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CityReporter News and Information from the City of Westerville
News and Information from the City of Westerville
15 faces
Based on a True Story
Debra Shiveley Welch showcases historical Westerville through novels
18 Delivering Disney
Amy's Princess Parties brings fairy tales to front yards
20 A Picture is Worth a
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Lisa Browning on what it takes to be a pet photographer
23 Around Westerville 24 living
One Wall at a Time
Westerville Habitat Partnership continues to foster community through COVID-19
26 Luxury Living Real Estate Guide 27 Top Homes Sold in Westerville
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"The moment this photo was taken was incredibly moving and powerful. For eight minutes and 46 seconds, we kneeled, not only in honor of George Floyd’s lost life but for all of the black lives taken from this earth too soon in the name of brutality and white supremacy. It was On the Cover wonderful to see the community come together to work toward equality See special message and declare in one voice, Black on page 8. Lives Matter. " Photo courtesy of Katie Petty – Photographer Katie Petty
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Family Concert Series Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Amphitheater, 221 W. Main St., www.visitwesterville.org Midwest Mystery Author Panel (Livestream) – Westerville Public Library 6:30-8 p.m., www.westervillelibrary.org Westerville Rotary Independence Day Celebration 5K run/walk, 8 a.m., Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Spring Rd.
We’re Just a Smile Away! Stephen R Malik, DDS –General Dentistry– Dr. Malik has more than 25 years of experience.
OFFERING: Gentle Caring Staff Same Day Crowns Botox® Juvéderm® Nitrous Oxide Saturday Appointments Accepting New Patients!
614.882.6741 180 Commerce Park Dr. Westerville, OH 43082 Located in office complex, last building on the left by the bike path.
Parade, 1 p.m., St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 N. State St.
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Westerville Jazz Series – 480East with NexLevel 6 p.m., Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., www.visitwesterville.org Food Preservation: Dehydration Webinar 10-10:45 a.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org Westerville Jazz Series – The Sax Pack 6 p.m., Alum Creek Amphitheater, 221 W. Main St., www.visitwesterville.org CANCELED
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Entertainment, 4 p.m., Westerville Sports Complex
WesterFlora – Westerville Garden Club’s Annual Garden Tour www.westerflora.com
Fireworks, 10 p.m., near Westerville Sports Complex, www.visitwesterville.org
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Uptown Westerville Saturday Farmers Market Saturdays, 9 a.m.-Noon, 21 S. State St., www.uptownwestervilleinc.com
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series Sundays, 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park Amphitheater, 221 W. Main St., www.visitwesterville.org
Surviving Sexual Abuse: Author Cathy Struder Webinar 7-8 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org CANCELED
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Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Friday: World Bazaar 6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, 1 N. State St., www.visitwesterville.org
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Welcome to Margaritaville – a Tribute to Jimmy Buffett 11 a.m., Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center, 1630 Schrock Rd., www.visitwesterville.org
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Food Preservation 101: Freezing Fruits and Vegetables Webinar 10-10:45 a.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org
The Westerville Music & Arts Festival is going virtual!
July 11-12 For more information, check out updates at www.westervillechamber.com!
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Virtual Zoom Duck Derby 8:30-9:30 a.m., www.duckrace.com CANCELED – see page 24 for updates
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Tapestry of a Town – Westerville Habitat Partnership www.westervillehabitat.org
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Curtain Players Theater opening of Fireflies 8 p.m., Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Rd., www.curtainplayers.org
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Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Friday: Dog Days of Summer 6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, 1 N. State St., www.visitwesterville.org
Lifeline Christian Mission – Meal Pack to Fight Food Insecurity 9 a.m., 921 Eastwind Dr., Ste. 104, www.lifeline.org Color Me Calm for Seniors 1 p.m., Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St., www.westervillelibrary.org American Red Cross: Blood Drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org
Fun at the Farmers Market 3-6 p.m., Uptown Westerville Farmers Market, intersection of North State Street and East Home Street, www.westervillelibrary.org
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Walls Build – Westerville Habitat Partnership 8 a.m., The Point at Otterbein University, 60 Collegeview Rd., www.westervillehabitat.org
Westerville Farmers Market practices social distancing. Photos courtesy of Uptown Westerville.
