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May 12, 2011

Federal lawsuit

Trustees approve Walmart settlement

By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspaper

The legal battle between Liberty Township and Wedgewood Limited Partnership may have reached its end.

Liberty Township trustees on May 4 approved without discussion a “mutual release and settlement agreement.”

The release lacks only the notarized

signature of a partnership representative.

The document, if signed, would end the legal battle that started in 2004 when the township denied Wedgewood a zoning permit for a Walmart. Wedgewood president Charles Ruma filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the township violated the partnership’s right to due process.

In December, a jury awarded Wedgewood $750,000 in damages on the civil rights violation, which U.S. District judge Algenon Marbley found had occurred.

The settlement agreement states the $750,000 has been paid.

The agreement also states the township will pay $1.2 million for Wedgewood’s attorney fees. Because the town-

ship lost the case, it is responsible for paying those fees.

The township’s liability insurance will cover the combined $1.95 million cost to Wedgewood, township administrator Dave Anderson said.

Fiscal officer Mark Gerber said the township has paid $978,398 from township funds toward costs charged by the township’s primary legal firm on the fed-

eral case. The township will receive no insurance payment to cover that amount.

Instead, the insurer made additional payments to the law firm during the course of the lawsuit.

The partnership’s attorney, Bruce Ingram, previously said the attorney fees, court costs and interest on both totaled See TRUSTEES APPROVE, page A2

Sidewalk replacement

HIGH FIVES

Powell to move forward with repair plan

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Olentangy Orange High School outfielders Alex Eschenbach (left), Jamie Pence and Jenny Sims give high fives between innings during the softball game at Delaware Hayes High School on May 6. The Pioneers lost 7-6. See Sports, page C1.

Having resolved three property owners’ concerns, Powell will move forward with its sidewalk replacement program.

City council on May 4 approved a list of sidewalks to be replaced.

In the coming weeks, the city will bid the project, and council will approve a contractor to perform the work.

The city’s sidewalk program is slated for 56 properties and is estimated to cost $27,000.

The city sent letters to affected property owners, telling them they need to repair the sidewalks.

Property owners can repair the sidewalks themselves or use contractors. They also can ask to be part of the city program.

If using the city program, property owners pay the city the cost

Resident seeks quiet zone; council says “no money”

By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Train crews must sound horns as locomotives near railroad crossings. It’s a federal requirement.

Sleeping residents in Powell have grown weary of the early morning sounds, said resident Tom Watson.

During citizen comments at city council’s May 4 meeting, Watson asked council to consider installing the necessary enhancements to make two of Powell’s railroad crossings “quiet zones.”

“Sometimes the train horns are excessive, waking my children up at night at 2:30 and 4 a.m. It gets excessive,” Watson said. “Powell has two railroad crossings less than a mile apart that travel through heavy residential and business areas, and quiet zones would be beneficial and affordable in Powell.”

The federal rail administration requirement for sounding the horns also allows local governments to create quietzones by installing “supplemental safety measures” to keep cars from driving around a crossings lowered gate.

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of the work or are assessed the cost on their property tax bills over a five-year period.

The amount assessed will be the actual rate the city was charged for the repairs plus a 5-percent financing cost, documents from the city show.

City inspections identify sidewalk deficiencies, such as horizontal and vertical cracks or deteriorating concrete, and slate those areas for repair. Driveway skirts also are inspected.

In April, three residents were See POWELL, page A2

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Such measures include two gates on each approach to a crossing, plus a short concrete median on each approach, according to documents Watson handed out at the meeting.

Watson said estimates from a study

The city’s sidewalk program is slated for 56 properties and is estimated to cost $27,000.

New jewelry store slates grand opening

Sometimes the train horns are excessive, waking my children up at night at 2:30 and 4 a.m. It gets excessive. Powell has two railroad crossings less than a mile apart that travel through heavy residential and business areas, and quiet zones would be beneficial and affordable in Powell.

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A closer look

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Krysty Designs, a fine jewelry store in Powell, will hold its grand opening from Thursday, May 12 through Saturday, May 21, at the store, 65 W. Olentangy St. The family-owned business is a joint effort between Bradley Krysty and his mother, Lynette Parker, that began in October.

Krysty has been in the jewelry business for about 15 years, starting with polishing and repairs, and moving into creation and design. He also is a goldsmith and offers full service jewelry repair.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands,” Krysty said. He pursued the profession years ago after taking and enjoying a jewelry-making class, he said.

“From there I became an apprentice in a jew-

Jewelry designer Bradley Krysty has opened a new business in Powell, Krysty Designs, at 65 W. Olentangy Street.

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Trustees approve Walmart settlement Continued from page A1 $1.7-million.

Ingram on May 10 said he could not comment because he had not seen the approved settlement agreement.

Marbley in 2008 ruled the township violated Wedgewood’s constitutional right to due process regarding a proposed 220,598-square-foot Walmart Superstore. The 34-acre site at 10600 Sawmill Parkway is in Wedgewood Com-

merce Center. Wedgewood was the developer.

The violation occurred when township trustees on Jan. 19, 2004, issued a public statement saying there was a 500,000-square-foot limit — called a “floating cap” — on commercial development in the commerce center.

Trustees also: • Heard Marlene Casini of the Community Foundation of Delaware County describe the foundation’s various part-

nerships. The partnerships can form park, community and scholarship funds that can accept donations and issue grants.

Trustee Curt Sybert asked if a fund could be created that included Powell and Liberty Township. Cassini said yes, it can be shaped according to the donors. For more information on the foundation, visit www.delawarecf.org.

