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MAY/JUNE 2014 VOL. 13 NO. 5

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City Reporter News and Information from the City of Westerville

News and Information from the City of Westerville

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Sweet Dreams Teen baker pursues culinary aspirations

20 in focus

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Meal-Mobiles Several popular food trucks originate from the Westerville area

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A Taste of the Old Country A handmade pizza oven at home, shelves full of olive oils at work

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May 1

Westerville Community Prayer Breakfast 7-8:30 a.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.warmwesterville.org

May 15

May 2-3

Central Ohio Pickleball Tournament 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www. westerville.org

May 2-18

May 23

OhioHealth 4th Friday: Back to Nature 6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.visitwesterville.org

May 23-26 Discover the Dream 6 p.m., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 Powell Rd., Powell, www.stjude.org

Curtain Players Theatre presents The Miss Firecracker Contest Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena, www.curtainplayers.org

May 16

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May 16-17

Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., North State and East Home streets, Uptown Westerville, www.marketwednesday.com

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Sunrise Rotary Field of Heroes Southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue and County Line Road, www.fieldofheroes.org

May 29

Ohio’s Jay Cooke: Lincoln’s Civil War Financier 7:30 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillehistory.org Community Expo Home Depot and Kroger parking lots, State Rt. 3 and Maxtown Road, www.genoatba.com

Party at the Creek 6-8 p.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org

May 18

Westerville Bike Race 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Otterbein University Campus Center, 100 W. Home St., 614-402-5024

Spring Concert 3 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Ave., www.westervillebands.org

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Westerville Symphony presents Ron Lykins Masterworks Series III 8 p.m., Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., www.westervillesymphony.org

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June June 4-25

Family Concert Series

Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., North State and East Home streets, Uptown Westerville, www.marketwednesday.com

June 5-21

Otterbein University presents The Fantasticks Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., www.otterbein.edu

June 6

Westerville Lions Club Chicken Dinner 4-8 p.m., American Legion Young-Budd Post 171, 393 E. College Ave., www.westervillelions.org

June 6

Uptown Shuffle 5:30-10 p.m., Old Bag of Nails Pub, 24 N. State St., www.westervillechamber.com

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June 13

Classic Movie Series Dusk, Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org

June 6-22

Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Young-Budd Post 171, 393 E. College Ave., www.honorflightcolumbus.org

June 8-29

Sounds of Summer Concert Series 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org www.westervillemagazine.com

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Father’s Day Bike and Breakfast 9:30-11:30 a.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., www.westerville.org

June 18-25

Family Concert Series 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org

June 22

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Otterbein University presents The 39 Steps Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., www.otterbein.edu

We’re Just a Smile Away!

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June 15

Community Culture Celebration Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave.; Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave.; www.westerville.org Curtain Players Theatre presents Blithe Spirit Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena, www.curtainplayers.org

June 27

OFFERING: Gentle Caring Staff Same Day Crowns OhioHealth 4th Friday: Safety Fest 6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.visitwesterville.org

June 28

Generations Performing Arts Center presents The Pride and Spirit of America 5-6:30 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Ave., www.gen-pac.com

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CityReporter News & Information from the City of Wester ville

Summer Construction Rundown Improvements Planned for East Schrock Road, Worthington Road and South State Street

East Schrock Road East Schrock Road will be completely rebuilt from Pointview Drive to Hempstead Road to remedy years of traffic wear and tear to the roadway’s pavement. Planned infrastructure improvements include street lighting improvements and sharrows – road markings designed to alert motorists to the presence of bicyclists. www.westervillemagazine.com

Initial design concepts included dedicated parking and bike lanes. However, after a series of open houses, public comment revealed low public support for the parking and bike lanes, resulting in the elimination of those elements from the final project design. As a result, the reconstruction will continue to resemble the functionality of the roadway today, with two lanes of traffic in each direction and parking permitted in the curb lane. A roundabout proposed for the intersection of Spring Road was likewise eliminated.

Construction begins in May and will continue until September.

Plan ahead: Lane restrictions will be in place for the duration of the project.

A single through lane in each direction will be maintained at all times on Schrock Road. Motorists are encouraged to utilize east-west alternates to bypass the impacted area.

Worthington Road Extension A new north-south three-lane road will connect Polaris Parkway to County

Line Road West, and an additional eastwest three-lane road will run from Old Worthington Road to the new Worthington Road connector. The Worthington Road extension will provide residents and visitors with another convenient means of accessing the City from the northwest.

The area will also showcase new apartment homes, The Ravines at Westar, and expanded commercial, retail and office mixed-use development.

Construction is in progress with project completion planned for November. Traffic will be maintained at all times on Polaris Parkway and County Line Road West.

South State Street/Schrock Road The safety improvements completed at State Street and Huber Village will extend north to areas along State Street just north of the Schrock Road intersection. Schrock Road will also be partially reconstructed between Otterbein Avenue and the Kroger/Roush Hardware traffic signal and receive upgrades consistent with new streetscape enhancements.

Construction will begin with utility relocations in 2014 and continue with street and sidewalk improvements in 2015. Although through traffic will be maintained at all times, lane restrictions will be in place for much of the project. Motorists are encouraged to identify alternate routes for travel.

These projects are in addition to the City’s annual street pavement maintenance program, which includes resurfacing, seal coating and crack filling. For more information about these and other City construction projects can be found at www.westerville.org/construction.

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The return of summer brings with it relaxing days by the pool, evening skies marked by the traveling glow of fireflies, backyard barbecues and the occasional orange construction barrel dotting City roadways and curbsides.

This summer is no different, and the City of Westerville will kick off a number of construction projects designed to improve the safety and landscape of some of the City’s most traveled areas.

