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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 VOL. 18 NO. 2
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CityReporter News and Information from the City of Westerville
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News and Information from the City of Westerville
15 faces
From the Campaign Trail to the Garage
Longtime resident has worn many hats throughout his life
18 in focus
Keeping It 100
Westerville women gather to discuss philanthropic improvements
20 Uptown Gift Grab
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The Westerville Magazine 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
24 Walking in a Westerville Wonderland
Fifth annual Uptown Ice Sculpture Tour returns Dec. 21
26 living
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Holiday Bazaars 30th Annual Holly Day Bazaar, Nov. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Westerville Community United Church of Christ, 770 County Line Rd., www. westervillecucc.org; Mark Twain Craft Bazaar, Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd., www. marktwaincraftbazaar.org; Creative Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., North Park Church of Christ, 4938 Westerville Rd.
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Nov. 10
Meet the Author: Alexander McCall Smith (The Colors of All the Cattle) 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Lakes Golf & Country Club, 6740 Worthington Rd. www.lakesclub.com
Nov. 11
Rotary Honors Veterans 5K Walk/Run 9 a.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www. rotaryhonorsvets5k.com
Nov. 11
Women in Music Columbus 2 p.m., Riley Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 170 W. Park St., www.otterbein.edu
Nov. 17
Columbus Stem & Arts Expo 9 a.m.-2 p.m., The Point at Otterbein University, Nov. 6 60 Collegeview Rd., Wee Wonders 9:30-10 a.m., Youth Services www.otterbein.edu Activity Center, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org Nov. 18 Sunday Family Funday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Draft Nov. 9 Room, 570 W. Schrock Rd., Veterans Day Celebration 8:30-10:30 a.m., Westerville www.visitwesterville.org Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org
Nov. 24-Dec. 16
Good Medicine Productions presents Uptown Scrooge Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30-2:45 p.m., 30 E. College Ave., www. goodmedicineproductions.org
Nov. 29-Dec. 2
Otterbein University presents Dance 2018: Gloriously Grimm 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2; Fritsche Theatre, Cowan Hall, 1 S. Grove St., www.otterbein.edu
Nov. 30
Westerville Tree Lighting Ceremony 7-8 p.m., Westerville City Hall, 21 S. State St., www.westerville.org
Nov. 30-Dec. 16
Curtain Players Theatre presents A Christmas Carol 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 16; Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena, www.curtainplayers.org.
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Snowflake Castle 9 a.m.-noon and 5-8 p.m., Everal Barn and Homestead, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org
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Gingerbread Cottage Craft Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave., www. gingerbreadcottage.org
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Rotary/W.A.R.M. Holiday Food Drive 9 a.m.-noon; W.A.R.M. Central Office, 150 HeatIce Sculpture Tour herdown Dr.; Westerville School District Administration Building, 936 Eastwind Dr.; Dec. 9 Kroger, 55 W. Schrock Rd.; Westerville Concert Band Kroger, 7345 State Rt. 3; presents Holiday Concert www.westervillerotary.com 4 p.m., Westerville Central High School, Dec. 6-9 7118 Mount Royal Ave., Westerville North Theatre www.westervillebands.org presents A Christmas Carol 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8; 2 p.m. Dec. 11 Dec. 9; Westerville North Drafts ‘n Crafts High School, 950 County 7:30 p.m., The Draft Room, Line Rd., Westerville, 570 W. Schrock Rd., www.wnhstheatre.org www.visitwesterville.org
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Rudolph Run/Walk 5K and Westerville Children’s Christmas Parade 2 p.m.; 5K, St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 313 N. State St.; Parade, Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.; www.visitwesterville.org
Dec. 13-14
