Tri-Village Magazine September 2014

Life Through His Lens Grandview Heights Photographer Tony Mendoza

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Life Through His Lens

Grandview photographer steps into the third phase of his art career: retirement

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community calendar September - October 2014 Arts

Through Sept. 25

Up in the Air Goodwill Columbus Art Studio and Gallery, 1331 Edgehill Rd., www.goodwillcolumbus.org Reception 4-7 p.m., Sept. 25

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Celebrating UA Concourse Gallery, Upper Arlington Municipal Building, 3600 Tremont Rd., www.uaoh.net Reception 5-7 p.m., Sept. 18

Sept. 1

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd., www.uaoh.net/artsfestival

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Red Cross Blood Drive 1-7 p.m.

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Backyard Conservation 7-8 p.m.

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The Art of Paper Folding 7-8 p.m.

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The Winter Garden 7-8 p.m.

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Friends of the Grandview Library Book & AV Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 26

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Music: Matt Munhall 7-8 p.m.

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Sept. 1

Howlin’ Halloween 6-8 p.m.

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News & Information from Upper Arlington

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2014 Taste of UA winners stood out

The weather was mild and sunny, the food was flavorful, and the crowd was eager at the 2014 Taste of UA, held Aug. 7 at Northam Park by the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s first-place dessert winner, Caffé DaVinci, received unanimous perfect scores from the judges -- an unusual feat.

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First place: Mojo TaGo, carnitas pork mojodilla Second place: Wine Bistro, braised veal meatball Third place: Rusty Bucket, Bucket Bites

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First place: Matt the Miller’s Tavern, shrimp and grits Second place (tie): Yabo’s Tacos, slow-roasted pork tacos with chipotle BBQ sauce City Barbeque, brisket with provolone, peppers and onions Third place: Figlio, pear and brie pizza

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First place: Caffé DaVinci, limoncello/lemon cookie gelato pie Second place: Graeter’s, dark chocolate mint mousse sundae Third place (tie): Giant Eagle, Three Bites of Kingsdale La Chatelaine, chocolate brownie

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THE VILLAGE OF

News & Information from the Village of Marble Cliff

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Cheered On Marble Cliff offers athletic training business space to grow Building a multi-sport training facility was always a focus of Rock Solid Academy co-owners Kelley Capretta-Smith and Debie Hague.

“Ever since we started Rock Solid in 2006, we’ve needed space to grow beyond our competitive gymnastics, tumbling and cheerleading programs,” Capretta-Smith says. “We found that space in Marble Cliff.”

Today, Rock Solid trains more than 400 athletes ages 18 months to 18 years and fully utilizes its 26,000-square-foot building located at 2299 Cardigan Ave. just off Dublin Road in Marble Cliff.

“We now have the space for three full-size competitive floors as well as an in-ground training pit and competitive gymnastics equipment,” says Capretta-Smith. “Along with our yearlong programs, we offer short-term, low-commitment, budgeteffective cheer programs as well as four-week recreational programs for busy athletes on the go.

“We started Rock Solid Fitness, which has its own 6,000 square feet of dedicated space for fitness training and boot camps. Rock Solid hired James McGuire as fitness program director. He is the former owner of SHAPE Fitness and is holding sports agility classes for boys and girls as well as fitness classes for all ages, including parents of Rock Solid students.”

And the business has even more programs in the works.

“Starting this school year, we are offering an After School Fitness Program based on skill training. This is not your typical afterschool program. Students will participate in fitness/tumbling/ gymnastics classes designed to build self-esteem until parent pickups each evening,” Capretta-Smith says. “And I’m planning on starting dance and martial arts programs in the near future.”

Hague and Capretta-Smith, a mother-daughter team, complement each other well. Capretta-Smith has 18 years of coaching experience and brings the athletic background from her days as a Level 10 gymnast and collegiate cheerleader.

“After college, I was determined to pursue my dream of owning my own facility. So I started a gym and have gotten to do what I like to do every day since,” says Capretta-Smith.

She is married to special education teacher and Dublin Jerome High School wrestling coach Troy Smith. He coaches tumbling at Rock Solid and is developing programs for boys’ fitness and sports agility.