Among the most striking transformations are the reconstruction of the eastern portion of Schrock Road, the connection of Polaris Parkway and County Line Road West, and the South State Street Phase II improvements.

The projects slated for this summer are made possible in part by the 2008 income tax restructuring initiative, in which Westerville residents approved increased funds for City operations as well as roadway and infrastructure improvement projects. In the 2012 Resident Survey, approximately 77 percent of residents rated the City’s road construction services as good or excellent. All three projects discussed below carry forward the City’s ongoing commitment to provide exemplary public services and highquality infrastructure upgrades.

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Community Culture Celebration Comes to Westerville In celebration of the rich and diverse races, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds that represent the Westerville of today, the City of Westerville and Sunrise Rotary Club of Westerville have partnered with community organizations to introduce the first-ever Community Culture Celebration, a three-day event in June featuring sports, food and entertainment.

The special weekend celebration is scheduled to take place Friday, June 6 and continues through Sunday, June 8. An “opening ceremony” Parade of Nations will begin activities at 6 p.m. Friday at the Westerville Sports Complex. Residents and visitors are invited to wear traditional cultural apparel to represent the multitude of nations from which residents across central Ohio hail. The parade will travel along the pathway, led in song and music by local jazz musician Arnett Howard.

Food trucks will be parked inside the Sports Complex from 6-9 p.m., featuring a variety of ethnic cuisines for every appetite. Following the parade, a two-day soccer tournament will begin on the Complex fields.

“Music, art, sports and food represent a universal language we all know,” said event chairman and Westerville Division of Police Chief Joseph Morbitzer.

“The organizing committee has been very intentional about reaching out and bringing together elements from the many cultures in and around Westerville and central Ohio to show how we are more alike than different. There’s really something for everyone to enjoy and learn from over this weekend.”

Following Friday’s event-opening activities, a full day of soccer games and tournament award ceremony will take place Saturday. Food trucks will return, and international perspectives on art will be on display at the Westerville Community Center.

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A series of panel discussions start activities on Sunday, featuring speakers and storytellers from around the globe. Sultana Nahar, a well-known performer in Bangladeshi and Indian communities in the midwestern and eastern United States, will entertain the audience with stories from Indian mythology featuring “mudra” (hand and body gestures). Baba Jubal Harris will bring African folktales to life in an interactive dramatization of songs, proverbs, drumming and dance.

During this cultural arts program, the Global Marketplace, featuring more than 25 exhibitors, will be available in the gymnasium. Health screenings will also be available.

Other event partners include Otterbein University, Leadership Westerville, Westerville City Schools, Challenge Day and the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio.

For more information on how to participate, please visit www.westerville.org or contact the Westerville Community Center at 614-901-6500.

Friday, June 6 Westerville Sports Complex 6-9 p.m.

• Parade of Nations • Food Trucks • Soccer Games Begin Saturday, June 7 Westerville Sports Complex 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Soccer Games/Awards Presentation • Food Trucks • Exhibition at Westerville Community Center Sunday, June 8 Westerville Community Center 1-6 p.m.

• Panel Discussion • Cultural Arts Program • Global Marketplace

CommUNITY Initiative Since early 2010, the City has been working on the development of a Diversity Awareness Plan that fully addresses our commitment in recruitment, builds awareness among employees and provides opportunity for community partnerships.

Ethnicity, culture and socioeconomic factors are all contributing to the changing and evolving face of Westerville. As a community, we are all interested in promoting an environment of gender, generational, racial, religious and ethnic diversity that will help us enrich and broaden engagement and interaction in our community. Of special interest to the City of Westerville are talents, skills and abilities that could be attracted to broaden our workforce.

There are several elements to the City’s Diversity Awareness Plan, with professional development and training at its core, and supporting functions to help us identify and create opportunities in and around Westerville. One of those important strategies was the development of a community advisory committee, now known as the Westerville Diversity Advisory Committee. This group, comprised of members representing diverse populations, meets quarterly to discuss and review City initiatives and community opportunities.

With the committee’s help and guidance, several initiatives and opportunities have come into focus, including: Job Fairs and Recruitment: Attending events that attract diverse job seekers and/or developing/hosting events that help educate and build awareness.

Special Events: Awareness of and participation in special events that attract diverse populations for recreation and leisure.

Education and Outreach: Address perceptions about Westerville and how it is viewed by minority populations.

Partnerships: Work with and develop programs with community partners that support diverse populations, particularly those in need of socioeconomic support.

For more information on employment opportunities with the City of Westerville, visit www.westerville.org/jobs.

Westerville Diversity Advisory Committee Vaughn Bell, Pastor, First Triumphant Church of God Helen Chan, Westerville resident Denise Pleska, Westerville resident and attorney Denise Pope, Westerville resident Cynthia DeVese, Ohio Dominican University Scott Marier, Westerville Area Resource Ministry www.westervillemagazine.com

Ann Lund, Human Resources Administrator, Is in the People Business Describe a typical day in HR. It all starts with problem solving and continues with meetings; talking with job seekers; conversations with managers, employees and colleagues in other jurisdictions; networking; benefits management; and project planning.

Every day is different. I like that about this job.

Ann Lund has been in the business of people long enough to have seen just about every type of job seeker out there.

For more than 25 years, Ann has been part of thousands of interviews in attempts to match people and places. Even as the job market has taken some sharp and severe turns the last several years, the objective remains the same: finding quality, diverse talent to strengthen the workforce serving the residents of Westerville.

Where are you from originally?

Binghamton, New York.

How did you come to pursue a career in human resources?