Evening at the North Pole 6-7:30 p.m., Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org
Dec. 14
Progressive Christmas Concert 7 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.westervillehabitat.com
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Ice Sculpture Tour Starting 5 p.m. Dec. 15, Uptown Westerville, www. shopuptownwesterville.com
Dec. 28
Phil Brown Basketball Classic 10 and 11:45 a.m., 1:30, 3:15 and 5 p.m.; Rike Athletic Center, 180 Center St., www.westervillerotary.com
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Westerville Symphony presents Sounds of the Season 5 p.m., Fritsche Theatre, Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., www.westervillesymphony.org
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NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTERVILLE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
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Track Your Road Warriors During Leaf, Snow Season Piles of leaves raked over a weekend or a day of heavy snow prompt the Public Service Department “Road Warriors” to begin speedy, efficient service to collect or treat roads. This year, you can track their progress on the new interactive Westerville Road Warrior online portal. During annual leaf collection and snow events, the portal allows residents to see which streets were treated during specific increments of time, in addition to selecting specific roads for more detailed data. The web-based mapping system is powered by GPS
tracking equipment attached to City snow plows and leaf trucks that relay data to create a streamlined flow of up-to-date information to the public. “Our team is on-the-go during leaf and snow seasons. This tool allows us to keep residents informed about our progress efficiently by putting this operational data directly in their hands,” says Kevin Weaver, Westerville’s Director of Public Service. The portal is intended to update the public on the status of City leaf and snow collection services. As a reminder, school delays and cancelations
are issued by the Westerville City School District and snow emergencies are declared by county Sheriff Offices. Explore the portal on the City’s website at www.westerville.org/roadwarriors.
“Our team is on-the-go during leaf and snow seasons. This tool allows us to keep residents informed about our progress efficiently.”
City Fleet Now Features Two Zero-Emission Vehicles By now you may have seen the City’s newest fleet additions driving around Westerville including two new all-electric, zero-emission 2018 Nissan Leafs. The cars are used by Westerville Electric and Planning & Development staff who frequently travel short distances around the City. Westerville took advantage of low unit pricing secured through the City of Columbus fleet bid to purchase the vehicles and will receive a $3,000 rebate for each Leaf. Learn more at www. westerville.org. www.westervillemagazine.com
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Staff Profile
Westerville’s Communications Manager Puts People First with Local, International Leadership that you get into and think, ‘Wow, maybe this is my passion.’ How has your involvement with APCO impacted your work in Westerville? The number of people I’ve been able to learn from and the number of mentors I’ve had over the years have shaped me into the manager I am today. I think your best education comes from learning from others. I’ve been blessed that the City has supported me to do the things I have with APCO. All of my staff are involved with APCO.
Holly Wayt accepts her appointment as President of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) at the organization’s annual conference.
Holly Wayt’s 27-year career in the public safety communications field has been centered on one thing: helping people. She began her work in the City as a Westerville Communications Technician in 1991 and now manages the Westerville Emergency Communications Division since 1995. Her team of public safety communications technicians operates 24 hours a day and responds to more than 70,000 calls for emergency services a year. This summer, Holly was named the President of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, the oldest and largest organization of its kind with more than 31,000 members. When she’s not on the job, Holly enjoys spending time on her 26-acre farm in Mt. Gilead with her husband, children and grandchildren.
