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City tweaks plowing, salting procedures Emery: With budget woes, level of service will depend on snowfall

By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Gahanna already is making modifications to its new procedure for clearing streets, after residents brought numerous safety issues to officials’ attention.

During council’s Jan. 10 committee meeting, Mayor Becky Stinchcomb said the issue of snow removal is a “no-win” situation, with strong opinions dependent on where residents are from and what they’re used to seeing.

“We said we would modify it, if needed,“ she said. “After last Thursday’s snow, we didn’t have a lot of snow, but the temperatures didn’t rise. Snow packed into ice. I spoke to (service director) Terry (Emery) to modify. We said ice would be a mitigating factor.”

Emery said the policy modification would allow the city to place brine or salt on residential streets and courts during regular working hours.

He said most of the complaints to the service department were from residents

in courts and less-traveled residential streets that hadn’t been treated.

“They’re extremely slippery,” he said.

“People are having small accidents from icy conditions. We’ll still try to stay in strict guidelines. During regular hours, you could see us in these residential streets and courts delivering materials.”

Stinchcomb said it’s a difficult balancing act to try to maintain public safety with a tight budget.

Emery said the city previously had an “aggressive” street-cleaning program,

clearing all city streets after any snowfalls.

“Before, people loved our service,” he said. “We’re explaining our budget (constraints), and most people understand.”

Pond Hollow Lane resident Bill Richards told council on Jan. 3 that the primary responsibility of government is the safety and well-being of citizens. He said snow fell on the Friday before Christmas and his street wasn’t plowed.

“The sun was left to take care of the snow,” Richards said. “Emergency vehi-

cles could probably have got through but not very fast. … I think it’s the responsibility of government to fund these things.”

Council member Beryl Anderson asked Emery when streets would be treated.

“We’ll look a few days in the future,” he said. “If it’s above freezing and there’s a quick melting of ice, we won’t go in and dump a bunch of material. Many times you get warm weather behind (precipitation). Since this winter started, it See COUNCIL, page A2

Parks & recreation foundation seeks Freedom Fest funds

By MARLA K. KUHLMAN

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Gahanna Lincoln High School orchestra members Alyssa Stegner (right) and Carolyn Dilts, both juniors, perform with the school’s chorale during a Jan. 10 rehearsal for “Requiem Mass,” slated for Jan. 17 at Peace Lutheran Church in Gahanna.

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Gahanna orchestra director Kevin Dengel said the Jan. 17 performance of Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem Mass” would showcase two of the best student ensembles Gahanna Lincoln High School has to offer.

Under the direction of Dengel and vocal music teacher Jeremy Lahman, the high school’s chamber orchestra and chorale performance will be held at 7 and 8 p.m. in the sanctuary of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Road. The 7 p.m. show has sold out, according to Lahman.

“This performance will be in one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Gahanna, offer the community fantastic acoustics and showcase two of the best student ensembles,” Dengel said. “While the text of the Requiem is taken from the Roman Catholic Mass for the Dead, the music is delicate, reflective and peaceful — Requiem Aeternam, “Grant them rest eternally.”

Since music is already such a group effort, the results of bringing different ensembles together at the high school always breeds amazing results.

KEVIN DENGEL Gahanna Lincoln orchestra director

The Requiem Mass is a continuous 40minute composition that will feature boy soprano Jacob Stuckert of Grove City and a baritone soloist to be announced.

Both soloists are central Ohio residents, according to Dengel.

The orchestra will include 16 strings, four winds and one timpanist, and the chorale includes 28 vocalists.

Dengel suggested the two groups perform

Gabriel Faure’s Requiem Mass because he remembers playing it in college and it was very “user friendly” for advanced high school musicians. He said he knew the piece would be one of which students could be proud and remember for many years.

“It is such a well-known work, we wanted to be sure our musicians had an opportunity to learn it,” Dengel said. “After the audience leaves, we hope it will become one of their favorite choral works.”

Last spring Lahman and Dengel discussed collaborating on something large scale to expose their students to masterpieces in the classical repertoire.

“Since music is already such a group effort, bringing different ensembles together at the high school always breeds amazing results,” Dengel said.

Gabriel Faure (1845-1924), one of the foremost French composers of his generation, continues to be a major influence to See MUSIC, page A2

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Gahanna’s Parks & Recreation Foundation hopes to ignite a fundraising boom to pay for the city’s fireworks, which could fizzle out because of budget cuts.

A Facebook page called “Save the Freedom Festival” was created last month, providing a convenient way to make donations via PayPal, said Lee Tucker, foundation chairman.

Donations may be made via www.facebook.com/savethefreedomfestival, by sending a check payable to Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation, 200 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, 43230, or online at www.SaveTheFreedomFestival.com. Those interested in corporate sponsorships are asked to email foundation@gahanna.gov or call (614) 342-4250.

The foundation also is planning an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Gahanna Golf Course clubhouse to

The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation is a nonprofit that helps support the programs and mission of the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department. All donations are tax deductable and will be used to fund the cost of the 2011 Freedom Festival. If the foundation is unable to reach the 2011 goal, donations will be used for future Freedom Festivals.

provide information to the public and to answer any questions about sponsorship opportunities.

Tucker said $1,000 has been raised thus far, with another $19,000 needed for the fireworks alone. The goal for the Freedom Festival campaign is $40,000.

Vinnie Tremant, foundation See FREEDOM FEST, page A2

Planning commission wants further study of Meadowbrooke

By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Gahanna Planning Commission urged future collaboration between Brookewood Construction Co. and neighboring residents during a Jan. 5 workshop about the proposed Meadowbrooke subdivision, 5593 Havens Corners Road.

Another workshop is expected to be scheduled concerning the subdivision after commission members requested further plan revisions.

The property previously was rezoned in late 2006 to residen-

tial-overlay district (ROD) to permit a nine-lot single-family subdivision with a preservation zone setback area.

David Hodge, representing applicant Brookewood, has requested a variance to allow an increase in overall residential density from nine to 15 lots, zoning 4.7 acres ROD/single-family and dedicating 1.297 acres of parkland.

Neighbors have expressed concerns about density, traffic, storm water and the effect such density would have on Rocky Fork Creek.

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Columbia Gas of Ohio begins installing Gahanna meter upgrades

By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Columbia Gas of Ohio is beginning its automated-meter-reading (AMR) system installation in Gahanna.

Ken Stammen, Columbia communications manager, said Columbia and its contractor would install AMR devices at about 16,000 properties in the Gahanna area beginning Jan. 10 and continuing through May. Customers should be given a two-week notice via a postcard about when the de-

vices would be installed on their meters.

Indoor access to a customer’s home will be required if an existing meter is indoors, according to Stammen.

Customers will be given a contact number to make arrangements for inside access when necessary.

Columbia is installing AMR devices at no separate charge to the property owners. The device will allow Columbia to read customers’ meters remotely from the street on a monthly basis.

The January AMR schedule in Gahanna includes the following:

• Week of Jan. 10 — west of Hamilton Road, between Dublin-Granville Road and Thompson Road.

• Week of Jan. 17 — south of Morse Road, between Cherry Bottom Road and Hamilton.

• Week of Jan. 24 — Hamilton, between Thompson and Morse, and Cherry Bottom, between Dublin-Granville and Broadview.

Stammen said the change shouldn’t affect customers’ bills, but it will eliminate future estimates.

“We read meters every other month,

and our data shows the estimated reads have been very accurate over the years,” he said. “But one of our biggest customerservice complaints is, they don’t like estimated reads. If we overestimate your usage, we’ll catch it the following month.”

The new AMR will provide actual monthly readings.

“This is really about a convenience improvement,” Stammen said. “It’s a convenience upgrade rather than a bill impact. We see big benefits for customers.

Customers don’t like estimated readers, and some customers live in homes where

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the meters are indoors or behind a locked gate. In those situations, customers have to make arrangements six times a year.

It’s a hassle for those people.”

In most situations, Stammen said, the AMR installation is an almost invisible process to the customers.

After the AMR system becomes operational, meters will be read from equipment inside a vehicle.

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co-chairman for festival fundraising, said the concept of the event includes fireworks, a parade and activities at the golf course.

“We brought in bands in the past, food vendors and the giant inflatables for the kids,” he said.

“When we were looking at the budget, we thought $20,000 was the number to have the same fireworks as in the past. Even if we get $15,000, we may do a reduced event. That’s better than nothing.”

Tremant said some people have the wrong impression there’s no cost to hosting a parade.

“We’re out to help our community,” Tucker said. “Due to budget cuts, the city can’t do it.

If we raise the money for the fireworks, the city will support us with (services).

“Anything we raise above the minimum, we’ll try to make the festival better. Last year we barely made it through, with entertainers volunteering their time.

modern composers. His Requiem Mass premiered in Paris’ Cathedral of La Madeleine in 1888 and is one of the most popular pieces in the repertoire for its beauty, purity and clarity of text.

Contrasting moments of dramatic intensity with ethereal elegance, the Requiem gives its performers a monumental task aimed at evoking from the audience the very emotions the composer felt following the deaths of his parents, according to Dengel.

To reserve tickets, call Dengel at (614) 478-5519.

Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Senior citizens age 65 and older will be admitted for free. Tickets also will be available at the door while supplies last.

