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The Coach Who Does the Most

Westerville North is ready to win

18 Diving Inside the Nest

New web series explores Otterbein University’s history

20 What’s in Your Backpack?

School supply essentials amid COVID

22 A Wise Trade

A deep dive into the trade schools of Westerville

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Persevering Amid a Pandemic

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28 Luxury Living Real Estate Guide 29 Top Homes Sold in Westerville 30 Bookmarks Visit www.westervillemagazone.com for the current calendar of events.

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UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME

Ohio law requires that Franklin County property values be updated in 2020 so they accurately reflect the current real estate market.

This update is not intended to increase or decrease taxes, but rather to keep property values up to date with the market. The goal as your Franklin County Auditor is to complete the most accurate assessment of property possible. It is my commitment to make sure you, the property owner, are a part of this important process.

Ohio law requires that Franklin County property values be updated in 2020 so they accurately reflect the current real estate market. This update is not intended to increase or decrease taxes, but rather to keep property values up to date with the market. The goal as your Franklin County Auditor is to complete the most accurate assessment of property possible. It is my commitment to make sure you, the property owner, are a part of this important process.

YOUR TENTATIVE VALUE WILL BE MAILED IN AUGUST. IF YOU ARE SATISFIED THAT IT IS ACCURATE,

There is nothing.you need to do. This value will be used to calculate your property taxes in the future.

IF YOU BELIEVE THE TENTATIVE VALUE IS INCORRECT OR YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: Visit Your2020HomeValue.org to review your property’s information and its proposed value. Schedule an Informal Value Review to discuss your property’s value with appraisers. If you would prefer an in-person review at one of the satellite locations, you can also schedule that at the website above.

FINAL VALUE LETTERS WILL BE MAILED TO THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE INFORMAL PROCESS. If you still disagree with the final value, you may file a complaint with the Franklin County Board of Revision by March 31, 2021.

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Beggar’s Night Fall into Halloween Fun Before getting spooked by the expectation of ongoing public health concerns this Halloween, check the City website to find the most up-todate guidance on Beggar’s Night fun. Westerville will keep updates related to trick-or-treat/Beggar’s Night activities compliant with Franklin County Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Find it online at www.westerville.org/beggarsnight. While Beggar’s Night is not an official, City-sponsored event, Westerville joins most communities in central Ohio in designating a preferred date for Beggar’s Night with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), keeping in mind factors such as day of the week, public safety and other calendar considerations. MORPC guides that if Halloween (Oct. 31) falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday it will be held on October 31. If Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, “Trick or Treat” will be held on the Thursday prior to October 31. Dress up your yard or porch too! During quarantine, many Westerville residents decorated their windows and front doors to add fun to neighborhood walks. Keep the tradition rolling this fall by decorating your front porch and yard with spooky, whimsical, ghoulish or some other fall-themed flair. The City may publish your home decor on the website and social media www.westervillemagazine.com

accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and NextDoor). Share photos via email at communityaffairs@westerville.org.

Expect to see the same creative and innovative display of thousands of illuminated pumpkins, with new, imaginative scenes. Visitors will be expected to remain Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow in their vehicle and travel the pathway goes drive-thru along the projected route. The The much-loved event that debuted ‘Pumpkin Glow’ will return to last October is back for its second seathe Antrim Shelter area at son, with an adjustment. The the back of the park show will transition into a in 2021. See the the great westerville drive-thru format along the website at www. scenic pathway at the Everal westerville.org/ Barn and Homestead Park pumpkinglow for between Cleveland Ave. and Main St. full event details. September/October 2020

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Meet Deputy Chief Mindy Gabriel Exploring the Future of EMS for Westerville