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Describe your experience with the organization. I’ve been with APCO since 1995 and it has honestly been the best networking and educational experience that I’ve had in my career. The benefits of meeting the people I’ve been able to meet and the opportunities to be involved in the decision making about public safety communications on the local, state and federal levels are innumerable. It has allowed me to be a lot more knowledgeable and, I think, provide better service. Why did you want to get into this line of work? I earned my bachelor’s degree in social work from The Ohio State University because I wanted to help people. I saw an opening for a dispatcher position for the City and thought, ‘that could be fun’ and found I loved it. The bug got me and I just never left. It’s one of those things
How has the nature of the public safety telecommunications field changed since your career began? It has changed 180 degrees. When I first started, we did everything with paper and pen. The 9-1-1 phone was a red rotary phone that sat on a ledge. Now, everything is automated. Explain the nature of the work of a Communications Technician. They’re answering calls at the worst moments for folks and trying to make their day better. I always refer to the saying on our wall, ‘To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world,’ and they see it every day. Some days it can be a true mental strain. How does the team support each other through tough calls? They’re the best support for each other. I’m very lucky to have some longterm employees; our turnover ratio is very low. They’ve become a family and can be very protective of each other. That’s why my first priority will always be the human factor of the equation. You can give teams all the technology in the world, but if you’re not taking care of what’s inside, everything else will fall apart. www.westervillemagazine.com
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Public Safety Profile
Westerville Emergency Communications Division Pays Kindness Forward in Buckets
When Westerville Division of Police (WPD) Officers Anthony “Tony” Morelli and Eric Joering were killed in the line of duty on Feb. 10, condolences and support for the City’s police officers, firefighters and communications technicians poured in from agencies nationwide. “The support was overwhelming, comforting and humbling. The number of other communications centers that sent notes of support and understanding because they had also suffered the same tragedy was unbelievable,” says Westerville Communications Technician Tara Kelly. Among the thousands of gifts that arrived was a simple “Happy Bucket” from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) full of treats. According to a letter that accompanied the package, LVMPD received their Happy Bucket after the death of Officer Charles Hartfield, who died protecting his wife and others during the October 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. “The letter explained the purpose of the Happy Bucket, the other departments that have also paid it forward and how we had become part of an unfortunate group that experienced a tragic loss,” Kelly says. “We were inspired to continue the tradition to honor the memory of Eric and Tony.” Spearheaded by Kelly, Westerville’s emergency dispatch communicators have since sent three buckets to departments that have experienced tragedy. The team fills the buckets with items that comforted them in February. Kelly says it’s an act of love, dispatcher to dispatcher. It is a way to acknowledge the pain felt by the “unseen first responders.” “When another department suffers a tragic loss like we did in Febwww.westervillemagazine.com
ruary, we feel that loss,” Kelly says. “We want to reach out in support.” When possible, Kelly says members from her team will personally deliver the buckets to grieving communications divisions. Most recently they hand delivered a bucket to Mentor, where Officer Mathew Mazany was killed by a hit-skip driver. The small gesture made a big impact. In a note, one Mentor dispatcher expressed thanks saying, “This past week has been a nightmare for all of us, but I came into work today
and saw a beautiful basket full of so much good stuff. You have no idea how much it means to all of us here. No matter where we are located or whether we are cops, firemen, paramedics (or) dispatchers, we all feel the loss and lean on each other. Thank you Westerville Dispatchers!” Westerville’s public safety communicators know all too well how true that is. Learn more about the Westerville Communications Division at www. westerville.org/police.
This “happy bucket” was delivered to comfort the Mentor Police Department Communications Bureau after the death of Officer Mathew Mazany. November/December 2018
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Economic Development Profile
“Unprecedented” Partnership Brings Innovative Fintech Program to Westerville
A global leader in financial technology (fintech) has selected Westerville’s Otterbein University to host a first-ofits-kind collaboration. In September, the City joined the University, JobsOhio and JPMorgan Chase to announce the establishment of a fintech research and development arm of the company at The Point at Otterbein, 60 Collegeview Rd. Through this partnership, teams of JPMorgan Chase experts and Otterbein students will utilize The Point’s robust resources, including robotics through the systems engineering automation lab, software development, testing and support, design, user interface and more. The company plans to open three on-site innovation spaces at the facility. JPMorgan Chase is the largest employer in Westerville and one of the
largest private employers in the Columbus region. In addition to creating experiential learning opportunities for students, the program is expected to create up to 100 full-time jobs. According to Westerville City Manager David Collinsworth, it was the City’s intention to redefine how cities, business and higher From left, Valentina Isakina, Managing Director of education entities collaborate. “The City of Westerville has JobsOhio; John Comerford, President of Otterbein charted a course for Economic De- University; Corrine Burger, Managing Director of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and David Collinsworth, City velopment to attract both business Manager of the City of Westerville. and talent for jobs now and in the future,” Collinsworth says. “JPMorgan R&D Center Grant, which facilitates Chase and other partners in this initia- the creation of corporate R&D centers tive offer assets that will further position in Ohio to support the development Westerville and the Columbus region as and commercialization of emerging an attractive destination to build and technologies and products. For more information about this grow their lines of business.” The fintech innovation spaces will innovative collaboration, visit business. be assisted by a $2.9 million JobsOhio westerville.org.