All proceeds from the event will be directed to Gahanna Residents In Need, a local faith-based organization that helps families within the Gahanna-Jefferson community.

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It’s a wonderful event that tugs at our heartstrings.”

Brian Hoyt, Gahanna publicinformation manager, said Mayor Becky Stinchcomb is committed to working with council to provide support services if the foundation raises monies for the fireworks.

Tucker said the foundation is having encouraging discussions with local businesses that are interested in supporting the Freedom Festival.

“Our deadline is the end of February or the first of March to commit to the fireworks company,” he said. “It’s coming up fast.

That’s when we’ll have something figured out to make people aware this is going or not going.”

The Gahanna Freedom Festival has been supported by the city of Gahanna since 1997. The Gahanna Lions Club previously sponsored it.

Gahanna’s Parks and Recreation Department had to cut its 2011 budget that included sup-

port of events such as 1911 Day, Classics on the Creek, the Teen Festival and funding for the 2011 Fourth of July Freedom Festival.

“Our city does not want to lose this wonderful community event,” Tucker said. “It’s too important of an event. Its part of our identity as a city and a country, and it has become a tradition. The loss of this festival would be a detriment to our community.”

He estimated that 5,000 to 6,000 residents attended the 2010 Freedom Festival.

The Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation is a nonprofit that helps support the programs and mission of the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department. All donations are tax deductable and will be used to fund the cost of the 2011 Freedom Festival.

If the foundation is unable to reach the 2011 goal, donations will be used for future Freedom Festivals.

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In preparing for the snow predicted for Jan. 11, Emery said, the city spread a lot of brine — a water and salt mix. The city also uses salt, which costs $58 per ton but is effective in treating roads.

“Salt is where the money goes,” Emery said.

Of the $400,000 spent to address last year’s multiple ice and snow events, Emery said, two-thirds of the cost was spent on salt.

Although the city must be cognizant of money, Emery said, the police department could call out street crews day or night if they believe streets are dangerous.

As a result of budget woes, he said, the city will spend no overtime to clear residential streets and courts after a snowfall of 2 inches or less. In the event of 6 inches of snow or more, however, crews will work around the clock to clear residential, arterial and collector streets, he said. Arterial and collector roadways also will be cleared and overtime will be allowed for more than 2 inches of snow. Those same streets will be plowed for snows of 2 inches or less but only during regular hours, with no overtime.

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During the workshop, commissioner Kristen Rosen asked the developer to fine-tune issues with the Mifflin Township Fire Department, including access, possibly reworking a proposed private drive, reconfiguring lots 7-10 and further consulting with the Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District.

Commissioner David Thom said lots 7-10 bother him.

“In this case it looks like four lots were thrown in there to squeeze in four lots,” he said. “Have you looked at 12 or 13 lots rather than 15? The private drive could be a problem in the future. I’d like other options as far as the layout.”

Hodge said he would discuss the layout with Brookewood’s Doug Maddy.

“We’ll look at access to make it more user friendly,” he said. “We’ll go back and look at the configuration.”

Hodge said more lots have been proposed to make it a more economically viable project. The average home would be 2,500 square feet and sell for $250,000 to $275,000, he said.

Ashley Court resident Bill Anders said he is concerned about safety issues for residents and safety services because of the roadways.

“It seems to me an oddball configuration access, sticking a private road at the end of a court,” he said.

“Courts make access difficult (for safety gear).”

Harvest Ridge Court resident Pam Francis said the development would cause further erosion problems, and she already has lost pine trees.

Commissioner David Andrews couldn’t envision

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The AMR program began in early 2009 in northwest Ohio, and it eventually will be implemented for all Columbia residential and commercial customers, according to the gas company.

All Columbia employees and contractors carry identification cards bearing their name, photograph and identification number.

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potential buyers for lots 8 and 9, citing deputy fire chief Fred Kauser’s suggestion that there would be “potential challenges firefighters may have in gaining access during fire emergencies involving their properties.”

Hodge said anyone who buys the properties would be on notice.

“We’ll look at the configuration and work with the fire department,” he said.

Commissioner Jennifer Price said she understands the level of frustration among the parties involved concerning the project.

“I hope the residents and (developer) can find a way to work together,” she said. “There are benefits to doing it. Don’t be so opposed to working (together).”

Hodge and commission member Kristin Rosan concurred.

Hodge said he’s in his 10th year of meeting with commissions and councils.

“Almost universally, we make an effort to compromise and end up with a better project,” he said.

“We make concessions to make the project better. … We’re interested in continuing to work with the commission and property owners.”

Prior to the commission’s workshop, a planning reorganizational meeting was held. Rosan was elected chairman of the commission, and Don Shepherd was elected vice chairman. Rosan has been a member of the commission since 2006, and Shepherd has been on the commission on and off since 2003.

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Collective bargaining ties hands of elected officials To the editor: In his Dec. 23 letter to ThisWeek, Mr. Ed Wingo wrote a perceptive opinion regarding school funding.

His analysis was exactly correct. His suggestion that the majority take a slightly reduced pay so that others would not have to be given pink slips was a solution worthy of consideration, along with his recommendations to the Gahanna-Jefferson school board. However, there is a major problem with the implementation of his suggestions.

During the Gov. Richard Celeste administration in the early 1980s, the legislature passed the Collective Bargaining Act, which effectively has tied the hands of elected and appointed officials.

As a result, unions representing teachers and most government employees who are union members now control the purse.

The law does not allow boards of education to take the steps Mr. Wingo has advocated, such as calculating the percentage of pay reduction on all school employees that it would take to balance the budget for the next two years and reducing pay by that percentage.

If unions do not agree with actions taken by any school board, it almost automatically goes to arbitration, and the board must abide by the arbitrator’s decision, regardless of whether the district

has the money.

Another interesting facet today is that “step increases” are no longer looked upon as raises.

When pay issues arise, the step increase is ignored and the bargaining is for how much of a percentage increase is demanded over and above the step increase.

A simple exercise in arithmetic would reveal that, assuming an annual step increase of 5 percent and then an additional increase of 3 percent, the dollars needed to fund this formula would more than double every 10 years.

Using history as a guide, such is the reason for most of the need for levies every three or four years.

With a continuation of such increases, the need for funding increases could be predicted for years ahead.

There is another hidden factor that usually does not surface: Percentage increases do not seem significant when announced as such. However, when these increases are converted to real dollars, a whole new picture is revealed. Such dollar increases get higher and higher until the day arrives when many communities cannot sustain them. In addition, since government and school employees all are covered with retirement benefits that are far better than anyone covered under Social Security, the ability of the retirement funds such as PERS, STRS, etc., to continue to pay

higher and higher retirement and medical benefits without restriction may put in jeopardy their future existence.

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Newly designed ramps bring needed relief To the editor: I just wanted to say, “Good Job,” to whoever designed the newly completed I-270-Hamilton Road ramps in Gahanna. I especially thought that the safest design improvement was the exit ramp from south I-270 to northbound on Hamilton.

I like having one lane specifically for drivers who want to go to Morrison Road and another one lane specifically for those who want to go either to Rocky Fork Drive or continue north on Hamilton.

During rush hour, it used to be very tricky when there was only one lane that fed from the south I-270 exit ramp to go northbound on Hamilton Road. Cars had to cross paths, depending on whether they wanted to go to Rocky Fork Drive or to Morrison Road or to continue on Hamilton.

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But in the making of the postcard image ED — even with LENTZ a lot of color added — some of the original detail of the photograph is lost. In the original photograph, much of what made downtown Columbus a special place in the early 1900s can be seen once again.

Columbus in the early 1900s was known as the Arch City. It is easy to see why. Straddling High Street every half-block or so is a series of metal arches illuminated by electric lights and topped

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with American flags. Each of the lights is a clear incandescent light bulb, just like the ones many of us still use at home. And each of them needed to be changed when they burned out, which in those days was rather frequently.

Nevertheless, the arches were popular and had been for some time. The arches had originally been erected in 1888 when more than 250,000 people came to Columbus for the 22nd annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Ohio’s rather modest capital city had never seen anything quite like the tent city the veterans built during their more than weeklong stay. The arches were originally designed to be temporary and keep the streets lit during the convention to deter crime.

However, they proved to be quite popular. Eventually, the wooden arches, lit by gas, were replaced by the metal arches lit by electricity that we see in this picture. The arches also provided electric power to the streetcars that traveled along the brick streets of Columbus.

Columbus had grown a lot since the veterans came to town in 1888. The opening of the Hocking Valley’s coal, lumber and iron resources after the Civil War led to the rise of several major industries in a city that had once been mostly a commercial and governmental center. By 1910, Columbus was a city of more than 180,000 people and, among other things, was the “Buggy Capital of the World.”

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And this picture is just that.

It was taken about 100 years ago. A photographer placed his camera about a third of the way into the intersection of State and High streets in Columbus and aimed it to the south along High Street. The photographer has been careful to take a picture without too many people, whose rapid movement might only show up as an occasional blur in the image.

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Mike Boden, Old Bag partner, told ThisWeek an early morning Dec. 12 electrical fire forced the restaurant to close temporarily, with demolition starting Jan. 6 at 63 Mill St. The Old Bag’s Pour House Tavern adjacent to the restaurant was scheduled to open with a limited menu Jan. 11.

