alerts or emergencies are in effect.
• Fires cannot obscure visibility for roadways, railroad tracks or air fields. • No wastes generated off the premises may be burned. For example, a tree trimming contractor may not haul branches and limbs to another site to burn. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Does Ohio EPA ever allow exceptions to the rules? Under certain circumstances, yes. However, to burn a prohibited material or set a fire in a restricted area, you must receive written permission from Ohio EPA before you begin burning. This may take two weeks.
Can a community regulate open burning?
Yes. However, local ordinances cannot be less strict than the state law.
What happens if I’m caught illegally open burning?
Ohio EPA has the authority to enforce the state’s open burning laws. Violations can result in substantial penalties. If you have any questions, or would like to report a suspected open burning incident, contact your Ohio EPA district office or your local air pollution control agency. See the map in this brochure for the agency to contact in your area.
Health Concerns
Burning household waste produces many toxic chemicals and is one of the largest known sources of dioxin in the nation. Other air pollutants from open burning include particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, lead and mercury. These pollutants have been linked to several health problems, including asthma, respiratory illnesses, nervous system damage, kidney and liver damage, and reproductive and developmental disorders.
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The following open fires are allowed in Ohio May 2018 TYPE OF FIRE
INSIDE A VILLAGE OR CITY* if generated on property
OUTSIDE A VILLAGE OR CITY* if generated on property
Barbeques, campfires cookouts
Wood stack no larger than 2 ft. high x 3 ft. wide. Use clean, seasoned firewood or equivalent.
Wood stack no larger than 2 ft. high x 3 ft. wide. Use clean, seasoned firewood or equivalent.
Agricultural waste
Agricultural wastes and plant matter such as tree trimmings, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass, shrubbery and material from crop or livestock production. This includes fence posts and scrap lumber, but does not include buildings, land clearing waste, dead animals or animal waste. Fire must be more than 1,000 feet from neighbor’s inhabited building. Must notify Ohio EPA in advance.
Agricultural wastes and plant matter such as tree trimmings, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass, shrubbery and material from crop or livestock production. This includes fence posts and scrap lumber, but does not include buildings, land clearing waste, dead animals or animal waste. Fire must be more than 1,000 feet from neighbor’s inhabited building. Request permission from Ohio EPA if pile greater than 20 ft. wide x 10 ft. high (4,000 cubic feet). This may take two weeks.
Land-clearing waste
Not permitted in city limits.
Plant matter such as tree trimmings, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass, shrubbery and crop residues. With prior written permission from Ohio EPA. This may take two weeks.
Residential waste
Not permitted in city limits.
Plant matter such as tree trimmings, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass, shrubbery and crop residues. Also wastes such as wood or paper products that are generated by one-, two-, or three-family residences. Fire must be more than 1,000 feet from neighbor’s inhabited building. Request permission from Ohio EPA if pile greater than 10 ft. x 10 ft. x 10 ft. This may take two weeks.
Ceremonial fires
Wood stack no larger than 5 ft. high x 5 ft. wide. Duration no longer than three hours. Use clean, seasoned firewood or equivalent. Must notify Ohio EPA in advance.
Wood stack no larger than 5 ft. high x 5 ft. wide. Duration no longer than three hours. No notification required.
Occupational fires: welding torches, heating tar, heating for warmth of outdoor workers and strikers
Use clean seasoned firewood. For example, a heating fire contained in a 55-gallon drum.
Use clean seasoned firewood. For example, a heating fire contained in a 55-gallon drum.
Firefighter training, Explosive material disposal
With prior written permission from Ohio EPA. This may take two weeks.
With prior written permission from Ohio EPA. This may take two weeks.
Horticultural, silvicultural, prairie management, range or wildlife management practices
With prior notification to Ohio EPA. Notification required at least ten days prior to fire.
With prior notification to Ohio EPA. Notification required at least ten days prior to fire.