Let Electric Division Recycle Your Holiday Lights, Bulbs and Batteries
Holiday light recycling begins on Monday, Nov. 19.
What do old holiday lights, light bulbs and batteries have in common? They take up a lot of space, collect dust and can be responsibly disposed of. But the Westerville Electric Division (WED) has developed programs to address this issue. Holiday Lights Beginning Monday, Nov. 19, WED will accept strands of lights to recycle 12 November/December 2018
in exchange for a LED light bulb (limit three bulbs per household; there is no limit to the number of strands that will be accepted.) Participants must bring their lights to the Electric Division, 139 E. Broadway Ave., Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m. to receive new LED bulbs. Individuals not interested in an exchange can drop off strands in the marked bins in front of the facility anytime. Light Bulbs Have light bulbs you need to toss? Your Westerville Electric Division will take care of those too. Bring them to 139 E. Broadway Ave. anytime and place them in the marked receptacle. WED will ensure they are safely recycled.
Batteries Disposing of batteries with your regular trash can be dangerous, leading to fires and harmful conditions for refuse workers. To help eliminate this issue, WED has placed marked collection receptacles inside and outside of their facility, at 139 E. Broadway Ave., throughout the year. Accepted batteries include: lithium (rechargeable), lead acid wet cell (vehicles) and typical household (AA, AAA, C, D, etc.). Please be sure to sort your batteries by type before you bring them in! Find more information about Westerville Electric Division programs at www.westerville.org/electric. www.westervillemagazine.com
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Military Banner Program to Honor Active Duty, Veterans The City has launched a Military Banner program to recognize the sons and daughters of Westerville who are currently serving or hold Veteran status from a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard). The program will feature the individual’s military photo in full-color, double-sided on light poles in Uptown Westerville along State Street, between Home and Walnut Streets. Applicants may purchase the banner for $130; reservations for space are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from Monday, Jan. 7-Friday, March 1. First priority for the program will be given to Westerville residents (proof of residency will be required e.g. copy of utility bill, driver’s license). Second priority will extend to residents of the Westerville City School District (WCSD). Because of the projected popularity for this program and limited number of poles, applicants will be added to a waitlist for the next year, if applicable. Part of the banner proceeds will support the Westerville Parks Foundation. Applicants must provide a high-resolution digital image or scan of their military member photo(s). High-resolution means it is at least 300 dots-per-inch (DPI) ensuring the photos contain enough detail for print quality purposes. Banners will be displayed during the month of May and again in November to coincide with Veterans’ Day. After a banner is posted for the two-month terms, it will be returned to the individual(s) who purchased it the first week of December 2019. The applicant must be an immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling, grandchild or legal guardian) of the service member. Find more information about this program at www.westerville.org /militarybanners.