I found out when going to college for my master’s degree that I enjoyed the course work in human resources most of all.

What brought you to the City of Westerville?

I first came to central Ohio to attend The Ohio State University for my master’s program. After I met my husband and we started a family, we stayed in the area. www.westervillemagazine.com

What’s the most surprising thing you’ve discovered in your career about guiding people in the workplace?

I am surprised by how alike the workplace is, no matter where you work. Public or private sector, workplaces are universal regardless of the employer, and this includes those working in their family business.

What is the most common need or issue employees have when they seek you out?

Currently, I am dealing with health insurance coverage issues the most. Those retiring have been frequent visitors of mine as well. They have lots of questions about leaving employment and all they should do before they leave.

How is the City working to attract and retain a strong, culturally diverse employee population?

We are using technology to reach more potential applicants than ever before.

We recruit on a national level now and try to reach more people via online job boards. Internally, we have had ongoing discussions about how to attract a diverse workforce by networking with community leaders, the schools and community groups to remind the public about Westerville as a job choice.

How have you noticed that population change over time?

With the globalization of the economy, many are moving into town from all across the world because of their work. Also, I see more residential movement into Westerville because we have a reputation as a great place to live. Westerville was a well-kept secret for a long time. Now, we’ve been nationally ranked as a desirable community to live, work, and play.

How would you describe the interaction among different generations – Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials – in the workplace?

The interaction among staff working for the City is positive. We recruit those who have high emotional intelligence because we see the skill correlating with excellent customer service, a core value. Millennials see the Boomers as the historians of the organization. As the Boomers retire, the Gen-X folks are moving into management, bringing in a focus of systems changes. Millennials help all of us with their computer skills and work-appropriate social networking to promote city services. I like watching the cooperation between the groups because we can’t all know everything.

We have to help each other to make this organization work.

What trends have you spotted in the central Ohio job market?

Increased movement, meaning the job market is beginning to open up again.

Those companies or governments that stopped hiring in 2008 and 2009 are beginning to hire again. This tells me that we all have to pay more attention to retention in the future.

What do employees seem to be most concerned with these days?

Benefits. The trend is to divest the employer from being a benefit provider, besides salary, because the cost of benefits is ever-changing. Future costs are difficult to predict and a challenge to manage for cost containment. Yet applicants and employees want benefits as a part of their compensation packages.

What do you like to do in your time away from the office?

I am a member of two book clubs. In the summer, I am an avid swimmer. I volunteer for the Junior League of Columbus and my church. My family likes to go to the movies.

We attend sporting events around the area, including the Special Olympics.

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Public Safety Profile

Path Watch Pays it Forward In the spirit of the neighborhood watch, the Westerville Bike & Walk (B&W) recreational path system is a little safer every day thanks to the volunteer efforts of the Westerville Path Watch team.

These volunteers don their safety vests on a daily basis and traverse nearly 30 miles of pathways to be an extra set of eyes and ears on the recreational path system.

Path Watch was implemented in 2010 as a cooperative effort between the Westerville Parks and Recreation Department and Division of Police. With miles of pathways to maintain and patrol, volunteers were enlisted with the help of residents to make the network as safe and enjoyable as possible.

Walkers, runners and cyclists completed 10 hours of training on basic crime prevention, basic bicycle repair, first aid and CPR. They were also trained to recognize maintenance issues to help staff quickly address issues or needed repairs. Volunteers carry identification badges, extra trail maps and reward coupons for children they spot wearing bike helmets.

Volunteers track the routes they monitor and the number of hours they are on patrol, committed to a minimum of 40 hours of service a year. From July through December, the majority of the miles within the recreational path system are being monitored on a weekly basis. In 2013 alone, 27 Path Watch volunteers logged more than 1,180 hours of service.

Residents interested in becoming Path Watch volunteers must attend one of several training sessions scheduled at various times throughout the year. For more information, please email parksandrec@westerville.org.

Safety First on Westerville Recreational Path System With nearly 30 miles of leisure pathways and trails on the Westerville Bike & Walk (B&W) recreational path system, runners, walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts have many options to get out and about in Westerville.

With many users sharing the recreational path system, a few safety considerations go a long way to help avoid accidents and potential injuries.

First, users should become familiar with the City of Westerville recreational path system, including its entrances, connections and crosses at or over roadways. A map of the system, which lists each path’s specific rules and regulations for use, is available online at www. westerville.org/parks.

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In addition, user safety is greatly increased when these important guidelines are followed: Be Seen Wear reflective clothing to be seen, especially when using the paths at dusk. When on roadways, users should ride with traffic, but walk and run against traffic. Like Westerville parks, the path system is closed after dark.

Know the Rules Most pathway systems, including the Westerville B&W, expect users to travel in the right lane and pass in the left. When approaching another user from behind, announce yourself. Pedestrians have the right-of-way unless otherwise posted.

Whether cycling or rollerblading, all users should travel at speeds that are safe and appropriate for trail conditions.

If cycling, it’s critical to know the law as it pertains to intersections and crosswalks. A bicycle is, by state law definition, a “vehicle.”

Motorized vehicles must share the road with the cyclists. Cyclists must dismount and walk bikes through a crosswalk. (Westerville City Ordinance 301.04 “Bicycle,” 301.09 “Crosswalk,” 373.07 “Riding Bicycle on Right Side of Roadway; Obedience to Traffic Rules; Passing,” 373.08 “Reckless Operation; Control, Course and Speed”) Personal Safety Helmets should be worn at all times when cycling. Carefully consider other www.westervillemagazine.com

Animal Safety Dogs must be under control at all times.