Disease or pest control
Local health department, Ohio Department of Agriculture or U.S. Department of Agriculture verifies to Ohio EPA that open burning is the only appropriate control method and must notify Ohio EPA in advance.
Local health department, Ohio Department of Agriculture or U.S. Department of Agriculture verifies to Ohio EPA that open burning is the only appropriate control method.
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floor nurse into management. Faced with a choice between a direct impact on patients or a potentially broader effect on a team of nurses, Tobin opted for the latter. “At first I was like, ‘But I studied to be hands-on,’” Tobin says. “I knew it would be harder because I would have to create an atmosphere to get people as excited as I was to take care of the patients – but it worked.” After that transition, Tobin continued the climb to director of nurses, eventually taking on a corporate position that oversaw nursing programs in five states. Across her career, Tobin continued to adopt and develop a philosophy of influencing greater change by inspiring team members. “I don’t expect them to be me, but I know my job is to bring out the best in them and point them in the direction they should go,” she says. “If you build people, you touch more lives. If you only handle yourself, you limit how much you can do.” Tobin began teaching and speaking with Tobin & Associates to address frequent requests and recommendations. Through these new opportunities to affect change, Tobin began focusing on concerns she’d observed in the nursing field; such as imbalances between male and female nurses and a lack of attention given to the role of nursing assistants with a goal of improving the care that nurses provide. “I may not be able to put my hands on them, but I’ll train you to love too – I’ll work through you,” Tobin says. “We’re in this to make life better for those that have to be in that bed.” Tobin’s perspective has turned increasingly macro-level. The Nurse Leadership Project teaches nurses across Ohio thanks to her grant proposal and the California program – she has another grant for Ohio in the application process, as well. Similarly, she helped found the 501c3 Ordinary Women Make a Difference, which organizes women to give back to local charities. Tobin continues to look for more ways to have an impact and hopes initiatives like the Nurse Leadership Project can be replicated on larger scales across the nation. “I never dreamed I would end up doing this, but once it was put in front of me, I never dreamed I couldn’t,” Tobin says. “I believe I have accomplished things, but I believe anybody could do it if they want to.” Cameron Carr is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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hen Margaret “Peg” Tobin, founder of Tobin & Associates, began college, she didn’t think she could be a nurse. It’s hard to believe given Tobin’s work since then – counting grants in multiple states for more than $1 million each, working with a 501c3 organization, and having decades of experience in nursing. “I didn’t have too good of a self-image,” she recalls. “I was afraid of it. I didn’t think I’d do well, so I backed out of nursing.” Tobin’s work now, focused on leadership and the impact a person can make by teaching and inspiring others, seems almost ironic given her initial reservations. Tobin & Associates creates what the company describes as leadership connections, generally working with hiring processes and leadership training. That includes the organization’s Nurse Leadership Project. Founded in 2017 thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Medicaid, the Nurse Leadership Project provides training to nurses in long term care facilities throughout Ohio. That training aims to increase engagement and retention of staff. Tobin says the first class yielded a 34 percent decrease in nursing staff turnover. She successfully submitted a similar grant in California with that program set to start in July of this year. Despite the hesitation Tobin once had, nursing has long been an interest of hers. “I’ve always wanted to be a nurse,” she says. “I wanted to solve everybody’s issues.” Coming from a military family that moved often, Tobin found herself focused more on making friends than maintaining her grades throughout high school. Tobin doubted her ability to excel in scienceheavy nursing courses but was also drawn to a teaching career for students with learning disabilities. Eventually, inspired by her husband, Richard Tobin, whose career included positions in nursing homes and hospital administration, Tobin elected to return to school and pursue a career in nursing. “A great lesson to me is that I was still the same little girl,” Tobin says, comparing her early academic struggles to her later education. “The difference was that someone came into my life that inspired me and helped me get excited to find my passion and to go for that passion.” Tobin received her degree in nursing from Kentucky Wesleyan College at the age of 40 and quickly advanced in her new career. After roughly half a year, Tobin was offered a position, moving from a
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Pet Partying and Palooza Popping Get all the details about the 2019 PetFest and Picktown Palooza
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ickerington is picking up the pace for summer 2019 and is packing in the fun for village residents and visitors. Two of the most popular summer events organized by the Pickerington Village Association include the Pickerington Village PetFest in June and the Picktown Palooza in July.