Mark Your Calendars Veterans Day Celebration Friday, Nov. 9, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast and a special program honoring all veterans. This event is free for veterans and $5 per person for all others. Registration is requested for this event. Please visit the Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St., or the front desk of the Westerville Community Center and use Activity #404302-01. Tree Lighting Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Westerville Municipal Building Courtyard 21 S. State St. The annual tree lighting ceremony features caroling, sweet treats and one of Santa’s first appearances in Westerville’s new and improved City Hall Courtyard. Bring the entire family for a fun way to welcome in the holiday season. City Of Westerville Office and Facility Holiday Hours City Offices Thursday, November 22: CLOSED Friday, November 23: CLOSED Tuesday, December 25: CLOSED Westerville Community Center November 21 - 5:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. November 22 - CLOSED November 23 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. December 24- 5:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. December 25 - CLOSED December 31- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two distinctive flags will be featured for members of the military holding active duty (top) and veteran (bottom) status. www.westervillemagazine.com
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Otterbein Commissary Keeps “Soldier Boys” Well-Fed Many Westerville families are preparing for holiday feasts with loved ones, much like the neighbors of “yesteryear.” One hundred years ago, the Westerville Public Opinion reported that the commissary at Otterbein University, then Otterbein College, fed the student army training corps with a hearty Thanksgiving meal. By most accounts, it was a jubilant time in America as World War I was drawing to an end. The meal was said to be their first and “probably their last Thanksgiving dinner as soldier boys and it was a dandy.” According
to the publication, the menu included 15 turkeys, 70 lbs. of plum pudding and more. This and hundreds of other Americans were encouraged fascinating facts, materials to ration food, even during the and artifacts are on display at holidays, during war time. the Westerville Public Library’s Local History Center. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Sunday. Visit www.westervillelibrary/antisaloon to learn more.
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From the Campaign Trail to the Garage Longtime resident has worn many hats throughout his life
Knock, Knock It all began with a faint rapping at the door. Ted Chaney had just moved to the Westerville community, Walnut Street to be exact, with his wife. Unbeknownst to them, the city had proposed a plan to widen some of its streets, including the very same street on which the Chaney’s newly purchased home stood. “They were looking for support and we realized we didn’t want a four-lane highway running through our yard,” Chaney says. “We joined the fight, and out of that the Old Westerville Society was formed because some of us were not pleased with the direction the city was heading.” Though the Old Westerville Society did not fully come to fruition, Chaney’s passion for improving the city through community involvement grew tremendously. So much so, that he would become involved with Mary Lou Prouty in her campaign for mayor of Westerville. Chaney would serve as campaign treasurer for Prouty. “The Republican Party at the time ran a little seminar to give pointers to anyone running for local office on how to run a campaign,” Chaney says. “A big thing they taught was campaign techniques and how to raise money and it was simple, you ask for it.” Prouty would go on to win the election for mayor and served five terms. Something Tangible While Chaney kept busy with the electoral circuit, he was always looking for different ways to stay busy. The Chaneys began purchasing real estate throughout the city, which they improved and rented out to people. “My wife didn’t trust intangibles like stocks or bonds,” Chaney says. “She wanted something she could see, feel and touch. I was reluctant but she persuaded me to buy a rental house.”
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Chaney is an avid car collector and has a number of vintage pieces in his collection.
Times were much different back when Chaney began purchasing rental properties. Most of the homes were being purchased for $8-$12,000, prices that Chaney acknowledges are unheard of today, unless the property is condemned or simply a plot of land. Chaney worked in an office during the week and spent the weekends fixing up the rental properties.
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“It was therapeutic in a way and a lot of work,” Chaney says. “It was two totally different things. I’d work in the office during the week and be out there swinging the hammer and paint brush on weekends.” More than 10 Westerville homes would become Chaney-operated rental homes. While there’s no shortage of tenant horror stories out there, Chaney concedes they never had any major tenant issues, apart from a botched attempt to skip town by tenants of his very first rental property. “I had a standing order with a local realtor for smaller and older houses in a certain price range,” Chaney says. “It didn’t matter if they needed a lot of work, we bought them.”
Those familiar with historic Uptown Westerville may have unknowingly stepped foot in one of Chaney’s commercially owned properties. The chic boutique, A Gal Named Cinda Lou, has occupied his building for more than 10 years now and Chaney is happy to have its storefront in his building. A Lifelong Interest Aside from his professional life, Chaney is an avid collector of vintage cars. His collection, which he shares with his son, boasts about 20 vehicles including those used primarily for regular transportation. When not in use or being serviced, the collection is housed on yet another piece of property owned by Chaney.