• Heard from firefighter and union president Chalaco Clark on how Senate Bill 5 would negatively affect firefight-

concerned about sidewalk repairs slated for their respective properties.

City manager Steve Lutz said one of the three — a Cedarbend Court resident — talked with city officials and agreed his sidewalk blocks needed repair because tree roots were pushing them upward.

A Bovee Lane resident had not return calls from the city.

Lutz said if that resident performs the work himself, repairing the cracks will suffice, but if the city performs the work, the blocks would be replaced.

Commercial property owner Les Christman spoke again to council on May 4.

Roots from city-planted trees broke up four sidewalk blocks on his property which were slated by the city for replacement, he said.

Lutz said the city will remove the trees.

Christman said he would be willing to split the cost of the repairs with the city.

The city rejected that idea, spokesperson Jeff Robinson said.

The city also removed an Olentangy Ridge

fault rests with those who approved them, he said.

Trustee Robert Mann said the system does not allow the government to respond fiscally to economic hard times and Senate Bill 5 is a solution to that broken system.

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ers and residents. The bill, signed into law by Gov. John Kasich in March, limits collective bargaining power for public sector employees and bargaining units.

Clark said such issues are better handled locally between the particular union and the employer rather than at the state level. He said the township firefighters are not over-compensated and the township has done a good job negotiating contracts. Some contracts elsewhere in the state might be excessive, but that

Place address from the list because the cracks in the sidewalks were caused by the street shifting, Lutz said.

The street is slated as an alternate for repair on the city’s 2011 proposed street maintenance program.

“Alternate” streets are included in the repairs if prices come in at or lower than estimated.

The Olentangy Ridge Place sidewalks would be replaced after the road is repaired, city engineer Rob Rice said.

Council also heard details about the 2011 proposed street maintenance and repair program estimated to cost $525,000.

It will include repaving and reconstructing ramps, curbs and sidewalks in a number of streets in the Powell Place development; repaving Presidential Parkway in the Woods of Sawmill development; sealing the cracks in all the streets in the Woods of Powell North and South development; reconstructing a pedestrian pathway in the Grandshire development; and cutting out and repairing pavement on a number of streets.

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KRYSTY Continued from page A1 elry store,” he said.

Parker, a retired computer engineer and project manager, enjoys the business side of Krysty Designs.

“I’m new to the jewelry business; I have a business and technology background,” said Parker, a former Powell resident who lives in Wheeling, W.Va. “My strength is technology and business, and Brad’s strength is jewelry and design.”

Krysty describes his designs as having the delicate look of antique pieces, with a modern distinctiveness.

He particularly likes his design of diamond stud earrings, whose mountings are practically invisible and when worn look as though a solitary stone is placed on the ear.

Selecting Powell as a place to open shop came easy for them.

Krysty is a Powell resident.

“I like downtown Powell. It’s a warm, inviting place, and the showroom is designed to be a welcoming and stress-free, inviting place, like someone’s home,” Krysty said. “You’ll get personal service.”

“It’s a growing retail area,” said Parker, “and the residents support the downtown and like things that are unique. We’ve tried to provide a warm and inviting place for people to shop. ... We’ve made big investments in a small store to make sure that we can really take care of our customers well.”

The retail section of the store covers 1,400 square feet and includes a work-bench area where patrons can make appointments and watch Krysty repair their jewelry. An upstairs shop and office space contains about 1,600 square feet.

The business brought two parttime and two full-time jobs to the city.

Along with Krysty’s designs, the store offers jewelry from other designers, including Harout R, Frank Reubel Designs and Sara Blaine.

The 10-day celebration will include special prices, food and wine and live music on some days. Also planned are trunk shows with a Harout R representative on May 12-14 and with a representative of Frank Reubel Designs and the Wrighteous Jewelry men’s line on May 19.

The schedule is available at www.KrystyDesigns.com.

For more information, call (614) 321-3550 or e-mail contact@KrystyDesigns.com.

The store’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Trustees OKs improvements to Freeman, Route 3

By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspapers Genoa Township trustees on May 6 approved a $1.01 million contract to improve the state Route 3 and Freeman Road intersection.

Contractor Shelly and Sands Inc. won the bidding process for the project.

Construction is expected to begin this month and end by August, in time for the start of school, said Rob Riley, chief deputy engineer for Delaware County.

The project will include constructing left-turn lanes on state Route 3 at Freeman Road and installing a new traffic signal. The existing Genoa bicycle

trail will be realigned at the intersection. Pedestrian signals and crosswalks will be added at Freeman Road and state Route 3, the county engineer’s website says.

Riley said lanes will be closed during construction, but the roads will remain open to traffic.

Trustees have said it is a dangerous intersection and they look forward to the completion of the improvements.

Trustees also: • Heard fiscal officer Pat Myers say the township fiscal audit committee recommends that the township establish a reserve balance account, also called a rainy-day fund. The goal would be to

set aside about 5 percent of the annual general fund revenue. • Placed $250,000 into a reserve balance account, also known as a rainyday fund. The fund is a sub-account of the general fund. The account would be used to stabilize any part of the township’s budget or for anything deemed an emergency by the trustees. For instance, if property values fall, followed by a subsequent decrease in property tax revenue, the township could use the fund to help make up the difference, Myers has said. • Hired three part-time firefighter/paramedics: Judson Bates, Christopher Mize and Allison Holtsberry.