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Pet Pride PetFest is a one-night-only event scheduled for Friday, June 7 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Victory Park. “It’s free, family-friendly, and you don’t have to bring a pet or have a pet,” says Pam Good, event coordinator, chairperson, and treasurer of the PVA. “It’s something that everyone in the community can come to and just enjoy.” An event for about 20 years now, PetFest grew last year after moving from downtown Pickerington to Victory Park. “This new site is better for the animals, vendors and others who attend and participate,” Good says. “We had around 300 to 350 last year and hopefully more this year.” While admission is free, funds raised from the overall event benefit area rescue groups, including the Fairfield Area Humane Society. Good hopes to see at least $850 raised at this year’s PetFest. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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“Our vendors offer a gamut of petrelated services and many are also providing items for our goodie bags, which are free to the first 200 people,” Good says. Visitors are encouraged to bring their pets, and according to Good, there is always a wide variety of animals: dogs, cats,
lizards, snakes, guinea pigs and once even a llama. Guests can enjoy raffle prizes, guinea pig races, a dog obstacle course, demonstrations from Fairfield County’s 4-H Unleashed and other fun activities. Unfortunately, due to event logistics, there will not be a pet parade this year, but do 17
Run, White and Blue A week before the Palooza, two correlated events will be held on Thursday, July 4 as part of the city’s Independence Day festivities: A Kids’ Fun Run at 8 a.m. and the OrthoNeuro Freedom 5K at 8:30 a.m. “We wanted to have a 5K and tie it into a theme with July 4th,” Stein says. A portion of the proceeds from the 5K will be donated to Pickerington’s American Legion Post 283 to help fund various veteran’s charities, Stein adds. “We bring together the young and the young at heart,” Stein says. “We are a fun and family-oriented event, with activities for just about everybody.” Held in the historic downtown business district, this year’s event is scheduled rain or shine for July 11-13. Stein has seen attendance grow from an estimated 8,000 in 2017 to about 15,000 last year, and expects more than 20,000 this year. Even though the 2019 Palooza is cut back from four days to three, Stein says the caliber of the event will remain strong. During all three days, visitors can expect a car and bike show, interactive games, inflatables for all ages, plenty of food vendors, a beer garden, a business showcase, community ceremonies, a kids’ corner sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital featuring face painting, balloon artists, magicians and more.
get excited for the popular Dress Like Your Pet contest – especially the “look most like your owner” category. The event is scheduled rain or shine. There are no specific restrictions on the type of pets, but four-legged critters should be leashed and crowd-friendly. There is also plenty of parking available. And stay tuned, the PVA website at www.pickeringtonvillage.com will continue to be updated with additional events and vendors. 18
Pickerington Proud Now in its third year, Picktown Palooza is a traditional community festival that highlights not only the merchants and amenities of Pickerington and Violet Township, but features national entertainers and attracts attendees beyond the local area. Presented by IGS Energy, the Palooza is organized under the auspices of Panger Productions, a Pickerington-area nonprofit organization, and coordinated by its president Chris Stein. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Vroom, Vroom The Car & Bike Show sponsored by AAA Ohio Auto Club and hosted by CTown Cruisers, will take place on Saturday on the grounds of Epiphany Lutheran Church. Registration begins at noon; the $10 fee is cash only. Awards are announced at 4 p.m. To learn more about the car and bike show, visit www.picktownpalooza. org/car-bike-show.