Westerville Division of Fire (WFD) Deputy Chief Mindy Gabriel is less than a full year on the job in Westerville, but 18 years in on a career in the fire service. That part of her life started after she felt like “an athlete without a team” when her collegiate career as a rower for the Buckeyes came to an end. “I had just finished up my senior season, and someone encouraged me to test for Upper Arlington Fire,” says Chief Gabriel. “They said the physical capability test was hard but that I would love the job. I passed the test and fell in love with the work.” So began a career as a firefighter/ medic, as a passion grew for how

the fire service intersects with health care. “It is all about teamwork and service to others,” she said. “I’m very curious about when industries intersect because this is usually where innovation happens.” That’s exactly what the WFD was looking for when the Deputy Chief opened last year. Chief Gabriel was the right leader to help shape the community’s emergency medical services (EMS) as technology, innovation and health care evolve. In the short time she’s been at the helm of that objective, WFD announced in January the development of pediatric CPAP (Continu-

ous Positive Airway Pressure) equipment in partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital. WFD was among the first EMS providers to carry the equipment full-time to treat infants and children in respiratory distress and avoid the invasive procedure of intubation with better long-term outcomes. The custom device was designed by WFD medics and emergency medical specialists who worked with manufacturers to develop a tubing piece that facilitates the airflow needed for the smallest patients. “Our goal was to use CPAP en route to the hospital instead of intubating an infant or small child, because that’s such an invasive procedure and we want to reduce hospital time. So, this device allows us to have an impact in EMS service, which is now part of our protocol if we

Women’s Work “One Good Shot”

Before Chief Gabriel moved to WFD, she lived near a photographer who knew another photographer: Chris Crisman. Crisman was shooting a passion project for his young daughter: women working in “unconventional” roles. They connected to “Get one good shot,” which ultimately became the back cover of the book, “Women’s Work,” published by Simon & Schuster. About the Book In this stunning collection, award-winning photographer Chris Crisman documents the women who pioneered work in fields that have long been considered the provinces of 8 September/October 2020

men – with accompanying interviews on how these inspiring women have always paved their own ways. Today, young girls are told they can do—and be—anything they want when they grow up. Yet the challenges facing women in the workplace, whether the boardroom or the barnyard, have never been more publicly discussed and scrutinized. Using striking p o r t r a i t p h o t o g r a p h y, WOMEN’S WORK (Simon & Schuster; 3/3/20; $35) documents the changing landscape of the modern female workforce by showcasing a range of women at work: from pig

farmers, beekeepers, firefighters, taxidermists, and gold miners, to CEOs, tech executives, researchers, inventors, and thought-leaders. Each stunning portrait is paired with interviews from the women, where they share their professional joys, hardships, and what motivates them to do the work they love. What unites these women across industries is their perseverance to break boundaries in industries that have long been considered the provinces of men. Reprinted with permission: Simon & Schuster www.westervillemagazine.com

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WFD Promotes October’s Fire Prevention Theme: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

Pediatric CPAP equipment

“Our goal was to use CPAP en route to the hospital instead of intubating an infant or small child.” have a child in respiratory distress,” said Chief Gabriel Part of the innovation will be monitoring the data to push for the manufacturing of a full kit for pediatric use. WFD says the pediatric kits include about $100 in equipment (tubes, ports, masks, depending on size); four kits have been assembled for each of the medics responding to medical emergencies in and around Westerville. This project is the start of what to expect from WFD and the delivery of EMS service in the future. Chief Gabriel says it’s a point of pride about working in Westerville. “We have an amazing, committed staff to serve the community, and a community that loves living here,” said Chief Gabriel. “Our medics really care about what happens to the people we take care of. It’s not unusual for medics to request follow-up because they want to learn from everything to get better. We have a relentless passion for improvement.” www.westervillemagazine.com

Westerville firefighters are joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in encouraging residents to practice safe kitchen practices this Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10). “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen™” is the nationwide theme for the event. WFD Chief Brian Miller says this community knows all too well how quickly a kitchen fire can result in the tragic loss of life. A fire caused by unattended cooking claimed the life of a 17 year-old Westerville student in 2017. “We never want to see something like that in Westerville again, and most of the time, these events are preventable and can be avoided with some careful planning and managing distractions while cooking,” said Chief Miller. According to the NFPA, nearly half (44%) of all home fires start in the kitchen and the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries is cooking. WFD and NFPA share these safety considerations to help prevent cooking fires: • Never leave food on the stove unattended. Turn off the stove if you have to leave, even if for a short time. • Keep a close eye on simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, always remain in the home while food is cooking and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. • Remain alert when cooking. Never cook after taking medicine or drugs or consuming alcohol that makes you drowsy. • Keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool. • Maintain a “kid-free zone” of at least three feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. The traditional Fire Prevention Week Open House cannot be scheduled this year due to COVID19. Instead, WFD will send a series of public safety tweets throughout the week specific to kitchen safety, asking residents and followers to help spread the messages via Twitter. Follow @WestervilleFire to get involved. Read more about fire safety from WFD at www.westerville.org/fire.