• Approved a settlement with Dino’s Trucking and others for recovery of expenses for emergency services in response to a truck leaking hazardous material response. The recovery was for $1,400. • Approved a purchase order for $20,000 for a road paving contract with McCoy Paving for miscellaneous roads, an expense that was not part of the 2011 budget plan, but that the township has funds for. • Spent $13,057 for 2011 life insurance premiums for township employees. • Accepted ownership of a 2004 Yamaha YZFR1 motorcycle, a 2007

Cadillac Escalade and a 2004 BMW 745 LI. The vehicles came from drug busts in the county. The township will sell them at auction in the coming months. • Approved spending $4,500 for a movie projector and sound system. Parks manager Ron Keil said the department has commitments of $2,000 in donation toward that purchase and likely will receive more. • Announced the Genoa Township Business & Entertainment Expo will be held May 21-22 and includes bicycle tours of 5, 15, and 25 miles on May 21. bbutcher@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

Resident seeks railroad quiet zone; council says ‘no money’ Continued from page A1 done in another central Ohio city estimated the cost to range from $175,000 to $300,000 per crossing, including engineering and right-of-way costs. The final cost will depend on the method used.

Council member Don Grubbs said Powell has four crossings and unless all are addressed, the noise wouldn’t be eliminated.

Council member Jim Hrivnak

said, “A quiet zone says it isn’t required to blow, but the train crew can still blow the horn if they think it’s needed for safety.

There’s no guarantee that it won’t blow.�

Council members Brian Lorenz, Tom Counts and Hrivnak stressed the city has no funds for capital improvements such as quiet zones. “For about five years we’ve been studying capital improve-

ments. Things that are needed,� said Counts. “This (quiet zone) came up about a year and a half ago, and people agreed it could be on the list. ... It’s not a safety issue, but it would make the quality of life better. (However), the income tax ballot issue (in November 2010) did not pass and we have absolutely no money for capital improvements.�

Watson said one community was able to get a federal grant.

“I understand that there’s not a lot of money to go around these days, and though it may not be a huge priority, it is something we’re concerned about,� Watson said.

Counts said things that “enhance� the city show why “it’s

important to have a capital improvements program and to have the funds to do that.� “I would encourage you as you continue to talk to your fellow residents, (to) say, ‘If we had the money to do that, it would be on our long-range plan,’� Counts

said. “We don’t have the money for that, and it is up to our residents to weigh in on that by their vote.�

Lorenz said the quiet zone is a great idea that has been on the city’s long-term capital improvements list.

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Her mother had come to school for some reason — probably because it was her day to be the Lunchroom Mommy — and while there she said this: “I hope that someone, sometime, will found a memorial mother’s day commemorating her for the matchless service she renders to humanity in every field of life. She is entitled to it.�

How little Anna remembered that word for word I can’t imagine, but the Internet says she did, and we all know how reliable the Internet is when it comes to facts. She remembered it and she devoted a good chunk of her life toward making Mother’s Day a real holiday.

Which just goes to show what a noble mother she would have been, because she had all the necessary qualities: Faith, selflessness, dedication, a transcendent love and no real interest in getting a life.

But back to my point, or at least to the general area of my point. I’ve never known what to do with Mother’s Day. I hoped to find clarity when I became a mother myself, but as it happened it was the 1970s, when all the social conventions were tossed out or reinvented ironically. High schools either didn’t have senior proms, citing a lack of interest, or students elected a cow senior prom queen. People celebrated earth mothers or the Mother Earth News or Mother Jones, but Mother’s Day had all but fallen off the radar.

Now it’s back, and I still don’t know what to do with it. But it’s not my decision, right? When it comes right down to it, that’s the real blessing of Mother’s Day: Someone else makes the plans.

Thank you, Anna Jarvis and Anna Jarvis’s mother. And while I’m at the podium, I’d also like to thank my own mother for not trying to be my own father, too. Who needs a father? Not me, until my own daughters turned my husband into a dad and me into a believer.

Amen.

making a “Happy Parent or Guardian Day� card, or let us draw a picture of a broken home instead.

More than once my sister and I came home with Happy Father’s Day cards for my mother, who wasn’t the kind of woman who talked about being both mother and father to us. She couldn’t be father and she wasn’t going to try, she said. Over the years the three of us worked up fairly hilarious comedy sketches having to do with forced Father’s Day card-making and related issues. I for one was sure I had missed nothing really important during my fatherless upbringing, and it wasn’t until I watched my own daughters with their father that I began to suspect I was wrong.

But about Mother’s Day. I’ve always assumed that Mother’s Day founder Anna Jarvis was, if you’ll excuse the expression, a flake. Who but a flake would propose making mother appreciation a holiday?

Not that people didn’t appreciate their mothers.

They just didn’t dream of going that extra step, any more than they dreamed of asking Congress to make snickerdoodles the national cookie.

It occurs to me, though, that perhaps Jarvis wasn’t such a screwball after all. She might have been the sharpest young woman of her age.

Because think about it: Sunday was a holiday for men and children, but did women have it off? Puh-lease. They still pumped the water, hauled stove wood, caught and fricasseed a chicken or two and gave birth to a couple of babies, all while not missing church. Thank heaven for Anna Jarvis, for giving us a few hours of rest.

I happen to know — as anyone with Google and a couple of fingers to type with could find out — that Anna Jarvis never was a mother herself. She campaigned for Mother’s Day on behalf of her own mother, who had mentioned the idea Email Margo Bartlett at mbartlett@thisweekwhen Anna was only 12. news.com.

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their habitat, strict enforcement of hunting regulations and erection of nest boxes helped save these birds.