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“I played with cars when I was a little kid, and machinery has always fascinated me,” Chaney says. “When my first wife died, I didn’t have anyone telling me no, you can’t do that anymore. We have gradually accumulated cars.” Chaney’s collection includes three Porches, an old 1920 Dodge screen side pickup, and he is currently working on a 1925 Franklin Model 11A. One brand of car in particular holds a special place in his heart: Volkswagen. Chaney began collecting Volkswagens in 1988 after buying a camper, and even aided in the founding of a local Volkswagen Club in 1991, serving as president for its first year and a half of existence. The first meeting was attended by 12 people, but the club continued to grow. “I thought when we started we would get 20 or 30 members max,” Chaney says. “But now they are up to around 200 people and have one of the largest Volkswagen shows in Ohio.” The Chaney collection can still be found on display throughout Columbus and can be spotted at shows such as Dublin’s annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In. Car collecting has been a major part of Chaney’s life and he gives no indication the collecting will end any time soon. “My son and I are in on this together and we can never agree what car should go,” Chaney says. The Perfect Place Chaney calls Westerville home and is immensely proud it. “Westerville has been a great place to live, people here are so friendly,” Chaney says. “It was a good and safe environment for my son to grow up in as well.” Much has changed over the years in Westerville, and all for the better. However, Chaney does view the early days with nostalgia from time to time. “I live near the middle of town and can walk to a lot of different places,” Chaney says. “I do miss some of the older places like Brownies Market.” When the weather gets much colder, Chaney pivots his energy to the canvas. Though he is reluctant to say he is any good at it, Chaney is an active painter who has been a member of the Westerville Art League, and even served as its president. “I’m not very good at it, but it is very fun to dabble,” Chaney says. “I tell myself, if I concentrate on one thing, I might become good at it. I can’t get into a painting without getting completely lost in what I am doing.” Rocco Falleti is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com.
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“Katie and I are both parents and we both work, so we thought, ‘Wow, four times a year? We can make that happen; we can commit to that,’” Peterson says. Members can form teams of two or four, lowering their annual donation to anywhere from $200-$400. This allows members to participate at a level they’re comfortable with, and although the group has yet to hit the $10,000 per meeting goal, it has engaged with well over 100 women so far. “We’ve been able to build an incredible community through the group. Our members have participated in lots of service projects for the organizations they’ve found out about that have pulled at their heartstrings,” Peterson says. Oftentimes 100+ Women of Westerville decides to dedicate volunteer hours, especially to nominated groups that have yet to receive funding. The City of Westerville reached out to Peterson and Coakley to see in what ways it could support the women and their involvement in the community. “Our meetings have become a nice central place to recruit people for service events and to see if anybody has the resources or the time to lend their talents to a service project,” Peterson says. Along with the City, Meza Wine Shop, a retail shop and wine bar in Uptown Westerville, has opened a line of communication with the women’s group. Not only does it provide the space for the group to host its quarterly gatherings, it also sells wine at the meetings and donates half of the wine pours to the organization that garners the most funding votes. “We are really thankful for having such a lovely space to meet, and the owner has been a huge supporter of our organization, and that’s been wonderful for us,” Peterson says. Joining 100+ Women of Westerville is easy; all that is required is the submission of a member commitment form via email, or simply show up at a meeting. All are welcome to attend to see if it’s something in which they want to become involved, and once an individual has donated, they are considered to be in “good standing,” and can nominate a cause that’s important to them at the following meeting. “It’s a very democratic group with a lot of transparency. We count our votes out in the open and everybody knows that night what cause to write their check to,” says Peterson. “We collect the money and give www.westervillemagazine.com
it to the receiving organization and ask that it be recognized as a donation from 100+ Women of Westerville.” The best part? Meetings are not limited to only 100 participants; all are welcome and no meeting is mandatory. Just this past February, when Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli were killed in the line of duty, one member chose to nominate their families as recipients of the group’s fundraising. This year alone, 100+ Women of Westerville has had the opportunity to support several deserving organizations including: Nellie’s Champions for Kids, Westerville Public Library Foundation and, most recently, the Star House Foundation. As for 2019, it’s unclear what philanthropic causes members will