They must be leashed on paved, multi-use trails; in parking lots; and in developed areas. Users are responsible for picking up and disposing of their dogs’ waste.

Common Courtesy Since the path system is a shared community resource, courteous and responsible users will help the City keep the system in excellent condition for years to come. And, as the saying goes, if you see something, say something. Report any suspicious behavior or vandalism to the Westerville Division of Police at 614882-7444.

For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at the Westerville Community Center (350 N. Cleveland Ave.) or call 614-901-6500.

Westerville B&W Rules • Abide by all signage • Yield to cross traffic at intersections • Keep right except to pass • Announce passing • Avoid blocking the trail • Respect others’ and private property • Pets must be leashed/Obey scoop law • Unauthorized motorized vehicles prohibited • Users shall observe a fifteen (15) miles per hour speed limit

6,805 Number in tons of salt used combating winter weather from Nov. 25, 2013 to March 3, 2014.

Thanks in part to expanded storage space in the new City salt barn, Westerville road warriors had adequate supplies for a total of 30 snow/ice events. Hello, summer!

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Program Spotlight

Residential Advanced Metering Initiative Last year, the City of Westerville installed more than 4,100 advanced electric and water meters for virtually all commercial and industrial customers, as well as hundreds of residential volunteers.

The City welcomes additional residents to volunteer for the Advanced Metering Initiative. New residential volunteers can expect to receive an advanced meter no later than December 2014.

What are the advantages of signing up for an advanced meter?

Traditionally, the City of Westerville has relied on meter readers to manually collect meter data for utility billing purposes. Advanced meters, on the other hand, electronically transmit water and

electric meter data. Soon customers will have access to a Web-based portal to monitor water and electric usage. Near real-time utility information will enable customers to track usage, detect leaks and outages and find ways to reduce energy, keeping utility rates low. There are no installation or monthly monitoring fees to install and use an advanced meter, and consistent with Ohio law, all utility-related account information is handled confidentially.

Residents may volunteer to have an advanced meter installed at their homes by visiting www.westerville.org/AMI or calling the Westerville Electric Division at 614-901-6700.

Mark Your Calendars Field of Heroes Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 23; Saturday, May 24; Sunday, May 25 Westerville Sports Complex This annual Westerville tradition features a field of more than 3,000 American flags in proud display and honor of our veterans and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. This year’s event will pay special tribute to the men and women of police and fire services, honoring community first responders.

Opening Day: Highlands Park Aquatic Center Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m.

245 S. Spring Rd., 614-901-POOL Open the summer season with us at Highlands Park Aquatic Center. We are getting excited for another great season, featuring the speed and body slides, zero-entry toddler and leisure pool, spray playground, lazy river, and eight-lane, 25-meter pool with a diving well. Don’t miss Passholder Appreciation Night on June 8

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Party at the Creek Thursday, May 29, 6-8 p.m.

Alum Creek Park North The Party at the Creek is back for the third year. Featuring explorations of nature, tours of scenic green spaces and waterways, and family-friendly fun, Party at the Creek celebrates the environment in community block-party style.

Fifth Annual Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 22, 7:30-10:30 a.m.

American Legion Hall, 393 E. College Ave. Join us for breakfast in support of the fifth annual Westerville community-sponsored Honor Flight, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7. This day of honor for World War II and Korean War veterans features a guided tour of their memorials in Washington, D.C. Since 2009, the community of Westerville has funded these flights for our local and regional veterans. To find out more, visit www.honorflightcolumbus.org.

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As a general practice, consider the weather forecast and time of day before heading out. Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

When possible, use the path in groups of two or more. Carry a charged cell phone and identification, and consider an additional noisemaker, such as a whistle.

It also helps to limit distractions or anything that reduces awareness of your location and surroundings. Be aware of what you are not hearing around you if you have music blaring through earbuds.

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Cancer Combatants

Central Ohio’s Race for the Cure organizer is based in Westerville The fight to save lives and end breast cancer in central Ohio assumed the form of a nonprofit organization 21 years ago.

Today, the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure – the national organization has raised $1 billion for breast cancer research since 1982 – has expanded its reach to 30 counties in central and southeastern Ohio.

As the organizer of the second largest Race for the Cure in the country, Komen Columbus requires the warehouse space that it has in its Eastwind Drive office to support its ever-growing operation, including accommodating some of the 1,000 race volunteers and offices for its seven staffers.

“Race for the Cure is our largest fundraiser,” says Nicolle Racey, direc-

Westerville Community Contacts FIRE/MEDICAL/POLICE EMERGENCY . . . . 9-1-1 Gas/Carbon Monoxide Leaks. . . . . . . . . 9-1-1 Mental Health Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Fire, non-life threatening emergency. . 882-2213 Police, non-life threatening emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882-7444 City Website. . . . . . . . . . . www.westerville.org Community Affairs ... . . . . . . . . . . ... 901-6411 Animal Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6863 Animal Removal (dead at roadside). . . 901-6740 Cemeteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 City Manager’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6400 TDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6413 Clerk of Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6410 Digging (Ohio Utilities Protection Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-362-2764 Economic Development. . . . . . . . . . . 901-6403 Electric Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Electrical Outages. . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Street Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Tree Trimming Near Electric Lines. . . 901-6700 Finance Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6440 Fire Division Headquarters. . . . . . . . 901-6600 CPR/First Aid Training. . . . . . . . . . 901-6600 Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6406 Income Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6420 Leaf Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Mayor’s Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6419 TDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6418 Parks & Recreation Department. . . . . 901-6500 Inclement Weather Hotline. . . . . . . 901-6888 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6530 Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6500 Everal Barn & Homestead . . . . . . . 901-6570

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“Seventy-five percent of the money we raise through the race and throughout the year goes to fund community health programs, and the other 25 percent we

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Proceeds from the annual race also help support the various third-party events that Komen Columbus coordinates with its corporate partners. Other community programs aimed at heightening the community’s breast cancer awareness include a fall fundraising gala; Volley for the Cure event, for which high school girls’ volleyball teams hold games to raise funds; and a Survivor Steering committee that acts as a focus group to help with programming activities for breast cancer survivors.