Herons were not in evidence during my visit, but if you visit the Char-Mar Ridge Preserve pond, you also are likely to them, along with belted kingfishers, red-bellied woodpeckers, Eastern kingbirds, tree swallows and Louisiana water thrush, especially if you visit early in the morning or close to sunset.

Old and unserviceable American flags will be retired on Memorial Day during a ceremony at the Greater Powell Veterans Memorial.

The city of Powell and members of Boy Scout Troop 428 will conduct the ceremony after the remembrance program which follows Powell’s Memorial Day parade. The parade begins at 10 a.m.

Individuals may place flags to be retired in receptacles at the Powell Police Department, 47 Hall St., and at Liberty Presbyterian Church, 7080 Olentangy River Road.

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St. Patrick’s slates May 14 Chocolate Fest St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Dublin, 7121 Muirfield Drive, will host Chocolate Fest 2011 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, to raise money for the regional Episcopal Community Services Foundation (ECSF).

Chocolate Fest is a bake-off featuring homemade chocolate recipes. Top prizes will be awarded by celebrity judges from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Our CupCakery in Dublin and Cincinnati confectioner Aglamesis Brothers.

The event also will feature a silent auction. Some of the items up for bid are national retail gift cards, international gourmet beers, artwork and house wares, and family passes to the Columbus Museum of Art. To preview the auction items, visit www.BiddingForGood.com/ECSFsouth-

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County job, family-services director to retire June 30

By SARAH SOLE ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Mona Reilly, Delaware County Job and Family Services director, announced she will retire June 30. Reilly, who started with the agency in 1992 as workforce development supervisor, has served as director since 1999. “It has been a wonderful experience,” she said.

During the Delaware County commissioners’ May 5 meeting, commissioner Tommy Thompson told Reilly that her “years of experience and expertise will be a great loss to the county.”

Commissioner Dennis Stapleton congratulated Reilly, saying that she’s a “great example of what a director should be.”

Reilly told ThisWeek that she

recommends assistant director Angela Thomas for the job. Thomas became assistant director in 1999, when Reilly became director.

The commissioners will name Reilly’s successor. Administrator Tim Hansley said the job won’t be filled until the summer.

Commissioners also: • Entered into an agreement with Franklin County and Athens,

Hardin and Marion counties to issue hospital facilities revenue bonds. Ohio Health Corporation, Grady Memorial Hospital, Hardin Memorial Hospital Inc., Marion General Hospital and Doctors Health Corporation of Nelsonville will use the funds to finance costs of constructing hospital facilities.

Franklin County will issue the bonds. None of the counties is ob-

ligated to finance anything under the agreement.

• Approved extending the transportation contract between Delaware County Job and Family Services and Delaware Cab for an additional 18 months. The contract will run until Oct. 31, 2012.

The cab company submitted the only response to a proposal request.

Commissioners also approved a

contract between DCJFS and the Delaware County Transit Board, effective from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. In 2010, DCJFS expended $19,376 for DATA transportation and $70,544 for cab transportation. Thus far for 2011, the incurred DATA expenses are $5,828.76, and cab expenses are $18,919. DCJFS has used both services. Rates did not change in either contract.

Sunbury parks committee considers gazebo proposal

By SARAH SOLE ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Sunbury Village Council’s parks committee is thinking about putting a gazebo on the village square.

Sunbury resident Lanny George presented the idea to committee members, who discussed it during the May 5 council meeting. George mentioned a gazebo produced by Lux Craft in Mansfield, 24 feet in diameter with a floor three feet off of the ground. The model is

priced at $30,910 and is made of treated wood and vinyl.

George told ThisWeek he envisions the gazebo at the northwest corner of the village square, at the corner of Columbus and East Cherry streets. At this location, the gazebo would be visible to those entering the village.

“I think the community needs something like this. All I was doing was planting a seed,” George told ThisWeek.

Council member Sean Currie, cochair of the parks committee, said the

proposed project is in its “infant stages,” and the parks committee would maintain contact with George.

Council member Thomas Zalewski said he thinks the gazebo is a good idea.

Council member David Linnabary said it would solve the problem of seating on the square.

Council members discussed possible fundraising efforts for the gazebo.

Village administrator Dave Martin told ThisWeek the village might have the money to pay for a gazebo. Alter-

natively, a gazebo could be funded by outside companies and organizations.

The village and outside contributors also could collaboratively fund the project.

The village can spend up to $25,000 without seeking bids.

Martin said the village square has about eight or nine benches.

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Vaud-Villities annual show will ‘Celebrate!’ new locale

By KEVIN PARKS ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Almost a surer sign of spring in central Ohio than the blooming of flowers is the arrival of another show by Vaud-Villities Productions.

Back for a 69th annual series of performances, the self-described “America’s longest-running music and dance spectacular” will be held May 18-22.

The title of this year’s show is “Celebrate!” and part of the celebration will be of the troupe’s inaugural performance in a new, permanent home at the Northland Performing Arts Center. Located in a portion of the old JCPenney building on the site of the defunct Northland Mall, the new headquarters brings together every aspect of the operations of VaudVillities, according to board chairman Kent D. Stuckey.

Although Vaud-Villities officials had anticipated the overhaul of the former department store would have been almost completed in time for last year’s show, in fact the occupancy and foodservice permits for the center were only recently obtained.

Last year’s show took place on the stage of what was once Upper Arlington High School, where the first performance took place in 1943.

Stuckey said that Vaud-Villities has been “at the mercy” of a construction contractor who still hasn’t completed all the work two years past the deadline.

“But the show must go on,” he said. And it will.

