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March 24, 2011

Library headed back to ballot in 2012

By ANDREW MILLER ThisWeek Community Newspapers In the wake of Gov. John Kasich’s budget announcement, which proposes cutting state funding of libraries by an additional 5 percent, the Upper Arlington Public Library is preparing its next levy campaign for spring of next year.

“We’re relieved that the cuts did not go deeper,” library director Ann Moore said at the library board’s March 15 meeting. “However, it is important to note the cumulative effect of the years of reductions to library funding. We are

now operating at the same level of state funding that we had in 1996, while trying to meet 2011 expenses.”

In 2007, Upper Arlington voters approved the current 2-mill operating levy, which expires at the end of 2012.

Currently, 54 percent of the library’s operating income is tied to the 2007 levy contributions, according to Moore, compared to 43 percent at the time the levy was approved.

The library’s projected expenditures for 2011 total $5.7-million.

To place the levy on the ballot, the city must file the issue with the Franklin County Board of Elections prior to Dec. 7. According to the library levy schedule, city council will begin its three public readings of a resolution of necessity in October, before voting to put the levy on the March 6, 2012, ballot.

The new levy steering committee first

convened in February to begin development of its campaign strategy. Committee members are Debbie Johnson, city council member; Sue Ralph, Upper Arlington Community Foundation executive director; Alison Circle, Columbus Metropolitan Library marketing director; Elizabeth Dilz, former Columbus Metropolitan Library marketing director; and, Peggy Tidwell, resident and Huntington Bank vice president.

The full levy campaign committee will begin meeting in April, according to Amy Sharpe, library board of trustees president.

“After that point, we’ll be ready with

Geistfeld: Impact will be greater than was expected

By CHRIS BOURNEA The reappointment of several longtime Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning members sparked a debate about term limits among council members March 14.

Council unanimously approved the reappointments of T.J. Riley, Robert W. Tullett and Thomas A. Ward II to three-year terms. At the same time, council unanimously accepted Riley’s resignation, to be effective March 16, 2012, and appointed Kevin P. Carpenter to fill the vacancy that will be created when Riley steps down next year.

Riley declined to comment on why he chose to resign one year into the three-year reappointment.

Council also unanimously voted to appoint Daniel L. Barringer to replace longtime BZAP member L. Rider Brice, who was not reappointed and whose term was to end March 17, 2011.

Council president Frank Ciotola said he chose to appoint new members to BZAP because he has received numerous comments from residents about the board’s makeup.

A closer look Council president Frank Ciotola noted that four of the seven BZAP members have been on the board for 17 years or longer. Riley has served since 1982, Tullett since 1987 and Brice since 1996. Ward is the newest member, having served since 2008.

“No. 1 is we should have more turnover and give more residents an opportunity to serve,” he said.

Ciotola noted that four of the seven BZAP members have been on the board for 17 years or longer. Riley has served since 1982, Tullett since 1987 and Brice since 1996. Ward is the newest member, having served since 2008.

Upper Arlington resident and developer Jim Schrim passionately encouraged council to add new members to BZAP. He said he was disenchanted with the treatment he received from the board when he submitted a “simple project” six months ago that

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tasks and the committee will be looking for residents willing to volunteer with the campaign,” Sharpe said at last week’s library board meeting.

Four main areas have already been identified by the steering committee as levy needs: long-term capital, routine maintenance and repair, technology and fundraising support. “(Library staff) has done such a good job of managing the current cuts that I’m worried people don’t realize it,” trustee William Shkurti said.

In May 2009, voters turned down the

By KATE HETRICK ThisWeek Community Newspapers

By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek

Max Xu, 7 (left) and his friend Peter Anderson, 6, laugh as they keep from getting tagged in the game of “Go Bananas” March 18 by hiding behind a cone and not running. The two participated in the Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s spring break day camp, which runs through March 25.

See DEBATE, page A2

Although the full impact of Gov. John Kasich’s biennial budget proposal remains unknown, Upper Arlington School District treasurer Andy Geistfeld said it will negatively impact the district’s revenue stream.

The proposal only contains total line item amounts for state education programs, he said, and details showing district by district amounts have yet to be reAndy leased.

“Until we learn over the Geistfeld next several months how these changes will be implemented, it is hard to predict the true impact on Upper Arlington,” Geistfeld said. “It is safe to say these changes will negatively impact the district’s five-year forecast and will have a much greater impact on fund balances compared to what we thought six months ago.”

In October 2010, the district forecast an 18.1 percent ($676,000) decrease in basic aid funding for fiscal year 2012. Geistfeld said this projection may be low, depending on how See BUDGET, page A3

Two UA women in the running for Jefferson Awards

By GARY BUDZAK ThisWeek Community Newspapers Two women who call Upper Arlington home say they are humbled to be named finalists for the 2011 Jefferson Awards.

Neither Nancy Kaufmann nor Bobbi Richards planned to work in nonprofit organizations, but both had compelling reasons to become involved in helping others.

Kaufmann, 57, is co-founder of Multiple Myeloma Opportunities for Research and Education (MMORE) with her husband, Steve Fink. The organization came about in 2008 after her daughter, Sarah, went into remission from multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that has a 24 year survival rate and usually strikes older people.

Sarah has been in remission for five years.

“Fortunately, chemotherapy and the bone marrow transplant took,” Kaufmann said, but they were warned by a doctor, “‘This is a tough cancer and it comes back.’ Those were his parting words to us. That was hard to deal with. We

know there is a very high recurrence.

“I came back to Columbus and asked her transplant doctors what can we do, and they emailed me that you need to raise awareness for this littleknown cancer and raise funds.”

Nancy MMORE has two main Kaufmann fundraisers for myeloma research — a gala and a run/walk. Most of the $433,000 raised thus far has gone to the James Cancer Hospital. For more information, visit www.mmore.org.

Kaufmann quit teaching at Jones Middle School to devote more time to MMORE. “I loved teaching and never would have imagined being as passionate about any other type of career, but this career hits close to home. It’s truly a labor of love for me. I think about it 24/7.”

Richards, 61, is co-director of Honor Flight Columbus with her husband, Bill Richards, who teaches at Hastings Middle School. They heard

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about the organization, that provides World War II veterans with free one-day trips to Washington, D.C., when founder Earl Morse spoke at an awards function.

“As he talked passionately about this program that he Bobbi started, the hair on our arms Richards stood up, and we said, this is what God wants us to do,” Richards said. “Both of our fathers had fought in World War II, and my husband is a veteran. We’ve always had a heart for serving veterans and letting them know how much we appreciate what they’ve done.”

Richards retired from her job in 2007 to start the central Ohio hub for Honor Flight, serving a 100-mile radius. More than 2,000 vets have made the flight through the local hub. Volunteers take the veterans to the World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and whatever other memorials they have time for. For more information, visit www.honorflightcolumbus.org.

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“We go on these trips, and the veterans will say to us, this is the best day of my life,” Richards said. “It’s that important. This trip of a lifetime lets them know that the American people haven’t forgotten what they’ve done, that they’re grateful for what they did. It’s just a day to give them a welcome home.”

While at the memorial, the veterans are encouraged to talk about their war experiences.

“For many of them, it’s healing,” Richards said. “What we’ve learned is many of them have tucked away what they’ve experienced and didn’t tell us about it because they wanted to protect us from it. Sixty years is a long time to carry around these memories and not let them loose.”

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Far out gala features theme from the ’60s

CIC takes another step in ‘branding’

By ANDREW MILLER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The March meeting of the Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corp. focused on branding and the connection between the business community and overall quality of life for residents.

Included on the March 17 agenda were two financial report issues, the monthly bank reconciliation and payment of an annual maintenance invoice to DynamIT for website hosting and services.

In other business, Matt Shad, deputy city manager for economic development, asked the board to consider placing an advertisement in the May issue of Columbus Monthly magazine, which will include a community spotlight focusing on Upper Arlington.

The advertisement commitment and copy is due April 1, before the next CIC meeting.

In accordance with state

transparency laws, the board voted to allow the issue to be considered and acted upon, although it was not originally on the CIC meeting agenda.

The city is purchasing advertising in the insert and an additional 5,000 copies of it for use in community promotion, according to city manager Virginia Barney.

“Upper Arlington is featured about once every five years, so it has a long shelf life,” Barney said. “The city will have a letter and editorial copy in it which we use to market ourselves to new residents and businesses.

Our (city) advertising will focus on those things that contribute to the general quality of life.”

Jeff Deleone, CIC board communications chair, asked if the advertising would work with the branding of the organization and said that this might be a chance to show that a healthy business community adds to the residents’quality of life.

DEBATE Continued from page A1 was denied.

“Your board is arrogant, condescending and derogatory, and everybody’s talking about it,” Schrim told council members.

Current BZAP members Ida Copenhaver Ginter, who has served since 1988, and Cindy Holodnak, who has served since March 2006, said Brice had expressed an interest in being reappointed and said he brought valuable experience to the board.

Copenhaver Ginter said Brice, as an architect, contributed an important perspective to development issues.

“He has handled his position professionally,” she said. “He has always acted with what’s best for the city.”

Holodnak pointed out that BZAP members often find themselves in the uncomfortable position of rejecting applications that don’t meet with the city’s unified development ordinance and zoning restrictions.

“Rider is often the member who will first speak up and voice concerns,” she said. “It’s not a position that makes one popular.”

Council members weighed in on the pros and cons of term limits for BZAP members.

“They do yeoman’s work in a very difficult situation,” said Ed Seidel. “People ask for different things, and when they don’t get it, people in Upper Arlington always seem to be unhappy.”

“On city council, we have term limits,” said David DeCapua.

“Doesn’t it seem right to hold boards to the same standard?”

Yassenoff said term limits have negatively affected the state legislature.

“I’ve seen the damage it’s done at the Statehouse,” he said. “I struggle with the loss of historical and institutional knowledge.”

Mary Ann Krauss echoed Yassenoff’s concerns.

“While it’s good to look at refreshing a board, I hope we balance that with institutional knowledge,” Krauss said. “I think we need that balance.”

“Maybe we should stagger (terms) more,” said Debbie Johnson, “so we don’t have to replace four people at once.”

Wade Steen said he’s previously raised the possibility of exploring term limits for boards and commissions and proposed that the city again take an in-depth look at the issue.

City attorney Jeanine Hummer said council already has the ability to impose term limits by not reappointing members of boards and commissions. She suggested that council may want to evaluate term limits on a caseby-case basis, since the city struggles to fill vacancies on some bodies, such as the Medical Advisory Board.

“If you don’t have someone to apply for that board, where are you left?” Hummer said.

Ciotola suggested that with a currently full docket, council should delay a formal exploration of term limits until after the summer recess.

“If the communication committee can put together a good business message, then I make a motion that we give them the option to run an ad,” board member James Sisto said.

The board voted to approve the motion, which included a spending cap of $2,610.

“This could be a chance to change people’s perspective that this is just a residential community,” CIC president Chris Widing said.

Widing commented on the missed opportunity to bring Bob Evans Farms to the city when Tree of Life Christian Ministries purchased the old Time Warner/AOL building on Arlington Centre Drive.

The board committee reports included an update on the city fiber optic installation project, which is currently stalled, according to Shad. “(The city and schools)are trying to find a plan that meets both our needs and can be financed,” Barney said.

Event 5K and Fun Run to benefit Akita The second annual Akita 5K Race and Fun Run will be held Saturday, April 16, on the track at Jones Middle School.