COTA Plus Now Available as Transit Option The City recently introduced a new micro-transit service in partnership with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to the community. The service offers a new and affordable transportation option, with emphasis on workforce commuters, older adults and college students. Operating similar to ride-share programs like Uber and Lyft, COTA Plus trips are scheduled a maximum of 15 minutes ahead of time via the COTA

Plus mobile application or phone call to (614) 308-4400. “Westerville has had a strong response with the offering of the COTA C-MAX line. It really simplified and added value to Westerville commuters who are coming to and from downtown Columbus,” said Assistant City Manager Julie Colley. “This is a great next step to continue public transportation in the community continued on page 12 September/October 2020

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Local Resources for ‘Family Safety and Healing‘

In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the City of Westerville and our partners at The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH), a Nationwide Children’s Hospital facility are discussing help and hope. For families experiencing violence in the home, which can take on many forms, each of them damaging and potentially life-threatening to members of the family stuck in a cycle of abuse, there are local resources. Kara Penniman, a licensed social worker who serves at TCFSH as Adult Services Clinical Manager, walks through some of the most common issues in identifying, addressing and helping resource victims of violence in the home. In 2019, TCFSH expanded their adult services in Westerville, providing counseling and related supportive and advocacy services for adult victims of domestic violence in the community. Understanding every case is different, what are some of the initial steps a victim could consider to get help? Domestic violence creates intense isolation for families. Many times, victims communicate with friends, family, their health care providers, or faith leaders about the abuse, and the response of those trusted individuals makes all the difference. When victims know that they will be believed, not judged and supported in their decisions by their loved ones, they are more empowered to seek help. We mostly want victims of domestic violence to know that they are not alone and there is help available even during COVID. Domestic violence shelters, hotlines and advocacy continue to support victims and their families. Local courts process protection orders and law enforcement responds to domestic violence calls 10 September/October 2020

for service. Counseling and telehealth are options for getting help as well. Domestic violence advocates support victims in finding resources, learning about risks and creating safety plans whether someone is staying or leaving a relationship. There are a lot of educational materials about domestic violence available online, and you can find some resources on our website at www. familysafetyandhealing.org. Victims of domestic violence should use caution as computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear all website data history. The cycle of abuse clearly affects the entire family. What are some special considerations the public should consider when supporting families (with children) in crisis? Oftentimes, the public sees abusive behavior as a relationship issue or impacting only the individual victim. We know that children of all ages, including infants, are significantly affected by witnessing domestic violence. Children exposed to violence are at higher risk for behavioral, emotional and medical conditions, and at higher risk for abuse as adults. Assistance from friends, family and community members can be most effective if there is support for a parent who is working to protect their children from this ex-

posure and accountability for a parent who is creating violence in the family. What have we learned about the cycle of abuse that is helpful for people to understand during this time of year that we pay special attention to the issues involved in domestic violence? It’s important for the public to consider that abusive behaviors make families feel less safe, powerless, trapped, isolated and fearful. The current pandemic may increase these concerns. While physical and sexual violence and threats are what we most commonly think of when we think of domestic violence, most abusive behaviors are not criminal or life threatening. We refer to the pattern of abusive behaviors that include putdowns, controlling finances, isolating or sabotaging relationships, monitoring calls, or playing mind games as coercive control. Many people who choose to be violent can appear charming, polite, and helpful to others, so abuse may not be so obvious from outside the home. Tell us a little bit about how TCFSH starts the process of healing? We invite any victim of domestic violence to contact our intake line (614722-8293) to learn more about resources and our available services. We will start with questions about safety during the www.westervillemagazine.com