And the performers can’t wait, according to Toni Auch, artistic director since 1993.

“I think they’re really riding high now,” Auch said. “All of the

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Bethany Neal sings as Thom Gall (below) conducts the May 7 Vaud-Villities rehearsal in their new home, a section of the former JCPenny store at the defunct Northland Mall. The Vaud-Villities’ 69th annual performance, titled “Celebrate!” will be held place May 18-22. The new headquarters brings together every aspect of the operations of Vaud-Villities, according to board chairman Kent D. Stuckey.

things they’ve been practicing are coming to a head. Once the curtain started going up they really got excited. They said, ‘This is really looking like a theatre.’”

The seating riser system for the Performing Arts Center is in place, Stuckey said last week. The configurable stage is scheduled to be ready for opening night, as are the lighting and sound systems.

“We’re thrilled to be here,” the board chairman said. “We’re thrilled to be able to share it with other performing arts groups and the local community.

“We think that this could serve as a model for redevelopment across the country, to repurpose mall facilities for community use.”

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cast and crew come from all While the new facility involves across Columbus, all parts of a major investment on the part of Franklin County and even be- Vaud-Villities Productions, Stuckyond, according to Auch. ey said that the troupe’s costs will

Library event Orange library to host open house The Delaware County District Library will host an open house at the new Orange branch library, 7171 Gooding Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting will begin the event at 10 a.m.

Character visits, self-guided tours, and a variety of other activities will be offered throughout the event.

Dozens of DCDL staff members will be on hand to provide information about the building and its programs and services.

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“We now have a facility that meets all of our rehearsal, warehouse and set shop needs,” he said.

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by Vaud-Villities throughout the year, hosting special events and providing a venue for community activities. In fact, Stuckey said that a Christmas production is being planned and Vaud-Villities will participate in some way in Halloween events at the Northland Performing Arts Center. The Ohio State University Department of Dance, he added, will be using the center for two years while Sullivant Hall undergoes renovation.

“There’s no growth without struggle,” Stuckey said. “We’re now past that phase to where we realize the fruits of our investment and our work.”

“There’s more to be excited about than to be unhappy about or concerned about,” Auch said.

“There are so many things that have really worked out well. We didn’t know how successful we’d be being in a totally different area of the city, but a lot of us remember way back when Northland was the place to go.”

The Morse Road corridor, where the mall was a focal point until it closed in 2002, is now undergoing a major revitalization, the artistic director noted.

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“We’re kind of doing a reprise of some things that were very successful in the past,” she said.

“Celebrate” will include a circus celebration with marching band and dancing clowns, production numbers from Broadway hits, professionally choreographed dance routines and a finale featuring the combined men’s and women’s choirs.

“We love to sing patriotic music and music that’s very touching, meaningful,” Auch said. “When you put the full group together plus dancers, it puts over 100 people on stage. That’s kind of an overwhelming feeling, particularly when it’s patriotic music because it touches the heart.”

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It’s spring cleaning — German Village style.

Village Valuables, described as central Ohio’s largest yard sale, will be held throughout the neighborhood from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14.

“It is a spectacle,” longtime participant Jerry Glick said. “You would not believe the things up for sale.”

Glick said the sale is so big, people often plan their vacations around it.

“There are busloads of people who come, even out of state, for this because it’s like 300 yard sales at one time in one neighborhood,” he said.

Glick and friends will sell everything from furniture to books to Ohio State paraphernalia. He’ll even have a sailboat — well, at least a picture of one.

The real thing is docked at Buckeye Lake.

Village Valuables started as an add-on to the Haus und Garten Tour but broke off as its own event because it didn’t fit in with the mission of the tour, Glick said.

“We thought it was best to have all your yard sales at once,” he said.

Pat and Patty Phillips, who live on Lathrop Street, won’t have anything for sale but intend to take advantage of the deals in the neighborhood.

Patty Phillips said it’s a great way for German Village residents to connect over some beverages while also showing off the community.

“It is a big social event,” she said. “It’s one of the biggest events to bring outside people to the village.”

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you get to ‘people watch’ to the max,” she said. “And you always get to go around and see what kind of treasures you will find.”

The event also is good for some businesses in the area.

A crowd of hungry patrons often begins gathering at Rooster’s on City Park Avenue about an hour before it opens at

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Preservation Parks news Preservation Parks of Delaware County For more information about Preservation Parks, visit www. preservationparks.com or call (740) 524-8600. The offices of Preservation Parks are at 2656 Hogback Road in Sunbury.

• “Get to Know Your Parks,” 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14. Learn about the history and features of Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road. This hike, led by a park officer, is the first in a series.

• Hound Hike, 4 p.m., Sunday, May 15. Bring your socialized canine along for a walk on the nature trail. Emily Traphagen Preserve, 5094

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• “Sounds of Spring Mid-Week Stroll,” 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 18. Hear croaks, trills, chatters and peeps during this after-dinner walk.

Emily Traphagen Preserve, 5094 Seldom Seen Road.

• “Homeschool Adventures: Flight,” 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19. Learn the physics of how birds fly; make a paper airplane and a kite to take home. Registration required; call 740524-8600, extension 3, or e-mail: register@ preservationparks.com. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road.

Pork BBQ contest Kettle korn making Petting zoo Woodworking Homemade items Children’s activities

Library news The following programs are offered at the Powell branch of the Delaware County District Library, 460 S. Liberty St. For information, call (614) 888-9160.

Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Registration is not required for any story time unless noted.

• “Mad Science Lab Night” family program, 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 16. Bring your lab coat and safety goggles – we’ll do some fun science experiments!