“We have been working hard to get the Pour House ready,” Boden said. “We’ll have 15 items on the menu, including the classics — fish and chips, double cheeseburger and wings.”

The Pour House has received a new kitchen and paint, but the games have been removed to accommodate about 90 patrons.

“We’ll have daily specials and the manager will be passing out coupons for $9.99 fish and chips,” Boden said.

Happy hour will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Regular hours will be from 11 a.m. from 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 8 p.m. Sundays.

Although signs were posted that the Old Bag was closed because of a fire, Boden said, he still has received many inquiries about why the business had been closed.

With the fire occurring at about 3:15 a.m. on a Sunday morning, Boden said, many people were unaware of the electrical fire that caused more than $250,000 in damage at the building.

“It looked fantastic from the front,” he said. “Coming across the bridge, you wouldn’t have noticed it. You couldn’t tell there was a fire.”

Boden said the fire spread down the support beam of the structure.

“It was raining, sleeting and snowing outside,” he said. “A lot of it was coming through the roof.”

With only 13 days before Christmas, he said, the first goal was to place 35 employees in other jobs.

“We placed 30 of them, and the other few picked up shifts at their other jobs,” he said. “We put them in our other 13 locations. They will come back. We’re shooting for April 1.”

Boden, a 1998 Gahanna Lincoln High School graduate, said he hopes the Old Bag restaurant would be open for a grand reopening April 1.

“We opened eight years ago to that day,” he said.

“We’re trying our best to serve the community.”

Karen Eylon, director of the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau, said Old Bag is particularly popular with out-of-town guests.

“We go there and our guests go there,” she said. “(Old Bag owner) Mike Purdum is on our board. He’s a supporter of the community, and he’s a goodhearted person.”

Eylon said Gahanna’s four hotels offer limited services, and Old Bag is a favorite restaurant for visitors. “It’s one they enjoy, and it’s in the heart of our downtown,” she added.

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But it is also a place where many people still live. Columbus, like most cities, has a few skyscrapers. But most of the commercial buildings in the city are still four and five stories tall. Built in an era before elevators, they reflect the simple fact that most people will not walk up more than a few flights of stairs to their homes or places of business. Many of these buildings have metal fire escapes attached to their fronts and sides.

While the buildings look substantial, most of their interiors are made of wood and the threat of fire is still quite real in a city where gas lights are as common as electric bulbs.

Along the sidewalk to the right can be seen what appear to be a number of large stone blocks along the curb. These are steps to provide more easy access to one’s carriage. While automobiles are becoming a more common sight, many people still rely on horsedrawn carriages as well as the streetcar system to make their way around town.

The shops and stores along High Street provide the widest variety of goods and services to the people who live and work nearby. Most of these merchants have placed large signs on their stores and projecting from them advertising their services. They range from Murnan’s taxi service and “sports parlor” on the left to the more elegant Goodman Jewelers on the right. In the distance on the right, at the corner

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of Town and High streets, can be seen the distinctive tower of the F. & R. Lazarus department store.

There are other distinctive elements of this city of a century ago. Watches were a luxury many people could not afford; the timepieces were worn only on special occasions. To help keep track of the time, large clocks like the one at the right of the picture stood at many major intersections. To meet the need for information, some of the city’s several newspapers were sold by newsboys (and occasionally newsgirls) like the ones we see to the left of the picture.

Most of the people we see in the picture seem reasonably welldressed in suits and ties for the men and fashionable dresses for the ladies. By the standards of our time, they are indeed welldressed and — in mostly wool clothing — probably a bit un-

comfortable. But by the standards of their day, this was just the common attire of day-to-day life.

This was a world that had changed a lot during the lives of the people we see here. But for the most part, these people were accustomed to change and had learned to live with it. And perhaps that is just as well, since a lot more change was not all that far away.

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Coffee with Constituents, 10 Soroptimist International of a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at Java’s Northeast Suburban Franklin Cyber Espresso Bar, 1050 BeechCounty, an organization for proer Crossing N. State Rep. Nancy fessional women, 6:30 p.m. the Garland (D-New Albany) will second Monday of the month at provide updates on activities at the Mifflin Township Administhe Ohio House of Representatrative Building, 155 Olde Ridetives and hear concerns raised by nour Road. constituents.

Celebrate Recovery, a Biblebased recovery program for Health adults, 6 p.m. Fridays at Medical Clinic, held by Vine- Reynoldsburg United Methodist yard Community Church, 6:30- Church, 1636 Graham Road. Din8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of ner and childcare up to age 11. the month at the church, 15187 Call 866-5864, ext. 115.

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Partnership, 8:15 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Meetings the Olde Gahanna Sanctuary, 82 La Leche League of GahanN. High St. The group represents na is reactivating. Mothers and business and residents in the Olde their nursing infants and mothGahanna area. For more inforers-to-be are welcome. Meetings mation, visit www.oldegahanare at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday na.com. of the month at the Gahanna Book Club, 7 p.m. the first Branch Library, 310 Granville St. Wednesday of the month at the Call Heather at 414-0555 or Barbara at 269-7181.

Community Bible Study, for women and children through sixth grade, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Peace Lutheran Gahanna, 455 Clark State Road. Visit columbusnortheastcbs.org or call (614) 855-9832.

Sunrise Masonic Lodge 783, 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 211 W. Johnstown Road.

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Gahanna Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 310 Granville St. Call Ann at 4782928 for more information.

GRIN, (Gahanna Residents in Need), 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at Mifflin Presbyterian Church, 123 Granville St. For more information, e-mail grin_gahanna@yahoo.com.

Gahanna Jaycees, 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month at Massey’s Pizza, 261 Lincoln Circle.

Gahanna Historical Society, 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the John Clark House, 101 S. High St. New members welcome.

Gahanna Kiwanis Club, 7:15 p.m. Mondays except the first Monday of the month, when the club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a meal.

All meetings are held at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Olde Ridenour Road. Call Frank Walker at 901-9935.

Gahanna Sertoma Club, 6:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. For information and meeting location, call Louis Posner at 476-3332.

Gahanna Evening Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Affairs by Beth, 5694 Westbourne Ave. For more information, call

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Gahanna Noon Lions Club, noon the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Mezzo’s at Creekside, 123 Mill St. For more information, call David Samuel at 266-1705.

Gahanna Toastmaster Club, 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Good Samaritan Reformed Church, 620 McCutcheon Road. Call Alan Meisterman at 475-2898.

Gahanna Rotary Club, noon Wednesdays at the Jefferson Country Club, Blacklick. Call Brad Schneider at 471-8444.

Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord, 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at New Albany Village Hall, 99 W. Main St. Gahanna Black Parents Association, 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at GLHS, room A160, 140 S. Hamilton Road.

Friends of Big Walnut Creek and Tributaries, 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, 4991 Johnstown Road. Call R.C. Bostard at (614) 470-9699.

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Military notes GLHS grad receives Legion of Merit medal Col. James A. Schnell, a 1973 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School, was recently awarded the Legion of Merit medal for his service as Air Attaché in Beijing, China.

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Government Gahanna City Council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road.

Mifflin Township trustees meet the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the township meeting hall, 155 Olde Ridenour Road.

Jefferson Township trustees meet at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the township hall, 6545 Havens Road.

Gahanna Civil Service Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road.

Gahanna Parks and Recreation Board meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road.

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Single Mothers Support Group, women’s outreach for women, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 1950-H N. Fourth St. Child care is provided.

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The Gahanna Lincoln High School boys basketball team knows that most opponents will give extra attention — and with good reason — to senior guard Stevie Taylor just about every game this season.

That’s just fine with the Lions, whose depth seemingly grows each week.

In a 78-56 victory over Grove City on Jan. 3, Taylor was limited to 10 points but four other players scored at

least 11 points as Gahanna had five in double figures in a game for the first time this season.

“Our chemistry is really helping out a lot,” senior Jamel Morris said. “When you see the point spread of our players, things are spreading out a lot among us.”

Morris has been one of the team’s best offensive weapons in his first season as a regular varsity player. The 6foot-2 guard scored 18 in a 68-67 overtime win over Independence on Dec. 29.

He was held to seven points against Grove City but was second on the team

in scoring average at 9.5 through eight games.

Taylor reached double figures in seven of Gahanna’s first eight games and was averaging 17 points during that span.

Senior forward Trey Warr, a transfer from Reynoldsburg, fit in immediately as he was averaging 9.3 points through eight games. He made two 3pointers and scored 14 against Grove City.

Also contributing offensively through eight games were seniors Jordan Mar-

tin (8.5 ppg) and Brien Winston (5.6 ppg) and sophomore Aaron Jackson (6.8 ppg).

As the season wears on, coach Tony Staib expects teams to continue to focus most of their defensive effort on Taylor.

Taylor scored 16 points against Independence, including the winning basket in overtime as the Lions “learned a lot of lessons,” according to Staib.

“You’re at that part of the season where you can’t relax because you want to keep trying to improve,” Staib said.

“I think our focus in practice was slipping and we had been missing attention to detail, but since (the Independence game) it’s been better.

“Stevie gets a lot of attention, but we have multiple guys that can have double-digit games. Jamel had 18 against Independence, and that night I think it was just Jamel’s turn. Against Grove City, it was Trey’s turn. We know in our locker room that we’ve got a lot of guys.”