The affiliate was run out of someone’s house initially, eventually moving to a bigger office in Grandview Heights. The move to Westerville came in November 2010; the larger, more centralized location helps the organization function more smoothly, Racey says.

“We needed warehouse space to pack together race shirts for our 40,000-plus participants, and we have a lot of educational material,” Racey says. “Our office (in Grandview) was really small and we needed to grow.”

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hile many 12cupcakes. This is someyear-olds ask for thing I want to do.” clothes or braceHer hobby, and possible lets for their birthdays, future career, started when Noelle Jackson asked for she found a bread maker in her family’s pantry. a KitchenAid stand mixer.

“She wanted to make Now 14, the Westerville bread, so we thought it resident and eighth-grader would keep her busy for at the Metro School picked a minute,” says her father, up baking as a hobby at the Todd. “We weren’t exactly age of 10 and has no plans Noelle Jackson sure it was going to turn to stop anytime soon.

“I want to have my own cupcake bakery into this. It’s been fantastic.”

Since then, Noelle has taken a few someday,” Noelle says. “I had to make a business model for an economics class at cooking courses at Williams-Sonoma and school and people could build their own made 250 raspberry cake pops for the

2013 Westerville Area Resource Ministry prayer breakfast.

The opportunity arose when Cheryl Wooten, manager of development and communications at W.A.R.M., was looking for philanthropic Westerville-area students to feature at the breakfast.

“We wanted to highlight Noelle and her dreams of being a baker,” Wooten says.

“We wanted to help her with her passions.

At 13, she seemed very focused on what she wanted to do, and getting connections early is important.”

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A baker’s dozen carrot-shaped cookies are plated before Jackson heads home. She helped decorate two dozen cookies in the Cheryl & Co. test kitchen. Photo by Stephan Reed.

“We’re branding geeks, so she found a baked good that fit our color scheme of burgundy and yellow,” Wooten says.

Her donation of desserts wasn’t Noelle’s first venture into volunteering.

“In the two years I went to Blendon (Middle School), I volunteered in the class for multiple handicap kids,” she says. “I would go in to the class during study halls and help out. Most of the time, it was playing with them or reading and teaching them.”

With the help of Wooten, Noelle shadowed Elisabeth Allwein, product development director at Cheryl & Co., and learned what it will take for her to reach her full potential.

Allwein gave Noelle a tour of the test kitchen, a crash course in the rigorous health and safety precautions, and two dozen carrot-shaped cookies to design and ice. She also gave advice to the young, not-so-starving pastry artist.

“First step is to always bake at home,” she says. “Research recipes that your family loves and, as soon as you’re able, get a job in a bakery to get a sense of what it’s like in the kitchen.”

Noelle has knocked out the first objective by testing her newest creations on her family.

“We’re the guinea pigs,” Todd says. “She makes sure we keep our exercise regimen up. It gives us incentive to keep active.

What’s interesting is that she hasn’t made anything that wasn’t good, from her first batch of bread until now.”

Her dad’s personal favorite? The lemon compote cupcake.

Noelle’s family members have embraced her passion and they harbor a home environment that allows her to explore baking.

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“She makes the house smell nice,” Todd says. “She even made us cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning breakfast.”

Noelle’s friends have taken a liking to her baking and have even requested she make batches of their favorites. A popular choice is vanilla cupcakes with peach compote.

But when it comes to eating her own desserts, the young baker doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth.

W.A.R.M.’s Kids “People ask me Lunch Club, providing how I don’t eat it free meals to children in all,” Noelle says, need over the summer, with a laugh. “I kicks off May 27. Visit don’t usually eat www.warmwesterville.org the stuff that I for information on bake. I don’t revolunteering. ally know why.”

When she is of legal working age, Cheryl & Co. may recruit her to work seasonally – not only for Noelle’s benefit, but to have the young talent aboard.

“It would be nice to have her here in the summertime when she’s old enough and work, even if it’s just a couple hours a week,” says Mary Eckenrode, head of internal communications. “The early experience would be great.”

Noelle’s early professional connections, knack for creativity and firm handle in the kitchen are all parts of the recipe that yield an effective baker.

If she proceeds to further her education in culinary arts, Noelle should have a bright future, Allwein says.

“There’s a complicated equation to being successful,” she says. “There is great satisfaction in serving your customers, sure, but there’s nothing like getting formalized education in baking, management and pastry arts. (Noelle) can make great things happen.”

Stephan Reed is an editorial associate.

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Meal-Mobiles Several popular food trucks originate from the Westerville area

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“The truck gives you the opportunity to just turn that key and go, and do what you want to do,” Evans says.

It’s the base that sets a Pizza Mike pizza apart from the rest, Evans says, and the key there is balance.

His recipes – some of which have been handed down over the course of 60 years Mojo TaGo from his grandfather, who was a chef in Italy – emphasize quality crust and dough and, overall, balance of ingredients.

“We can all buy the same toppings … but your dough and your sauce set you apart from other people,” Evans says.

The fan favorite – and a consistent award winner – is the Michael’s Traditional, which is topped with homemade sausage, spicy pepperoni and sweet onions.