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Black Lives Matter Westerville Magazine believes in equality and compassion for all. The Black Lives Matter peaceful protests conducted in Westerville are not only proof of the beauty and power of free speech, but are evidence of how the community works together to unite for change. For more information about participation, links to voice suggestions and concerns to City staff, and comments from the Westerville Division of Police Chief Charles Chandler, visit www.westerville.org. “The protests in our community have been peaceful and powerful. The leaders who organized the protests were well organized. My understanding is they contacted the police department to let them date the date of each protest and the route they would be walking. There were even police officers walking with the participants and several were accessible and talking with the people along the walk. I believe this is a testament to our community; working together to achieve more. We are a community of compassionate, understanding and friendly people. We have been and we can continue to be a united TEAM where Together Everyone Accomplishes More in our efforts to draw on our rich, strong heritage advocating for meaningful and lasting systemic change.” – Janet Tressler-Davis, President/CEO Westerville Area Chamber
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NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTERVILLE • JULY/AUGUST 2020
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City Facilities Reopen with Schedules Mirroring State, National Plans
City staff and residents are adapting to a “new normal” as some facilities reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Westerville City Council, Board and Commission meetings resumed at City Hall (21 S. State St.) in June with new rules for participants. The first major change was the limitation of seating inside Council Chambers to allow six feet between attendees. For the foreseeable future, seating will be limited this way on a first-come, first-served basis. www.westervillemagazine.com
Once all seats are occupied in Council Chambers, no additional people will be permitted inside the room unless they wish to speak to Council during Citizen’s Comments or to testify in a public hearing. Those without a seat who wish to speak will be asked to wait in the lobby area or outside the building until it is time to speak. In this case, a staff member will admit speakers into Council Chambers one person at a time. Staff members presenting items to Council/Boards, with the exception
of the principal staff representatives will stage in the hallway outside of Chambers until admitted into the Chamber for their agenda item. Additionally, a designated staff member will be designated to monitor traffic to and from the chambers and ensure individuals in the lobby maintain social distancing. As always, City Council meetings will stream live on Westerville TV at www.westerville.org/tv. July/August 2020
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OPEN This Summer • Westerville Community Center • Playgrounds • Thomas James Knox
Hockey Rink
The Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.), in the process of a major expansion, reopened to the public on June 15. In order to respect public health guidelines, the building is opened at 50% occupancy with temperature checks for all visitors and staff entering the building. Social distancing is being strictly enforced and lockers are unavailable at this time. Before visiting the Community Center please remember to: • Register for a time slot at www. westerville.org/registration.
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Read the full list at www.westerville. org/welcomeback.
NOT opening for the 2020 season based on the recommendation from Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) • Highlands Park Aquatic Center
Find the latest information about park facilities at www. westerville.org/welcomeback.
WeCAN Program Helps Businesses Reopen Doors
T h e C i t y p a r t n e re d w i t h t h e Westerville Industry and Commerce Corporation (WICC) to offer up to a 50% matching grant of $2,500 to more than 70 qualifying small businesses to help reopen their doors after the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions this spring. Grants were awarded in June. Called “WeCAN,” for Westerville COVID Assistance Now, WICC administered the program and provided grants to eligible applicants in order to promote the creation and retention of employment opportunities and improve the economic welfare of the City. WeCAN was funded by a reallocation of $300,000 of existing funds from two WICC Programs. To be eligible for the program, businesses must have a storefront in the City with more than two full10 July/August 2020
• Remain in your vehicle until your time slot. • Bring your own water bottle. Water fountains will not be available for use. • Practice good personal hygiene (wash hands, cover sneeze/coughs). • A mask or facial covering is required when entering and exiting the building and in common areas such as hallways and staffed desks.