See BASKETBALL, page B2

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Athletes share wishes for 2011 The beginning of the year brings a chance to set goals and kindle hopes of good things that could occur.

Here are the 2011 wishes of some of central Ohio’s top high school athletes.

Stevie Taylor, Gahanna boys basketball: “I wish that my team LARRY stays unbeatLARSON en throughout the season and, personally, that I can break the school scoring record.”

Abby Chin, Upper Arlington girls swimming: “My wish for 2011 is to swim NCAA cut times and Olympic trial cut times so I can be ready for 2012.”

Kyle Annis, Hilliard Davidson football: “My wish for the new year would just be for everyone to be safe and enjoy time with their families.”

Hannah Stefanoff, Grandview cross country and track: “My new year’s wish is to have a healthy winter of training which can lead into a successful track season this spring and to stay positive through these winter months.”

Joey Tomko, Gahanna baseball: “I wish that my family and friends have a healthy 2011. I hope that all my friends graduate and have successful college careers.”

Chris Diaz, Watterson boys tennis: “My wish for 2011 is to have a great and successful start to four years of college and for college to be the best years of my life up to that point.”

Joey Uhle, Olentangy Liberty pole vault: “My wish is real short and simple. I wish for warm weather during the track season.”

Nick Netotian, Whitehall boys bowling: “For the new year, I look forward to my final year competing with my teammates on the bowling and baseball teams at Whitehall. I am also very excited about graduating with my class of 2011 and starting college this fall.”

Niki Flower, Upper Arlington girls tennis: “I wish that my shoulder injury gets better so I can work harder and get ready for college tennis. I also hope that by doing so, I can have the confidence to not be intimidated by any task given to me, whether it be in sports or in the classroom.”

Ron Tanner, Eastmoor Academy football and basketball: “In 2011, I would like to truly get better every day. If I begin to improve every day, then I know I will be the best that I can be.”

May all of you have your wishes come true in the coming year.

I’ll see you at a game.

Larry Larson is a former athletics director at Grandview High School. He can be heard as “Mr. High School Sports” on WTVN 610 AM.

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Twin brothers Kasee (left) and Drew McDougle have excelled in their sophomore seasons for the Gahanna Lincoln wrestling team.

Wrestling

Twin brothers help each other excel

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Picture two long, skinny snakes wrapped around one another, doing what Gahanna Lincoln High School wrestling coach Kyle Bentley calls “flipping and flopping around” as each looks for an advantage.

While Bentley might not be a snake aficionado, his imagination has had some unique inspiration the last two winters.

Since sophomore twin brothers Drew and Kasee McDougle joined the Lions’ program a year ago, they’ve built a reputation for their intense practice habits against one another.

Kasee, who competes at 135 pounds, and Drew, who is at 130, have been drill

partners since the two began competing in the sport when each was about 5 years old. Although Kasee says that “nothing happens” when they practice against each other because they’re so familiar with the other’s strengths, weaknesses and moves, their work has helped bring each consistent success against other opponents.

“They’re very competitive against each other, but they help each other scout and really do things that good drilling partners do for one another,” Bentley said.

“They tend to work pretty well and know each other’s likes and dislikes. In practice, they’ll be twisting and turning on one another. They end up like that in their (other) matches, and then they’ll end up on top.”

At the 50th annual Brecksville-Broadview Heights Holiday Tournament on Dec. 29-30, Drew went 3-3 and finished eighth and Kasee went 4-2 but didn’t place. Drew defaulted his final match because of a neck bruise and is 12-4 on the season. Kasee is 11-2.

“I am a little bit surprised,” Kasee said of the success he and his brother have had since entering high school. “I thought it would be a little bit tougher. But me and my brother are scrappers.”

The McDougles’ father, Craig, competed in high school and wrestled for two seasons at the University of Toledo.

Their grandfather, Larry McDougle, is the president and chief executive officer at Owens Community College, which has campuses in Findlay and Toledo.

Despite their father’s wrestling background, the McDougle brothers also tried baseball and basketball and took skating lessons before deciding to get serious about wrestling.

They competed for the DeSales wrestling club while attending Gahanna Middle School East. With that program, Drew and Kasee competed in various out-of-area tournaments and went against wrestlers from state powers such as Lakewood St. Edward and St. Paris Graham.

“My first goal when I got to high school was that I wanted to be a varsity wrestler,” Drew said. “It seemed like competing like we did in middle school See WRESTLING, page B3

Swimming & Diving

Home meet win was icing on cake for Lions

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At the conclusion of the Gahanna Lincoln High School boys and girls swimming and diving teams’ final home meet of the season last Friday at the Gahanna YMCA, the Lions dined on a huge cake honoring their five senior boys and three senior girls.

The Lions had good reason to celebrate after the meet, as the boys team beat Mount Vernon 100-57 and the girls squad defeated Mount Vernon 111-57.

“We’ve got a great group of seniors who are always considerate of the lower classmen on our team, so we all wanted to make this a special day for them to show how much we respect and appreciate them,” freshman Morgan Belli said. “I’m so glad both teams were able to win, because this is going to be the last meet here for our seniors.”

The boys team bounced back from a 116-63 loss to New Albany two days earlier to improve to 4-1 in dual meets.

Gahanna swept all three relays, with Erwin Letellier, Chris Chang, Beau Snoad and Justin Henderson winning the 200-yard medley in 1 minute, 47.13 seconds, Henderson, Letellier, Dan Mefford and David Fuss winning the 200 freestyle in 1:37.53,

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Gahanna Lincoln freshman Morgan Belli competes in the 200 medley relay during a meet against Mount Vernon last Friday at the Gahanna YMCA. Belli won the 100 backstroke and the 200 individual medley.

and Fuss, Randy Reynolds, Snoad and Jon Chang winning the 400 free in 3:46.14.

Also finishing first were Letellier in the 100 backstroke (1:05.69), Jon Chang in the 100 free (54.13), Kyle Clark in the 100 butterfly (1:13.3) and Henderson in the 50 free (23.8).

“As a team, we’ve exceeded

our own expectations so far,” Fuss said. “The only team we struggled against was New Albany, which is a great team. Otherwise, we’ve beaten everyone else we’ve gone up against.”

Against Mount Vernon, the girls team won its first dual meet in five attempts, as three freshmen won two individual events

apiece.

Belli won the 100 back (1:01.18) and 200 IM (2:09.77), Lauren Zappe won the 200 free (2:20.48) and 500 free (6:20.27), and Kirstyn Thomas won the 100 breaststroke (1:15.88) and 50 free (28.25).

In addition, Lauren Nye won the 100 fly (1:09.91) and the

Lions finished first in all three relays, with Allison Mason, Thomas, Belli and Annie Devaney winning the 200 medley (2:01.47), Belli, Annie Devaney, Mason and Thomas winning the 200 free (1:51.05), and Zappe, Heather Scott, Zaida Edwards See SWIMMING, page B2

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Academy Roundup

Boys team trying to remain in MSL title race

By FRANK DiRENNA

At a glance

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The Columbus Academy boys basketball team headed into its contest against Licking Valley last Tuesday looking to remain in the hunt for the MSL-Ohio Division championship.

The Vikings fell to 5-3 overall with a 54-47 loss to Worthington Christian last Saturday and were third in the MSL-Ohio before last Tuesday at 2-2, behind Heath (4-0), Granville (3-1) and Newark Catholic (3-1).

“Even though we’ve beaten Granville (51-46 last Friday), I would say Heath and Granville are the two teams to beat right now,” coach Chris Jones said.

“We’re right there in the middle of the pack with a couple other teams.”

Against Worthington Christian, Academy fell behind 48-37 midway through the final quarter before cutting its deficit to 50-46 with 30 seconds remaining.

Zach Ratcliff led the Vikings with 14 points, followed by Daniel Aronowitz with 11 points and Kyle Turner with 10.

“We found something late in the game that allowed us to at least give us a shot toward the end, but overall we didn’t come with the same kind of fire and intensity that we had (last Friday against Granville), and that’s the mark of a young, inexperienced team,” Jones said.

Jones said his team was done in by costly turnovers, a lack of rebounding in the first half and too many fouls.

Worthington Christian went 22 of 35 from the free throw line and Academy made four of nine.

“We just have to put the Worthington Christian game behind us and focus on the next one,” junior guard Tim Eldridge said. “That’s going to be the defining thing of our season — if we can get back up after a step back and make sure that we keep getting better and keep trying to win games.”

Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Columbus Academy boys basketball, girls basketball, bowling, swimming and diving, and wrestling teams: BOYS BASKETBALL Jan. 4 — Defeated Northridge 51-45 *Last Friday — Def. Granville 51-46. Zach Ratcliff scored 18 points.

Last Saturday — Lost to Worthington Christian 54-47 *Last Tuesday — Played Licking Valley *Friday — Home vs. Lakewood Tuesday — At Jonathan Alder Of note: The Vikings were 5-3 overall and 2-2 in the MSL-Ohio before last Tuesday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL *Jan. 4 — Def. Lakewood 45-42 (OT).

LaShaun Ramson scored 20 points.