nominate, but Peterson and Coakley are eager about the possibilities. “We have provided the space and time for women to come together, talk about what’s important to them and support our community – and in a way that works for them,” says Peterson. “Having a women’s giving circle has brought people together and put momentum into our community in a way that might not have been there previously.” If you are interested in joining 100+ Women of Westerville, its next meeting will be held on Jan. 14. Visit www.100womenwesterville.com, for more details. Mallory Grayson is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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The Westerville Magazine 2018 Holiday Gift Guide By Nathan Collins
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A fun mid-century spot with funky gifts for all ages, A Gal Named Cinda Lou is the onestop vintage shop. With a record room which houses over 3,000 new and used vinyl from the 60’s and 70’s. Relive that time while reminiscing over vintage and retro inspired items. $5-$35. www.cindalou.org
2Santa’s Snowy Helper Sustainability is an aspect taken into consideration in all Amish creations and those available at Amish Originals are no exception. Add even more flair to your holiday-themed fireplace mantle with these handcrafted snowmen. $17.99-$24.99. www.amishoriginals.com
4Extend an Olive Branch Oil and vinegar finally do mix at A Twist on Olives. With the store’s jute bags, you can choose a combination of two, four or six bottles of their extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars. The oils and vinegars also come in a
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6Cruisin’ Cruising allows togetherness as well as independence. With the multitude of on-board recreational options and age-specific kids’ clubs, there is something for everyone. It’s important to find a cruise package that will appeal to the majority of family members, and remain within everyone’s budget. Expedia® CruiseShipCenters® Vacation Consultants can help you feel inspired and start planning a family vacation of a lifetime! Prices vary. www. cruiseshipcenters.com/polaris
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9For That Special Someone Morgan’s Treasure is a custom jewelry studio in the center of Westerville’s Uptown district that specializes in custom and bridal jewelry, colored gemstone rings, pendants, earrings, and more. This 14KW Oval London Blue Topaz set in a diamond swirl with 14KW 18’ chain is the perfect holiday gift for that special someone. Jewelry inspection, cleaning, and expert repair are done on location. $1,500.00. www.morganstreasure.com
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So how exactly does an ice sculpture come alive? We talked to Greg Butauski, sculptor and owner of Rock On Ice, gives insight on how he designs and constructs the sculptures for the annual tour. Most of the designs are holiday-themed, but some of them also aim to represent a store’s particular specialty. “Some people have special requests or design ideas,” says Butauski. “My favorite one is the grandfather clock; we always do it for the guy who owns the clock store.” Butauski says there are 10 general steps to follow when working with ice. Firstly, there is design and template creation, followed by a series of steps focused on cutting out excess ice with a chain saw. Finally, the sculptor will sand out any tool marks and add the details and fine lines before cleaning the final product, brushing away excess ice. Butauski and Rock On Ice start constructing sculptures for the tour as soon as design requests start rolling in from the merchants. Once constructed, the sculptures are kept in freezer storage at Rock On Ice until the event. “When it comes time and it gets dark, we like to light them up,” says Butauski. “The lighting is lit from underneath ... we put it in the carving stand and it shines right up through the bottom.” The lights will vary, Did you based on the sculptures’ know? themes and each businessGreg Butauski es’ preference. In the past, is one of only there have been myriad six Master holiday-themed designs Carvers including snowflakes, certified by holiday wreaths and orthe National naments, Christmas trees, Ice Carving reindeer and more. Association For more information about the annual Uptown Westerville Ice Sculpture Tour, visit www. shopuptownwesterville.com. Jenny Wise is an associate editor. Feedback welcome at jwise@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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ers, and over the course of a couple years the company redid their entire first floor, added a front porch and completed multiple bathrooms upstairs. Overseeing the design aspects on most of the projects was Michelle Mixter, an interior designer at Dave Fox. She consulted with the homeowners to decide the best layout for the rooms, color schemes, appliances,