• Outdoor tennis and pickleball courts • Skate park • Dog park
time employees. Businesses were required to prove that their businesses were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more about this effort to support small businesses in Westerville at www.westerville.org/wecan. www.westervillemagazine.com
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City Makes Major Reinvestment in Public Power Infrastructure The Westerville Electric Division is leading a project this summer to help ensure the continued reliability of electric services in the City for up to five decades. The Underground 69 kV Cable Replacement project will see that a little over a mile of aging underground power lines are replaced with modern equipment. “The existing high-voltage cable was installed around 45 years ago, before most homes in the project area were built. These improvements will help ensure continued reliability for the next 50 years,” said Chris Monacelli, Electric Utility Manager. “The City is committed to the continual improvement of public power infrastructure. This project represents a nearly $3 million investment, in addition to another $4 million investment to update 50-year-old equipment in one of the City’s substations this year.” Danbert Electrical Corporation and Kerite Cable Services, the City’s contractors, began the project in existing easements and road rights-of-way in late May.
Work is taking place along South Hempstead Road from Colony Drive to south of Gentlewind Drive. In the summer, the project continues along South Hempstead Road from Laureen Court to south of Walnut Street. Then, in the fall, the project will be completed under Spring Road from Towers Park to Lawrence Road. Work started with the inspection of the project area and marking of utilities, followed by the installation of protective conduits to house the new underground electric cables. Areas disturbed by the work will be restored within a few weeks of the conduit installation followed by the cable installation. All land disturbed during this process will be permanently restored. The replacement is expected to be complete by December 2020. All work is weather permitting. Find updates about the Underground 69 kV Cable Replacement Project and the Substation #1 Switchgear and Transformer Replacement Project at www.westerville.org/electric.
69 kV PROJECT AT A GLANCE March-December 2020: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday (Some Saturdays may be permitted by the City) Spring/Summer: South Hempstead Road from Colony Drive to south of Gentlewind Drive Summer: South Hempstead Road from Laureen Court to south of Walnut Street Fall: Under Spring Road from Towers Park to Lawrence Road Contractors: Danbert Electrical Corporation and Kerite Cable Services • Nearly $3 million investment in public power infrastructure • Projected 50-year useful life
“These improvements will help ensure continued reliability for the next 50 years.” NOTIFICATION
Westerville Electric Division notifies customers in and around the project area. This letter and additional communications will keep you updated on project start and status.
UTILITY LOCATION
A contracted utility locator will inspect the project area and mark underground utilities with brightly colored paint or flags.
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ELECTRICAL WORK PHASE 1
TEMPORARY RESTORATION
ELECTRICAL WORK PHASE 2
PERMANENT RESTORATION
Install protective conduits to house the new underground electric cables. Work entails either digging a trench or using a boring machine to lay the protective conduits underground through backyards and along streets. Boring will be used to install most of the conduits to minimize the disturbance of existing areas.
Areas disturbed by the work will be temporarily restored. There is typically a gap of one to three weeks between the completion of Phase 1 and the start of Phase 2.
A contracted service provider will install electric cables in the protective conduits.
Areas disturbed by the work will be permanently restored.
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Public Safety Profile
Get in the HABIT with the Westerville Division of Police
The Westerville Division of Police (WPD) is reminding residents not to let thieves put a damper on summer fun. WPD developed the HABIT (Halt Auto Break-In Today) program to remind residents of the simple tips that reduce risks for thieves. According to law enforcement experts, it takes less than a minute for a thief to break into your car, by door or by window, and grab something of
value inside. Each year, billions in personal items and accessories are stolen from vehicles. WPD finds that thieves commonly gain entry to vehicle trunks from unlocked drivers and passenger doors. Theft reports show that thieves take big chances on small rewards. Residents report stolen loose change, phone chargers and sunglasses. In some cases, an unlocked vehicle is a stolen vehicle.