Jan. 6 — Def. Tree of Life 53-28. Allie Roehrenbeck scored 18 points. *Last Saturday — Lost to Bexley 45-38 Last Tuesday — Played Worthington Christian *Friday — Home vs. Newark Catholic. The Vikings lost to the Green Wave 39-37 on Dec. 2. *Tuesday — At Heath Of note: The Vikings were 6-3 overall before last Tuesday and are 3-3 in the MSL-Ohio. *MSL-Ohio game

Saturday.

The Vikings led 30-29 after the third quarter but were outscored 16-8 in the final period. Erin Simmons led the Vikings with 14 points.

“We’re playing some good basketball right now,” coach Heather Gepper said. “(Last Saturday), we played three solid quarters and then let that fourth quarter kind of slip away from us. We’ve been playing some really nice games.

I’m really happy with how the girls are

By Steve Friend/ThisWeek playing right now.”

Academy is 3-3 in the MSL-Ohio, Academy’s Daniel Aronowitz goes up for a shot as Matt Rickly of tied with Bexley for third behind Worthington Christian defends during the visiting Vikings’ 54-47 loss last Granville (5-1) and Licking Valley (4Saturday.

2). The Vikings play Granville on Jan. 20 and 28.

Through eight games, Eldridge was bounding, averaging 7.5.

“Granville is pretty much on top right leading the team in scoring, averaging •The girls basketball team saw its 12.8 points, followed by Ratcliff (12.3). four-game winning streak come to an now,” Gepper said. “Aside from Ratcliff was leading the team in re- end with a 45-38 loss to Bexley last Granville, everybody else is pretty dead

BASKETBALL Continued from page B1 •The girls team also has been using balanced offense to find success.

Senior Tiyona Marshall has been the team’s most consistent scorer, averaging 13.2 points through 10 games. She led Gahanna in scoring five times during that span, including 17 points in a 66-46 win over Grove City on Jan. 3.

Other steady contributors through 10 games were sophomores Chrishna Butler (11.1 ppg), Reyna Montgomery (7.1 ppg) and Quiera Lampkins (6 ppg).

Montgomery battled a back injury early in the season but scored 10 in a 58-44 victory over New Albany in the Gahanna Cage Classic championship game Dec. 30 and followed with 12 against Grove City.

That balance has coach Rick Hauser feeling optimistic that his team can continue to take strides forward during the second half of the regular season.

“They may be young, but

BOWLING *Jan. 3 — Boys: Def. Linden-McKinley 1,473736; Girls: Def. Linden 1,226-651 *Jan. 4 — Boys: Def. Haugland Learning Center 1,564-1,101 *Last Friday — Boys: Lost to Hartley 2,2111,506; Girls: Lost to Hartley 1,473-1,364 *Last Monday — Boys: Lost to Brookhaven 2,272-1,546; Girls: Lost to Brookhaven 1,457-1,323 *Last Wednesday — Competed against Centennial *Wednesday — Columbus West at Eastland Lanes Of note: The boys were 3-4 in the COHSBCCentral and the girls were 3-2 in the COHSBCCentral before last Wednesday. *COHSBC-Central match SWIMMING & DIVING Last Friday — Boys: Def. Westerville South 9976, lost to Thomas Worthington 117-59, lost to Worthington Kilbourne; Girls: Def. Worthington Kilbourne 131-40, lost to Westerville South 8783, lost to Thomas Worthington 106-70 Today — Home vs. Hartley and Wellington Saturday — Northeast Classic at Branin Natatorium in Canton WRESTLING Today — At Whetstone Friday-Saturday — Licking Heights Invitational

even. We have the potential to hang around in every game.”

•The bowling teams continue to make progress in their first season.

Through 12 matches, junior Christian Amland led the boys team with a 140 average, followed by senior Neel Koyawala (132).

For the girls team, junior Kristen Lampe had the team-best 125 average through eight matches, followed by sophomores Alyssa Rock (116) and Carolyn Vara (114).

“In our first year, we’ve had a great turnout in numbers of people,” coach Dan Olexio said. “We’re striking the right balance of seriousness and still having a good time learning the game and getting better.” www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Gahanna Lincoln boys and girls basketball teams: BOYS *Last Friday — Defeated Reynoldsburg 70-39. Stevie Taylor scored 15 points, Jamel Morris scored 14 and Aaron Jackson scored 10 for the Lions, who outscored the Raiders 19-6 in the third quarter.

Last Saturday — Def. Linden-McKinley 82-32. Taylor scored 13 points to lead Gahanna, which led 43-12 at halftime. *Friday — At Groveport. Last season, the Lions beat the Cruisers 76-44 and 65-21.

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they’re all athletic,” Hauser said.

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GIRLS *Last Friday — Lost to Reynoldsburg 51-43. Tiyona Marshall scored 21 points, including three 3-pointers, for Gahanna, which trailed 27-26 at halftime but was outscored 15-9 in the third period.

Last Tuesday — Played Watterson *Friday — Home vs. Groveport. Gahanna defeated the Cruisers 51-37 on Dec. 3.

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SWIMMING Continued from page B1 and Sarah Devaney winning the 400 free (4:20.67).

“We haven’t won a lot of meets this year, so this meant a lot to us,” Scott said. “Morgan Belli is our top girls swimmer, but a lot of our underclassmen are really good this year. It’s nice to show everyone what we can do in our last home meet.”

Coach Jill Auer is looking forward to testing her squads against elite competition in the Northeast Classic on Saturday at Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium, which is the site of the state meet next month.

“This will be some of the best competition we’ve seen all year, so we’re hoping everyone will improve upon the times we’ve been swimming,” Auer said. “A lot of our kids have never swum

At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Gahanna Lincoln boys and girls swimming and diving teams: Dec. 11 — Boys: Tied Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit for 32nd (18) of the 46 teams that scored in the Ned Reeb Invitational at Ohio State, behind champion Upper Arlington (407); Girls: Tied Elyria Catholic for 30th (30) of the 40 teams that scored in the Ned Reeb Invitational, behind champion Upper Arlington (471)

in that pool before, so this will be a great opportunity for them.”

Fuss said the Lions will use the next two weeks of competition to prepare for the OCCOhio Division meet. The diving portion of the event will be held Jan. 27 at New Albany and the swimming portion will be held Jan. 29 at Thomas Worthington.

Dec. 17 — Boys: Defeated Westerville South 102-81; Girls: Lost to Westerville South 95-84 Jan. 5 — Boys: Lost to New Albany 116-63; Girls: Lost to New Albany 11075 Last Friday — Boys: Def. Mount Vernon 100-57; Girls: Def. Mount Vernon 111-57 Friday — Bexley and Granville at St. Charles Saturday — Northeast Classic at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton

“Our boys team has won four straight OCC titles, so defending our championship is our main goal,” Fuss said. “We’ve been working hard on improving every day in practice because we want to keep that legacy going.” ablankenship@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

Schools announce coaching vacancies The following central Ohio schools are seeking coaches: Dublin Jerome — Boys golf, girls soccer. Send résumé to Nick Magistrale, athletics director, Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland Croy Road, Dublin, 43016 or e-mail magistrale_nick@dublinschools.net.

Hilliard Bradley — Boys volleyball, football, boys soccer. Send résumé to athletics director Chip Ebert at chip_ebert@hboe.org.

Hilliard Darby — Boys volleyball, boys soccer, assistant boys soccer. Send résumé to Chad Schulte, athletics director, Hilliard Darby High School, 4200 Leppert Road, Hilliard, 43026 or e-

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St. Charles — Golf. Send résumé to athletics director Dave Lawler at dlawler@cdeducation.org.

Westerville Central — Track coach specializing in jumps and sprints. Contact athletics director Andy Ey at (614) 797-6827 or eya@wcsoh.org.

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WRESTLING Continued from page B1 made it a lot easier for us. We were just proud that we were able to do so well. (Our grandfather) tells us to try our hardest and don’t give up on things.”

“Wrestling was the one thing that stuck with us,” Kasee said.

“We used to play in normal little kids leagues in other sports, but I like that you win and lose on your own in wrestling.”

Drew competed at 112 last season and went 36-7, including finishing 1-2 at the Division I state tournament. Kasee was 34-9.

The McDougle brothers were a huge part of the resurgence Gahanna’s program enjoyed last season. After having just two district qualifiers in 2009, the Lions had six advance to that level last March and took third (170) at the 13-team Watkins Memorial sectional.

At district, Drew took third to advance to state and Kasee went 2-2.

“It really motivated me seeing (Drew) at state,” Kasee said.

“We do have a slight competition to be better than the other one and that did motivate me this summer.”

At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Gahanna Lincoln wrestling team: Dec. 29-30 — Tied for 27th with Amherst Steele (51) in 42-team Brecksville-Broadview Heights Holiday Tournament, behind champion Bedford Chanel (191). Nick Brown (189) finished fifth and Drew McDougle (130) was eighth. Evan Bergenstein (215) went 3-2 and Kasee McDougle (135) was 4-2. *Jan. 6 — Lost to Lancaster 47-17; defeated Reynoldsburg 54-22 Last Friday-last Saturday — Finished seventh (98.5) in 18-team Fairfield Invitational, behind champion Chattanooga (Tenn.) McCallie (232).