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Akita Fund, which provides scholarships to summer campers in need. Last year, the Akita Fund awarded $17,000 in

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By GARY SEMAN JR. ThisWeek Community Newspapers Break out the paisley and happy-face buttons: The Ohio Craft Museum is taking people on a hip trip back to the 1960s.

The “Psychedelic ’60s” is the theme of this year’s gala fundraiser, to be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 9 at the museum, 1665 W. Fifth Ave. in the Grandview Heights area.

“People are encouraged to get in the spirit of the theme,” said Betty Talbott, museum director.

Admission is $35. People can purchase tickets in advance by calling the museum, 614-4864402, or buy them at the door.

The museum has created “Alice’s Restaurant” and the “Happy Hippie Bar,” where patrons can enjoy food and beverages supplied by such local restaurants as Café del Mondo, Barley’s Smokehouse and Stan Evans Bakery.

The “Outta Sight” silent auction will feature gifts donated by several local merchants, including Reed Arts, Sax Car Wash and Northstar Café.

Raffle tickets are two for $5 or five for $10.

“Our donors each year have been really kind to us and made the gala a success,” Talbott said.

Proceeds of the event go toward programming, workshops and exhibitions at the museum, she said.

It is the 18th annual gala at the museum, which is owned and operated by the Ohio Designer Craftsmen. It receives ongoing funding from the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Foundation.

Talbott said the museum always has a theme, and has touched on the 1950s, the disco era and the Wild West. Celebrating the ’60s seemed like a good idea, she said.

“I thought, you know it’s about time to revisit that,” she said. “Those were my college days.”

The Ohio Craft Museum is known for its exhibitions of fine crafts — ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and other media.

The museum is gearing up for its annual member show, to be held May 1 to June 19. The display will then move on to other locations. gseman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

Neighbors in the news Zhu places first in Young Artist event

and Imaging Facility (CMIF) at Ohio State University, will retire March 31 after almost 35 years with OSU. Richard Throughout Burry his career, he taught gross anatomy to hundreds of medical students, as well as various courses in neuroscience and microscopy.

Burry established the CMIF as a major shared-use facility that now houses several million dollars worth of new and recently acquired electron microscopes.

Lisa Zhu of Upper Arlington took first place in the Gold Level of the Young Artist Competition, sponsored by Women in Music.

The winners will present a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, in the Huntington Room at Capital University. The concert is free and open to the public.

scholarships.

The registration fee is $30, which includes a technical running T-shirt, electronic timing system and post-race snacks. Register online at www.CampAkita.org.

Online registration will end at 5 Burry to retire p.m. April 15.

The fee to register the day of from Ohio State Dr. Richard W. Burry, associthe event is $35. Registration beate professor of neuroscience and gins at 8:30 a.m., with the race director of the Campus Microscopy scheduled to start at 9:20 a.m.

His research involved growth factors and transmission of signals in nerve cells, particularly as related to spinal cord injury. Burry developed a new technique for preparing nerve tissue for microscopic examination.

His book, “Immunocytochemistry: A Practical Guide for Biomedical Research,” was published in 2010.

Burry is a graduate of Beloit College and the University of Colorado Medical Center. He has served as president of the Histochemical Society, an editorial board member for the Society’s Journal and was the recipient of the Carpenter-Rasch Award in 2008.

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the overall cuts are allocated to each district.

He also said the district will be adversely affected by Kasich’s plan to expedite the phaseout of tangible personal property tax reimbursement.

“This reimbursement currently exceeds $2-million for the district. Any increased phaseout of the reimbursement was not expected, and will negatively impact the district’s revenue stream,” Geistfeld said.

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Weaver said the district will need more information to accurately predict what impact the proposed budget will have on UA schools.

“What the governor has initially proposed leaves some room for interpretation and it looks like we will know more in the next several months,” he said. “I will wait until the professional groups and the Ohio Department of Education run their budget simulations before venturing a guess as to how the UA schools will be impacted.”

Geistfeld said the district

plans to continue to evaluate the proposal as more information becomes available, but added, “It is safe to say the governor’s proposed budget will do us no favors.

“As our state revenue streams decrease, the impact on future levies and program budgets becomes greater and greater,” he said. “The district expected a decrease in state basic aid; however, we get more concerned each day, as additional details are released.” khetrick@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

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Since the bond issue defeat and the subsequent 11-percent state funding cuts, the library has made numerous cutbacks to bridge the financial gap,

according to Moore.

“There are things we’ve done that are quantifiable and some that aren’t,” Moore said. “We are now open 11 hours a week less than we were before and our outreach to preschools is gone.”

In response to the new state budget cuts, Moore said the board hasn’t had the opportunity to decide on any specific reductions but she expects those decisions will need to be made soon.

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Landmark Drexel Theatre in Bexley becomes nonprofit

By JEFF DONAHUE ThisWeek Community Newspapers Friends of the Drexel Inc. has announced the completion of a deal to purchase the assets of Drexel Theatre Inc. and create a nonprofit organization to run the Bexley landmark.

Richard A. Stoff, founding chairman of Friends of the Drexel, said the purchase strengthens the theatre and secures its future as Columbus’ premier arts cinema.

Friends of the Drexel has also entered into an agreement with CAPA (Columbus Association for the Performing Arts) to manage the theatre and the adjoining Radio Café on its behalf.

“We have received tremendous community support since forming our organization last year,” Stoff said. “The Drexel is a well-loved, cultural jewel, and with this new business model and the expertise of CAPA, we are confident it can be a sustainable provider of unique arts content and a vibrant community meeting place for many years to come.”

CAPA assumed management responsibilities on March 18, including programming, marketing, accounting, operations and development. CAPA will also begin evaluating potential structural and aesthetic renovations as well as technology updates.

“The preservation and renovation of historic theatres is obviously something near and dear to our hearts,” said CAPA board chair Michael Petrecca.

“To have the opportunity to help support an arts and cultural staple such as the Drexel is simply a thrill for us.”

Former Drexel owner Jeff Frank will continue

serving as operations manager of the theatre.

“The support and stability provided by both CAPA and the Friends of the Drexel assures the continued success of the theatre as a community asset,” Frank said.

Bexley Mayor John Brennan said he welcomed the announcement.

“The Friends of the Drexel are working hard to assure the historic theatre will continue to positively contribute to the development of Main Street and entertain the citizens of Bexley and central Ohio,” Brennan said. “We wish them the best of luck.”

Friends of the Drexel Inc. was established in late 2009 by a group of community leaders and arts patrons. It is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a more creative and prosperous future for the Drexel, with a mission of securing and sustaining the future of the historic theater as a cultural asset to Bexley and Columbus. For more information, visit www.friendsofthedrexel.com.

CAPA is owner/operator of downtown Columbus’historic theatres and manager of the Riffe Center Theatre Complex, Lincoln Theatre, Valentine Theatre (Toledo) and Shubert Theater (New Haven, Conn.). It is a nonprofit presenter of performing arts and entertainment in operation for more than 40 years. For more information, visit www.capa.com.

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Improvements at Kingsdale have improved the community To the editor: I believe that Kingsdale has made unbelievable improvements, and I am truly excited about what it now has to offer.

Just a short year ago, Kingsdale was rarely traveled to, but now there are exciting options for patrons to utilize. The Giant Eagle Market District, Burgers Dogs and Fries, Orange Leaf and Las Margaritas are a few new additions to Kingsdale. The Giant Eagle Market District especially has drawn new people to our community, and it is an exciting time for Upper Arlington.

As I drive by Kingsdale, I see new construction work being done every day, and I am getting even more curious about what else will be added.

At first when Kingsdale was being built, I was skeptical about what the changes might do to our community, especially since I thought that a recreation center would be a better choice.

But I was surprised with the outcome of Kingsdale, and I have found myself going to Kingsdale more often because of what it has to offer.

Kingsdale has not only improved, but it has helped improve Upper Arlington and bring us together.

Katie Kapusta Sophomore, UAHS

Stores are great; rec center would be, too To the editor: In recent months, the Kingsdale Shopping Center has transformed into a new and busy gathering place for the community and has also attracted residents of surrounding cities as well. I am very pleased with the new Giant Eagle as well as the new shops like Burgers Dogs and Fries and the Orange Leaf.

However, I would have liked to see a rec center be built or

even be considered for a different location. There was enough space for a fairly large one to be built where the mallway in the center of the parking lot is being built.

I feel that a rec center would ultimately bring the community even closer together since it could appeal to all age groups.

Middle and high school students would be able to take part in pickup games or even organized tournaments. Adults and senior citizens would be able to walk or run on an indoor track as well as

exercise in a weight facility.

Other cities, like Dublin, have rec centers that encourage the community to take part in fitness and exercise and also attract members of surrounding communities. Upper Arlington could very easily create a rec center that would benefit the community as a whole and make an impact on everyone’s future.

Matt Stephan Sophomore UAHS See LETTERS, page A5

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It takes a community to support sports To the editor: As winter sports are wrapping up, and spring sports are beginning to kick into high gear, all athletes should say thank you to the fans and parents who have supported the different teams throughout UA. Upper Arlington sports would not be the same without the community and its long-standing tradition of involvement with the high school. Our boosters and community businesses have provided us with a state-of-the-art weight room, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and highly trained staff ready to support us.

Also thanks to our fans who

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Visit ThisWeekNews.com/foodandwine My mass media class recently has been given the assignment of writing a letter to the editor about a topic or issue we find interesting. After researching, I found that recycling is something that can truly benefit society. Not only is recycling good for the environment, but it is also very easy to accomplish.

After reading an article titled “Recycling” by Frank Ackerman and Emily Monosson, I learned how far recycling has come Margaux Aschinger throughout history. It has made Sophomore, UAHS great progress by helping “national security” and simply beRecycling has coming an urban trend. many benefits Recycling is a great and simTo the editor: ple way to make a difference in I am writing to share my the environment and reuse the thoughts on the topic of recy- materials you have. cling, and why I think it should become a priority in people’s Malone Ryan lives.

Junior, UAHS come out for our long and exciting events, you truly make a difference in the game. Thanks to our taxpayers who support our schools’ levies, enabling us to have sports and many other luxuries not afforded to all schools.

I would be remiss not to include our appreciation for our wonderful teachers and coaches who give countless hours contributing to our success.

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The future groom is the son of Robert D. and Barbara A. McKay of Canonsburg, Pa. He is a 1989 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, received a bachelor’s degree in foreign language from St. Francis University in 1993 and a master’s degree in English as a second language from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 2003. He is a foreign language teacher at Aberdeen Middle School.

The couple has set a Sept. 9, 2011, wedding date, with the ceremony to be held in Hartford County, Md.

Leadership UA event to focus on service On Thursday, April 7, Leadership UA will host a community service event, “A Call to Public Service: Everything you wanted to know about serving Upper Arlington.”

The event will feature a roundtable conversation hosted by assistant city manager Joe Valentino, featuring current and former city leaders: current council and former school board members, Ed Seidel and Mary Anne Krauss; current council member Debbie Johnson; former council member Linda Mauger; BZAP chairman T.J. Riley; and current school board member Gloria Heydlauff.

The conversation will focus on how to apply for appointment to city boards and commissions and how to run for office, according to a news release from Leadership UA. Also to be discussed is what makes for a successful term as a public official, once that objective is achieved.

“Leadership UA believes that the residents are our community’s greatest asset, and we want to make sure that they have the resources available to them to use their knowledge, skills and energy to contribute to the continued improvement of our city,” said Andrew Miller, president of Leadership UA. City manager Virginia Barney agreed.

“Upper Arlington’s greatest strength is the talents that our residents bring to the table,” she said.

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“It is a great privilege to serve your neighbors and can be very satisfying,” Barney said.