WPD recommends following these simple steps to avoid car break-ins: • Park in a visible location. Thieves don’t usually like an audience, choosing a location under a streetlight or close to the building could help deter them. • Lock your car. Possibly the most simple, yet effective tip. Make sure windows and sunroofs are closed and doors are locked. • Activate your vehicle’s anti-theft system. Consider having one installed if you haven’t already. A blaring alarm could scare thieves from your vehicle and away from the area. • Hide your valuables. Keeping your stuff out of sight can prevent thieves from impulsively targeting your vehicle. Placing items in the trunk can work in a pinch, but don’t wait to do so until you reach your destination in case someone is watching for opportunities. • Don’t leave your car running. You’re getting ready to leave when you realize you left something in the house. It may be a pain, but WPD asks you to turn your vehicle off and lock the doors before running inside. Learn more about how you can protect your belongings at www.westerville. org/police.
July 15 is Tax Day Remember: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extended the Tax Day deadline from April 15 to July 15 with Ohio’s state and municipal income tax deadlines following suit. In consideration of the ongoing public health concerns caused by the virus, the Westerville Tax Division is still unable to provide in-person filing assistance. However, City staff may still be available to prepare City of Westerville Income Tax Returns for free. To help ensure assistance can be provided before the deadline, the Income Tax Division is asking residents to reach out to them as early as possible. Here’s how to engage the City for free filing help: • EMAIL and attach your documents (W-2s, 1099s, Federal Schedules (C, E, F), and any other income documentation) to incometax@westerville.org and request preparation of your return. 12 July/August 2020
• FAX your documents (W-2s, 1099s, Federal Schedules (C, E, F), and any other income documentation to the Income Tax offices at (614) 901-6820. • MAIL your documents (W-2s, 1099s, Federal Schedules (C, E, F), and any other income documentation) to PO Box 130, Westerville, OH 43086-0130 • DROP BOXES: Please make sure to place your documents (W-2s, 1099s, Federal Schedules (C, E, F), and any other income documentation in an envelope marked “Income Tax Department” and place in one of the drop boxes at 21 S. State St. (behind the building) or 64 E. Walnut St. (Schedule C = Self Employment earnings. Schedule E = Rental and Royalty income that is reported to the city. Schedule F = Farming income.) Find details about filing income tax returns for the City at www.westerville.org/incometax. www.westervillemagazine.com
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A Bird’s Eye View of Uptown Improvements Project
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The Uptown Improvements project continues to move forward with City crews taking advantage of lighter traffic to ramp up progress. Normal construction hours of 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. have resumed in the area as sidewalk, curb and gutter construction concludes. The City’s contractor is performing pavement repairs along State Street, from Walnut Street to Broadway Avenue, after which the same area will be repaved. Once paving is complete, the City's contractor will install brick crosswalks at major intersections in Uptown. The Uptown Improvements Project is on track to be substantially complete in September. All work is weather dependent. Access to businesses will be maintained during operating hours. The City is working directly with businesses to make these arrangements. See how Uptown has transformed over the weeks at www.westerville. org/uptown. www.westervillemagazine.com
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City Implements Trial “Courtesy” Parking Spots in Uptown Look out for newly designated dropoff/ pick up courtesy parking spots in Uptown this summer. Installed to accommodate the growing popularity of carryout and rideshare services to the Uptown area, the City is offering these spots on a trial basis. “Uptown Westerville is the historic heart of the community and a popular destination for residents and visitors alike. We wanted to adapt to changing mobility preferences, including those wanting to use services like Uber and Lyft,” said Jen Alford, City of Westerville Traffic Engineer.
Lynn Aventino is the Executive Director of Uptown Westerville Inc., a nonprofit organization that promotes and supports growth in the area. She says the spots have been particularly useful as Uptown businesses adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The City has been very supportive of businesses under the new COVID-19 operating procedures,” Aventino said. “This is another way to help support businesses as they’ve pivoted to a takeout and curbside pickup model to sustain themselves.” The eight spots are located in parking lots A, B, E and F and are marked with
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special black signage. Users will be limited to 10-minute waits in these spots. The spots will be available through the end of the year, at which time the City will review the use and compliance with the parking spot terms. Parking spot use will be tracked by the new occupancy sensors installed by Fybr this spring. Learn more about parking improvements in Uptown and find a map of these newly designated trial spaces at www. westerville.org/uptown.