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Cheerleaders (from left to right) Hannah McManaway, Mackenzie Sullivan and Hayleigh Sivanthaphanith with Rock Solid Academy Owner Kelley Capretta-Smith

“I was certainly lucky to find a husband who understands what it means to be a coach,” Capretta-Smith says.

Hague says she provides the parental and business experience. “I come from the restaurant business and a large Italian family. I think like parents, and I am their advocate. As a business person, I have to keep track of everything just like in a restaurant. But I like this job better because I get to see Kelley live her dream,” Hague says.

Entering their ninth season, Rock Solid cheerleading and gymnastics teams still travel to local and national competitions.

Although the academy has won more than 400 titles and numerous Coaching Staff of the Year awards, Capretta-Smith says success is measured by more than awards.

“My staff of 15 and I teach to each athlete’s abilities to help them excel. We promote healthy lifestyles, the value of education and personal growth. We want to develop great people as well as great athletes. Building character and integrity is our main focus. We try hard to be good role models,” says Capretta-Smith.

Both women hope the athletes say that the academy is more like a home and not just a cheerleading facility. “We’re family and help each other learn about life as well as winning. It’s important to stay true to who you are,” says Capretta-Smith.

Marble Cliff is proud to have Rock Solid in the village and to learn that its cheerleading teams are now being introduced as being from Marble Cliff, Ohio.

“Marble Cliff had the space we needed to grow our business and we are happy to let people know where we are located,” Capretta-Smith says.

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GRANDVIEW

Moving On Up Grandview businesses grow and change

Akada Hair Salon

1635 W. First Ave., www.akadasalon.com Note: Akada moves from a location on Grandview Avenue to West First Avenue this month, opening at the new location Sept. 2.

How long have you been open?

16 years total.

Describe your business in one sentence.

We are a high-end boutique salon.

What do you do best?

Provide excellent customer service, a relaxing atmosphere and top-tier hair salon professionals and services.

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What do you like about the Grandview location?

I love Grandview! It’s centrally located, which makes it really easy for people all over Columbus to come here. It’s a great walking community, and there’s a sense of community among the vendors too. It’s a fun, trendy area. People are just happy to be here.

If your business were a dessert, what would it be?

We’d be the cherry on top! Because at the end of the day, this is a favorite place for people to come. It’s the best part of people’s days. When they leave, they feel great and they look absolutely beautiful.

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Village Squire Barber Shop

1245 Grandview Ave., 614-488-3485 How long have you been open?

A little over a year in this location. We moved from a shop that had been there since 1926.

Describe your business in one sentence.

The community is our business.

What do you do best?

Make people smile, and transformations.

What do you like about the Grandview location?

The convenience to everything you would need and the sense of neighborhood. Everyone knows somebody.

If your business were a dessert, what would it be?

Cappuccino – caffeine to keep us going!

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

1281 Grandview Ave., www.jenis.com How long have you been open?

At least a decade – the North Market was the first Jeni’s location, but this was the first real Jeni’s scoop shop.

Describe your business in one sentence.

We are splendidly local, sustainable and community caring.

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What do you do best?

Lead people into a healthy lifestyle.

What do you like about the Grandview location?

The community!

If your business were a dessert, what would it be?

A banana split – because there’s fruit, your ice cream (dairy) and, of course, chocolate. It’s a variety of goodness!

What do you do best?

Make people smile! I’d say customer service, but it really has to be making people smile.

What do you like about the Grandview location?

The diversity of the community and the fact that we have awesome regular customers.

If your business were a dessert, what would it be?

A large ice cream cake. Because that would encompass all the desserts and the creativity that we want to showcase.

Thread

1306 Grandview Ave., www.shopthreadonline.com How long have you been open?

We’ve been here two and a half years. We have a location in Dublin, too, that has been open about a year.

Describe your business in one sentence.

We are a carefully curated women’s boutique that specializes in unique, classic, yet boheme clothing.

What do you do best?

We offer a level of customer service and styling to match our unique product assortment.

That Gym

What do you like about the Grandview location?

It’s suburban yet rural, so the mix of people and the activity level in terms of its ability to bring people from a lot of different places.