The event is free and open to the public. It will take place at the Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road, in the lower-level conference room from 6 to 8 p.m.

Board of Zoning and Planning Monday, March 28, 7 p.m.

Council Chamber in the Municipal Services Center 3600 Tremont Road The Board of Zoning and Planning of Upper Arlington welcomes all comments from the audience related to items on this agenda. Groups of residents who are interested in the same agenda items are encouraged to select a spokesperson. Those who wish to participate in discussion of an item, should stand, be recognized, state name and address for the record, be sworn in, and comment. Upon request to the city clerk’s office, special accommodations for persons with disabilities will be arranged. Requests should be submitted at least 72 hours in advance. Call the city clerk’s office at 583-5032 for additional information.

Daniel L. Barringer Ida Copenhaver Ginter Cindy L. Holodnak Donald Osterhout Thomas J. Riley Robert W. Tullett T. A. Ward I. Administrative 1. Oath of office administered by Senior Planning Officer Chad Gibson to re-appointed and new BZAP members.

2. Annual certification of Board of Zoning and Planning membership.

3. Election of BZAP chairman and vice chairman.

4. Review and approval of March 7, 2011 Work Session minutes and Feb. 22, 2011, BZAP minutes and other reports and minutes.

II. Development/Site Plans 5. Giant Eagle Market District, Kingsdale Center Request of Echo/Continental Kingsdale, LLC, for the board’s interpretation pertaining to a deviation from the approved final Development Plan for the new Giant Eagle Market District at Kingsdale Shopping Center, specifically an exterior foundation material and color.

6. Key Bank, 1933 W. Henderson Road Request of Scott Wallenhorst from Vocon, on behalf of property owner, for preliminary and final development plan approval to permit the construction of a new 3,900-square-foot Key Bank building, which includes conditional use approval for a drivethrough facility.

III. Text/Map Amendments 7. Review and recommendation to city council regarding approval of text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance as recommended by members of the Land Use/Economic Development ad hoc subcommittee, pertaining to parking, FAR, building height, and minimum lot area in the city’s Planned Mixed-Use Districts.

IV. Adjournment BZAP Work SessionMonday, April 4, 7 p.m.

Council ChamberMunicipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road This meeting will be held to review proposals for information and feedback prior to the filing of a formal application with the director of development, or for items that the board has tabled for additional information. This meeting is open to the public.

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Library news Main Library 2800 Tremont Road 486-9621 • Teens in grades six-12 can participate in a “Digital Photos Scavenger Hunt” through March 28, combining creativity with nature and technology by taking digital pictures for a library contest. For details, visit teens.ualibrary.org.

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The baby Asian elephant was born on March “Beco’s Big Year” author Linda Stanek and “Fre27, 2009, and the zoo will celebrate with free cake, menies” author John Becker will also be in attengames and activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. dance to sign books.

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Assistance League of Metro Invasive Species Removal, Columbus, 7 p.m. the fourth Monnoon-3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at day of the month at Overbrook Anheuser Busch Park, 4990 OlenPresbyterian Church, 4131 N. High tangy River Road. A Boy Scout St. Call (614) 404-8709 or visit is working with Columbus RecreALColumbus.org. ation and Parks to remove invaNorthwest Civic Association, sive honeysuckle. Volunteers are 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each welcome to assist. month at Meadow Park Church, Spring and Summer Kids 2425 Bethel Road.

Consignment Sale, sponsored by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolthe Columbus Mothers of Twins ers) and Moppets (children newClub, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday,April born through kindergarten), 9-11 9, at Hilliard Darby High School, a.m. the first and third Tuesdays 4200 Leppert Road. For a $2 doof the month at Upper Arlington nation to the March of Dimes, Lutheran Church. Contact Chrisshoppers can enter at 8 a.m. More tine@mcwherter.com or 921-9907. than 150 sellers will be on site.

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Columbus Woman’s Club North Outerbelt Amspirit, Luncheon, noon Thursday, April 11:45 a.m. Thursdays, at the Wink7, at the Clintonville Woman’s ing Lizard, 1380 Bethel Road. Call Club, 3951 N. High St. The cost Brian Schiff at 761-9242 or e-mail is $18. Sharon Schrock will pres- bschiff@thefitnessedge.cc. ent, “How Sweet and Savory.” For MOMS Club of Columreservations, call MarJean Keller bus/Upper Arlington/Worat (614) 451-4344. thington, 10 a.m. the second Northwest Kiwanis, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday of the month at Lord

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Inventors Network meets to discuss the invention process at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at TechColumbus, 1275 Kinnear Road. The meeting fee is $5 per meeting for non-members and $36 per year for members.

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New Neighbors League of Columbus, luncheon the second Tuesday of each month, get-acquainted coffee the third Wednesday. For meeting times and locations, visit www.newneighborscolumbus.com. To join, e-mail nnlcolumbus@yahoo.com.

Support groups Divorce Recovery Support Group, 6 p.m. Sundays through June 19 at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Road. Childcare is available. Register with Gene Cahall at gchall@meadowpark.org or 451-8745, ext. 114.

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near the end of Ravel’s career.

The programs also include works by fellow French composer Olivier Messiaen and Russian

By Jim Fischer composers Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev (Chi guests on jfischer@thisweeknews.com his Piano Concerto No. 1).

Tickets are $20.50-$66.50. Call Contemporary Christian hit- (614) 228-8600.

1 makers Third Day and Tenth Avenue North are on the Testing and pushing the road together, offering up a show 3 boundaries of what can muwhose set list will read like the sically be accomplished by the Billboard CCM chart of any time human voice has resulted in a new in the past few years. wave of popularity for a cappelMasters of pop-oriented roots- la music. rock ’n’ roll, the two bands are The diversity of the form will joined by up-and-comer Trevor be on display at the second anMorgan on this tour, which stops nual Columbus A Cappella Fest at Grove City Church of the Sunday, March 26, at 2 and 8 p.m.

Nazarene Friday, March 25. at the Lincoln Theatre.

Tickets are $25-$30. Call 1Headlined by The Groove800-965-2551.

Barbers (featuring three members of the pioneering modern a 2 Pianist Katherine Chi is a cappella group Rockapella, ingifted performer, a great ad- cluding Bexley resident Steve dition to any orchestral program, Keyes), the conbut she’s not likecerts will also fealy to be the highture the Scioto light of the SaturValley Chorus, day and Sunday, Check out The Beat’s story on- Bellissima of March 26-27, pro- line about InnerVersion, a trio Columbus Chilgrams of the of young musicians from the dren’s Choir, The Columbus SymOhio State School for the Blind. Grace Notes from phony OrchesColumbus School tra. for Girls, Test of Time from the It’s no secret The Beat likes Singing Buckeyes Barbershop when repertoire is the star, and Chorus and the Eastmoor Acadany program with Ravel’s Bolero emy Mixed Ensemble. is likely to be thus. It’s a masterTickets are $15-$20. Call (614) ful work full of passion, composed 469-0939.

Wakeling has been 4 Dave at this pop-music thing for 30 years.

He’s been the creative force behind two of Britain’s top pop acts of the ’80s in The English Beat and General Public, which resulted in a bevy of hit songs, including Save It For Later, Mirror in the Bathroom (former) and Tenderness (latter).

He still loves playing those songs, but he has no interest in a nostalgia show. Following a handful of years in which he had an on-again-off-again relationship with making music, he’s back at it full-time and enjoying the heck out of himself.

“Those catalog songs, I go almost on muscle memory with them, so I’ve got way more interaction with the audience, which turns out to be what I’ve been searching for for 30 years,” Wakeling told The Beat.

He also fully recognizes the pros and cons of having an extensive catalog of tunes people want to hear.

“No matter what, people will be saying, ‘They’re playing our song,’” he said, chuckling. “But you also know that no matter which songs you do and which you have to leave out, you’ll have someone ask, ‘Why didn’t you do such-and-such a song?’”

He’s also writing and playing new songs and has the same jovial and serious relationship with them as with the “old” songs.

“You can tell when you play a new song, people don’t want to act like they don’t know it, and no one is telling,” Wakeling joked.

“It’s part of the ego of writing songs to play them and see how people react,” he added in

Carrabba was both band of the greatest friends.

5 Chris practical and esoteric in de- They’re better musicians than I

The English Beat will play Skully’s Music Diner on Sunday, March 27. Tickets are $20$25. Call (614) 291-8856.

a moment of seriousness. “I’m in the second half of my songwriting career. I’m working in more of an immediate sense -instead of making wine, I’m making brandy. That kind of naivete is charming for an old curmudgeon.”

Of the heady Brit-pop ’80s which he helped dominate, Wakeling is equally thoughtful.

“Everyone was incredibly pragmatic,” he said. “The anger of punk had passed, but punk had blown up all the buildings and we got to operate in the dust and smoke afterward.”

The English Beat was at the forefront of the second wave or two-tone ska movement, which he said was intended as a “hybrid of the adrenaline of punk and the backbeat of reggae.”

“We wanted both light and dark, to be either the first party of a brand new world or the last chance before it was all gone,” Wakeling said. “Thirty years later, not much has changed.”

See? No need for a nostalgia show.

■ For more from The Beat’s interview with Dave Wakeling, read the BeatBlog at www.ThisWeekNews.com.

Third Day

scribing the perceived dual nature am, and they believe in the songs of his band, Dashboard Confes- and make them theirs.” sional.

With DC meaning either Chris “I’m always in it,” he laughed. Carrabba or Chris Carrabba and In the midst of a tour marking friends, the rest lies just in makthe 10th anniversary of DC’s first ing songs, which the band has record, The Swiss Army Romance, done — six records’ worth.

Carrabba offered some clarity into For the Swiss Army anniversary why this band sometimes only tour, Carrabba is on the road has one member. acoustic-style.

The songs on Swiss Army were “That’s how it was at the bewritten while ginning,” he Carrabba was said. “I just in Further had a bandSeems Forsounding ever, and name.” were never Got it? intended to Carrabba be recorded, admitted he let alone reknew the leased. anniversary “I wrote was comthose songs ing up, and for myself, considered for the exera special cise (of writtour to ing),” Carrab- Dashboard Confessional will play the mark the ba told The Newport Music Hall Tuesday, March occasion, but Beat. thought “it 29. Tickets are $24.99-$28. Call 1T h a t 800-745-3000. would be Carrabba too garish. chose a “band name” for his side ‘Let’s go out and celebrate me!’” project rather than using his own “It never occurred to me that name was a recognition that he (the anniversary) would hold some was going to have two records import to (fans),” he said, but the coming out at the same time, and question kept coming up. Was he he realized he might have to make going to do anything for the ana decision about which direction niversary? he would pursue.

“I realize that it’s a collective “Further was my band. We had — that the songs and records are a record coming out. But our abil- as much theirs as they are mine,” ity to get along kind of crumbled Carrabba said. “So I embarked at the time,” he said. “It’s a shame with a bit of trepidation, which looking back, but things happen immediately washed away befor a reason.” cause of the fans.”

Dashboard Confessional has since featured Carrabba solo and ■ For more from The Beat’s acoustic as well as a full band. interview with Chris Carrab“Sometimes the songs call for ba of Dashboard Confessional, a fuller arrangement,” he ex- read the BeatBlog at plained. “I’ve got this incredible www.ThisWeekNews.com.

Talita’s legend is alive and well in Grove City “The food hasn’t changed a bit,” yelled a lady from the middle of a long dining room to its front counter. “Nope, that’s the only way I know how to make it,” replied a grinning Frank Prince, the longtime proprietor and head cook at the Grove City Talita’s.