The truck mainly goes to private parties, but is on the schedule for 4th Fridays and this year’s Food Truck Fest.

here’s been a lot of movement lately in Westerville’s cuisine scene.

Literally.

As the popularity of food trucks in central Ohio has exploded over the last few years, several of the most popular have come from Westerville or the Westerville area.

The next time you spot some local food trucks – whether at the Westerville Area Resource Ministry’s Great Westerville Food Truck Fest, gearing up for its second go round on Sept.

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Pizza Mike

This is just Pizza Mike’s second year on the road, but owner Mike Evans is no stranger to the art of the pie.

The Westerville resident owned a pizzeria – Michael’s Pizza in Uptown – for five years. He has won “Best in the USA” at the World Pizza Championship in Italy, and in 2013, he appeared on the Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race.

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Brian Reed’s truck serving up tacos to go (TaGos – get it?) was among the pioneers in the new age of food trucks in central Ohio when it launched in 2010.

Now, it’s one of the most recognizable names in local food trucks, and has seen enough success to launch a second truck.

“Early on, you should have seen the looks that I got,” Reed says.

Westerville resident Reed was in commercial real estate before he put his truck on the road. He was inspired by stories about the huge food truck scene in Los Angeles

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and, being a taco fan, he quickly seized on the Mexican specialties as a theme.

The most popular item tends to be the slow-roasted shredded pork taco with grilled pineapple salsa, and Reed is forever looking for interesting new types of tacos.

A Korean barbecue taco joined the menu last year, and he’s been experimenting with a duck confit taco lately.

“I try to roll out a couple of new things each year,” says Reed.

Mojo will be at 4th Fridays and at the Food Truck Fest this year.

Kona Ice

Everywhere Jack Freeh goes, he brings 31 flavors with him.

The Kona Ice truck company is based out of Kentucky, and Freeh owns the franchise that focuses on Powell, Lewis Center and Westerville. The truck’s specialty: flavored shaved ices.

The truck is now entering its fourth season. Freeh got into it as a post-retirement job after a career as a consultant and soon found it to be enormously enjoyable.

Customers can choose from a short list of flavors to apply to their ice themselves, or have workers apply them. Freeh can’t explain it, but almost every time he takes the truck out, blue raspberry is the most popular flavor by far.

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Charity is a big part of the Kona Ice philosophy. The national organization has given over $15 million to schools, booster groups, nonprofits and more since its inception.

“After three years, (the local truck) has given back a little over $50,000 to local schools and sports groups,” Freeh says.

In addition to the Food Truck Fest, Kona Ice can be found at the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music & Arts Festival and the Genoa Township Business Association Community Expo. It also makes frequent stops at Westerville area businesses, schools and day care centers.

Gigi’s Cupcakes

Within 60 days of opening the first Gigi’s Cupcakes storefront in central Ohio, Ron Freeman took a Gigi’s truck to the streets.

Freeman owns the Gigi’s franchise, which opened its first store in late 2012 on Polaris Parkway just west of Westerville. He also has stores in Pickerington and at Easton Town Center.

There are Gigi’s stores in 21 states, but there are only about six or seven trucks, Freeman says. His truck has proved a useful way to get the word about Gigi’s and its long list of unique cupcake flavors.

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“It just makes for an incredible richness of foods,” Adams says.

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The truck’s offerings include mini cupcakes, sold both individually and in four-packs. It usually offers a choice of six flavors, though those rotate on a daily basis, typically reflecting the daily menu at the retail stores or event-themed specialties, e.g., Kentucky bourbon cupcakes at events during the Kentucky Derby week.

“Wedding cake is always the No. 1 flavor we put out,” Freeman says.

Gigi’s is at the Food Truck Fest and 4th Fridays, as well as at a variety of other central Ohio events, including the Equine Affaire at the Ohio Expo Center.

“Not everybody’s willing to try that, but those who do really enjoy it,” Adams says.

The truck also serves salads, chicken po’boys and macaroni and cheese.

Much of Red Plate Blue Plate’s food is served on the corporate lunch circuit, primarily in Westerville and Hilliard. It will be at the Food Truck Fest this year, and has also been part of food truck festivals at Ohio Village and Columbus Commons.

Garth Bishop is editor of Westerville Magazine. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.westervillemagazine.com

Supportive Sculpture Public art project benefits the city’s parks foundation

By Lauren Andrews

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n internationally known sculptor with strong ties to central Ohio is responsible for the works of art going up around Westerville.

The Westerville Parks Foundation is working with the Cobert C. Collins Memorial Sculpture Fund to install 22 pieces of Collins’ original art. Collins, a Portsmouth native and most recently a Delaware resident, died in March 2013, having created more than 2,000 sculptures that found homes all over the world in his lifetime.

The memorial fund was started by Mike Collins, Cobert’s son and a Westerville resident, along with his wife and his sister.

It owns 50 to 60 of Cobert’s creations, and Mike, because of his long-term involvement with the city – he’s headed the Westerville Parks Cobert C. Collins’ and Recreation work can be found Board and the on four different Westerville Board continents. He served as of Education – artist in residence at wanted to use Switzerland’s Chateau them to give back de Bonmont un to the community Cheserex.

“While I was chair (of the parks board), we created the Parks Foundation,” Mike says. “I have a great deal of affection for Westerville after sitting on the board for five years.”

All 22 of the sculptures that will be on display in city parks are for sale.

“When they’re purchased, a significant (portion) goes to the parks department,” says Randy Auler, city director of parks and recreation.

The city couldn’t be more receptive to the project, Auler says.

“It’s a win-win-win relationship for the citizens,” he says. “We understand the value of art in Westerville, so we try to provide opportunities to enhance that vision for the people.”