How long have you been open?

Four years in June.

If your business were a dessert, what would it be?

A lava cake – because it’s good on the outside but even better on the inside!

1310 Grandview Ave., www.thatgymongrandview.com

Describe your business in one sentence.

We are a personal training studio.

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By Lisa Aurand

Life Through His Lens The walls in photographer Tony Mendoza’s house are covered in his own photographs and artwork by other artists.

Every wall in his Grandview Heights house has at least one photograph on it. The family room wall is covered, from floor to ceiling, with art – most of them pieces Tony Mendoza himself shot during the 41 years of his photography career.

Wallace Community Gardens. These photos, as well as some of the images of Mendoza’s dog, Bob, will be on display at the Grandview Heights Public Library throughout September.

There are a handful of exceptions hanging on Mendoza’s wall, too: a print of an oil painting depicting Mendoza’s family more than 100 years ago and a giant painting of his wife, Carmen Mendoza, by former Columbus College of Art and In some of the more recent works, giant flowers tower against Design President Denny Griffith, among others. The painting the skies. All these flower landscapes were shot in the same was a trade, Mendoza explains. He took some photos for manner – low angle, with a flash – in the same location – at Griffith and got the portrait in exchange.

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Mendoza’s years an art professor at The Ohio State University began in 1988, shortly after he and Carmen married and started a family.

“Teaching became a necessity the moment I got married … started a family, needed health insurance – and that was the end of the freelance life,” Mendoza says. “I figured, ‘OK, I really can’t afford to be a freelance artist,’ and how else do artists earn a living? And a very good way to do that is teaching, which gives you a salary, but also you have free time if you teach at a university, and you can keep doing what you like to do, which is do your own projects. So it kind of worked out.”

The tenure-track position was a stark difference from the beginnings of his art career, living in a Boston commune and subsisting on less than $8,000 a year.

Mendoza, a native of Cuba, had been a Yale- and Harvard-educated engineerturned-architect, but decided just three years into that job that he’d had enough of the corporate life.

“In 1973 I quit my job as an architect and became an artist. I hated the routine of having to go to work every day and, particularly, having to get up at seven in the morning,” Mendoza writes in Stories, one of his books, on a page accompanied by a black-and-white photo of a clock. “On my last day of work I walked to the tip of Lewis Wharf and threw my watch and alarm clock into Boston Harbor.”

Though he had started taking photos young with a Brownie camera, he had delved deeper into photography as part of his architecture training, taking photos of buildings and developing them himself in the darkroom.

“I thought I was good at it, and people really liked my work and plus (I was) having these little shows,” Mendoza says. “Everybody really liked the shows, so I kept getting reassured that I was good at this, and I plugged away and kept at it, hung in there and had a little bit of success – enough so I could stay in the profession.”

But that success didn’t come until the 1980s. After seven years in the commune, Mendoza decided it was time to make a big move to New York City, where he shared an a loft with a darkroom in Tribeca with a roommate and the roommate’s cat, Ernie. His rent was $600, and he had difficulty making ends meet.

“I didn’t have money to go out, and I basically started looking at this cat,” Mendoza says. “I’d never lived with a cat before. It was like going to a foreign country, looking at this thing and its antics. I became fascinated by it and started photographing Ernie every day. After about two years, I had so many pictures of the cat that I put it all in a box and started taking it to publishers.”

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Mendoza’s flower landscapes were all shot at Grandview’s Wallace Community Gardens. His work will be on display at the Grandview Heights Public Library throughout September.

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– won over a publisher and the hearts of readers. Ernie: A Photographer’s Memoir sold over 100,000 copies.

It seemed he had struck upon a winning concept. His next project, Stories, followed a similar formula – black-andwhite photos and short, straightforward tidbits about his life, family and friends.

He shot exclusively in black and white for years, until the advent of digital photography. Mendoza, who is colorblind, didn’t trust himself to properly develop color film. With the help of computers and Adobe Photoshop, he made the switch to shooting with a dSLR in 2003 and hasn’t looked back.

“I don’t miss it at all,” he says of his years in the darkroom, breathing in developing chemicals. “Digital kind of revitalized my interest in photography.”