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Featured Performers Thursday, country music – Corey Hager, North to Nashville and Tyler Rich. Friday, pop sensations – Spencer Saylor and the Pop 2000 Tour hosted by Lance Bass of NSYNC with performances by Tyler Hilton, Ryan Cabrera, Aaron Carter and O-Town. Saturday, classic rock – Gypsy Kyngs, Michael Gilligan, Enuff Z’nuff and Dokken.
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On Friday though, starting at 7 p.m., experience a presentation of colors by the Honor Guard, singing of the national anthem by Michael Gilligan and a three-volley gun salute honoring all veterans at the event. And don’t forget about the musical performances. “We bring in national artists all three days across different genres,” Stein says. “By far, one of the biggest reasons we attract so many people are because of the national entertainment.” Free parking is available in various downtown city lots, on-street, at Tiger Stadium and Ridgeview STEM Junior High, and other nearby areas. Event regulations do not allow pets on the grounds and also prohibit coolers – but lawn chairs are acceptable. Visit www. picktownpalooza.org to purchase tickets while you can, you won’t want to miss this party-filled palooza. Kathy Woodard is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com. Most Trusted Ad.pdf
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The Wigwam is getting a new life while maintaining its historical integrity
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he Wigwam has been a Violet Township fixture for years. However, private ownership has meant that many residents have never had the opportunity to venture through the massive gates and experience the venue within. But in the span of barely a year, that has changed. With new ownership, the Wigwam is getting a new lease on life. Currently sitting on 63 acres of land, the first iteration of the Wigwam was built in the 1920s as a private hunting cabin by
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R.H. Wolfe and his family. In the years that followed, it was expanded to a full complex of buildings – with two industrial kitchens, a 300seat theater, a ballroom, a bar and a swimming pool. It’s a completely idyllic setting – so tranquil and calm that it’s hard to believe the land you’re standing on is adjacent to the I-70 interstate. The venue has the air of not quite belonging to this time – maybe proving the adage, “They just don’t build things like they used to.” This time of year, the grounds are blossoming with color, and next to the rusticchic buildings, it’s practically an image off of a Pinterest board. The complex is surrounded by 26 acres of untouched forest; a rarity so close to the busy city. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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300-seat theater 400-seat ballroom and banquet hall Outdoor courtyard and gazebo Lodge containing Violet Township offices Catering kitchen Untouched woodland/acreage
When the land and venue went on the market in 2018, it was a quiet affair. But when it came across the desks of John Eisel, director of operations, and Holly Mattei, director of development at Violet Township, they immediately knew they were looking at a very special opportunity. The entire complex was slated to be completely demolished, the land parceled out for new-build communities. A piece of Pickerington history, gone to make way for suburbia. After receiving the go-ahead from Violet Township’s board, Mattei and Eisel began negotiations with Capitol Square, the development arm of the Wolfe family, to sell the land in its entirety to the Township. And, they succeeded. “We cannot say enough good about the Wolfe family, their generosity, and their willingness to work with us throughout this process,” Eisel says. For the Violet Township team, it’s clearly a labor of love. They have taken great strides to maintain the historical integrity of the buildings. They have demolished nothing – only made improvements. One key change is the building of internal walls to create offices for township employees that will eventually work there. The construction is seamless, and old walls and new ones are fairly indistinguishable. Walking through the main building, you can see many of the iconic original features, such as the logs from the original cabin that were recycled from 1920s local telephone poles (bought for $1 each at the time), and the unique fireplaces assembled with rejected bricks from an Ohio brick kiln. All in all, the banquet hall, theater and lodge remain largely untouched. There are some notable improvements, however. The large, in-ground pool was unable to be salvaged, and has been turned into a new courtyard and gazebo that will be available for hosting outdoor events. The Violet Township staff worked with AEP to upgrade the lighting systems throughout the buildings to be much more energy efficient. And, the whole complex will be ADA-compliant. All of the construction has been managed in-house by Kent Smith and Robert Campbell, long-time caretakers of the www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Wigwam. Eisel and Mattei say there is no one who knows the venue so thoroughly as Smith and Campbell. “Their combined knowledge of the Wigwam is invaluable to the success of this project,” Eisel says. “They know every pipe and wire in this place.” Since Violet Township officially took over in January of this year, the venue has hosted more than 2,000 people. It’s already booked for every weekend in September and August. Going forward, the Wigwam will continue to be a valuable space for the community, for both public and private events including weddings, corporate meetings, community festivals and more. Addition-