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lighting fixtures and more, and claims the process was exciting. “Realistically, there really isn’t a room in the house that we haven’t touched,” Mixter says. “It has been a fun treat because not often do you get to affect the entire home in multiple phases or one solid swoop.” The Crown Jewel Amongst all the renovations, the tiny upstairs hall bathroom is what really made an impact though, and the project actually won a 2017 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry of Central Ohio (NARI). “I think for the size of the project and the cost of the project, it was a giant transformation,” Mixter says. “And I think that’s really what (NARI) is looking for: creativity in a small space that can make a big impact.” The bathroom went from dark painted walls with outdated fixtures to a bright space that seems significantly larger, even though it was not expanded. An aspect that makes the room clearly award-worthy is the customization of the beadboarding along the walls. “We found this beautiful beadboard tile for the shower and a beautiful tile chair rail, and we wanted to create a uniformed look throughout the space,” says Mixter. “So, in talking with one of my project managers, Mike Tenney, he suggested that we reach out to our local mill shop and have a custom product made that basically creates that same tile and chair rail out of a piece of wood.” Mixter says it was a thrilling task that added significant value to the space without breaking the budget, since tile is more expensive than wood-paneled beadboard. www.westervillemagazine.com
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With any project though, there’s always a set of challenges to overcome. “Besides the small space, the low-angled ceiling was the most challenging existing feature that we had to design around,” Mixter says. “We had to determine the best way to light the space without installing an overhead vanity light. In the end, the mirror (with the mounted scones) makes the space feel larger and diminishes the impact of the sloped ceilings.” Overall, Mixter says it was invigorating to work with the homeowners, and that doing long-term contract work with a single company has its benefits. “It’s truly a treat when you get to work with somebody time and time again,” Mixter says. “It also allows you, when you do repeat work with a client, to get a better understanding of how far you can push them on a design aspect. The more time we spent with one another, the more we really started trusting one another on suggestions and how they would work.” Lydia Freudenberg is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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rancene Harris, owner of SophisticakeIT bakery, has always loved shoes and has always loved baking. It wasn’t until adulthood that she would combine the two in a professional format. With a grandmother who taught her to love the kitchen and a working mother who needed her oldest daughter to cook for the rest of the children, Harris spent much of her childhood in the kitchen. However, for a while, it seemed this would just be a hobby. While working in the corporate banking industry, Harris often brought in cakes for
potlucks and coworkers began to request specific dishes. If it wasn’t for a cake decorating class teacher though, Harris may have never realized that she could bake for a living. “After the first night, I was helping my teacher clean up, and she was like, ‘Why are you here? Why did you come to class? You already have what it takes – I’m not going to be able to teach you anything,’” says Harris. “Hearing those encouraging words just lit a fire under me and I took off from there.”
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elaborately decorated – shoes. From steampunk heels and lacey stilettos to matching his-and-hers Louboutin-style shoes, Harris loves creating edible objects. And, for the first time, one of Harris’ shoes was recognized not just as something delicious, but art. She submitted her steampunk shoe to an Ohio Art League exhibition, and became one of 61 artists to be chosen out of more than 350 applicants to be on display at the Fort Hayes Shot Tower Gallery. “I can look at different shoes and I can see the art in the shoe. Now that my chocolate shoe is being recognized as a piece of art, it’s coming full circle,” says Harris. “When they wrote me back and said my submission was accepted, I was so happy I was crying. It was on my bucket list.” In addition to SophisticakeIT, Harris is carrying on her grandmother’s legacy by teaching classes online in an effort to promote cooking at home using fresh ingredients. She also offers chocolate shoe decorating classes, where attendees are provided a chocolate shoe to decorate while they drink wine. No matter where SophisticakeIT takes her, Harris plans to stay in Westerville. She has a son and a daughter, and her son still lives in Westerville. She was attracted by the schools, though her first drive through uptown was what really sold her on the city. “The first time I drove into uptown, I cried,” says Harris. “I thought, ‘Oh my god, this is the most beautiful town I have ever been in my life.’ I still feel that way when I drive through uptown.” Amanda DePerro is an editor. Feedback welcome at adeperro@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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