After 25 years as an OSU professor, Mendoza retired last spring. His novel, A Cuban Summer, a fictionalized memoir of his coming-of-age years in 1950s Cuba, was published last fall. Making the transition to telling a story words only after so many years working with both photos and words was a challenge, but an enjoyable one, he says.

“The novel was an outcome of actually doing a lot of photography work that involved combining photographs and writing. Writing had always been something that I knew I could do; at least, I could do it in a very short form. I was very good at writing paragraphs. So all my books involve very short writing with

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photographs,” Mendoza says. “In 1996 I went to Cuba and I tried writing a little more. That worked out.”

His book, Cuba: Going Back, has 80 pages of text and 80 photographs.

“It was a more sustained writing effort,” he says. “That book was a revelation to me because I didn’t know I could write for at least 80 pages, and then I became curious if I could write a novel.”

He started writing A Cuban Summer shortly afterward.

“Cubans just seem to have a hard time forgetting Cuba, and that seemed to be operating with me, too,” Mendoza says. “I kept thinking about how much I enjoyed growing up there, so why not set a story in that culture and try to recreate what that was about? And I kind of looked at it from the point-ofview of a 13-year-old boy, mostly because as a 13-year-old boy, I did a lot of crazy things.”

He still shoots photos for his various projects; animals are among his favorite subjects. In his home office he shares images and stories with friends on Facebook. A large-format printer gives him independence and relatively low overhead for his work.

Currently, Mendoza is seeking a publisher for The Book of Bob, a book in the vein of Ernie, featuring images and stories about his long-haired dachshund from 2006 on. He and Carmen also have a cat and two children, Alex and Lydia, both adults. Carmen teaches Spanish at Grandview Heights High School.

Mendoza’s hobbies include playing tennis. At age 73, he plays three times a week when his back isn’t bothering him.

Lisa Aurand is editor of Tri-Village Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagorup.com.

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A Dog to Rely On Grandview Heights High School therapy dog lends a helping paw

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Sauer had already been interested in getting a dog, but was introduced to the idea of a service dog by Grandview’s school psychologist, Eric Pickering. She quickly recognized the value and impact that having a service dog in the school would be on the students, Sauer says.

Research shows the benefits of service dogs in helping students develop communication skills and independence, as well as helping with physical tasks for people with disabilities. Canine Companions is among many programs in the nation that train dogs for those purposes. She picked the organization to go through training with because of its emphasis on educational programs.

“Avery is a facility dog trained to always be a listening and loving dog,” Sauer says.

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If they pass those, they are trained in commands and various working environments. If they pass that, then they can be considered for becoming a Canine Companions assistance dog.

In addition, each would-be handler has to go through an intensive process to even be considered for being placed with a dog. The process involves a written application, an interview and a couple weeks of training to ensure that the handler understands how to properly care for and interact with the dog. The dogs are placed in scenarios that benefit both parties.

After going through the whole process, Sauer was paired with Avery, a black Lab. “He is playful and caring and wants to please those around him. He makes connections with others and wants to be by your side whenever possible,” Sauer says.

Avery is a constant companion in the classroom, keeping students company and being there to cheer them up and lend a friendly ear or a dose of cuteness and kindness.

“He loves attention, and the students and staff alike love giving him all of the attention he can handle.”

Avery was initially placed in the high school, but has since been used at various buildings throughout the district.

Sauer envisions the successful program expanding in the future.

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Home or Away Trained caregivers can help seniors stay home longer

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he average age of Tri-Village residents is slowly but steadily increasing as the Baby Boom generation gets older.

This year there are 7,823 Upper Arlington residents over the age of 60, compared to 7,725 in 2000, according to U.S. Census data.

Though that’s not a large change, it is indicative of the trend.

As people get older, it can get more difficult for them to live on their own. The children of the Baby Boomers must decide: “Can Mom and Dad stay home, or do we need to consider moving them out?”

Options for seniors who cannot be completely on their own anymore include moving in with a relative, moving to an assisted living facility or staying at home – with some help.