All area codes are 614 unless otherwise noted.
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olumbus native and commissioned Kentucky Colonel Debra Shiveley Welch is a true Westerville treasure. She is the author of seven books and counting, and earned the award for Best Native American Fiction in 2011. She founded a publishing house called Good Red Road Publishing with a mission of “walking with the Earth and respect for all things from the stones to the stars.� Welch began writing novels after adopting her son, Christopher. She published A Very Special Child in 2005, describing her adoption experience, and received the FaithWriters Gold Seal of
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Approval – Outstanding Read award. She always felt that she had a special connection to her son, so much so that she says they finish each other’s sentences. As it turns out, they do have a deep connection – a blood connection. After the adoption, Welch learned that Christopher is actually her fourth cousin. The impact of her words reached beyond the literary world. Though she is not of Native American descent, she is motivated to uncover truths and bust myths associated with Native American cultures. Guided by her urge to share the truth, in 2010 she published the New Apple award-winning Cedar Woman, a story about the Lakota Sioux people and one woman in particular who opens a restaurant and initiates a cleansing ceremony. You might find the setting familiar. It’s right here in Westerville. The story details the hardships the Native American woman faces. Interestingly enough, some of the novel’s readers have traveled from far and wide to experience the novel’s Westerville-based setting firsthand. Readers are even convinced that The Old Bag of Nails Pub was the restaurant featured in the book. What compels fans most about the novel, however, is the way the story showcases Native American cul-
ture, as well as the beauty of Westerville and the importance of loving the small place on Earth where you land. Its sequel, Spirit Woman, also takes place in Westerville. It tells the tale of a woman named Nickie who had a troubled childhood and dreams of rising above her distresses to create the perfect family. The story was inspired by events in Welch’s own life, as well as in friends’ lives. “It’s about domestic abuse and it’s based off of true stories,” Welch says, “Mine as a child; the real woman who inspired the book, she’s part Cherokee, the domestic abuse she had suffered; and then another friend who went through the same horrific things.” Whether she is shining light on highly misunderstood cultural practices, spreading awareness about domestic abuse, or detailing the power of adoption and family, the subjects that evoke emotion in her life are the ones that end up on paper. “They say write what you know and I’m a firm believer in that,” Welch says. “I love to write. Pressure builds up and it just builds and builds unless I sit down and write.” While the themes portrayed in some of her stories are not always bright and cheerful, Welch has nothing but fond memories
of this town and found it the ideal location for these stories to unfold. “The feeling of it, the people, our neighbors, the way it looks, the way it’s always so clean,” she says. “You go into a store and everybody’s so nice. It’s not a small town, but it’s got the small town feel.” Lately, Welch has been enjoying the peace of her home with her husband and son, but once virus-related restrictions are lifted, you can find her at Westerville’s Asterisk Supper Club, sipping on an English tea and surrounded by the beautiful bookshelves. She might even be diving into one of her many current projects: three novels and a cookbook. Readers can look forward to recipes from both sides of her family as well as Braveheart Woman and Turtle Woman, both continuations of The Cedar Woman Saga. While writing will always be her passion, her advice for aspiring authors is to avoid allowing it to consume them. “Know when to stop putting the brush to the canvas. Know when to stop writing,” she says. Caitlyn Blair is a contributing writer. Feedback is welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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Delivering Disney Amy’s Princess Parties brings fairy tales to front yards By Caitlyn Blair
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my Buchan Kavelaras started Amy’s Princess Parties to bring fairytale dreams to life. Her journey began when a friend asked her to perform as Cinderella at a small party, and as it turns out, the shoe just fit. “Once I did that party, I realized how much opportunity there was in the Columbus area,” Kavelaras says. “It gave me a platform to speak into the lives of children. When you put on a costume, you have the opportunity to speak into the lives of kids in a really cool way.” When the Disney movie Frozen released in 2013, Kavelaras’ princess parties became especially popular, and the Cinderella visit turned into Elsa singalongs. Not