Event OOHS band to play at 2011 Indy 500 The Olentangy Orange High School marching band will perform at the Indy 500, May 27-29, in Indianapolis.

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Horse drawn wagon rides and Thursdays.

• Family Story Time, for preschool ages, 10 a.m. on Fridays.

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Neigbors in the news Lewis Center man named to ALA post Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries staff member Xudong Jin has been elected one of 34 councilors-at-large for the American Library Association.

Jin, of Lewis Center, came to OWU in 2000. He holds several posts within the university’s library system: associate director of libraries, head of technical services and collection development

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Grady news Grady Memorial Hospital 561 W. Central Ave. For more information on the following programs or to register, contact the Grady Life Center at (800) 837-7555, (614) 4-HEALTH, or visit www.ohiohealth.com. Classes are held at the hospital unless otherwise noted.

• Grady Family Birthplace tour for parents, 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 17. Program includes admitting procedures, birthing options, sibling opportunities and information about the health, safety and care of your new baby. Program includes a take-home packet. Free.

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• Tai Chi, six-week series offered by Grady and the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Ohio, 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 31. An introductory class will be held from 6 to 7:30, followed by a beginners class from 6 to 7:30 for those who want to earn to learn the exercise’s 108 movements. Cost is $45 per person.

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Summerfest seeks vendors, sponsors The Greater Galena Civic Association will host its second Summerfest on Saturday, Aug. 27, in Galena. The planning committee is seeking vendors, sponsors and advertisers.

Summerfest 2011 is being coordinated in conjunction with Sunbury’s Sizzle and Sounds event on the same day. The plan is to schedule bands and shuttles between the villages so that festival attendees can enjoy both events.

Art booths and food vendors will set up on the Galena Village Square, along with areas for home and garden and boating and fishing vendors. Bands will play from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. A beer garden will include the entire square.

Ruffner Park will be the site of the KidZone, with bounce houses and other kid-friendly activities.

Artists’spaces are available for $50 to $75. Food vendor spots are $200 to $300; and other vendor spots are $100 to $200.

Sponsorships range from $500 to $3,500. To discuss a sponsorship or a vendor’s spot, e-mail GreaterGalena@gmail.com. For more information, visit the GGCA’s website at www.DiscoverGalenaOhio.com.

Summerfest last was held in 2009, when it attracted 4,500 people.

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Coming up Pulsar Chapter of AmSpirTo add, remove or update a listing, email editorial@thisweek it, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. every Thursday, at 8425 Pulsar Place. news.com.

Professionals, business owners and sales professionals are inEvent vited to become involved with Church Yard Sale Benefit, the chapter. Contact Kellina Sny10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21-22 at der at (614) 395-1228.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Sawmill Road Toastmasters, Church, 478 W. Olentangy St. 11:45 a.m. on the first and third Proceeds benefit “Share Our Mondays of every month at FlyStrength,” a childhood hunger ers Pizza, 3967 Presidential Parkprevention organization. way. Visitors are welcome. Members focus on improving public Health speaking skills. Visit http:// Yoga classes for people who sawmill.freetoasthost.us. Guests have been affected by cancer, are welcome.

Christian Marketplace Net11 a.m. Mondays, 4 p.m. Wedne-days and 9:30 a.m. Saturdays work Delaware Chapter, 11:30 at the Cancer Support Commu- a.m.-1 p.m. the second Friday nity Central Ohio, 10330 of each month at Asian Garden Sawmill Parkway, Suite 600. All Buffet, 8633 U.S. Route 23, equipment and programming is Lewis Center. Christians in the marketplace are invited to attend provided at no cost. for lunch, fellowship, prayer, networking and business presentaMeetings tions. All are welcome. RegisPromise Jobs Network, 9-11 tration fee is $2. Call Jim Deer a.m. Thursdays at the Promise at (614) 888-5325 or visit www.

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• A bed was stolen from a residence on Tree Haven South Avenue. Loss was set at $475.

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By Chris Parker/ThisWeek

Liberty’s Austin Bull (left) and Orange’s Cole Gabalis battle for the ball during the Patriots’ 16-7 victory over the host Pioneers on May 6.

Lacrosse

Liberty boys seek league title

By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The Olentangy Liberty High School boys lacrosse team controls its destiny in the OCC-Ohio Division.

The Patriots, 3-0 in the league, need to win at Olentangy (4-0) on Friday, May 13, and against visiting Hilliard Darby (22) on Saturday, May 14, to win the OCCOhio title.

But coach Eric O’Brien said the Patriots must play better than they did in a 12-9 win over Pickerington North on

May 4.

“We saw ourselves as a competitor at the beginning of the season, but we definitely took a step back (against North),” O’Brien said. “It’s my job as coach to bring them back on the right page. I think they’re going to be focused and ready to go.”

The series between the Patriots and Braves is tied at three since 2006.

Olentangy’s first-year coach, Mike Kinney, said he first learned what the rivalry was like as an assistant at Olentangy in 2007.

“I remember the intensity of that game was everywhere,” said Kinney, whose team has won five in a row. “It’s intense on the field. It’s intense on the sidelines.

It’s intense in the stands. It’s a great night for lacrosse.”

Kinney’s biggest concern figures to be slowing Liberty’s offense. The Patriots were averaging 15.6 goals while winning seven of eight games before playing St. Charles on May 10.

However, Liberty could be playing better, O’Brien said.

“We got the ‘W,’ but our heads weren’t

in it,” he said of the Pickerington North game. “We had our highs and lows defensively and offensively (in a 12-4 win over Westerville Central on May 2).