What can you say about Talita’s?

Love it or hate it — and most people I know have a soft spot for it — you cannot deny it’s evocative of a Columbus that barely exists any more. Because when the first Talita’s opened in town back in the ’60s, it truly was a pioneering Mexican-ish restaurant. So when the last Talita’s in Columbus closed a few years ago, it really did signal the end of an era.

Now if you want a taste of Talita’s “authentic Brownsville-style Tex-Mex cuisine” you have to get yourself to Grove City. But you’ll be getting more than just Talita’s “famous” food.

Operational for about 14 years, the Grove City Talita’s is a unique-looking place. Cluttered wall-to-wall with Mexi-

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by G.A. Benton kitsch plus shrines to the Buckeyes and, especially, the military, it looks more like a VFW hall than a restaurant. So there are military Ken and Barbie dolls, fields of flags, a “Sands of Iwo Jima” movie poster and a long rack of every U.S. military uniform you could possibly think of. And believe me, I’m only scratching the surface here.

Foodwise, a friend once succinctly summed up Talita’s general approach to assembling menu items as “the threepot theory.” In one pot is seasoned ground beef; in another, refried beans; the third holds a paprika-powered enchilada sauce. Now just add cheese and/or onions and/or some sort of tortilla and bingo! there’s most of the menu.

Of course you’ve gotta start off with that beloved Talita’s classic, the Corn

surprisingly, and probably nostalgically, satisfying.

Ditto for Talita’s Tex-Mex Chili with Cheese ($2.85) — a rib-sticking hybrid of refried beans and zingy chili.

I also enjoyed the simplicity of the Avocado Dip with Chips ($5.45). Not

By Daniel Sohner/ThisWeek quite guacamole, it’s barely smashed avocado with salt, onion and lime.

Two chicken enchiladas with beans My favorite entrees were actually and rice and a corn nacho with ones that veered away from ground jalapeños at Talita’s. beef — like the Two Chicken EnchiNacho ($1). It’s just a crispy fried tor- ladas with Beans and Rice ($8.45). I tilla with a blanket of melted cheddar thought the pulled, stewy poultry worked cheese plus pickled jalapenos, but it’s nicely with Talita’s enchilada sauce. As

for the sides — the refried beans were super heavy and the oregano and tomato-flavored rice was kinda gummy.

I’d also recommend the Shredded Beef Taster Dinner ($9). It uses good, juicy and homey pot roast in the usual Talita’s ways.

There’s also an “Italian menu” you must ask for if you want it. From that document, I’d go with the Baked Pasta Dinner ($10) — thin spaghetti, meatballs (good, tender), sausage (fennelseeded) and red sauce (rich, longcooked) topped with melted provolone.

As I left with most of that giant combo in tow, Frank Prince — who doesn’t know me — said goodbye like I was a cherished old friend. I suppose that’s the only way he knows how to do it.

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

Matt the Miller’s latest addition to Grandview Avenue Undaunted by an uncertain economy, Craig Barnum has chosen the crowded Grandview Avenue market as the location for his new restaurant.

Matt the Miller’s, a casual brand he wants to expand regionally, opens March 28 in a new building along the popular commercial corridor.

Barnum’s restaurant is part of a new mixed-use development that

replaces a buildi n g badly damaged by a fire in 2009.

He said the menu is identical to the original Matt the Miller’s, which opened in October 2008 in Dublin. The floor plan is slightly smaller — 500 square feet small-

er than the 5,000-square-foot Dublin space — and there are a few different design elements, such as retractable windows in the bar area and a semi-open kitchen.

But he didn’t hold back on furnishings, he said, from the artisan light fixtures and booths, plush carpeting, stone accents and custom-made beer towers.

The goal is to create a laid-back environment that appeals to a wide

By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek

Craig Barnum will be opening a Matt the Miller’s Tavern at 1400 Grandview Ave. It is the second central Ohio location for the restaurant.

range of diners. Entrees are generally priced between $15 and $28, with certified Angus steaks accounting for the more expensive dishes. There will be numerous styles of flatbreads, which are among the more popular choices in Dublin.

The place will offer 26 beers, mostly micro-brews, on tap, and about 75 wines from around the globe.

Brian McCafferty, the chef in Dublin, will move to the new location, 1400 Grandview Ave. Grandview Avenue is home to several high-profile restaurants, including Z Cucina, Spagio and Shoku, not to mention Third & Hollywood, which is right around the corner. Plus, there are a number of casual spots — such as Mazah, Aladdin’s Eatery, Grandview Café, Figlio and Vino Vino — in a relatively short stretch of roadway.

So in short, there’s no shortage of places to eat.

Barnum said restaurants build off of each other, creating a solid reputation for the destination district.

“I like the fact there have been so many successful restaurants here,” he said. “We just want to blend in.”

Local retail analyst Chris Boring agrees.

“I think overall it’s a good thing,” he said. “I think when it comes to

restaurants, people choose a gen- harder,” he said of the economy. eral location first and then they “It’s made us market our brand choose a restaurant within that lo- harder. It’s made us look at procation, so it’s going to help Grand- ducing a better value for our cusview Avenue make the first cut.” tomers.”

Of course, parking issues have Barnum said he plans to open been a gripe of consumers for one more Matt the Miller’s localyears. Barnum doesn’t see that as ly and then look to nearby mara problem, either. kets, such as Cincinnati, Indi“I think people going to Grand- anapolis and Cleveland. view expect to park and walk,” he The restaurant is open for lunch said. “Parking is what it is.” and dinner daily. For more inforStill, Matt the Miller’s will offer mation, call 614-754-1026. complimentary valet parking during dinner service Tuesday through Saturday.

Every time the economy looks to be making progress, it ■ Don’t forget to sign up for the free Food seems to retract, fos- & Wine e-newsletter, which offers restautering hesitation rant news, reviews, dietary advice, and among restaurateurs. beer and wine recommendations. Visit Barnum said he’s not www.thisweeknews.com/foodandwine worried: Strong op- for details. erators endure bear markets.

Recipe of the week He points to his Dublin store, which replaced the defunct Burgundy Room. The original Matt the Miller’s has confusing access, poor visibility and little frontal signage. Yet there was a double-digit increase in sales over the previous year.

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Children with severe burns need team of doctors for care

Commission OKs site plan for new studio on Goodale

Burn injuries can be physically harmful and emotionally challenging.

For severe burns, the recovery process can be both long and painful. Fortunately, there are many options and treatments available to help.

Children who suffer burn injuries may face two stages of surgical intervention. The first is to assist with the initial healing of the burn and the second is to provide for long-term restoration of both form and function.

Many burns heal without the need for surgical intervention. If the burns are deep enough, however, healing cannot take place, and skin grafting is necessary.

This process involves the surgical transplantation of thin sheets of skin from an uninjured part of the body (usually the buttocks or thighs) to the burned area.

Skin is removed from an uninjured part of the body using a special surgical instrument called a dermatome. The site from which the skin is taken is called the donor site. The burned skin

is removed and the injured area is r e s u r fa c e d with the skin graft. It may be held in place with RICHARD skin glue, KIRSCHNER stitches or skin staples.

With time, the transplanted skin heals and replaces that which was destroyed by the burn. It typically takes seven to 10 days for the skin grafts to heal. Grafted skin, however, always has an abnormal, scarred appearance.

In the long term, plastic surgery may be needed in order to reconstruct damaged structures, such as the lips, nose, ears and hands. Plastic surgery may also be performed in order to improve the appearance of scars and to release tight scar bands (called contractures) that interfere with the motion of the underlying joints.

In many cases, rehabilitation following burn injury requires

the work of several professionals (pediatric surgeon, plastic surgeon, physical and occupational therapists and nurses) working as a team. The Burn Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital also includes dieticians, social workers, therapeutic recreational therapists, massage therapists and psychologists.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery provides comprehensive care for all pediatric plastic surgical problems, including reconstructive surgery following burn injury.

With the support of family, friends, a specialized teams of surgeons, physicians and therapists, patients can expect to recover from this experience and live normal, healthy lives.

Dr. Richard Kirschner is chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery and director of the Cleft Lip and Palate-Craniofacial Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Young gorilla dies at zoo Less than two months after the death of 46year-old western lowland gorilla Lulu, 1-yearold gorilla Misha died at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on March 17.

The young gorilla, who was relocated to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to participate in the surrogacy program, began exhibiting flu-like symptoms on March 3, a news release from the zoo reported.

Misha received treatment, but her condition worsened and she was put in intensive care at the zoo’s Animal Health Center for a week.

On March 16, during exploratory surgery, a perforated bowel was discovered and repaired.

Despite the surgery, Misha died several hours later.

The results of an autopsy will not be ready for several weeks, but an intestinal infection is the likely culprit of the death, the release said.

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“She won the hearts of everyone who heard her story and our hearts are broken by her loss.”

Misha was relocated to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after she lost part of her leg during an incident with her gorilla family as a two-month-old. The zoo has a surrogacy program and Misha entered the program when she came to Columbus last May. Misha was again injured in August when her leg got stuck in a climbing structure and her surrogate mother Pongi tried to remove her from the structure. Misha healed and was returned to her gorilla family in October.

There are now 15 gorillas at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

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Grandview Heights Planning Commission March 16 approved a major site plan of the building and site at 1050 W. Goodale Blvd.

The approval of the site plan will allow Open Door Art Studio to proceed with its plan to move its operations to the Goodale site.

Open Door is an adult day rehabilitation center that operates as an art studio for adults with developmental disabilities. The studio is currently located at 1365 W. First Ave. Open Door is a program of Columbus Center for Human Services, Inc., which was the applicant requesting the approval of the major site plan.

The center is purchasing the building on Goodale. In November, the planning commission approved a conditional use and parking variance for the site.

The commission was presented the major site plan application at its February meeting, but tabled the measure because of concerns about the art studio’s plans for the building’s exterior.

On Feb. 24, three planning commission members and representatives of the applicant held a workshop meeting to discuss the case.

The applicant brought revised plans for the exterior of the building to the commission’s March 16 meeting.

In response to suggestions commission members made last month, the exterior design now includes larger windows and places the front entry door more to the center of the building, said Shawn McAllister, an architect working with the applicant.

Open Door art director Courtney Yoakum presented more information about a mural that will be painted on a portion of the front of the building.

The mural will be painted on individual panels, with the panels being in the shape of the object they are depicting and attached

to the building, she said.

The mural design is “a collaborative effort” featuring the input of about 30 of the 52 people who participate in Open Door’s programs, Yoakum said.

“We’re absolutely thrilled” with the mural design, she said. “We had a great time going through hundreds and hundreds of (drawings) and doodles.

“We feel this is much stronger than what we have (now),” Yoakum said. “(It) will add to the interest and aesthetic” of the building.

“I appreciate your moving the door to where you did,” planning commission member Robert Wandel said. “I think it’s a better signal to people coming by as to how to get into the building.”

“I’m pleased that you are pleased,” Yoakum said.

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Dr. Brian H. Kvitko claims he’s not much of a golfer, but he feels he’s aces as a dentist.

So while the Clintonville practitioner enjoys sponsoring a golf tournament for a charitable cause, he was delighted when he learned at a seminar last November about a national nonprofit organization established by a colleague, Dr. Vincent Monticciolo of New Port Richey, Fla. “He decided the best way for dentists to give back was to do dentistry,” Kvitko said last week.

Kvitko became determined to give back to the community in the same way, and in a big way.

The entire staff of Dr. Kvitko, Metnes and Associates have begun planning for a daylong “Dentistry from the Heart” event on June 17 at which at least 526 people will receive free dental care.