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all heroes wear dresses, though. Superheroes also are guests of honor. However, the meaning of the visits, for both the kids and for Kavelaras, runs much deeper than costumes and games. She likes to teach them the true meaning of royalty. “Anybody can put a costume on, but that’s not what makes you a real princess,” Kavelaras says. “It’s who you are in the heart that matters. It’s the love that you teach people.” In addition to the princess and superhero training sessions, Kavelaras has four rules that she aims to teach at the parties: Be loving, be helpful, be thankful be polite, and again, be helpful. She believes in the power of episodic memories for children and wants to
make sure those memories are impactful and positive. “As children, you remember the positive things or the bad things,” she says. “Our goal is to create magical episodic memories that these kids can have for the rest of their lives. When you’re in costume, you always push yourself to provide the most positive experience possible.” Kavelaras is also a flight attendant and her travels have allowed her to visit Unity 4 Orphans in San Diego, and even to some orphanages in Mexico. She’s also involved with the Tim Tebow Foundation, partners with the Junior League every year to raise money for school supplies and continues to work with other local philanthropic organizations throughout Columbus. “The main objective of who we are is to change kids, touch lives and make a difference,” Kavelaras says. “That’s really the foundation of what we do.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated social distancing, the way the visits take place has changed, but that mission remains the same. So, rather than sit inside and watch Frozen on TV, Kavelaras has decided to take Amy’s Princess Parties to the kids’ backyards. “We already know the kind of joy it can bring in this situation,” Kavelaras says. “It’s shifted from bringing love to bringing www.westervillemagazine.com
hope for them to have something to look forward to.” For example, one day the group did over 40 social distancing visits throughout Westerville. For Kavelaras, the gift of spreading joy to children in the area is priceless. She has been to over 40 different countries and gained an appreciation for different cultures and religions, but believes there is no place like Westerville. “I could live anywhere in the country that I wanted to live,” she says. “I, in my heart of hearts, was like, I have got to move back to Westerville.” While Kavelaras and her business are staying in Westerville, Amy’s Princess Parties is far-reaching. And as she makes little ones’ dreams come true, being able to continue her mission is her own dream come true. “I don’t believe the sky is the limit and maybe it’s because I’m a flight attendant and I go above the sky,” she says, “but I’m a dreamer and there’s so many dreams I have for what we could do with this.” Caitlyn Blair is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Woofs Lisa Brown on what it takes to be a pet photographer
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ot just anyone can perfectly capture a dog as he leaps through the air to catch a toy. Most of us can’t even get our pups to sit still long enough for an Instagram picture. But that’s what makes Lisa Browning the expert.
Browning began her photography journey just six years ago. After the birth of her son, she decided to pick up photography to take her newborn’s portrait on her own – after all, how hard could it be?
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Turns out, it was harder than she thought. With her Canon T3 in hand, she shot photo after photo of her infant son and soon realized she liked photographing the family dog much better. After YouTube tutorials and lessons with professionals, Browning became an artist of her own. She practiced photographing her neighbors’ and friends’ dogs, and before she knew it, she had a whole market on her hands. “I think I knew photography was going to be a part of my life when I realized how much joy I got from it and that I was giving to other people when I started photographing their dogs,” says Browning. “They were just amazed at how different their dogs could look in a professional portrait.” With such high energy and a constant need for belly-rubs, photographing dogs can be a challenge. Browning says the trick is in the angles. Most pet owners see their furry friend from an overhead angle, looking down at them, so Browning takes a different approach.