Against Pickerington North, we didn’t have one solid quarter.”

The one constant for the Patriots in those two games was their defense, which stopped Central and North in all seven man-down situations. That will be tested against the Braves, who started the season 6-6 but have outscored their past See LACROSSE, page C3

Boys Tennis

Local squads set for sectional tournaments From staff reports Hilliard Darby, Hilliard Davidson, Pickerington Central and Upper Arlington high schools will play host to the Division I boys tennis sectional tournaments Thursday, May 12, and Saturday, May 14.

The top four finishers in singles and doubles at the sectional sites advance to the district tournament May 20-21 at Davidson.

At the UA site, Dublin Coffman’s Hiromi Nakayama, a two-time state qualifier, is the top seed in singles, followed

by UA’s Brandon Griffin (second), Olentangy Orange’s Doug Ganim (third) and UA’s Jeff Melvin (fourth).

UA’s Billy Weldon and Stu Little are seeded first in doubles, with Coffman’s Jack Buchan and Leon Cai (second), UA’s Eric Vannatta and Nate Wallace (third) and Orange’s Tanner Greene and Ryan Jay (fourth) rounding out the top four.

Losing to New Albany 3-2 in the first round of the OTCA Division I team tournament on April 20 not only ended UA’s string of eight consecutive appearances in the state team tournament, it forced the Golden Bears to put extra emphasis on individual success.

“It stings a little bit, but it’s not like our season is ruined,” said Weldon, who won the state doubles championship with Lit-

By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek

Olentangy’s Chris Miller returns a shot during a first-singles match against Mitchell Lothes of Liberty during the OCC-Cardinal tournament May 7 at home.

tle last season. “We still have the goal of getting as many individuals as we can on to the state tournament.”

New Albany dominated the

seeds in the Darby sectional, and Oliver Sybert (first) and as Sean Yun, Steve Miller and Jordan Rabe and Ameen FarSam Romanoff are seeded first, wana (third) are two of the top second and fourth, respectiveSee TENNIS, page C4 ly, in singles and John Hendrix

A year ago, the Olentangy High School baseball team was mired at the bottom of the OCCCardinal Division standings.

This season, the Braves came out on top.

Olentangy won the outright league title with a 9-2 victory over Westerville North on May 6.

“It’s nice, but our goal is to win the rest of our league games,” said coach Steve Little, whose team had two league games remaining this week. “We’re focused to win out in the league.”

The Braves clinched their first OCC title since winning backto-back championships in 2006 and 2007.

“It’s great because not a lot of guys get the experience of winning a league championship,” junior catcher Woody Wallace said. “It’s nice to be on top.”

Last season, the Braves finished last in the eight-team OCCCardinal at 2-12 behind co-champions Dublin Jerome, Dublin Scioto and Olentangy Liberty at 10-4. Westerville South was fourth (8-6), followed by Marysville (77), North (5-9) and Westerville Central (4-10).

Against North, senior Kenny McCambridge threw a five-hitter and had a single and RBI. Senior Joe Allocco had a home run, double and two RBI and junior Will Brett doubled. Junior Ryan Dubil doubled and scored and senior Chad Nugen had two singles and scored. Senior Sean Leonard singled and scored.

A day earlier, Dubil threw a three-hitter in a 7-1 victory over South to guarantee the Braves would at least tie for the OCCCardinal championship. He had five strikeouts and did not walk a batter.

“My curve has been working all year and Kenny McCambridge made great plays (at shortstop),” Dubil said. “I have never been part of a league championship, so it’s pretty great. We had a tough year last year, but we have been throwing the ball well and our bats have been hitting. It feels pretty great to win.”

“He threw great and was hitting his spots,” Wallace said. “He was mixing things up on the batter. Just your typical Dubie.”

Little said Dubil had a good approach against South.

“Dubil threw well, but I don’t think he had his best stuff,” Little said. “He did a good job of keeping hitters off-balance, and he threw strikes. That’s why he’s undefeated.”

The top-seeded Braves had a first-round bye in the Division II district tournament and play Thursday, May 12, at home against Eastmoor Academy or London in the second round.

The winner plays Hilliard Bradley, Centennial or Whitehall in a district semifinal Tuesday, May 17, at Hilliard Darby.

Olentangy played a schedule loaded with Division I teams.

The Braves beat the only two See BASEBALL, page C2

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Softball

Local teams begin district tourney play

By AARON BLANKENSHIP

At a glance

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The Olentangy High School softball team experienced a major setback in its quest to win the OCC-Cardinal Division title when it lost league games to Westerville North and Westerville Central on May 6.

Junior pitcher Haleigh Breuer said the Braves now have turned

By Chris Parker/ThisWeek their attention to trying to win a Division II district champiLiberty’s Tyler Welch looks for the umpire’s call after being tagged out at second base by Jerry onship.

McCartney of Westerville Central during the Patriots’ 3-0 loss on May 5 at Ohio Wesleyan.

The sixth-seeded Braves had a first-round bye and opened tournament play May 11 against At a glance Granville in the second round. vision II district tournament. The topThe winner plays fifth-seeded seeded Braves had a first-round bye.