Um, 526?

Kvitko, nothing if not competitive, explained that the record previously for a Dentistry from the Heart day is 525. “Why not try to do the most good?” Kvitko asked.

The national nonprofit organization was registered in 2007, and last year more than 250 events were scheduled that helped

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Dr. Brian Kvitko is in the process of trying to recruit dentists, dental assistants and hygienists as well as an oral surgeon to help staff ‘Dentistry from the Heart’ June 17 to treat 600 people to free dental care.

an estimated 30,000 patients by offering millions of dollars in free dental care, according to the website of the program.

Six years earlier, Monticciolo got the ball rolling by offered a full day of free dental care at his Florida practice.

June 17 might seem like a long way off, but Kvitko said that he and those on his staff have a lot of work ahead of them in order to pull off the kind of major Dentistry from the Heart event he envisions.

Volunteers galore will be needed, the dentist said, including other dentists, dental assistants and hygienists, at least one oral surgeon and people who can handle such duties as checking patients in and transporting instruments.

Kvitko, who has been practicing in Clintonville for 29 years, has been a member of the Ohio State University College of Dentistry faculty for the past two decades.

That has enabled him to arrange for the OSU mobile dentistry clinic to be part of the June 17 events. The customized motor coach has four dental chairs for treating children, making this the first Dentistry from the Heart where those under the age of 18 can be treated, according to Kvitko.

Other possibilities on the dentist’s horizon for that day include the American Red Cross Bloodmobile, a Franklin County Children’s Services van where people can sign up for various programs, possibly a “bounce house” for children, a sound stage with various kinds of entertainment and, of course, some portable toilets.

“We almost want to make it a com-

‘Dentistry from the Heart’ planning meeting is March 25 A planning meeting for this summer’s “Dentistry from the Heart” event at the North High Street office of Dr. Kvitko, Metnes and Associates is scheduled for Friday, March 25.

Anyone interested in helping out with the daylong effort to provide free dental care to hundreds of people is invited to attend.

The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 munity health event,” Kvitko said.

With no questions asked, people showing up that day for dental care can receive an extraction, a filling or a cleaning. A fourth group may not know what kind of procedure they need. Kvitko plans to have four chairs set aside for hygienists and eight for dentists inside his offices, in addition to the four in the OSU mobile clinic.

“We’re not going to look at their bank account,” Kvitko said. “We’re not going to ask them to prove that they’re poor or prove they don’t have insurance.”

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Those interested in volunteering to help out on Friday, June 17, but unable to attend the March 25 meeting should call (614) 262-9588. need to have a prescription filled, so the dental practice staff members are hoping to line up an on-site pharmacy to operate that day.

So while Kvitko is pumped about all the good that could be done on June 17, he knows it’s still something of a drop in the bucket, or in the spit sink.

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The earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of Japan recently will have “no immediate impact” on Honda’s North American automobile manufacturing operations, accordimng to a statement released by the company.

Japan and many other countries in the Pacific Rim suffered catastrophic damage on March 11, when a 9.0-magnitude earthquake originated off the coast of the Oshika Peninsula. The quake caused a tsunami wave reportedly up to 33 feet in height that added to the destruction.

Preliminary news reports from the country indicated that at least 4,300 people were killed by the disaster, with at least another 8,600 missing. The quake is believed to be the largest to ever hit Japan, and is among the five largest earthquakes in the world since seismological record-keeping began.

“Damage was widespread in the Tochigi area, where Honda has a number of operations,” according to the company release. “(Honda) has confirmed the fatality of a Honda R&D associate at the Tochigi R&D Center, when a wall collapsed in a cafeteria.

The associate was male, 43 years old.”

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A closer look Seven automobile models are manufactured in Marysville and East Liberty

by Honda: the Accord, Acura TL, Accord Coupe, Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Element and Accord Crosstour.

damage during the earthquake injured 17 other associates in the Tochigi area, according to Honda.

Seven automobile models are manufactured in Marysville and East Liberty by Honda: the Accord, Acura TL, Accord Coupe, Acura RDX, Honda CR-V, Element and Accord Crosstour. Those particular vehicles are supported by the company’s 600-plus North American suppliers, according to Honda spokesman Ron Lietzke.

Honda is currently assessing the long-term impact on its auto production in North America, as some parts are supplied in Japan.

“We currently have adequate inventory of products supplied from Japan, both in inventory and in transit from Japan,” the company stated.

All production activities were suspended last week at six Honda factories in Japan, along with regular operations in the Tochigi area.

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North American locations, Honda is in the process of establishing special matching gifts programs for their associates for donations to the Red Cross to aid Japanese victims of the disaster, Lietzke said. Donations from the associates will be matched dollar-fordollar, with no personal or corporate donation limit.

Honda in Japan has donated 300-million yen (about $3.7-million) toward relief and recovery efforts, along with 1,000 generators and 5,000 gas canisters.

Marysville and Union County groups are also making efforts to support relief. A group of county officers and nonprofit groups met March 15 to brainstorm fundraising methods, and are beginning steps to collect residents’ donations.

More information can be found by contacting the Union County chapter of the American Red Cross at (937) 642-6651 or online at www.unioncountyarc.org.

Honda employs more than 29,000 people in North America. In central Ohio, Honda Transmission currently employs 1,050 associates who manufacture transmissions and four-wheel-drive assemblies for automobiles produced at the Marysville and East Liberty auto plants.

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As the Upper Arlington High School boys lacrosse team prepared for its spring break trip to Maryland, senior defender Charlie Houk couldn’t wait to go against an offense other than the one he faces in practice.

The Golden Bears will compete in scrimmages during the trip, which runs Thursday, March 24, through Sunday, March 27.

“We’ve been really getting after it in practice, but I’m looking forward to playing against other people,” said Houk, whose team opens Tuesday, March 29, at home against Dublin Scioto. “You learn a lot about your teammates during these spring-break trips.

It’s a good way to bond, and we learn how to work with each other.”

UA, which finished 18-2 overall last year and won its 12th Di-

attackers from last season, when it averaged 12.7 goals.

Seniors Adam Narwicz (27 goals, 19 assists), Luke Treece (34 goals, 39 assists) and Cam Williams (43 goals, 17 assists) and junior Tyler Pfister (27 goals, *March 29 — vs. Dublin Scioto April 6 — vs. Olentangy Liberty 19 assists) lead the attack. Treece, April 8 — at Cincinnati Moeller who signed with Ohio State, was April 9 — vs. Cincinnati St. Xavier first-team all-state, all-Midwest, *April 13 — at Dublin Coffman all-region and all-league and April 16 — at Pittsburgh Mount Lebanon Williams was honorable mention April 17 — at Murrysville (Pa.) all-Midwest and all-region. PfisFranklin Regional ter has verbally committed to the *April 20 — at Hilliard Davidson Buckeyes. *April 27 — at Dublin Jerome April 29 — vs. Medina UA also has a talented group *May 3 — vs. Worthington Kilbourne of midfielders to complement its May 6-7 — MSLCA tournament at attack. Seniors Drew Dakin, Jake Hudson Western Reserve Academy DeCrane (9 goals, 2 assists), Kyle *May 11 — vs. Thomas Worthington Hatton, Kevin McCarley and Kyle May 13 — vs. Mason Vesper and juniors Eliot Allen May 14 — Sewickley (Pa.) Academy (10 goals, 7 assists) and Joe Walat Youngstown Mooney lace comprise the midfield. Ves*OCC-Buckeye game per (Denison) and Kevin McBy Andrea Kjerrumgaard/ThisWeek vision I state championship by Carley (Ohio Wesleyan) have Luke Treece (left) returns after recording 34 goals and 39 assists last season for the Golden Bears, defeating Worthington Kilbourne See BOYS, page C2 who finished 18-2 overall.

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Bears to keep lofty goals

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5.5 goals a game last year. Junior Morgan Fulwider looks to take over the goalkeeper position vacated by graduate Kevyn Harer.

Rocheleau also has high expectations from senior Elizabeth Sega and sophomores Sam Farwick, Sydney Farwick and Carly Tovell on defense.

“We have some key girls coming back and some midfielders who can play good defense,” Rocheleau said. “We’re going to develop some depth on the bench so we can make changes as we need them.”

The Bears will rely on their depth and

The Upper Arlington High School baseball team produced one of its best seasons in two decades last year under first-year coach Matt Middleton.

Duplicating that success this spring won’t be easy, because the Golden Bears lost 12 players, including seven regular starters, from a year ago to graduation.

But that doesn’t mean they’ve lowered their expectations.

“With coach Middleton, he always sets the same goals each season,” senior pitcher/outfielder Charles Cooper said. “We want to win an OCC title and a district title, have 20 wins and have a .300 team batting average.”

Last year, UA finished 23-9 overall and won its first district title since 2003. It was UA’s highest win total since going 26-5 in 2003 and second highest since going 30-6 and winning the Division I state championship in 1990.

Seeded 12th, the Bears opened the district tournament with a 41 win over Lancaster. They then beat Thomas Worthington 9-8 in 12 innings in the second round, sixth-seeded Gahanna 3-1 in a district semifinal and Reynoldsburg 12-5 in a district final before losing 4-0 to Cincinnati Elder — ranked second in the final state poll — in a regional semifinal.

UA finished second in the OCC-Central Division at 11-3, behind Worthington Kilbourne (12-2) and ahead of Hilliard Darby (8-6), Hilliard Davidson (8-6), Thomas (8-6), Dublin Coffman (7-7), Central Crossing (212) and Westland (0-14). It was UA’s highest league finish since placing second in the OCC-Cardinal in 2004.

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See BASEBALL, page C4

By Andrea Kjerrumgaard/ThisWeek

Junior Lauren Drake (center) is among the returnees to the attack. She had nine goals and two assists last season as UA went 17-3-1 overall.

Girls Lacrosse

Returnees eager to step up for UA

By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers The more things change, the more the Upper Arlington High School girls lacrosse team wants to keep them exactly the same.

The Golden Bears lost 12 players to graduation who helped them compile a 69-14-2 record with four Division I state final appearances the past four years.

Last season, UA went 17-3-1 overall and lost to Medina 15-9 in the state final.

“We’re a whole new team, but I think we can get far with this group if we work together,” junior attacker Lauren Drake

said. “It’s really different without those seniors, but now it’s our turn.”

UA has only four seniors but returns a lot of offense. Drake (9 goals, 2 assists), senior Adriane Ghidotti (43 goals, 11 assists) and junior Sally Holbert (15 goals, 9 assists) anchor the attack. Juniors Abby Dugger and Zane Petosa, sophomore McCauley Mikes and freshman Armonde Moore also are expected to play key roles on attack.

Ghidotti, who was an honorable mention all-American and made first-team allleague and all-region last season, recently signed to play for the Connecticut.

Senior Roo Cotter, juniors Kate East-

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wood, Megan Hansel, Rachel Marsh and Erin Steen (7 goals, 1 assist) and sophomore Abbey Stricharczuk anchor the midfield.

“This is one of the fastest teams I’ve ever had,” said third-year coach Kim Rocheleau, whose team opens Friday, March 25, at Brooklandville (Md.) St. Paul’s School for Girls. “We have some really smart girls who love to learn and listen. Things I thought would take time to develop are coming together rather quickly.”

Senior Emma Frair and juniors Molly Groza and Maggie Morrison return to a defense that allowed an average of only

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ThisWeek’s 2010-11 Super 12 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM The Captain

Nubians senior gets top billing

By JARROD ULREY

About the players…

TAYLOR AGLER Olentangy Orange

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Olentangy Orange’s run to a Division I district final largely was because of its ability to score inside and outside. Agler, a sophomore point guard, played a vital role in connecting those facets of the Pioneers’ attack.