Three pieces were sold in the summer of 2013, Mike says, and three are currently on display at Westerville Square.

Lauren Andrews is a contributing writer.

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These sculptures – situated on South State Street in front of the Westerville Square shopping center – were built by Cobert C. Collins. Photos by Garth Bishop.

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Citywide Canvas Local businesses and public spaces host the work of Westerville artists

By Duane St. Clair Photos by Wes Kroninger

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esterville certainly has its share of visual artists, and if you know where to look, you can see their work adorning walls and halls at a number of locations throughout town.

That number may grow as the Westerville Art League seeks new sites for the display of its members’ work. Its members make a low-key effort to find more places, especially businesses, to add to their venue list.

Though they’d love to have more such venues, the members are enthused that they have places to show their work and occasionally sell it.

One obvious public place on the list is the Westerville Community Center. League members periodically exhibit their work

Work by central Ohio artists adorns the walls at Java Central in Uptown Westerville.

in the hallway in the public meeting and activity wing.

The Westerville Electric Division office also welcomes periodic exhibits, which

Lab Work

By Garth Bishop Among the artists with paintings on display at Crimson & Clover is a Westerville resident whose work might look familiar to fans of Marley & Me. Richard Cowdrey, a painter who works almost entirely with acrylics, has also done the illustrations for several books by John Grogan, author of Marley & Me and a string of children’s books about and inspired by the yellow Labrador retriever.

“HarperCollins, when they bought the rights to Marley from John Grogan, … went in search of the perfect illustrator for the series,” Cowdrey says. “They chose me and a couple of other people based on our styles, but when they talked to me and found out that I have a yellow Lab – his name’s Murphy – it was just perfect synergy.”

The artist has been painting for about 30 years, including 12 in an illustration studio Uptown. His interest in art goes all the way back to his childhood.

“I was always the kid getting in trouble in school for drawing,” Cowdrey says.

Cowdrey is now illustrating the Legend series, put out by Christian book publisher Zondervan.

The Cincinnati native and Columbus College of Art and Design graduate has lived in Westerville about 30 years. He and his wife, Cindy, have four grown children.

Richard Cowdrey is seen with one of his paintings on display at Crimson & Clover.

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normally run two or three months. A league exhibit in the clubhouse at Little Turtle Golf Club on Westerville’s fringes ended in February, but another is expected to go up later in the year.

One of the most prominent sites for local artwork is Java Central in Uptown. The coffee shop’s gallery, which hosts work by league members and nonmembers alike, sells art and charges a commission. It draws on its status as a gathering place in an atmosphere that promotes various art forms in a relaxing atmosphere – it also hosts live music each Saturday – to bring in an audience for artists’ work.

Another location with walls covered in local artwork is Crimson & Clover Hair Salon at the edge of Uptown. The owners have displayed and sold art for several years without charging a fee.

“I’ve sold 52 pieces in eight years, and I haven’t made a dime,” says co-owner Cindy Ayotte.

Ayotte has readily agreed to free a wall space specifically for art in the salon’s longstanding effort to promote local artists.

The salon’s rotating exhibits have become popular among its customers and some who just want to look.

League President John Cameron has exhibited in the salon and sold three of his watercolors before he was even a league member. Ayotte has been very generous about helping local artists, says Cameron, who started painting in retirement and joined the organization “as a nice extension of (his) personal interest.”

Steve Hill – like Cameron, a newcomer to the league – heads the public places effort. He says he’s always on the lookout for businesses that might have a legitimate spot for art displays, but he doesn’t aggressively solicit participation. He doesn’t broach the exhibit idea with an owner or manager unless he sees the business has a place that conceivably would work.

“Chances for an impulse purchase (from a business display) are not great,”

he says. “But artists want exposure. … such as Lynn Carty, a landscaping artist (The League’s exhibits) are more of a who started painting after she retired a public service and a chance for us decade ago. to display our work.”

The league’s most noticeable Hill is a self-employed current showing is at the writer and creative direcWesterville Public Library, Visit www.cityscene tor who bases his oil which hosts a monthcolumbus.com to read about paintings on photolong league exhibition another Westerville artist, graphs he has taken each May. Cameron, Hill Steven Walker, who is providing and Carty are among the of people and real-life paintings for the winners of 25 to 30 members who scenes, many in the the 2014 Governor’s Awards will each display several New York City area for the Arts in Ohio. paintings, all for sale. where he once lived and often visits.

Duane St. Clair is a contribThe members do five or six public places showings a year, uting editor. Feedback welcome he says, each featuring a few artists, at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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A Taste of the Old Count A handmade pizza oven at home, shelves full of olive oils at work

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heir olive oil shop has been open for a year, but any visitor to Mark and Rosa Marchi’s garden over the last few years must have already known of their love of Italian cuisine.

The Marchis – along with Katie and Scott Trostel, their daughter and son-inlaw – are owners of A Twist on Olives, which opened in April 2013 at 20 S. State St., Ste. K. The family can trace its roots back to Italy. Rosa and Mark have Italian ancestors, and Rosa was even born there. Her mother was born in the U.S. and moved to Italy.

“In Italy, we had our own olive groves, so I was raised on olive oil,” Rosa says.

It’s no Italian olive grove, but the Marchis’ garden is a sight to behold – and quite possibly the most eyecatching feature is the pizza oven, handmade four or five years ago

by Mark with some help from the Marchis’ grandchildren.

The arch of the oven is made from a piece of concrete drain pipe that has been cut in half. It’s about 3 ½ feet in diameter, with about 2 ½ feet of cooking

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The Marchis pride themselves on the wide variety of oils and vinegars available at A Twist on Olives. Photo by Garth Bishop.

space inside and a metal chimney coming out of it.