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call and can accommodate calling back at times that might be safer to talk. We provide basic safety planning over the phone and after the initial call we can connect folks to a community advocate or an office-based therapist. In partnership with the City of Westerville, the Center for Family Safety and Healing has opened a Westerville office location to provide more geographically accessible services for victims. We are here to help For any urgent or crisis needs 24/7, please contact LSS CHOICES in Franklin County at 614-224-4663, or Turning Point in Delaware County at 740-382-8988. The National Domestic Violence Hotline also offers text/chat/ call for people experiencing domestic violence (www.thehotline.org).To make an appointment, call the central intake line at 614-722-8293. This is not an emergency line. If you are in an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Do you need help? If abuse is a problem in your home, know that you can reach out for help. State and local agencies have expressed concerns about victims who are isolated or at home with their abusers more than usual associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Text 9-1-1 if you cannot call Westerville emergency dispatchers can accept text messages. If you cannot talk, text 9-1-1 and tell dispatchers what you can. Offer clues if you cannot call Let dispatchers know with clues if you cannot openly talk. They are trained to help you in these circumstances. Concerned for another? Call for a well-being check Call Westerville’s nonemergency line at (614) 882-7444 to request a well-being check on a child or adult. www.westervillemagazine.com

Follow Crews for Leaf Collection The Westerville Public Service Department is readying the City’s fleet for another leaf collection season from Oct. 12 - Dec. 18. Once again, collections will not be managed by a scheduled set-out date. Instead, a crew will be assigned to each zone for the duration of the collection period. Crews will continue to circle the route, collecting leaves in their zone on a continuous cycle. With the use of the fleet technology, crews will have sensors on the vehicles to show real-time locations and progress. Visit www.westerville.org/ leafcollection or the Public Service crew collection map at www.westerville. org/roadwarriors to follow along. Each resident is expected to receive at least four rounds of leaf collection during this time, with collections generally three weeks apart during times when leaf collection may be heavy. • Please rake all leaves to the tree lawn (between the sidewalk and street), but not in the street. • Keeping leaves out of the street helps to maintain stormwater quality and keeps parking areas clear. • Leaves should be free of large sticks, twigs and/or any trash or debris. These items may cause damage to equipment or injuries to personnel. • Vehicles should not be parked in front of leaves. • Please remove any obstructions, such as basketball hoops, from the rightof-way. These obstructions violate City ordinances, are considered safety hazards and will hinder the collection of leaves in the fall and snow removal in the winter. • Yard waste will continue to be collected by Rumpke on Mondays. Residents are always welcome to bag their leaves and place them with other yard waste for normal Monday collection. Place leaves in paper, biodegradable bags or your yard waste container. Last year, the City collected 5,348 cubic yards or 670 truckloads of leaves. The amount of leaves that fall during the season is less than predictable. Last season, leaves fell in the highest volume earlier in the season. Whether early or late, the most up-to-date information is available on the leaf collection portal on the website: www.westerville.org/leafcollection.

Public Service Projects Coming Soon Household Hazardous Waste Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Second collection of the year to take household chemicals and hazardous material for proper disposal. What you need to know: Find a list of all acceptable items at www.westerville.org/ HHW. Drive-through service begins at 350 Park Meadow Rd. for convenient drop-off. Hydrant Flushing Sept. 20-Oct. 2 Annual program to flush and clear the City’s 2,500 hydrants.

What you need to know: Water may be slightly brownish-tinted after the hydrant is flushed in your neighborhood. Run the water through a tap for a few minutes to clear. Run the washer through a rinse cycle once before doing laundry. Shredding Day Saturday, Oct. 3 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Hoff Woods Park (556 McCorkle Blvd.) The City partners with Fireproof Record Center to offer residents an opportunity to safely dispose of documents. Limit five boxes per household. September/October 2020

CityReporter COTA Plus continued from page 9 and a smart way for students and seniors to get around spots like Uptown, the Westar business district and Polaris.” Colley says Westerville studied how COTA Plus operated in Grove City (launched in July 2019) before designing how it will function for Westerville. “Westerville developed a Mobility Plan for the future based on accessibility and the growth and development of our community,” said Colley. “The model and demand showed us COTA Plus is a reliable and affordable option for transportation.”