The 5-7 Agler averaged 8.2 points and 7.3 assists and made 25 of 65 3-point attempts (38 percent). She was honorable mention all-district and first-team all-OCC-Capital Division.

“Taylor has really grown into that point-guard role,” said coach Mary Ann Grimes, whose team won the OCC-Capital at 13-1 and ended the season 21-3 after losing to Pickerington North 46-39 in a district final. “We try to get everyone involved in scoring and she led the team in assists and steals (3.5 a game). I’m sure that affected her numbers as far as scoring goes, but she’s been a big part of our success.”

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Raven Ferguson feels like she has been playing on the Africentric Early College girls basketball team “her whole life.”

Opponents probably feel the same about the senior standout and captain of the ThisWeek Super 12 girls basketball team.

After becoming a starter as a freshman, Ferguson helped the Nubians go 89-15 overall, 56-0 against City LeagueSouth Division opponents and win four district championships.

Raven Ferguson This season, Ferguson was the Division III district Player of the Year while leading Africentric to a regional runner-up finish.

“It will be weird to go to the games next year, but it’s just time for me to move on to bigger things,” Ferguson said.

Next season, she’ll be a freshman at Ohio State.

“Africentric has made me a lot more confident off the court and on the court,” she said. “I’ll be going in to try to play, and I think I’ll have a chance to start. (Africentric) coach (Will) McKinney always says that defense is about pride. He always tells us that at the next level, that’s how you get on the court. I’m still trying to improve and be better.”

In her freshman season, the Nubians went 25-2 and lost in the Division IV state final. In 2008-09, they went 23-4 and won the state title as Ferguson made Super 12 honorable mention.

A year ago, Africentric moved up to Division III and lost in a regional semifinal to finish 19-6.

Ferguson made first-team all-district and Super 12 as she averaged 23 points, six rebounds, 3.5 assists and four steals.

This season, the Nubians beat Northland 60-52 on Feb. 12 for their third City title in four years and Columbus School for Girls 74-45 on March 5 for a district title. Africentric’s season ended with a 56-50 loss to Fort Recovery in a regional final March 12.

Africentric went 22-3 as Ferguson averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists. She also was selected first-team allstate and was the state’s Co-Player of the Year with Ally Malott of Middletown Madison.

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Cooper, a 6-0 sophomore post player, has started every game for Reynoldsburg the past two seasons. She has helped the Raiders win one regional and two district championships while compiling a 44-8 record that included 14-0 in the OCC-Ohio Division this season.

Cooper averaged 9.1 points, a team-high 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks this season. She shot a team-high 49.4 percent from the field and scored in double figures 12 times despite sitting out the fourth quarter of several blowout wins.

“Destini is a terrific defender and has steadily improved her low-post offensive game,” coach Jack Purtell said. “She is very unselfish and rebounds with authority. ‘D’ is a tireless worker and leads by example.”

Cooper was first-team all-league and second-team all-district.

ThisWeek’s Super 12 team profiles the top high school girls basketball players — regardless of position — in our coverage area. The team was determined by the sports staff and by nominations from area coaches.

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Midwestern Force Lacrosse, a girls travel club, is registering players for its summer season that begins June 1.

Players are divided into three age groups: elementary (grades 1-5), middle school (grades 5-7) and high school (grades

8-11).

For registration information, visit www.MidwesternForceLacrosse.com.

Informational meetings also will be held April 16-17 in Columbus. E-mail midwesternlax@yahoo.com for details.

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After making honorable mention all-district as a freshman, this 5-6 sophomore guard continued to assert herself as one of central Ohio’s top talents while making first-team all-district in Division I. Revered for her defense, Peterson averaged 13.9 points, four rebounds and 4.5 assists to help Northland go 21-2 and win its second City League-North Division title in three seasons. Peterson scored 20 points as Northland beat Gahanna 51-35 on March 5 to win its first district title since 1983.

She made third-team all-state.

“I thought Alexis Peterson did a great job (defensively during a 58-46 win over Dublin Coffman in a district semifinal Feb. 28), and I thought that was the key to the basketball game,” coach Dean Washington said. “There’s no one who’s more competitive than her.”

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Stranges was a model of consistency for Dublin Coffman this season, scoring between 11 and 21 points in the first 17 games. The 6-foot-1 left-handed center then missed a game with a broken nose, but she promptly returned to help Coffman go 16-7 and reach a Division I district semifinal.

A four-year varsity player, she averaged a team-high 15.6 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field and a school-record 85 percent at the foul line. She was first-team all-OCC-Central Division and all-district and special mention allstate.

“She is a really, really smart player,” coach Bryan Patton said.

“Her basketball IQ is tremendous. You tell her something and it’s ingrained. She rarely makes a mental mistake.”

Stranges will play volleyball at Southeast Missouri State.

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Despite coming off the bench in all but one game, Zantt led the Raiders in scoring 14 times.

The 5-6 junior guard averaged 13.1 points for the season and 17.6 points in five postseason games as the Raiders went 23-2 and won their second consecutive Division I district title.

“Aliyah has been one of our best surprises and best kept secrets until the second half of the season,” coach Jack Purtell said. “She plays with a lot of confidence and can really score in bunches. She’s our leading scorer and, with the improvement she’s made on the defensive end, has become a complete player. She has a great attitude and loves basketball.”

Zantt scored a season-high 26 points in a 58-39 district semifinal win over Hilliard Davidson on March 2.

Zantt was first-team all-league and second-team all-district.

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UGLY TUB? Don’t Replace It... to Thomas Worthington. Hilliard Davidson, Dublin Jerome and Kilbourne tied for second in the league at 4-2, followed by Dublin Coffman (2-4), Thomas (2-4) and Dublin Scioto (0-6).

Jerome defeated Hunting Valley University School 14-6 to win the Division II state title last year.

Kilbourne was the Division I state runner-up and Thomas was a Central Region finalist.

UA also should be tested in the MSLCA tournament May 6-7 in Hudson.

Last year, the Bears finished third in the A bracket, losing to Western Reserve Academy 1917 and defeating Dublin Jerome 11-10 in overtime.

“It’s going to be tougher than any year we’ve ever played,” Wolford said.

“There are a number of good teams, not only in central Ohio, but around the state. You just can’t escape them.”

signed with colleges and Allen has committed to Georgetown.

“It’s been awhile since we’ve had that much experience coming back,” 20th-year coach Ted Wolford said. “They’re getting better every time out. They not only understand how we run offenses, but why we run it that way.”

Houk, seniors Stephen Barnett, Ben Grindle-deGraff and Wes Sorrell and juniors Colin Amicon and Zach Powers lead the defense. Powers has verbally committed to North Carolina.

Seniors Sam Kennedy and Patrick Nida, junior Stefan Schultz and sophomore Jack Warmolts are vying to replace 2010 graduate Daniel Kloos as goalkeeper.

The defense, which allowed an average of 5.5 goals a game last year, will be tested in the OCC-Buckeye Division. Last year, UA won the league championship with a 5-1 record, with pbatterson@thisweeknews.com its lone setback being a 5-4 loss www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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The Bearcats went 69-21 the past four seasons, a span that included back-to-back Division I district runner-up finishes the last two seasons — and the one constant has been this 5-9 senior guard.

Franklin made first-team all-district and special mention all-state as she helped Brookhaven succeed despite losing a pair of Division I recruits by midseason.

An Indiana State signee, Franklin averaged 9.2 points, five rebounds and three assists as the Bearcats went 16-6.

Franklin also made the Super 12 as a junior and will play in the North-South All-Star game April 17 at Capital University.

“Travecia was the main reason we were able to do what we did in the tournament,” coach Reggie Lee said. “Vici’s never been a numbers person, but defense, rebounding and being unselfish have always been her real worth.”

Northland

Although her collegiate future is in softball after she signed last November to play for Miami University, Marshall was the driving force behind another long tournament run for the Lions this season.

A third-team all-district and first-team allOCC-Ohio selection, Marshall averaged 13.1 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals as Gahanna went 17-7 and was a Division I district runner-up. A varsity regular since her freshman season, the 5-9 senior guard helped the Lions advance to a district semifinal in her first two seasons before they captured a district championship in her junior season.

“She got better offensively and defensively,” coach Rick Hauser said.

“I thought she was real unselfish this year, too. Defensively she’s kind of a spark plug.”

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speed to get through their OCCBuckeye Division schedule. Last season, they won the league title, going 7-0 to finish ahead of Worthington Kilbourne (6-1), Thomas Worthington (4-2-1), Dublin Coffman (3-3-1), Hilliard Darby (3-4), Dublin Jerome (24), Hilliard Davidson (1-5) and Scioto (0-7).

A league game between Davidson and Jerome was postponed because of bad weather and not rescheduled.

The OCC-Buckeye will have a different look this season as New Albany replaces Davidson.

The Eagles were 16-3 last year, losing to Medina 11-10 in a Division I state semifinal.

“The competition is going to be great for the girls,” Rocheleau said. “Not only do we play in a tough league, but we’re also going to (the) Cleveland Heights

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New Albany’s Hannah Robertson (2010), Pickerington Central’s Emilee Harmon (2009), Eastmoor’s Ayana Dunning (2008), Dublin Scioto’s Crystal Murdaugh (2007), Pickerington Central’s Stephanie Stevens (2006), Mifflin’s Marshae Dotson (2005), Pickerington North’s Marscilla Packer (2004, 2002), Brookhaven’s Brittany Hunter (2003), Grove City’s Charisse Crews (2000-01), Pickerington’s LaToya Turner (1998-99), Pickerington’s Tamara Stocks (1997), Brookhaven’s Helen Darling (1996) and Pickerington’s Beth Ostendorf (1994-95).

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(Invitational on April 29-30) and playing some tough teams there.

They’re going to grow from those kinds of games and learn from it. Hopefully that will give us a better shot of doing well at the end of the season.”

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Africentric’s Raven Ferguson averaged 19 points and eight rebounds in earning Super 12 captain honors.

MEREDITH STRANGES

Piper, a 5-11 senior guard, has secured her place among the top players in the history of the Big Walnut program. A four-year starter, she finished her career with 975 points, ranking fifth on the Golden Eagles' all-time scoring list.

This season, Piper averaged 13.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists to lead her team in each category. She also led the team with 40 steals and 25 blocks and was named OCC-Capital Player of the Year and second-team all-district in Division II. “She knew the game pretty well coming in as a freshman,” coach Bob Scott said. “No. 1, she understood what it takes to be successful. She's a very unselfish player who is good at setting up other players to score. She has a good awareness of what is going on on the court. She sees the court well.”

Piper plans to play basketball and volleyball at Otterbein.

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Kusan, a 5-10 forward, led the Warriors with averages of 14.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game. She also added 1.8 assists per contest for North, which finished 15-7 and reached the second round of the Division I district tournament.

“Caitlin is a very special kind of player,” coach Jim Kloepfer said. “She works hard in practice, plays hard in games and is a great example for our younger players. She’s the kind of player that coaches always want to coach.”

Kusan, a senior, was named first-team all-district and was the Player of the Year in the OCC-Cardinal Division as the Warriors finished third in the league at 9-5 behind champion Olentangy (12-2).

Kusan has signed to play volleyball at Ohio Dominican.

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Edwards, who averaged 21 points and 12 rebounds, left her mark while leading the Panthers to the Division I state tournament.

The 6-0 senior post player set singlegame school records for rebounds (21) and steals (eight), the latter of which points to her overall improvement.