Tri-Village area companies such as Home Instead Senior Care, Griswold Homes and Advanced Home Health Solutions provide skilled caregivers who can meet a variety of needs, from a few hours a couple days a week to run errands and provide companionship, to 24/7 nursing care.

One indicator that your loved one needs some additional assistance is a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injuryrelated visits to the emergency room in the U.S. and are the primary cause of accidental deaths in people over age 65, says Sarah Shuherk, manager at Griswold Home Care. Other indicators could be forgetfulness, trouble with mobility or frequent illnesses.

A common reason seniors choose to stay at home is that home is where people are most comfortable.

“Home care serves to maintain independence and reduce stress in the senior population,” says Bonnie Cramer, owner of Advanced Home Health Solutions.

“They enjoy being able to do the things they want, when they want, in a place that makes them comfortable.”

According to Home Instead Senior Care, 95 percent of people interviewed on the subject would choose staying in their home over leaving it.

An advantage to in-home assistance is the personalized care that is offered.

At the average assisted living facility, there are several people working in shifts to care for clients. With an inhome caregiver, you usually have one person dedicated to you personally, says Marilyn Parker, client care coordinator at Home Instead. The caregiver will get to know the client, his or her habits and likes and dislikes. That person can be a friend and companion in addition to a helper.

Caregivers for Home Instead go through training, learning how to assess situations, how to be in someone’s home without being intrusive and how to interact without being overpowering, among other skills.

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expected situations, from medical emergencies and tracking medication dosage to cooking or helping their client learn a new hobby, Parker says.

Caregivers are matched with clients by the company and are formally introduced so they can get to know each other and decide if it’s a good fit, she says. In addition, each home situation is constantly reassessed to determine the level of care needed.

“We can change caregivers on a dime. If the client isn’t comfortable, we can change,” Parker says.

Finally, there can be a financial advantage to choosing in-home care over assisted living. Unless the senior needs 24/7 care, in-home care will on average cost less than an assisted living facility, Shuherk says.

“On average, home care agencies rates are $20-$25 per hour, with the caregiver being paid $8.50-$11.00 (an hour),” Shuherk says.

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“Annually, our group of committed volunteers has raised funds through the popular Kitchen Kapers tour of newly remodeled gourmet kitchens in the Upper Arlington community,” says Michelle

Dapore, a member of the Kitchen Kapers public relations committee. “Each home selected to be on the tour offers attendees a different perspective on home design. From the minimalistic to southern hospitality, each of the seven homes on this year’s tour will be unique.”

The tour draws attention to the kitchen upgrades, but also highlights the fact that Upper Arlington is a community filled with busy families. Most of the kitchens are focused on filling the needs of that type of lifestyle. Attendees can expect to visit homes in styles including traditional, contemporary, modern and even craftsman.

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Massage, Nutrition, Rehabilitation & Fitness

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Styles of the homes on this year’s tour include traditional, contemporary, modern and craftsman. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 or $25 on the day of the tour, Sept. 14.

tients to enhance healing and improve their quality of life,” Dapore says. “For many facing the challenges of living with cancer, creative outlets – such as music, poetry and painting – provide a welcome respite from their day-today routines.”

Funds raised by the year alone, the tour raised $61,000 for tour go toward items such as art matethe Artist in Residence program, which rials and quilting supplies and activities “brings artistry to the bedsides of pa- such as music and art therapy.

In addition to the unique kitchens, Featured Kitchens: each home will have a variety of food samples available. The tour takes place 2240 Lane Rd. from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 14. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Huff2380 Lane Rd. man’s Market, the Chocolate Café, De2516 Tremont Rd. Santis Florist or online for $20. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the 2216 Tewksbury Rd. tour at any of the homes for $25.

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The Fourth Annual All Class Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Grandview Yard.

Youth Advocate Services has brought foster families together for more than 36 years, making it the oldest therapeutic foster care program in Ohio. Families can come enjoy the auto show to help support the cause.

This year’s presenting sponsor is Rife’s Autobody, says Jon McKnight, the company’s director of business development.

“Rife’s Autobody got involved with the car show to help raise money and increase awareness for Youth Advocate Services,” McKnight says. “That will always be the primary purpose of the show, but it has really become a community event as well.”