Central Ohio Comprehensive “I want to get a different perspective from them, so oftentimes I’m flat on my belly in parks, photographing dogs at their own level,” she says. At the end of the day, though, it’s all about the animals. “Everything I do is geared toward the safety and comfort of the pet,” says Browning. The Good, the Bad and the Belly-Rubs The biggest challenge for a pet photographer is getting the pet to like you; for a dog, cat or rabbit, a stranger pointing a camera can be uncomfortable or anxietyinducing for many furry friends. “I want to get them comfortable with me,” Browning says. “Before we begin, I flash my lights and give them treats so they understand that this a happy thing, this is a good thing.” There are some pretty special moments in the process, too. For Browning, it’s getting that perfect shot. “The greatest reward is when I get an image that makes the family go, ‘Wow, I had no idea www.westervillemagazine.com
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my dog could look so sweet, or that you could capture their personality like that,’” she says. From squeaky toys to noise-making apps, Browning has an arsenal full of tools to get that head tilt or goofy grin. Even still, pets have minds of their own. One mischievous Australian shepherd client stuck his snoot in the tailpipe of a car right before the photoshoot and got covered in soot, so the shoot was postponed for after an emergency grooming session. Another time, a playful golden retriever ran and jumped into the lake where the photoshoot took place before any photos had been taken. “Luckily I always bring towels with me,” says Browning, laughing. Perhaps the sweetest mishap, though, was an affectionate dachshund who just couldn’t pose for photos. “His natural position was flopped over on his back because he wanted belly rubs from me,” she says. “I couldn’t get him to sit up.” Pup-arazzi However, from nervous pups or even the trouble-makers diving head-first into the picturesque pond they’re supposed to be posing in front of, Browning finds a way to get the shot. Sometimes those action shots make for the most memorable photos. The most im-
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The best places around Westerville for a paws-on photo sesssion Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. This historic location is perfect for that wide-open sky in your photos. The barn is a beautiful detail to have in the background of the pictures. Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 S. Cleveland Ave. You can’t go wrong at Sharon Woods. The 761 acres offer open fields, shady forests, and a huge, beautiful lake. Your pet will look right at home in the natural setting. Uptown Westerville These picturesque streets are beautiful for a slightly more urban look. Pose in front of your favorite shops for a unique shot!
portant thing is for the animal’s personality to shine through. “I really love photographing golden retrievers because they are so eager to please and their mouths naturally form big smiles,” says Browning. “Many of them like to hold things in their mouths like their own leashes and newspapers, so we can incorporate a prop for storytelling.” Browning recommends getting a portrait of your pet when they’re in their
prime. Just like humans, they look best in photos when they’re happy, healthy and full of energy. “People think that their dog won’t do well for the camera, but I tell them to let me worry about that,” she says. “They bring us such unconditional love that they deserve more than a cellphone photo.” Sarah Robinson is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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One Wall at a Time Westerville Habitat Partnership continues to foster community through COVID-19
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very year, the Westerville community is welcomed into iconic sites around town during the annual Tapestry of a Town walking tour.
Tapestry of a Town began in 2013 as a fundraising effort by Westerville Habitat Partnership. The Partnership is a group of five local churches and Columbus Academy,
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all working together to raise money and provide construction volunteers for the home builds of Habitat for Humanity of Delaware & Union Counties, an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. Each year, 10 to 12 sites are chosen for the tour, ranging from public buildings, churches, businesses and private homes. The idea was to share the heritage of Westerville, since its history is tied to a number of major movements in the U.S., including the underground railroad and the anti-saloon league. “We were showing the community some of the wonderful, iconic buildings right in their midst, that they might really not have known about,” says co-chair of Tapestry of a Town, Kay Hedges. “We thought it was kind of an opportunity for local people and others to learn about Westerville’s history and heritage and to highlight some of the wonderful places that now operate in those buildings. Also, to raise funds for the programs of Habitat for Humanity.” Regretfully, Tapestry of a Town was canceled this year so the businesses, homeowners and the tour goers were not put at risk for COVID-19. Instead, the tour has decided to go virtual with a “greatest hits” tour of sites from previous years. Hedges hopes the online tour will enable residents and visitors to learn about Westerville’s history while they are out walking. The tour can be accessed via phone at any time and a print-out version is also available. The tour is offered free on Westerville Habitat Partnership’s site as a thank you to the residents who have supported it over the years. However, with the loss of income the tour would have provided, the partnership is in need of donations. COVID-19 has cast a light on so many issues, especially the need for affordable and safe housing. www.westervillemagazine.com
The goal of Habitat for Humanity is to eliminate substandard housing by building safe, affordable houses in partnership with deserving families who qualify. For many, sheltering in place has been inconvenient, but only relatively comfortable. For those who have relied on the habitat program from housing, sheltering in place has gone from uncomfortable to almost unbearable. Hedges recalls a family of six that is living in a two-bedroom apartment, families of four who are sharing one bedroom and a woman in a wheelchair who is living in an apartment that is not accessible. “More affordable and safe and simple housing is needed desperately, even in times when we have to cancel a fundraising event, the need for funds goes on,” says Hedges. For the past three years, the partnership has also been hosting Walls Build, where teams of eight volunteers take a template of wall section for a house that is being built and put that wall section together. At the end of the morning, all the wall sections for a house have been built.