The service, launched on Aug. 24, will operate from 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday with expanded coverage for special weekend events. Each ride costs $3, or users may purchase a day pass for $6 per person. Children 12 and under are free with a parent. Riders ages 65 and up may ride for $2 per person, per ride with a day-rate pass of $4 per person. Westerville City School students (middle and high school) and C-pass holders ride for free. Additionally, riders connecting to a COTA bus stop can ride for free. All riders must register for an ac-

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By Sarah Robinson Photos courtesy of Bryan Johnson

Westerville North is ready to win

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oach Bryan Johnson isn’t your typical football coach. For one, he often brings his kids to practice. Another thing, he’s a Twitter fiend. To keep up with the players, Johnson uses social media to communicate game times, practice schedules and fundraiser information, and even uses memes to keep it interesting. “I’m not the most tech savvy kind of guy,” he says. “I was a little late to the party, but once you get to using (Twitter), it’s the platform that the kids always are on.” His method of communicating is like his method of coaching: he puts the players first. “As far as the players go, they just need someone that’s gonna be there,” Johnson says. “They need a little stability. When I got there, you’d think the worst. You’d wonder why they haven’t won a lot, but the kids bust their tails and that’s not like every place around. Not only do we have good kids, but they want to win, they want to be good, they want to work.” It’s only a matter of time until the team gets on a winning streak. “We’ve kind of always been on the doorsteps,” Johnson says. “We are definitely waiting to kick that door down and when it happens, it’s gonna be good.” So, how did Johnson make his way to Westerville to inspire and coach the players at North? His career has been anything but simple. He began as a scout for the Gahanna football team while he was in college. When his wife went to law school in Cleveland, he moved his talents north to Maple Heights, where he found his passion for coaching.

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“We didn’t have a coach over 30 on that staff, so it was crazy,” Johnson says. “It was a bunch of young guys having a ton of fun coaching football and teaching.”

After a few more twists and turns and a move back to Columbus, Johnson found his home at Westerville North. “When I interviewed for the job, I talked about stability and having a family atmosphere,” he says. “Before I got the job, my first year there, the senior kids had had three coaches out of their four years. It’s traditionally been a revolving door for coaches since the 2000s. I want to turn the program around and stick with it.” Three years later, he’s already seen improvements from the team and the coaching staff. One of their biggest calling cards is the family atmosphere encouraged by coaches and players alike. “I take (my kids) to quite a few games. There were a couple games last year where I had my 1-year-old on my chest and the other one running around and playing with the cheerleaders,” Johnson says, laughing. “We don’t shy away from the family atmosphere. We have a lot of coaches that bring their kids to practices, too.” This is important in showing the players that they can be part of a strong community. “It’s helped everyone see what a true family is,” Johnson says. “For football players around little kids you’d think they’d be awkward but every time we bring our kids around, they’re really awesome.”

Although Johnson primarily coaches football, with the sport comes all kinds of life lessons he wants to make sure the players hear. “In football, we play 10 games. I had someone say to me, ‘What are you doing the other 355 days of the year?’” says Johnson. “When you look at it that way, 10 days out of 365 is really small in the grand scheme of things, so we give (the players) life lessons and things like that to make them better people.” Over the summer, the team continued practicing when it was safe and meeting via Zoom when it wasn’t. The team has followed all protocols surrounding the pandemic and has managed to keep its spirits high and its bond close. Most of all, Johnson is looking forward to seeing the players succeed this year. “We’re not the biggest team, so with moving leagues and the kids busting their tails, hopefully we see some good things on Fridays and Saturdays,” he says. “When we finally beat a Westerville, whether it’s Central or South, that’ll be the moment.” Sarah Robinson is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Diving Inside the Nest New web series explores Otterbein University’s history By David Rees

tudents, faculty and staff at Otterbein University walk through Towers Hall every day, passing the archways adorned with painted bookcases on each side of the building. These bookcases, mirroring the building’s entrances, once led to a chapel standing in the heart of Towers Hall. Today, those same walls now hold the computer science department, and the painted bookshelves honor the names of prominent donors and past Otterbein presidents. Founded in 1847, Otterbein University’s architecture and landscape holds forgotten history that’s shaped the cardinal community for years. In the new video series Inside the Nest, the university provides viewers a behind-the-scenes look at these history-rich places on campus and beyond. The series is headed by the office of alumni relations in an effort to foster community during a time that in-person events can’t be held. The majority of programming by alumni relations had been face-to-face