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hen it comes to choosing a professional career, some high school graduates are unsure of how they want to spend the next 40-plus years. However, this isn’t the case for Omar Syed, who will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall to major in Arabic and pre-med. As a part of the 2019 graduating class of Pickerington High School North, Syed has been recognized with the Decem Decori. This distinction is given to 10 students at each Pickerington
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High School who have the highest grade-point average. Born in Ohio, Syed has lived in Pickerington his whole life, away from his family’s origins in Pakistan. Although foreign to him, Syed continues to carry a torch for his family’s heritage and wants to become bilingual in Arabic. Thanks to his upbringing, cultural background and supportive community, Syed is determined to make a difference in the world. “I hope I can learn to bridge a lot of gaps in the future. I want to make the world a more tolerant and peaceful place,” says Syed. Syed has been involved with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and has been inspired by the international aid agency, Humanity First. Humanity First is an international charity which provides disaster relief and assistance to those in need, regardless of race, religion or politics. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is established in more than 200 countries and is a fast-growing international revival movement within Islamic communities. “Our mission is to spread the true and peaceful message of Islam,” says Syed. “The community is dedicated to service and basically acts as a beacon of light. It’s dedicated to spreading that peaceful message not just through words, but also through actions.” During his time at OSU, Syed hopes to volunteer at the Nasir Hospital in Guatemala, a facility that was recently inaugurated by Humanity First, and is in need of manpower. “I want to brush up on my Spanish and do some work there,” he says. “The Nasir Hospital means service and it’s dedicated to helping people.” Combining his two passions, faith and service, Syed wants to become a doctor and serve in a developing country. “I think that service to humanity is why I want to be a doctor,” says Syed. “I want to be a source of comfort for others.” He attributes much of his passion and aspirations to his parents and the Pickerington community. “It helps that I was brought up in an area where my parents emphasized the importance of being kind to others,” he says. “They conveyed this through their own actions and morals; reflecting that in our daily life.” Syed hopes that by using his talents to become a doctor, he will help make the world a better place. “People like me, we are all the same, we all feel the same, our hearts beat all the same,” he says. Syed’s background has given him an interesting perspective on the world. He has had exposure to the Arabic language www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Violet Township Women’s League Annual Style Show April 27 Jefferson Golf and Country Club Photos by Jane Snipes
VTWL’s 2019 Scholarship Winners with VTWL Scholarship Committee Chairs, Debbie Fast (far left) and Debbie Calhoun (far right). This year’s winners, from left to right in the center, are Daniel Costa Griffaton of Pickerington North; Hanna Kitsmiller, Bishop Hartley; Jason Keith Orr of Pickerington Central; and Natalie Reed of Pickerington Central. Each senior were awarded a $2,600 scholarship from the VTWL for their demonstrated commitment to community service with academic achievement during the year. VTWL Style Show Committee Co-Chair Linda Fersch (l) with this year’s event emcee from WBNS-TV, Ashlee Baracy.
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This year’s beautiful Style Show models who donned very attractive fashions from J.Jill’s of Easton and Catherine’s of Pickerington. From left to right are models Cindi McKinley, Claudia Sloan, Laura Cassell, Debbie Calhoun, Darlene Kuzmic and Jennifer Bushong followed by VTWL Style Show Committee members, Gail Clark and Donna Brozovich, who coordinated the attire. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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