Granite tiles cover the arch, and a granite-covered cooking base rests above a wood fire.

“It looks like an igloo of sorts,” Rosa says.

And the oven isn’t the only place for cooking outside. A small kitchen – complete with a sink, a garbage disposal and bar seating – expands the options.

“The only thing that’s missing is a dishwasher,” Rosa says.

Because it takes the oven a considerable amount of time to heat up, the Marchis will often start steaks on the grill and then put them in the oven to finish them.

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ry Half of a concrete drain pipe forms the arch of the pizza oven in the Marchis’ back yard. Photo by Linda Laine.

A patio, a fountain and a pergola covered with trumpet vines round out the constructed part of the yard.

Because of the comfort and accommodations, it’s a popular place for family gatherings, and having all the cooking accoutrements outside means more time Rosa was only familiar with guests. with standard olive oils, “Italians love to be The WesterFlora committee so when Katie introduced outside, especially me,” is still seeking gardens for her to some of the more says Rosa. the 2014 tour. Visit www. unconventional flavors, The Marchi garden she suddenly saw a busiwas part of the 2012 westerflora.com for details. ness idea to keep her interWesterFlora tour, so flowest following her retirement. ers are part of the equation She has been a teacher and as well – hydrangeas, in a stay-at-home mother, and particular, are well represented. worked at a design firm. She still does some design work for Mark’s contracting business, G. Marchi & Son LLC. All of A Twist on Olives’ olive oils are imported from both hemispheres depending on which is in the midst of olive-growing season. The northern hemisphere is in season now, and countries of origin for current products include Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Tunisia. The balsamic vinegars come from Modena, Italy.

Rosa is forever encouraging customers to try different combinations of oils and vinegars. Aged A sizable garden and an outdoor kitchen fill blackberry-ginger balsamic vinegar with out the rest of the yard. Photo by Vaughn Hovey. organic Persian lime extra virgin olive oil is one winning combination; organic Tuscan “I’ve got (hydrangeas) in the front, the herb extra virgin olive oil with Sicilian lemon balsamic vinegar is another. side, the back, everywhere,” Rosa says.

She also likes to find new ways to use As the hydrangeas fill up the Marchis’ yard, a wide selection of olive oils and vinegars fills each item, such as aged black cherry balup the shelves at A Twist on Olives. In addi- samic vinegar in unflavored Greek yogurt tion to the standard varieties, the store carries and blood orange extra virgin olive oil in an array of flavored oils and vinegars – from chocolate brownies. gourmet white truffle extra virgin olive oil and pomegranate-quince balsamic vinegar Garth Bishop is editor of Westerville to organic red cayenne chili extra virgin olive Magazine. Feedback welcome at oil and aged dark chocolate balsamic vinegar. gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.westervillemagazine.com

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on the table By Nen Lin Soo

Luck Is in the Cards Library’s recipes incorporate market vendors’ ingredients

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rocery shopping without a list can be risky business, but those who visit the Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market without a plan can make one quickly with the help of the Westerville Public Library.

For the last four years, the library has been using its collection of cookbooks to make recipe cards that use ingredients available at the farmers’ market.

“These … cookbooks (are) part of the library collection that people can check out,” says Linda Wilkins, library marketing coordinator. “We just go

through and select the ones that we think the shoppers will enjoy seeing and looking through (to get) ideas … when they’re shopping.”

Recipes are carefully selected to cater to the availability of the ingredients at the market. Emphasized ingredients may range from spring vegetables and fall fruits to cheeses and meats for grilling.

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Shoppers peruse the Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market.

by Linda Foor, manager of the farmers’ market, to participating vendors and partners, listing businesses and organizations that will be present that week.

“The vendors really like it because if someone picks up a recipe card, they move to buy the ingredients from the recipe card in the farmers’ market,” Foor says. “There’s a definite interaction.”

The library brings books to the farmers’ market, too.

“They bring information and books to the market that reach everybody there,” Foor says. “We actuFarmers’ market ally have had people vendor Bildsten check books out Landscape supplies via smartphone that the hanging flower the library brings to the market.” baskets in Uptown Julie George of Westerville.

Bellefontaine-based Blue Jacket Dairy, a regular market vendor, has yet to see the library’s display; she’s too busy managing her own stall. But there’s a definite benefit for vendors when their names are printed on the recipe cards handed out by the library, she says.

“It’s a good idea,” says George. “I just think they would have to say, ‘You need greens from (here), milk from (here), cheese from (here).’”

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grass-fed beef and milled flour – also thinks highly of the library’s undertaking.

“I think it’s a great idea, particularly if they have books like The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook and Why Grassfed is Best,” says Jensen.

The library is at the market the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Community Partners section, which is set aside for local organizations that aren’t there to sell. When the section was launched in 2010, organizers weren’t sure how shoppers would receive the new section of the market, but they now view it as a big success, Foor says.

Other community organizations involved include the Westerville Senior Center, Westerville Division of Police and Westerville Electric Division.

“In 2010, we were two years out of the economical difficulties that stemmed from 2008, and it just seemed like a good idea to reach out to (the library) as our first community partner,” says Foor. “They have thousands and thousands of cookbooks and books on food. Aside from being a wonderful place, everything just seems like a wonderful resource.”

“There’s tremendous benefit for everyone by everything that’s there,” says Foor.

In addition to recipes, the library also offers basic activities for children during the farmers’ market.

The market’s ninth season opens May 7 and runs 3-6 p.m. each Wednesday through Oct. 29 at North State and East Home streets.

Nen Lin Soo is a contributing writer.

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