The car show is fun for the whole family, with a variety of activities, YAS Executive Director Tracey Izzard-Everett says.

“There is truly something for everyone.”

Music by Digital Soundwaves is the soundtrack to the event. Food vendors serve up favorites, including free ice cream at 2 p.m. Other activities include facepainting, raffles, a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing for coveted prizes such as Disney World tickets. In addition, children will have a chance sit inside a fire truck and view the inside of an ambulance as firefighters give interactive tours.

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more people, cars and vendors come out for it,” McKnight says.

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“Across all generations it is an event to A new car class has been added for bring everyone together and make memthose unusual automobiles that don’t quite ories. We also hope to raise awareness fit any category – “One-off.” The show will also feature cars from 1930 and before, which have the option of covered parking to ward off extreme weather.

The event has showcased a variety of top-notch cars for the past three years, Izzard-Everett says. In 2013, the show featured more than 135 cars, trucks and motorcycles in more than 20 classes and awarded more than 55 prizes. This year, organizers anticipate 200 vehicles will take part in the show, with more awards than ever.

“With the venue at the Grandview Yard and all of the expansion occurring there, we have room to grow to even 300 or more cars,” Izzard-Everett says.

Each category will now have a winner, runner-up and honorable mention, totaling more than 70 available awards.

There will be judged awards and “choice” awards, encouraging everyone to get involved.

With more than 550 people in attendance in 2013, YAS was able to raise more than $12,000. This year, the organization is aiming for $15,000.

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about Youth Advocate Services and what we do, reduce the stigma about mental health and foster care, and maybe even recruit foster and adoptive parents,” says Izzard-Everett.

Corinne Murphy is a contributing writer.

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odd Renger is getting into the home-building business in a big way, shepherding a large, energy- and resource-efficient project that is but another step in the gradual transformation of homes on Cambridge Boulevard near the Scioto Country Club and historic Upper Arlington.

The two-story, 6,000-square-foot home is expected to be completed by next June with an exterior design that reflects nearby historic homes. The project continues the slow but definite trend of razing the area’s 1960s-era homes and building larger, upscale residences in their place.

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Demolition of the Cambridge Boulevard home took place in early July.

Grandview Heights-based company Hope Restoration is constructing a new house in its place.

Renger’s Grandview Heights-based company, Hope Restoration and General Contracting, has until now focused on historic renovation, remodeling and additions in his five years in business.

But last year, he decided to take the plunge and tackle an even larger project.

“I was looking for something (to buy and) remodel, and I wasn’t having any luck,” Renger says.

Through a Realtor, he found a one-and-a-half story, three-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot home on a half-acre lot that is a drive and chip shot from the country club. Rather than remodel

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TriVillage Mentor League’s 11th Annual Bid & Benefit it, Renger decided to tear it down completely and rebuild from the ground up.

When making the $350,000 purchase, his first task was to determine “what is going to fit” considering building setback requirements and the like, Renger says.

He wanted to build a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environment Design) home that focuses on sustainable, recoverable and energy-efficient building materials, equipment and practices.

That would mean using such building techniques as tight-envelope construction to minimize air leakage, high-efficiency heating, air conditioning, ventilating and water heating equipment, low-energy (LED) lighting, and low-flow water fixtures.

With the help of LEED design consultants, numerous features are included to increase the chance the home will be designated as a LEED silver project – third in the ranking system after platinum and gold.

Several materials should help Renger meet requirements for durability of building products: metal and slate roofs, stone and stucco exterior walls and trim.

Another feature will be surface water management in a system of three 3-by5-feet, gravel-filled dry wells that collect water from the roof so it can seep back into the ground rather than into the storm sewer system.

Driveways and sidewalks will be sloped to rain gardens. There will be no irrigation system. Drought-tolerant plants and grass will be used.

The architectural style is English Cotswold, a popular choice that reflects the historic UA community, although it is not required for the location.

The home will feature a three-story turret with a slate roof, an option in the original floor plan. The turret will house spiral stairs connecting the three levels of the home. Carriage-style garage doors coupled with a mahogany front door and other wood features, including windows, carry through the historic design.