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up until March. Since then, the office found a different way to interact with alumni, parents, friends and community members. “We wanted to create some opportunities to engage with folks in a way that works for them right now that’s safe, that still allows them the opportunity to learn, but also to feel connected to Otterbein and to other alumni,” says Stacey Rusterholz, assistant director of Otterbein’s office of alumni relations. Filming during a pandemic has been no easy feat. The office worked to ensure that filming is safe with the use of face masks and social distancing. In addition to Inside the Nest, the office is producing Cardinal Fly By, an online five-minute lecture series posted weekly in which viewers can learn about niche topics from Otterbein experts including alumni, faculty, staff and students. “It’s to create community. It’s also to inform people about what’s going on and just stay connected to everyone in our community,” says Rusterholz. For Inside the Nest, the office decided to focus on places that people don’t know much about but are important to the university. The first episode features Otterbein’s museum and galleries, headed by Janice Glowski. As an art historian and the museum and galleries director at Otterbein, Glowski gives viewers a peek into the way the university finds new artists and decides which artwork to display. In a two-part second episode, university archivist Stephen Grinch shares insight

into the history of Towers Hall. The third episode highlights The Promise House, a student-led group that works to break down socioeconomic barriers and help students succeed. Rusterholz says she has really enjoyed seeing old pictures and learning about unique aspects of buildings like Towers Hall. “It’s just sort of little things that I found really fascinating about (Towers Hall), a new appreciation for what I walked by every day,” says Rusterholz. More episodes are in the works, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how different campus facilities are responding to the pandemic. “We talked with a member of our facilities team who gave us an overall insight into what it takes to run the campus on a daily basis,” says Steve Crawford, executive director of Otterbein’s office of alumni relations. “We were exploring what it takes to keep Otterbein just looking beautiful and pristine.” The office is also producing an episode exploring the university’s equestrian center. www.westervillemagazine.com

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Montessori School Outside of just highlighting on-campus history, the office is working with alumni to produce behind-the-scenes videos of their workplaces. One upcoming episode includes a tour of a TV news station with a local reporter. “I have loved how willing campus partners have been to participate in the series,” says Crawford. “This has been such an easy process, at a time when we are in such a unique work environment. So that campus camaraderie has been absolutely phenomenal.” David Rees is an editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.westervillemagazine.com

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What’s in Your Backpack? School supply essentials amid COVID

By Mallory Arnold

ack-to-school supplies usually consist of notebooks, three-ring binders, a dozen No. 2 pencils that your kids are bound to lose within the month and the alwaysrequested box of tissues from the teacher. This school year, however, your child may be asked to bring in more than just one box of tissues. The new norm has changed since COVID-19, so it’s no surprise your back-to-school list has, too. Here are a few must-have items that students should put in their backpacks before heading back into the classroom.

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Interested in: hands on work FORTIS is for those who excel at heavy lifting and enjoy putting practiced skills into play. The trade school offers studies in fields such as heating, ventilation electronics and more. This kind of education is for those who prefer to work through solutions on their feet, rather than from behind a desk. Before you write off trade school, consider this: The average salary for an electrician rose 5 percent in 2019 from 2018. Clean energy positions can equal an 8-19 percent increase in income. www.westervillemagazine.com

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student spotlight

By Grace Lenehan Vaughn

Persevering Amid a Pandemic Get to know Westerville Central graduate Juliet Bernard

uliet Bernard is a Westerville Central High School graduate with the whole world ahead of her. As a National Merit Scholarship recipient and a 9-year member of her local 4-H chapter, Bernard’s hard work has paid off as she continues her education at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan this fall. However, her happy future did not come without a few unexpected hiccups.

Bernard is part of the senior class whose spring semester was completely upended by COVID-19. They were robbed of all perks and celebrations that come with senior year: prom, senior night and graduation. Bernard, a star student and track athlete, struggled with the adjustments. “It was a little disappointing to not be able to do those things,” she says. “But at the same time, it’s understandable

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the goal of first becoming a forensic pathologist and eventually a prenatal clinical geneticist. The 17-year-old is looking forward to more than just her studies. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excited to continue her track career and join a sorority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just looking forward to becoming a collegiate track athlete and to really see how I can contribute to the team and become the best athlete I can be,â&#x20AC;? Bernard says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also look forward to joining a sorority. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re involved in a lot of philanthropy projects, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m also really interested in getting involved with the Hillsdale community and seeing how I can contribute while also making a lot of friends in the process.â&#x20AC;? There is something bittersweet about leaving high school and moving out of state for the first time, but she is taking it all in stride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best way I can phrase it is I feel like a kid the night before a field trip where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re nervous but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also really excited,â&#x20AC;? Bernard says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just going to miss my friends and all the memories we were able to make, but at the same time, I know that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be able to make new memories with my friends in college.â&#x20AC;? With Bernard having tackled her senior year despite some of the biggest academic and social hurdles sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faced, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear she can get through anything in the future. Grace Lenehan Vaughn is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at marnold@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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A House with History Westerville’s oldest commercial property gets historic revamp