Brown (189) was second, Drew McDougle (130) and Kasee McDougle (135) both were third and Bergenstein (215) finished fourth. *Last Wednesday — Competed against Newark and Groveport Friday-Saturday — Marion Elgin Invitational Of note: The Lions were 1-1 in the OCC-Ohio before last Wednesday. *OCC-Ohio match

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ers’ top goals, although that took a hit Jan. 6 when the Lions lost 47-17 in a dual at Lancaster.

The Lions were fourth in the Division I area coaches poll released Jan. 3 and Lancaster was sixth. While senior Nick Brown was ranked first at 189, Drew and Kasee both were ranked second at their respective weights.

“I always have a drill partner, and that has definitely helped me to become a better wrestler,” Drew said. “Kasee’s more of a poundit guy and I’ve been the more technical, so that helps us work on things. The thing I like about wrestling is that you’ve got to push yourself to get better. You can set goals and achieve that goal. I think it helps me know I can accomplish anything.”

“I’ve known (the McDougle brothers) since they were in about sixth grade,” Bentley said.

“They live right down the street from me, and I knew them from when they wrestled for the DeSales middle school club program. Their parents are just good people and they’re both very coachable. They listen very well.”

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The Beat Arts, eats and fun in central Ohio

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1 One day, a presently-young

film composer/pianist will perform a concert paying tribute to Dave Grusin, the Academy Award-winning film composer who, this weekend, pays tribute to film composer Henry Mancini in concerts with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.

Or at least if there’s any justice, one will.

Point being, Grusin’s career is heavily influenced by the great Mancini, so it would be appropriate to carry on the tradition.

The CJO program is “A Night at the Movies,” and features Mancini tunes like The Pink Panther Theme and Baby Elephant Walk alongside other classic film repertoire, including Somewhere Over the Rainbow and As Time Goes By.

Dave Grusin

A jazz pianist (and record label exec — he’s the “G” in contemporary jazz giant GRP Records) as well as composer, Grusin’s film scores include Heaven Can Wait, On Golden Pond and Tootsie.

Tickets for the Jan. 14-15 concerts at the Southern Theatre are $41-$49. Call (614) 294-5200.

STOMP is still cool. And hot, evidenced by the continuing presence of a North American Company, a permanent London Company and a European tour, all in addition to its 14-year continuous run in New York City.

The brooms, plungers, trash cans and lighters are all back, but the troupe is always on the lookout for new “instruments” — this latest tour includes tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans.

STOMP runs at the Palace Theatre Jan. 14-16. Tickets are $22.50$57.50. Call (614) 469-0939. there a power-hipster cat3 Is egory on modern pop

music?

If so, that’s where Oberhofer lives. When we first heard their stuff, we figured it wouldn’t be long until we heard that in a television ad — turns out o0Oo0Oo (yes, that’s a song title) is in a Sobe Water commercial already.

The Beat — always the last to Who’da thought banging on 2 stuff you found lying around know.

Oberhofer, with opener Cloud could be an international sensaNothings, plays The Basement tion?

Friday, Jan. 14. Tickets are $8$10. Call 1-800-745-3000. neverending is 4 Seemingly the supply of high-caliber singer-songwriters from Canada.

Scotland-born David Francey has made his home in the Toronto area since his family moved there when he was a youngster.

His upbringing in a working-class neighborhood imbues his songwriting with a poetic sense of the day-to-day. His latest work is a collaboration with Mike Ford of Moxy Früvous, inspired by their two-week journey aboard a 750foot bulk carrier on the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Amelia Curran is a Maritimes native and resident for whom songwriting is but one of her pursuits — she is also a playwright and actress. Her songwriting hardly suffers from her varied interests — check her latest, Hunter, Hunter, for evidence of this.

The two will perform Friday, Jan. 14, at the Columbus Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20-$23. Call (614) 470-FOLK. STOMP

The audience is the guest list for Tony N’Tina’s Wedding.

from a cheap bottle of Wine i.e: 2 Buck Chuck, to re-gifts, gag gifts,

5 The longest-running off-Broadway comedy is an interactive to marital aid gifts etc. You can personally hand them to the bride affair, for which, as the happy couple exchanges vows, the audience plays the part of family and friends joining them for the reception feast and the hilarious family drama that ensues, courtesy of the Nunzio and Vitale “families.”

This all-inclusive, interactive matrimonial experience includes the ceremony, reception, a sit-down, Italian baked ziti dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake, music, dancing and much more.

In addition to cast members straight from the NYC production, 19 local actors will be in on the fun.

Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding plays the Cardinal Health Ballroom at the Lincoln Theatre Jan. 20-30 for 10 shows. Tickets are $65/$75.

Call (614) 469-0939.

For folks who might consider taking in the show but don’t know quite what to expect, director Tony Lauria (not that Tony) was kind enough to answer some questions for The Beat.

The Beat: What should I wear?

Tony Lauria: Dress comfortably, casual. If you have a wild side, Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding plays the Cardinal Health Ball- wear something fun but not something that pulls focus. room at the Lincoln Theatre Jan. 20-30 for 10 shows.

TB: Should I bring a gift?

Tickets are $65/$75. Call (614) 469-0939.

TL: Many people bring gag gifts. Folks have brought anything

and groom!

TB: What’s happening when we “enter the scene”? When it’s time to begin, will it be more like a show or a wedding?

TL: Characters will arrive on the scene about 20 minutes before “curtain.” The party starts as soon as you arrive and grab a beer. You will feel like you are attending the most outrageous wedding you have ever been to in your life!

TB:Will there be dancing?

TL:Yes, plenty, so wear comfy shoes.

TB: How “interactive” should I plan to be?

TL: You should be as interactive as you are comfortable with without being inappropriate.

TB: Is there an example (maybe something that has actually happened somewhere) of something that’s too interactive?

TL: Yes, we have had overzealous guests get a bit too personal with some of the actors. Common sense is encouraged. You are not allowed to touch the Nun or the Stripper! Unless of course you are invited to!

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Scampering waiters and above-average food at new Poblano’s MENU Except for the hardest-working and quickest-moving wait staff in town — servers literally, stunningly and unfailingly jog across its wide-open and winding-around spaces — Poblano’s is nothing you haven’t seen before.

That said, this bright and tidy newish Mexican restaurant’s food was consistently a cut above the norm.

Occupying a rambling, double-decker edifice spread out over several rooms, Poblano’s is a big and splashy establishment. Kind of fun in a kitschy and touristy way, its brash color scheme alternates from one tropically tinted wall to the next.

So as your head whirls as you try to follow that kinetic wait staff moving to the beat of relentlessly uptempo cumbia music, your eyes will rush past tones like tan-

by G.A. Benton gerine orange, avocado green, mango yellow and chili pepper red.

After the arrival of fresh and above-average chips and salsa, you’re probably going to want some of the slightly orange-flavored house margaritas. I recommend the worth-it upcharge for a lasts-forever (and potent!) half pitcher of “Poblano’s” Margaritas ($17) made with Hornitos tequila and Cointreau.

Appetizer-wise, though the homey, oregano-flecked and salty chicken and tortilla soups were both pleasant enough (each $2.50), my favorite starter was the extra-large and super-valued

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The El Amigo entrée and Tres Leches cake at Poblano’s.

Whitefish Ceviche ($6.50). I liked how its abundant, creamy and unblemished avocado chunks calmed down the assertive yet enticing fresh lime juice mixture

(with diced tomato and onion) in which the plentiful chopped raw fish was “cooked.”

From the “House Specialties” entrees, El Amigo ($15) will definitely live up to its name and be your friend — if, like me, you’re a big eater. A virtual Mexican smorgasbord on a single plate, it was spilling over with nicely seared shrimp plus rice and beans (they grace most every meal and yes, they’re better than most), crisply grilled slices of thin beef (carne aside) and a boneless, skinless chicken breast. Both terrestrial proteins tasted great beneath their layers of rich melted Mexican cheese and zesty, greasy chorizo (but what wouldn’t?)

Real Mexican chiles rellenos have an eggier batter than you generally get in America. Since I got something approximating that at Poblano’s, I’d rate theirs

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($10.50) on the higher side. I mixed and matched a chicken (stewy) with a beef (hamburger vastly improved by being cooked with onion, carrot and potato) to fine effect.

Though I doubt it was completely made from scratch, the mole sauce on my Enchiladas Poblanos ($9.50) was thicker, less sweet, richer and more complex (tasting of roasted chilies with a hint of cinnamon) than average.

It was slathered over a trio of tortillas wrapped around chicken stewed with rajas (roasted poblano pepper strips). Nice.

Also quite nice was a massive platter of Chile Verde ($11). That one featured huge chunks of tender, stewy pork shoulder enlivened by a piquant tomatillo salsa.

I’m a sucker for Pastel de Tres Leches, and Poblano’s version ($4.50) did not disappoint. Soaked in sweetened condensed milk, slightly perfumey and elaborately decorated with caramel icing piped into rococo decorations, it was a piece of cake that tasted as good as it looked.

To read G.A. Benton’s blog visit ColumbusDiningGuide.com

Powell pizzeria serves up classic New York-style pies After Brooklyn Pizza opened on New Year’s Day, the New Yorkers started filing in.

One guy was from Brooklyn, another from Staten Island. Long Island was represented, as was Albany.