“She’s been phenomenal, especially down the stretch here for us as we made a run,” coach Dave Butcher said. “She’s one of the better athletes I’ve coached.”

Edwards, who also averaged three assists, has signed to play at Villanova. Central Ohio’s only first-team all-state selection in Division I, she was voted district Player of the Year and also earned that honor in the OCC-Ohio Division. Edwards was North’s leading scorer in 18 of 27 games.

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This 5-9 junior guard blossomed into one of the district’s best players, and the Vikings flourished because of it.

A third-team all-district selection in Division I, Denham averaged 13.8 points and four assists while shooting 49 percent from 3-point range as Northland won its first district title since 1983.

Denham made four 3-pointers and scored 28 points as the Vikings beat Brookhaven 67-48 on Feb. 4 to help seal their second City League-North title in three seasons. She has a scholarship offer to play for Kansas and also has received interest from Akron, Kent State, Michigan and Toledo, among others.

“She scored 28 in the second game against Brookhaven and she had 16 (in a 58-46 win over Dublin Coffman in a district semifinal Feb. 28),” coach Dean Washington said. “She’s been pretty consistent the whole year.”

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Wellington Roundup

Girls lacrosse team on track to rebuild

By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers

If last year taught the Wellington School girls lacrosse team anything, it may have been to dream big.

The Jaguars achieved most of their goals last season, finishing 15-4-1 overall after losing to Chagrin Falls 12-11 in a Division II state semifinal.

“We learned you can accomplish anything if you keep your goals in mind, work hard and use teamwork,” said coach Liz Clapacs, whose team opens March 31 with a Central Independent League game at Watterson. “But it doesn’t come easy.

“Last year was a very closeknit team with some really strong players. This year we have a lot of new and young players. Who is going to be starters is a mystery at this point.”

The Jaguars’ postseason run last year was their second foray into the state tournament since the OSLCA went to a single-elimination tournament in 2000. Their other state appearance came in 2005, when they lost to Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 11-9 in a state semifinal.

Wellington will have some major patchwork to do offensively if it is going to make another run to state.

The Jaguars lost three players to graduation who combined to score 177 goals last season. Kara Concheck, who is playing for Fresno State University, was second-team all-state and scored a program-record 123 goals last year. Kara Chester, who made second-team all-region, scored 35 goals and Nicole Darragh had 19 goals.

However, Wellington returns senior Grace Korandovich and junior Abby Chester as attacking midfielders and senior Rachael

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Senior Grace Korandovich (right) scored 38 goals last season as the girls team reached a Division II state semifinal.

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Anthony Becker is back to help lead the attack for the boys team after recording 14 goals and six assists last season.

Buckingham, junior Sejal Crouser and sophomore Meleah Moore to the attack. Korandovich, who has signed with San Diego State, scored 38 goals and was firstteam all-district and second-team all-state last year. Chester scored 40 goals a year ago and was honorable mention all-region.

“Our attack is our largest question mark, but this is the strongest group of freshmen we’ve had in a while,” Clapacs said. “They’re coming in with a positive attitude and could be valuable contributors this season.”

Seniors McKenzie Morse, Elaine Poon and Anna Viragh and sophomore Helen Fite return to a defense that allowed an average of 7.6 goals a game last year.

Junior Paige Price has moved from the midfield to goalkeeper to fill the spot vacated by 2010 graduate Colleen Durfee, who is playing for Brown University.

“Paige has emerged as one of

the leaders on this team,” Clapacs said. “It’s a bit of a sacrifice to take her out of the field, but the goalkeeper position is so vital.”

The Central Independent League added Granville this year.

In the league’s inaugural season last year, the Jaguars went 5-1 and placed second, behind Columbus Academy (6-0) and ahead of Columbus School for Girls (4-2), Watterson (3-3), DeSales (2-4), Bexley (1-5) and Hartley (0-6). Academy also advanced to a Division II state semifinal last year.

“What is going to decide how successful we are this season is how well we adapt and fill gaps,” Clapacs said. “We have a solid corps of returning players, a couple of dynamic players and a lot of new and younger players. Last year we got the experience of what it takes to make it to the state tournament and (the play-

BOYS LACROSSE April 1-2 — Saltsburg (Pa.) Kiski Prep Tournament April 6 — vs. Johnstown April 8 — vs. New Albany April 12 — at Hilliard Bradley April 13 — at Dublin Scioto April 15 — vs. Westerville Central April 20 — vs. Watterson April 28 — vs. DeSales April 29 — vs. Gahanna May 3 — at Granville May 7 — at Bexley May 10 — vs. Marysville May 11 — at Pickerington North

ers have) been working hard to get back there.”

•Patrick Donlon begins his first season as coach of the boys lacrosse team with a small roster consisting of 18 players, but he believes that will be enough for the Jaguars to be successful.

“There’s a lot of talent in that roster,” said Donlon, who replaced Andy Farber as coach. “We have a lot of diversity in this group, with freshmen mixing in with the seniors. We have to make sure

GIRLS LACROSSE *March 31 — at Watterson April 1 — at Rocky River *April 5 — vs. Columbus School for Girls April 7 — vs. Westerville North April 11 — vs. New Albany *April 12 — at Hartley April 16 — vs. Gates Mills Hawken *April 21 — at Columbus Academy *April 28 — at DeSales April 29 — vs. Cincinnati Seven Hills April 30 — vs. Cincinnati Summit Country Day *May 3 — at Bexley May 5 — at Hilliard Darby *May 11 — at Granville May 13 — vs. Olentangy Orange *Central Independent League game

tion all-state.

Senior Alex Anderson, juniors Mac Young and Andrew Zody, sophomores Jonathon Robinson and Jordan Tunnell, and freshman Max Schmitz will anchor the defense. Sophomore Russell Fast takes over as goalkeeper.

Senior Patrick Kim (20 goals, 35 assists), junior Anthony Becker (14 goals, 6 assists) and sophomore Jonathan Taylor will lead the attack, and seniors Chris Coughlin and Corey Morse (33 goals, 12 assists), juniors Rick Smith (26 goals, 5 assists) and Jonathon Wobbrock, sophomores Tyler Blaine, Quinten Henricks and Tyler Sharp, and freshman Will Edwards will play in the midfield.

“Teamwork and communication are going to be the big keys for us,” said Donlon, whose team opens April 1 at the Saltsburg (Pa.) Kiski Prep Tournament.

“With such a small number of players, everyone has to play a role. We have to be there and back each other up.”

we slow the game down for us to have a chance.”

The Jaguars, who finished 97 after losing to DeSales 11-8 in the first round of the Division II Central regional tournament, lost nine players from a year ago to graduation.

Rebuilding the team’s defense will be a top priority, as defender Jacob Robinson and goalkeeper Geoff Quinn were among those pbatterson@thisweeknews.com who graduated.

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Softball

Young team looks to handle learning curve

By JARROD ULREY

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The Upper Arlington High School softball team put together a memorable résumé the last two seasons.

After going 26-2 and winning their first OCC championship since 1994 in 2009, the Golden Bears went 21-5 and advanced to a Division I district final last spring for the first time since 1997.

The last two seasons also marked the first stretch in which UA has won back-to-back OCC titles.

Without several of the key components from those two teams, the Bears know it will be a challenge to duplicate that success this spring.

“We’re a very young team,” said fourth-year coach Todd DelBoccio, whose team opens Tuesday, March 29, at home against Grove City. “We lost some key players that have been playing with us since their freshmen years.

We’ve got a lot of big shoes to fill, but we’ve got a lot of talented juniors. We’ll have some players on varsity for the first time, so we realize there will probably be a learning curve.”

The biggest question mark is at pitcher.

Juniors Mandie Abbruzzese and Margo Bennett and fresh-

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Senior Sarah Watson is battling for playing time at second base as the Golden Bears look to win their third consecutive OCC title.

man McKinley Vazquez are the top contenders to see time in the circle.

Abbruzzese went 5-1 with one save in eight games with a 0.51 ERA last season and made second-team all-OCC and honorable mention all-district. Vazquez is the sister of 2010 graduate Kasi Vazquez, a University of Dayton

signee who made second-team all-state and first-team all-district and all-OCC at catcher a year ago.

That trio of candidates will be faced with replacing first-team all-state, all-district and all-OCC pitcher Audrey Plant, an Ohio State signee who went 16-4 with a 0.67 ERA and 279 strikeouts

in 178 innings a year ago.

Junior Stephanie Turner is expected to take over at catcher, with senior Brooke Hauser and junior Fallon Brown also seeing time at the position.

Hauser, who was honorable mention all-OCC last year, will play first base when she’s not behind the plate. Senior Sarah Wat-

March 29 — vs. Grove City March 30 — vs. Olentangy *April 1 — vs. Thomas Worthington April 2 — vs. Dublin Scioto (DH) April 5 — vs. DeSales *April 6 — at Worthington Kilbourne April 7 — vs. Ready *April 11 — vs. Central Crossing *April 13 — at Westland April 14 — vs. Watterson *April 15 — vs. Hilliard Davidson April 16 — at Pickerington Central (DH) *April 18 — at Dublin Coffman *April 19 — at Hilliard Darby *April 20 — at Thomas Worthington April 21 — at Lakewood *April 25 — vs. Worthington Kilbourne *April 27 — vs. Hilliard Darby *April 28 — at Central Crossing *May 2 — vs. Westland May 3 — vs. Teays Valley *May 4 — at Hilliard Davidson *May 5 — at Central Crossing *May 6 — vs. Dublin Coffman May 14 — at Gahanna with New Albany *OCC-Central game

juniors Montana Henry and Erica Sollitto are others who should time in the outfield.

“It’s hard to adjust since we did lose six starters, but I think we’ll do fine,” Hauser said. “I think we have better hitters than we did last year. Last year only the top of the lineup could hit.”

The Bears won the OCC-Central Division last year, going 122 in league play to finish ahead of Central Crossing (11-3), Hilliard Davidson (10-4), Hilliard Darby (7-7), Thomas Worthington (6-8), Dublin Coffman (410), Westland (3-11) and Worthington Kilbourne (3-11).

During the district tournament, seventh-seeded UA beat Logan 5-0 and 10th-seeded Mount Vernon 1-0 before falling to secondseeded Gahanna 1-0 in 11 innings in a district final.

The other starters whom the Bears lost to graduation were Jesse Barlow (OF), Katie Luciano (SS), Taylor Miley (3B) and Kelsey Shalvoy (OF). Luciano made first-team all-district and all-OCC last year.

“I think there’s a lot of pressure because all of the other teams are shooting for us,” Hauser said.

“Everyone wants to show that we’re not any good anymore. We want to keep it going.”

son and junior Julia Zwayer are vying for playing time at second base, with junior Mimi Bair playing shortstop and senior Sarah Garrett and junior Emily Duhigg vying for time at third base.