A Realtor marketed the concept and found a buyer, a family of four who will be moving from Harrison West.

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This artist’s rendering shows initial plans for the home to be constructed. Hope Restoration Owner Todd Renger hopes to get it LEED certified.

upon which the foundation will rest are time-consuming to penetrate. A hydraulic stone-cutting hammer attached to a backhoe spent nine days – rather than the two days typically required for a basement excavation – breaking the limestone deep enough to allow 9-foot, concrete foundation walls and a sewer trench.

“There’s not going to be any settlement, no cracks in the walls,” Renger says, noting a smooth, solid surface of limestone exposed as the work was completed.

Piles of dirt and broken rock from the excavation will be used for fill around the foundation and under a three-car garage.

When Renger was contracted to have the home built, the buyers wanted some changes to the initial design. They opted not to have a first-floor master suite or a swimming pool in the rear. Instead, they will have a three-season room to one side of the home off the patio.

As construction continues, the final design is a work in progress. For example, solar panels were a probability in the original plans, and Renger expects final buyer approval for them. Limestone is expected to be used on the exterior and possibly in landscaping or hardscaping as well.

The first floor will be 1,890 square feet with 10-foot ceilings and plenty of room for a kitchen and adjoining eating area, a dining room, an expansive family room with a fireplace, a large office, and a generous mudroom.

The second floor, 2,275 square feet with 9-foot ceilings, will have four bedrooms, including the master suite; three baths, one a Jack and Jill; the laundry

room and a bonus room over the garage suitable as an entertainment room.

The lower level will have another bedroom and bath, a large recreation room and storage space.

The size of the home is not an untoward concept for the desirable neighborhood. Renger notes that two lots away is another large home recently built after razing an older, out-of-date house. At the end of the street, just off Dublin Road, is a large, upscale condominium building, also on a former home site.

He says he’ll be looking for other opportunities to tear down and build in the neighborhood, a trend that’s becoming more widespread in older but not historic areas of UA. This home will be, he says, “the best of both worlds. It looks historic on the outside while it’s modern on the inside.”

Duane St. Clair is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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By David Allen

Cooking for One

Seniors can re-learn to cook smaller, more healthful meals

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rank Sinatra once sang, “For as rich as you are, it’s much better by far to be young at heart.”

But to be young at heart, you need to have a young heart – and one of the keys to having a young, healthy heart is to have a nutritious diet. One of the easiest ways to ensure this is to cook your own food at home. Take-out, restaurant and convenience foods such as frozen meals are often laden with excess sodium and added ingredients.

Cooking at home, however, can be challenging for seniors, who may face a multitude of potential barricades – physical challenges, old bad habits and fewer people living at home to help eat the food among them, says Erin Ford, healthy eating specialist at Whole Foods Market Upper Arlington.

Chef Joe Antol of Columbus Personal Chef on Twin Rivers Drive says that while it’s up to the individual to do the work, the benefits of home-cooked meals are limitless.

“When you cook for yourself, you know what is going in the food and can control the fat and salt content. The portion size can also be controlled. It is out of control at many restaurants – ‘portion distortion,’ as they call it,” Antol says.

While prepackaged foods may be the most convenient, especially for those who have a hard time moving around, they’re not ideal in terms of nutrition, Ford says.

“Prepackaged foods that can be warmed or microwaved easily may be the most convenient choice, but generally they are full of processed foods and high in sodium fat and sugar,” Ford says. “(A) good option is to make crock pot meals using frozen vegetables and grains that

take very little effort to prepare. Typically foods like this can be easily frozen in preportioned meals.”

If you absolutely cannot cook for yourself, keep an eye on labels and avoid high-sodium and high-sugar foods, and stay away from ones with oils and artificial ingredients, Ford says.

But if you are physically capable of doing light cooking in the kitchen, there is no one better to address your own needs than you are.

“If you have health issues such as high cholesterol, diabetes or dietary restrictions for religious or vegetarian reasons, cooking for yourself can make sure your food is made to suit your needs,” Antol says.

“Many restaurant cooks do not always know the best way to cook for customers with these needs.”