This year, Walls Build will take place on Aug. 22 from 8 to 11:30 a.m., hosted at The Point at Otterbein University. For those who haven’t been involved with the partnership or Habitat for Humanity, Hedges says the event provides a real visual of why and what they do.
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on the table By Mallory Arnold
Can’t Say No to Gelato Switch up ice cream date night with Westerville’s Coppa Gelato
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oppa Gelato was opened in 2014 by founder Linda Warns-Davis and her family. Since then, the Italian dessert shop has been sold to Jason and Erica Lee, who are big fans of high-quality desserts in any form. Jason’s favorite flavors can be narrowed down to mint chip, chocolate covered
raspberry and basically anything with peanut butter.” Coppa’s gelato recipe has a higher proportion of milk and a lower amount of heavy cream compared to typical ice cream. The dessert is churned at a slower rate, leaving a denser and fuller gelato.
If you’re wondering what makes gelato so special, its history is as rich as each spoonful. Cosimo Ruggieri created the first gelato flavor in Italy during the Renaissance age. It quickly became the dessert of the wealthy, only served in private upper-class residences. However, public popularity spiked when the first ever gelato café opened in Paris in 1686. While the original flavors were simple, Coppa’s most popular scoops include bourbon pecan, cookies and milk, triple chocolate, and pistachio. If you’re in the mood to concoct your own combination, Jason has a recommendation. “Our sorbettos are made with real fruit and goes really well with our vanilla bean,” he says. Mallory Arnold is an editor. Feedback welcome at marnold@cityscenemediagroup.com. 28 July/August 2020
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In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla. Whisk in the flour until combined. The batter will look like pancake batter. Set aside the batter for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. Return the batter to room temperature before making the cookies. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Work with two cookies at a time on each baking sheet. For each cookie, spread two tablespoons batter to a 5-6-inch circle. Bake one sheet of cookies until golden brown, about seven to eight minutes. While the first set of cookies is baking, spread the cookies onto the other sheet. Remove the first sheet from the oven and put in the second sheet. While the second sheet is baking form the cones from the first sheet. Continue working with the sets of cookies until all the batter is used up. Cool completely. Store at room temperature in a tightly covered container. www.westervillemagazine.com
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Charlie & Mouse By Laurel Snyder (reader) Brothers Charlie and Mouse spend a day using their imagination while going on familiar adventures.
The Haunted House Next Door
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
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By Joe Ballarini (juvenile fiction)
Andres’ house is haunted! There is only one person to call in his new town—the neighborhood supernatural expert, Desmond Cole.
Kelly thinks babysitting will be easy— until she loses her first kid to an actual monster-under-thebed. Suddenly Kelly is sent on a whirlwind rescue mission with an international society of fearless babysitters.
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Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults
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By Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington Navigating the transition from childhood to adulthood can be a stressful and difficult situation. The authors offer advice on how to handle this phase in your child’s life.
By Emmy Laybourne (teen fiction) After a postapocalyptic event, six high school students and a handful of young kids are trapped inside a superstore both awaiting rescue and desperately trying to stay alive.
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Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence
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How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent By Carla Naumburg, Ph.D. This warm, funny and accessible advice book from a clinical social worker offers advice to parents struggling not to blow up at their kids – so… all parents.
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