aming the oldest commercial property in Westerville on record the Stoner House is a misnomer, says Tamara Krause. “It wasn’t ever a house,” she says. Krause, whose family has owned the property for more than a decade, now has her own business on the property. She renovated the space as if it were her own home, making it an appropriate project to feature in this issue’s Living section. “It deserved to have a new life,” she says, and adds that the building is living its best days now that it has moved into this century. During renovations, Krause removed a lot of the plaster and layers that had accumulated over the last 100 years to restore and reveal most of the original architecture. On the south side of the lower level, where Krause’s business is located, they uncovered brick archways. “Wherever we could, we opened up the brick,” she says. Krause says most of the house is made out of brick and is why it mostly survived an electrical fire in 2010, although the upstairs needed some renovations.

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The house still has its original staircase and handrail, wood trim, deep windowsills and some original wavy window glass, but Krause has added some modern touches to the nearly 4,000-square-foot property like light fixtures and an HVAC system—things that were nonexistent when the building was first built. In the 19th century, George Stoner purchased the land at 133 S. State St. from the Westervelt family and built the property to house his own businesses: an inn and a stagecoach operation. The business was moved there from Stoner’s actual home, which is currently part of the library. Stoner picked up college students from Otterbein College at a train station

in Columbus in his stagecoach and was notorious for being a fast driver. It was considered a rite of passage for students to travel with him, Krause says. Stoner’s property also played a role in the Underground Railroad. The building had a room, only accessible from the outside, to shelter those escaping slavery. Stoner would smuggle the runaways in his stagecoach and drop them off at his inn. Ironically, slave hunters often stayed at the inn, but never found the room, Krause says. Today, the hidden room can be accessed at the back of the building through a door much larger than the one enslaved people would have used. After getting inquiries from visitors who wanted to check out the room, Krause staged the area with straw, chairs and other items to give visitors an idea of what conditions were like for runaways during that era. Following the Civil War, the room changed hands many more times. Throughout its history, the building was home to insurance and real estate agents, and was at one point an apartment. Most notably, however, it was www.westervillemagazine.com

frequently a practice for physicians including Dr. Erminnie Smallwood, one of the few renowned female physicians in the 1900s. Back then, women made up less than two percent of all physicians. Smallwood graduated from medical school in Cincinnati, taught at Ohio University and served as the head of a medical institution. She published papers on the importance of clean oxygen and its benefits for a healthy body. Krause says she could do anything except vote – until the 19th Amendment was passed, of course. In Westerville, Smallwood was the go-to person for injuries and illnesses. When renovating the building, Krause found old pictures and documents, including a postcard from one of Dr. Smallwood’s patients. Another notable tenant of the building was the American Issue Publishing Co., the publishing arm of the Anti-Saloon League. “(It) was the money-making driver for the prohibition movement,” Krause says. Krause’s father, Charles Moon, who owned many properties in Westerville, purchased the Stoner House because it fit his interest in old buildings. “He particularly loves this building,” Krause says. Krause’s family didn’t make any immediate changes to the building. Out of respect for the previous owner, they allowed a bookstore to continue to operate out of the property for many years until it eventually left. Before the renovations, the building felt claustrophobic with acoustic drop ceilings. “It felt like a maze,” Krause says. The Stoner House has gained some reputation as a haunted site and Krause has her share of supernatural stories. For instance, when Krause visited the supply room, she sometimes smelled cigarette smoke as if someone had just been smoking. One of her tenants heard whistling out of nowhere and another had seen an apparition on the upper level. “I don’t ever get freaked out,” Krause says. During renovations, Krause and two other people were working on the lower level. Krause and a woman worked in one room, while a man worked on the other side. Three times he came over asking what Krause wanted. However, Krause says she never called for him, but the man informed her he heard his name three times. “And the funny thing was,” Krause says, “his name was George.” Just like the home’s original owner. Brandon Klein is an associate editor. Feedback welcome at bklein@cityscenemediagroup.com. www.westervillemagazine.com

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