Owner Anthony La Cerva didn’t know there were so many Empire State transplants living in central Ohio.

“There’s a lot of pressure on me,” he said.

But it seems he has a hot, cheesedripping commodity – a New York-style pizza, complete with a crispy, foldable crust, 100-percent mozzarella and a house-mixed sauce.

“The only thing that’s missing is the water,” he said.

La Cerva’s goal was to create a true pizzeria, similar to the ones his father owned in the New York metropolitan area.

“When I was a kid, I was stuck at a table folding pizza boxes,” he said.

Thin-crust pizzas, cut into triangles no less, appeared to be an anomaly in central Ohio. Rarer still were by-theslice options.

“Maybe the pizza places (in town) don’t think they make enough money on it,” he said. “I’m stumped. In New York, they’re all over the place.”

Brooklyn Pizza, a carryout at 30 Grace Drive, has taken over the former Joshua’s Pizza in a strip center just north

By Chris Parker/ThisWeek

Brooklyn Pizza owner Anthony La Cerva makes a pizza in the kitchen of the new restaurant in Powell. Brooklyn Pizza offers individual slices and whole New York-style pies.

of the restaurant-laden intersection at Liberty and Olentangy streets. La Cerva said he’s somewhat concerned about the lack of foot traffic in his strip center but is confident his product is singular enough to draw people from all over the region.

“I want to be the exclusive,” he said.

“Everybody’s going to have to come over here.”

Pies come in 14 and 16 inches, plus a 16-by-16 Sicilian alternative. Toppings include the traditional to more designer choices, such as roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes. A 16-inch

oats is being served at Starling’s new breakfast-and-lunch spot, Jodi’s Home Cooking, which recently took over the 29-seat Grace Diner space at 240 N. Liberty St. She admits that most customers haven’t even heard of it.

“But once they taste it, they love it,” said Starling, who ran the Sunbury Grill for three years.

It has myriad uses – for example, complementing omelets – or is enjoyable as a side, she said. Starling’s customers can get a GLT – a goetta, lettuce and tomato sandwich.

She also has a parade of homemade dishes, including buttermilk biscuits and gravy, soups, chili, pancakes and such. Her potatoes are fresh-cut and her burgers are hand-patted.

Prices range from $3 for a la carte items to $7.99 for meals.

“I love to cook. I like to cook anything,” she said. “I’m not much of a baker. I love to cook comfort food that fills people up.”

Jodi’s Home Cooking is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. For more information, call 614-785-0474.

pepperoni, for example, is $15.50. A slice of pep is $2.

Other products, such as calzones, strombolis and Italian dinners, will be phased in over time. Delivery is not yet an option.

The place is open for lunch and dinBlue Agave, a new restaurant from ner hours daily. For more information, the founders of El Vaquero, has opened call 614-436-8900. in the Polaris area.

The Mexican restaurant has taken In other news from Powell: Count Jodi Starling as a proud pur- over the former Barnum & Tibbetts site, 496 Polaris Parkway. veyor of goetta.

The menu is essentially the same as Known as Cincinnati caviar, the German sausage fortified with steel-cut the other El Vaqueros but there are a

few additions, general manager Eduardo Pedroza said. One is the tableside preparation of guacamole, using fresh ingredients, he said. An order for $5.99 serves more than two people.

Other variations include more seafood dishes, vegetarian options and the choice of spinach and wheat tortillas.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. For more information, call 614-891-6011.

■ Calorie Countess Jennifer Burton recommends brown rice for its rich nutritional value.

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The 96-member Youth Orchestra is comprised of students in grades 9-12 and emphasizes the performance of standard orchestral repertoire. This concert will feature works by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information, call (614) 228-9600 or visit www.columbussymphony.com.

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The Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce scheduled its 2011 annual luncheon for 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Creekside Conference & Event Center, 700 Creekside Plaza. The theme of the program will be “Proven Strategies to Grow Your Business.�

The annual meeting also will include the state-of-the-chamber event, the 2010 large- and smallbusiness awards and the installation of the 2011 board of directors. Keynote speaker Linda Brincks, of Laurus Leadership Development, will present “Out of the Starting Block: Three Areas to Win the Race in 2011.�

Cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and $18 for guests.

Speech-debate team wins Liberty Benton Gahanna Lincoln High School’s speech and debate team won the Liberty Benton High School Invitational on Jan. 8 in Findlay.

The top six teams and their scores out of a field of 24 teams were Gahanna (63.75), Notre Dame Academy (59.5), Centerville (58.5), Maumee (54), Perrysburg (39.75) and Wauseon (33).

Gahanna results include the following: sophomore Evren Gokcen, first in Lincoln Douglas debate; junior Alex Howell, second in student congress; juniors Nicole George and Graham Arledge, third in duo interpretation; junior Ameya Kotwal, third in U.S. extemporaneous speaking; senior Derek Cox, third in Lincoln Douglas debate; senior Jordan Zink, fourth in Lincoln Douglas debate; junior Daniel Stemen, fifth in dramatic interpretation; senior Alex Dimofski, fifth in student congress; juniors Emily Peszlen and Stephanie McCann, fifth in duo interpretation; junior Louis Naiman, fifth in U.S. extemporaneous speaking; senior Lisa Miller, fifth in original oratory; junior Mary Donato, sixth in humorous interpretation; senior Maggie Kasavage, sixth in prose poetry reading; juniors Evan Thorn and Dan Mefford, sixth in public-

forum debate; and senior Matthew Bruns, sixth in student congress.

Seniors Gram Bowsher and Todd Ives attended the Laird-Lewis Invitational in Charlotte, N.C., and advanced to the octa-final round, earning a bid to the Tournament of Champions in the spring.

Gahanna will compete at the largest tournament of the year — the Sylvania Invitational — on Jan. 14 and 15. More than 40 schools and 900 students are scheduled to attend. Gahanna will send only a portion of the team because of semester exams. — Marla K. Kuhlman

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HELP WANTED ENGINEERING/ TECHNICAL FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER: Installs, troubleshoots and trains customers on InfoSight equipment at customer’s site. Provide technical phone support to customers. When in house, assembles, tests and repairs electro/mechanical assemblies.

The successful candidate will have: ∂ Technical degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering. ∂ PLC troubleshooting skills a plus. ∂ Must have good communication skills. ∂ Requires debugging skills, both electrically and mechanically of equipment. ∂ Proficiency in general computer skills a must, particularly Excel and Microsoft Word. ∂ Must be available to work overtime, which may include weekends and holidays, as needed. ∂ Must have or be capable of obtaining, international passport for work at international customer sites.

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Excellent benefit pkg.

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RN Full time position in community mental health center. Must be licensed in State of Ohio with one year of nursing. Experience in community mental health or psychiatric setting preferred. Crisis intervention and institutionalized patient experience helpful. Will work primarily in the community where you will evaluate, monitor and treat clients. Mileage reimbursement. Must have Ohio Driver’s license/auto.

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ACCOUNTANT Small property mgmt. firm seeking a prof. accountant to oversee all operational aspects ofgov’t. subsi dized property.

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Budget Analyst The Vice President of Finance/Treasureer is in viting applications for this newly restructured position. www. cincinnatistate.edu (about CS, Human Resources, Employment, Adm) Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Human Resources 3520 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45223 An Equal Opportunity Employer/Committed to a Diverse Work Force.

Director Financial Planning & Analysis Ohio State University is seeking a DirectorFinancial Planning and Analysis to lead the long range financial planning and analysis function for the university, which includes the Health System, with revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. Develops constructive relationships with colleges, support units and health system financial staff to provide critical evaluation and insightful analysis on results, trends and projections. Consistent leader in developing and implement ing improvements prioritized by university needs and strategies. Develops and maintains databases and reporting tools that provide timely and insightful reporting.

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Full time entry level position in community For July 1, 2011 mental health center.

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Director, with duties com Work primarily in the mencing July 1, 2011. community. Mileage reimbursement. Salary: Founded in 1876, Hath $11/hr., Monday thru away Brown enrolls 850 Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. students in grades PS-12, Option of four 10-hour and combines world-class work days after 6 months academics with one of of employment available.

Ohio’s premier athletic pro Applications/resumes grams for girls. The School accepted at NCMHS, 1301 is committed to the value N. High St., Cols., OH of wellness, physical move - 43201, or fax to 614-298ment, and athletic competi 2227 or e-mail tion as components of a hr@ncmhs.org EOE well-rounded 21st century COLLECTIONS education for young wom en, and provides a dynam - Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, a national ic setting for the develop ment of the female athlete. collections law firm located in Dublin, seeks motivated individuals for its govern The position is responsible ment collections practice. for school-wide leadership We offer an excellent wage of athletic programming and the physical education & bonus package with paid curriculum, including inter - training, medical benefits and a 401(k). We offer scholastic competition in 12 varsity sports over three evening hours! Please fax seasons and the manage - resume to 614-889-5015 or email to suzanne.colwell@ ment of excellent facilities. publicans.com EOE. Some 75% of students in grades 7-12 are members of athletic teams. Ground ed in the school’s motto of COLLECTIONS "Not for school but for life Linebarger Goggan Blair & we learn," the program cul - Sampson, LLP, a national tivates not only athletic collections law firm located ability but personal growth in Dublin, seeks motivated and such qualities as selfindividuals for its govern confidence, teamwork, and ment collections practice. resilience that contribute to We offer an excellent wage the shaping of strong fe - & bonus package with paid male leaders. Since 2002, training, medical benefits Hathaway Brown scholarand a 401(k). We offer athletes have won 13 state evening hours! Please fax championships in six differ - resume to 614-889-5015 or ent team or individual email to suzanne.colwell@ sports. In the Class of 2010 publicans.com EOE. alone, 11 scholar-athletes are continuing their play at the college level.