The basic building blocks of a healthful meal are fresh ingredients. These can be difficult for seniors, who might not be able to drive or visit the grocery store or farmers’ market, to obtain.

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Another issue for seniors, who are often on fixed incomes, is the expense of fresh foods. Buying in bulk and then preserving whatever isn’t used immediately is a good option, Antol says.

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they are cut into larger portions to look pretty sitting in the case. But not many people can sit down and eat a 12-oz. steak themselves.”

Similarly, with vegetables, cook only what you will eat in the next few days.

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To keep favorite meals that may have more servings than you need, Ford has a similar suggestion.

“A good way of doing this is to halve the recipe and eat it over a few days or to freeze pre-portioned meals that can be easily defrosted and microwaved or heated up on the stovetop,” she says.

For recipe ideas, you can turn to the Internet, which has a wealth of recipes, or to the Upper Arlington or Grandview Heights libraries, which both have cookbooks.

Antol offers suggestions for those searching the Web. “Pinterest is good if you like to find a recipe by a great picture,” he says. “Foodnetwork.com is my favorite place for recipes. Usually any recipes by (chefs) Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay (or) Alton Brown are top notch. Always look for recipes that have at least four out of five stars, and if it has four stars, read the reviews, find out why and fix it.”

For those without much experience in the kitchen – perhaps your spouse was the one who cooked all your meals in the past and now he or she is unable to – Antol teaches cooking classes.

“It is very easy. I offer classes for the beginner (those who don’t even know how to boil water), to the advanced (people cooking lamb and duck for fun).”

In addition to cooking techniques, he can also guide seniors in their exploration of the kitchen or the grocery store.

“I can also teach them about culinary tools, techniques, how to read labels and a basic tour of a grocery store,” he says.

“Many people don’t know what to do with the wide selection of vegetables, different cuts of meat and ethnic foods in the stores. I will come to you and teach you on your (own) equipment.”

One benefit of cooking only for yourself: You get to make only your own favorite foods, or try new dishes your children or spouse may have avoided.

“It’s fun; you learn and try new things, you can experiment, and you don’t have to go anywhere to do it,” Antol says.

David Allen is a contributing writer.

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Compiled by the Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave. www.ghpl.org

Children’s Books

My New Friend is So Fun

By Mo Willems Gerald is worried that Piggie will no longer have time for him when Piggie forms a new friendship with Brian the Bat. (Ages 3-8)

Ninja!

By Arree Chung Follow a sneaky little ninja through comic book-style pages as he tries to quietly steal his sister’s snack.

(Ages 3-8)

Magic Tree House #52: Soccer on Sunday

By Mary Pope Osborne Fans of the Magic Tree House books will dive into this new story in which Jack and Annie find themselves on a soccer field in Mexico. (ages 7-10)

Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

By Chris Grabenstein Library lovers will love this mystery about seventh grader Kyle Keeley, who is invited to participate in a lock-in at a new, state-of-the-art library.

He is truly challenged as he has 24 hours to try and find a way out of the new library if he wants to win a special prize. (Ages 9-14)

The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel: Best Destinations, Hotels, Events and Advice to Please Your Pet – and You

By Kelly E. Carter From canine cruises to winery hikes, we love to take our pets wherever we go.

Use this National Geographic guide to find new ways to pamper yourself and your favorite furry friend.

A Short Guide to a Long Life

By David B. Agus Author of the 2012 bestseller The End of Illness, Agus provides us with 52 rules to follow and twelve things to avoid so that we may live a long, healthy life: eat whole foods, exercise, don’t smoke, avoid sunburn. Nothing groundbreaking, but this book has great reminders neatly packaged.

Getting Older Better: The Best Advice

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Decoding Your Dog: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Dog Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent and Change Unwanted Ones Edited by Debra F. Horwitz Animal behaviorists teach us how to speak dog so we can get along better with our four-legged family members.

Ever on Money, Health, Creativity, Sex, Work, Retirement and More

By Pamela D. Blair Everything you need to know about aging, but were too busy living to ask.

Pamela Blair, life coach and psychotherapist, helps senior women identify what they want out of the rest of their lives through journaling questions, motivational ideas and solid advice.

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