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Continued from page C1 UA, which opens Monday, March 28 — at Westerville North March 28, at Westerville North, March 31 — at New Albany April 2 — vs. Watterson and Fairreturns four letterwinners in field Cooper, senior Michael Jeffers *April 8 — at Worthington Kilbourne (P) and juniors Pat Crowley April 9 — vs. Pickerington North and (C/OF) and Eddie Miller Cincinnati St. Xavier *April 11 — vs. Worthington Kil(3B/OF/P). bourne Last season, Cooper hit .315 *April 13 — at Hilliard Darby with 10 RBI and 16 runs as the *April 15 — vs. Hilliard Darby lead-off hitter and was 4-2 with April 16 — vs. Grove City and Elyria a 2.54 ERA and 37 strikeouts in *April 18 — vs. Central Crossing 38 2/3 innings, while Jeffers went *April 19 — vs. Thomas Worthing2-2 with a 4.67 ERA and 21 ton 20 — at Central Crossing strikeouts in 21 innings. Crow- *April *April 21 — at Thomas Worthingley batted .236 with 19 RBI and ton 11 runs, and Miller hit .296 with April 23 — vs. Olentangy Liberty 12 RBI and 22 runs and was 2- (DH) 25 — at Westland 0 with a 3.15 ERA and seven *April *April 27 — vs. Westland strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings. *April 29 — vs. Hilliard Davidson “We’ve only got a few guys April 30 — vs. Dublin Jerome and (with varsity experience), but Olentangy Orange 2 — at Hilliard Davidson we’ve got guys who will fill in *May *May 4 — at Dublin Coffman nicely,” Middleton said. “It may May 5 — vs. Pickerington Central take a little bit of time to get into *May 6 — vs. Dublin Coffman the groove. Losing so many guys *OCC-Central game (to graduation), it may be a little bit of a rebuilding process. But form well,” Cooper said. “It’s hopefully by the middle of the going to take doing the fundamentals right to win games.” year, we’ll hit our stride.”

UA begins OCC-Central play Also on the team are seniors Jon Borchert (1B), Charlie Hess (INF) and Doug Radcliff (P), juniors Jordan Arkin (C), Michael Armstrong (INF/P), Austin Gibson (3B/P) and Michael Koltak (INF/P) and sophomores Chandler Cole (OF/P), Tyler Metcalf (INF), Nick Milo (OF), Nick Reed (P), Brett Stricharczuk (INF/P) and Sam Thompson (INF/P).

“We need a lot of sophomores and juniors to step up and per-

The 56th running of the Lancaster Soap Box Derby will occur June 25. In addition, first- and second-place finishers from races across Ohio and West Virginia will travel to Derby Downs in Lancaster on Aug. 6 to compete in a champions race.

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Metal bat Series scheduled for July

By Paul Vernon/ThisWeek

Charles Cooper scores a run last season against Westland. A year ago, Cooper hit .315 with 10 RBI and was 4-2 on the mound as UA finished 23-9 and won its first district title since 2003.

April 8 at defending champion a tight race for the title.

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The Continental Amateur Baseball Association 18U Metal Bat World Series will be held July 17-24 at the Bob Cene baseball complex in Struthers, Ohio.

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March 24, 2011

Independent Book Loft bucks industry trends

By GARY SEMAN JR. ThisWeek Community Newspapers

No coffee. No lounge seating.

No free Wi-Fi. That’s no problem for the Book Loft of German Village.

The independent book store has weathered every economic maelstrom and refused to relent to most industry trends in its 34 years in business.

Co-owner Roger Tompkins even brushes off a current challenger: the Kindle, the flat-s creen electronic device that allows readers to download books, and similar devices.

“I think we have a different breed of book buyers,” he said.

“People seem to know what we are.”

And another trend could be in its favor. Book giant Borders announced in February it would seek bankruptcy protection and close at least 200 stores. Two of those are located in Columbus: one on Kenny Road and another on Sawmill Road. Even thoug h they are on the northwest side of the city, their departure from the market could help the Book Loft, a purveyor of new releases, Tompkins said.

Where some stores have added elaborate cafes and seating areas to woo customers and provided them with wireless Internet to keep them, the Book Loft hasn’t yielded to such impulses.

The owners have found a real niche market with closeouts, or “remainders” — books that haven’t been selling well and are being liquidated by the publisher at greatly discounted prices.

Sales steadily have climbed since the doors were opened, Tompkins said. There is one thing that has affected business: the weather.

A closer look Roger Tompkins and Carl Jacobsma opened the store in 1977. Back then, it was a tiny book depot: two floors with a loft on top, hence the name. They ran the Village Owl on City Park Avenue while opening the Book Loft, which is in a structure built in the 1800s.

They later sold their other enterprise, which is no longer in existence.

“This is the worst winter we’ve h ad in 34 years,” he said. “I haven’t s een anything like it.”

Loitering isn’t necessarily discouraged at the Book Loft, 631 S. Third St. The owners really want pe ople to take their time and browse t he stock. But because of space issues, there’s no room for couches, fireplaces or tables. If customers want some java, Book Loft employees direct them next door to Cup O’ Joe or down the street to Starbucks.

“That’s really nice because I don’t have to deal with it,” Tompkins said.

Tompkins and Carl Jacobsma opened the store in 1977. Back then, it was a tiny book depot: two floors with a loft on top, hence the name. They ran the Village Owl on City Park Avenue while opening the Book Loft, which is in a structure built in the 1800s. They later sold their other enterprise, which is no longer in existence.

Over time, as the German Village community’s reputation improved, the neighborhood got more visitors. So did the Book Loft. In 1987, they brought on

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a third partner, Russell Iler, the book buyer at the store.

Tompkins and Jacobsma slowly expanded, taking over a candy shop, art gallery, bric-a-brac store and other retailers.

Now the Book Loft totals 7,500 square feet — a labyrinth of narrow walkways sided by towering bookshelves containing every conceivable book, plus an extensive collection of jigsaw puzzles, DVDs, greeting cards, posters and other merchandise.

There are two things customers won’t find: used books or textbooks.

The front entrance is down a long, brick-and-stone-lined corridor — decoratively landscaped during warmer months — off Third Street.

In a display area near the front door, Rachel Page and Emily Johnson, both of whom live in southern Indiana, recently were browsing the stock.

“It’s one of my favorite places in Columbus,” said Page, a junior at Purdue University who spent an internship in Columbus last summer. “It’s an experience coming here.”

Johnson said she was curious about the space.

The store’s owners said there isn’t one particular type of Book Loft customer. They come from all walks of life with varied reading interests.

“It’s an audience you can’t get in most places,” Jacobsma said.

“We have a tremendous amount of out-of-towners,” Tompkins said. “We have some faithful people who come down every six weeks and spend the day here.”

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Each year, SWACO honors Habitat for Humanity-Greater the best and most innovative local Columbus will hold several ideas in waste recycling through homeowner application meetthe Emerald awards program. ings at the Habitat offices, 3140 Nominees may be local busi- Westerville Road, during April. nesses, institutions, communiThey will be held as follows: ties, individuals or students.

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For a list of documents to bring to the meeting, or for additional information, call family services director Lisa Jones at (614) 364-7014 or visit www.habitatcolumbus.org.

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Dublin baker offers goodies at Tuttle Crossing Mall

By JENNIFER NOBLIT ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Dublin resident Sonya Kissi — a pharmacist by day and the baker behind KissiCakes-nSweets, which opened last week at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing — said she’s a big fan of the Food Network.

“I’m a pharmacist by trade; that’s what I went to school for, but I love the Food Network and Paula Dean,” Kissi said.

The show “Cupcake Wars” came along, and Kissi was an instant fan. Then she began yearning for a stand mixer.

“I saved my (credit card) rewards and bought one,” she said.

“But then I said, ‘Now what?’”

Kissi started crafting cupcakes with her new kitchen tools and took them to work and bake sales.

“People just loved them,” she said, noting a preference for her raspberry lemonade and Oreo cupcakes. “People started asking for them.”

When she received requests for children’s birthdays, she experimented with decorating and

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Owner Sonya Kissi opened KissiCakes-n-Sweets at the Mall at Tuttle Crossing on March 19. The pharmacist had been baking in her home kitchen.

used miniature dinosaurs to top one order. Kissi said she also liked experimenting with recipes and adding her own twists.

“I wanted to do something different,” she said. “I’d find recipes and tweak them to make them my own. I got feedback from

people. You’re really out to please the customer.”

Reviews also came from her son and daughter, students at Chapman Elementary School, although her son was the harsher critic, she said.

“It took me forever to refine

a cupcake recipe he would like,” Kissi said. “I finally got it right.”

Kissi’s recipes include the raspberry lemonade cupcake, which is lemon cake stuffed with fresh raspberry filling and a raspberry lemonade cream-cheese frosting. The buckeye blitz is a

chocolate cupcake topped with peanut butter frosting.

Those recipes and others kept requests coming in, so Kissi’s husband, George, decided to take things to the next level.

“My husband said, ‘Let’s sell them.’ We made a website,” she said. “It kind of took off.”

Eventually, the orders overwhelmed Kissi’s kitchen, and finding a spot for a bakery had become a necessity.

“It just got to be too much for my kitchen,” she said.

The couple looked around at several different stores before deciding on a spot in the Mall at Tuttle Crossing’s food court.

“What more foot traffic can you get than in a mall?” Kissi said.

Prior to the March 19 opening, Kissi was “scared to death,” she said, but excited.

“I’m getting a lot of support.

My kids are involved in so many activities,” she said. “My daughter does competitive cheerleading, so we’ve got cheerleaders coming, soccer teams; my son’s in gymnastics, so they’re coming. Everybody’s been super supportive.”

Kissi said she hopes to win over more supporters at the mall with an offering of cupcakes, gourmet apples, cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries and pretzel rods, along with other goodies. She said six flavors of cupcakes would be offered each day, in addition to some specials.

“This just took off on its own,” she said. “To me, that validates that I’m putting out a good product.”

KissiCakes-n-Sweets is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.

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March 24, 2011

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TAXES INCLUDED

MSRP ........................................................$22,295 Rebate....................................................... -$1,000 Lease Bonus Cash........................................ -$500 CT Discount.................................................. -$796

MSRP ........................................................$24,635 Rebate.......................................................... -$750 Lease Bonus Cash....................................... -1,750 CT Discount............................................... -$1,368

MSRP ........................................................$24,790 Rebate.......................................................... -$750 Lease Bonus Cash..................................... -$1,750 CT Discount............................................... -$1,291

Your Price

Your Price

Your Price

$

19,999

$258/mo

36 month lease = with $2,338 out of pocket!

$

20,767

$265/mo

36 month lease = with $2,345 out of pocket!

$

20,999

$245/mo

36 month lease = with $2,326 out of pocket!

TAXES INCLUDED MSRP ........................................................$30,650 Rebate.......................................................... -$750 Lease Bonus Cash..................................... -$4,000 CT Discount............................................... -$1,901

Your Price

$

23,999

$300/mo

36 month lease = with $2,380 out of pocket!

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TAXES INCLUDED

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TAXES INCLUDED

TAXES INCLUDED

TAXES INCLUDED

MSRP ........................................................$28,625 Rebate....................................................... -$1,000 Lease Bonus Cash........................................ -$500 Auto Show Bonus ........................................ -$500 CT Discount............................................... -$1,166

MSRP ........................................................$32,995 CT Discount............................................... -$3,000

MSRP ........................................................$33,590 Lease Bonus Cash..................................... -$1,250 CT Discount............................................... -$1,976

MSRP ........................................................$35,985 Rebate.......................................................... -$750 Lease Bonus Cash..................................... -$2,000 Auto Show Bonus ........................................ -$500 CT Discount............................................... -$2,343

Your Price

Your Price

Your Price

Your Price

$

25,099

$337/mo

36 month lease = with $2,417 out of pocket!

$

29,995

$344/mo

36 month lease = with $2,424 out of pocket!

$

30,364

$

30,392

$359/mo 36 month lease = $336/mo

36 month lease = with $2,440 out of pocket!

with $2,417 out of pocket!

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MSRP ..................................................$28,615

Your $ Price

#D10249

23,995

MSRP ..................................................$29,335

Your $ Price

24,995

MSRP ..................................................$45,785

#T10045

Your $ Price

36,400

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