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The Athletic Director must RDP Foodservice is seek possess an appreciation ing an experienced Con for the educational value of troller reporting to the Vice women’s athletics, well President. Responsibilities ness, and fitness. Excellent for this position include di communications, organiza - recting, planning and man tional, and peopleaging financial activities of management skills are es - the finance dept. Success sential, as is a track record ful candidates must pos of success in hiring, train sess the following: ing, and supervising ∂ Business and/or Ac coaches. The successful counting degree and CA or candidate should have pri CPA or experience as a teacher qualification and coach, as well as 5-10 ∂ Foodservice exp. pref. years experience in athletic ∂ Min. 5 years controller administration, preferably exp. in an independent school. ∂ Effective management Competitive athletic back skills & strong A/P & A/R ground is ideal. backgrnd. ∂ Able to submit mth end The School is located in financials Shaker Heights, Ohio, a ∂ Advanced Excel Skills beautiful suburb of Cleve land. For 11 consecutive Please apply online at years it has been named www.rdpfoodservice.com one of Northeast Ohio’s and attach resume or fax "Top 99 Places to Work," resume to Human Resour the only school ever ac ces at 614-448-3525. corded that honor.

Only those candidates whose experience best Hathaway Brown is an meets our requirements equal opportunity employ - will be contacted. No agen er and values diversity in cies or phone calls please. its student body, faculty, and staff. Compensation CUSTOMER and opportunities for pro SERVICE fessional growth are excep Ohio foodservice product tional. manufacturer & equipment distributor looking for Full Interested candidates Time (8-5 weekdays) cus should send a cover letter tomer service individual. articulating qualifications This position requires an and resume to: swering the telephone, call William Christ ing customers for orders, Head of School order entry and A/R input.

Hathaway Brown School Candidate must be profi 19600 North Park cient in computer skills Boulevard and have basic accounting Shaker Heights, Ohio background. Applicant 44122 should be reliable, able to Or hrstaffing@hb.edu lift 50 lbs, and be available to do some overnight travel BEST PART TIME to train customers on use JOB IN COLUMBUS! of equipment. Salary: Bring your excellent com - $30,000 plus benefits. Fax munication skills and join cover letter with resume to: our team!

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LOGISTICS/ TRAFFIC MANAG MANAGER ER Distributor southeast of Columbus seeking experienced Traffic Manager to utilize their knowledge in managing the domestic and international shipments of cargo by land, air and sea, while working with carriers on the most cost efficient and due date driven transportation.

Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement of goods; Report on transportation performance indicators; Analyze processes, suggest alternatives, and improve service; Manage vendors by negotiating contracts and communicating expectations.

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2nd shift Mon - Th, Ohio driver’s license/auto 5pm - 3:30am required. Will work as Part -time available needed in the community.

Resumes accepted at Located off of St Rt 40, NCMHS, 1301 N. High St., near Reynoldsburg Cols., OH 43201, or fax to Clean, air conditioned, 614-298-2227 or e-mail automated facility with onhr@ncmhs.org EOE site cafeteria and fitness Insurance center CUSTOMER SERVICE REP We are looking for a selfDistribution Center motivated, quick-learner experience is a plus. Fill who is licensed in property out an application at: 200 & casualty insurance and Heritage Dr. Pataskala, OH who is customer service 43062. Or call us at oriented. This position will 1-866-486-6462. spend 50% of their time serving as a customer serv - Tween Brands, Inc. is an ice representative for exist equal opportunity ing and new personal lines employer. clients. Prior use of AMS 360 is a plus. This position *Occasional Fridays may will also be heavily in be required. volved with a unique book of life and health business HELP WANTED and serve in a support role PROFESSIONAL/ to the manager of this divi MANAGEMENT sion. Other duties will in volve general clerical and special projects. We are looking for candidates with REGIONAL excellent communication skills. Above average MARKETING MGR. knowledge of Word, Excel, Hiring a Regional and web navigation is re Marketing Mgr. to quired. Resumes are re creating and implequired and should be sub mitted via email only to ment marketing for brad@wichert.com Columbus and CinProperty & Casualty cinnati divisions.

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Maintenance technician 3rd shift maintenance tech nician needed for a local plating company. Basic plumbing, electrical and welding skills needed.

Starting Salary is $11.00/hr. Please apply at 800 Frebis Ave. Columbus OH 43206 Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

MEDICAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Immediate opening! Must have exp. with hospice en vironment. Inbound calls to establish service, order equipment and schedule deliveries for DME. Out bound calls to dispatch techs and follow-up. Must have 1 yr. exp. in similar env. Call 841-2500 for details.

Property Manager Dublin based Apt Mgt Co seeks a multi-site property manager. MUST have LIHTC exp. Email resume to applytoday32@ yahoo.com

SAFETY, FACILITIES & PURCHASING MANAGER Full-time position in community mental health center. Bachelor’s degree required. Must have ability to manage projects.

Knowledge of construction and building’s mechanical system a plus. Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills required. Able to work nights and weekends.

Word, Excel and e-mail usage required.

Supervision and fundamental math skills required. Please list salary requirements. Credit check, background check and drug test will be processed.

Resumes/applications accepted at NCMHS, 1301 N. High St., Cols., OH 43201, or fax to 614-2982227 or e-mail hr@ncmhs.org EOE

Shift Supervisor Full-time position in com munity mental health cen ter - residential program.

BA degree with group home, mental health resi dential, hotel/motel opera tions experience preferred.

Good supervisory, man agement, communication skills required. Current Ohio driver’s license/auto required - have ability to drive pick-up truck. Good driving record a must. Will work Sunday thru Satur day, 2nd & 3rd shifts as scheduled. Responsible for supervision of staff at multi ple facilities. May require mandatory overtime. Holi day hours required.

Applications/resumes ac cepted at NCMHS, 1301 N. High St., Cols., OH 43201, e-mail hr@ncmhs.org or fax to 614-298-2227. EEO

Technical Support Tech supports rep needed for inbound cctr. Will be determining customer needs, recommending sol utions and troubleshooting. Must be up to date on new technol ogy and products for com puters. Great phone skills are also a must. Must be flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift and some weekends.

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VICE-PRESIDENT LONG-TERM CARE (ICF/MR) Seeking a director/vicepresident for a longterm care facility (ICF/DD) in Portage County w/130 beds plus group homes w/45 beds serving individuals w/severe developmen tal disabilities. Responsi bilities include planning, developing & directing all operations for the fa cility & group homes.

The qualified applicant must have a minimum of ten (10) years as an administrator; exten sive knowledge of the Medicaid reimburse ment system & regula tions; substantial knowl edge of health care ad ministration & at least five (5) years experi ence w/the developmen tal disabilities popula tion; demonstrated abil ities in budgeting, quali ty improvement & com pliance. Must be a criti cal thinker, & an effec tive decision-maker, have proven leadership capabilities; excellent in terpersonal skills w/ all levels of employees & external contacts. Must present a polished & so phisticated demeanor.

Master’s Degree in Health related field and/or business degree from an accredited col lege or university re quired. Licensure as a Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Home Administrator is a plus.

This position is availa ble after July 1, 2011.

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HELP WANTED CLERICAL/ SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Corporate office of large physician group seeks an individual to assist key dept. heads including the legal dept.

This position requires minimum of 2 years legal exp. and direct reporting to corporate officers. The ideal candidate will be able to set priorities, work in a team environment and be a self starter.

Maturity and ability to keep matters confidential are key.

This full time position includes generous benefits with health, vision and dental insurances, 401k among others. Preemployment drug screen and nonsmoking facility.

Qualified candidates fax resumes to 614-221-9722.

Office Manager Multi physician ofc, with large staff, located in North Columbus seeks an exp. medical Office Manager. Duties consist of overseeing employees and their work schedules, patient scheduling, payroll, billing corrections and general office issues.

Will act as a liaison with vendors, and corporate office. Position is M-F, 8am-5pm. We offer excellent benefits including health, vision and dental plans as well as a 401k plan. Nonsmoking facility. Preemployment drug screening required.

Experienced candidates email resume to hrassist@copcp.com

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KITCHEN MANAGEMENT The Ohio University Inn is seeking a qualified individ ual with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Prior kitchen management experience is required, preferably as an Executive Chef. Proven profitability experience in relation to la bor cost control, cost of goods sold and other ex penses. A minimum two year degree is required.

Develops menus/special dishes and supervises food preparation for multi ple food outlets of the hotel to ensure standards of quality are maintained as set forth by management.

Please send resumes to hr @ouinn.com. Resumes can also be sent in the mail at 331 Richland Avenue Athens, Ohio 45701.

Please call Karisa Batchik with any questions at 740-589-3702.

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