Continued from page C1 Hartley or seventh-seeded Winner plays ninth-seeded Hilliard Jonathan Alder in a district semiBradley, Centennial or Whitehall in Division II teams on their regufinal on Monday, May 16 at district semifinal May 17 at Darby. are the recent results and com- Winner plays in district final May 19 lar-season schedule — DeSales Below Pickerington North. ing schedules for the Liberty, Olen12-2 in five innings on March tangy and Orange baseball teams: at Grove City, with potential opponents The semifinal winner will play including second-seeded Jonathan 28 and Bexley 5-3 on April 9. in a district final on Wednesday, LIBERTY Alder and seventh-seeded Licking “We have to play it one game May 3 — Game at Whetstone post- Heights.

May 18, at Pickerington Central.

Of note: The Braves were 20-4 overat a time and keep getting con- poned Last year, the Braves opened sistent play,” Little said of the *May 5 — Lost to Westerville Cen- all and 11-2 in the OCC-Cardinal be- the district tournament with an tral 3-0 fore May 10. postseason. “We just have to get *May 6 — Game at home vs. West- *OCC-Cardinal game 18-0 victory over Eastmoor that first win (in the postseason) erville South suspended in eighth inAcademy in five innings before ORANGE and stay healthy.” ning tied at 2 upsetting ninth-seeded Hartley *May 5 — Def. Bradley 12-2 in five The semifinal winner plays May 7 — Defeated Hilliard Davidson innings 3-2 in the second round and losin eight innings; def. Buckeye Val- *May 6 — Def. Delaware 5-1 in a district final on May 19 at 3-2 ing to second-seeded Lakewood ley 4-3 Grove City. Potential opponents May 9 — Lost to 12th-seeded May 7 — Lost to Dublin Scioto 6-4; 10-0 in five innings in a semidef. Scioto 14-4 in six innings include second-seeded Jonathan Hilliard Darby 7-5 in first round of May 11 — Played 12th-seeded Darby final.

Alder and seventh-seeded Lick- Division I district tournament in second round of Division I district “We’re pretty much out of the *May 12 — At South in completion tournament. The eighth-seeded Pioing Heights. hunt to win the OCC now after of game suspended May 6 and a sec- neers had a first-round bye. Winner “We have to keep doing what ond-round league game we lost to Westerville North and we have been doing and con- Of note: The Patriots are 6-16 over- plays ninth-seeded Grove City, or Westerville Central, so our next Thomas in district semifinal May 16 tinue to be positive on the field,” all and 3-9 in the OCC-Cardinal. at Grove City. Winner plays in district goal is to win the district,” Breuer Dubil said. “We have to do what OLENTANGY final May 18 at Davidson. said. “We feel like we’re good *May 5 — Def. South 7-1 *May 12 — At Franklin Heights it takes to win games.” enough to beat the teams in our Last season, the Braves *May 6 — Def. Westerville North 9- May 13 — At DeSales bracket when we play well.

2 *May 14 — Home vs. Delaware reached a district final and lost *May 9 — Lost to Central 11-8 We’ve improved a lot since last Of note: The Pioneers were 15-7 over6-5 to Lakewood. Wallace said *May 10 — Played North all before May 11 and are 8-4 in the year, so we’d like another shot that taste of success helped the May 12 — Home vs. London or East- OCC-Capital. at playing Lakewood.” team focus on this season and moor Academy in second round of Di- *OCC-Capital game Breuer said the key to a long gives the players confidence tournament run would be avoidheading into the postseason.

“We want to go as far as we have to take things one game at ing defensive mistakes.

“We all are really excited can and I’d really love to have a a time.”

On May 6, the Braves made about the postseason,” Wallace chance to play in Huntington several physical and mental desaid. “We love the game and the Park (in the state tournament). shennen@thisweeknews.com fensive errors and gave up four excitement that goes with it.

That would be great, but we still www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com unearned runs in a 6-4 loss to North. They made another error in a 4-3 loss to Central later that day.

“We can’t keep making as many errors as we did against Westerville North, and if we do make an error, we have to keep our heads up afterwards,” Breuer said. “If we don’t give up unearned runs, I think we can win these games.”

On May 5, Olentangy defeated Liberty 4-3 in 12 innings, despite making five errors, as Breuer scattered 10 hits in a complete-game effort.

BASEBALL

Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Liberty, Olentangy and Orange softball teams: LIBERTY *May 5 — Lost to Olentangy 4-3 in 12 innings *May 6 — Lost to Westerville South 7-2 May 7 — Lost to Westerville Central 3-0 *May 9 — Defeated Dublin Scioto 62 May 10 — Played Dublin Coffman in first round of Division I district tournament. Winner plays at fourth-seeded Grove City in second round May 12. Winner plays in district semifinal May 17 at Pickerington North.

Of note: The Patriots were 7-12 overall before May 10 and finished 6-8 in the OCC-Cardinal.

OLENTANGY *May 5 — Def. Liberty 4-3 in 12 innings *May 6 — Lost to Westerville North 6-4; lost to Westerville Central 4-3 *May 9 — Def. Marysville 2-1 in nine innings May 11 — Played Granville in second round of Division II district tournament. Winner plays fifth-seeded

With no outs in the bottom of the 12th, Lindsey Stanley singled, moved to second on a single by Breuer and scored on a single by Biz Brehm.

“Haleigh pitched a fantastic game,” coach Marty Mearhoff said. “Lindsey got things started for us in the 12th inning, and she made a fantastic slide just under their catcher’s tag for the winning run. That was a big win for us.”

•Orange won at Bloom-Carroll 3-0 on May 7 to snap a twogame losing streak.

It was the first time Orange coach Bruce Leary had been part of a game at Bloom-Carroll in three years. Leary, who was Bloom-Carroll’s coach from 2000 through 2008, led the Bulldogs to Division III state championships in 2006 and 2007.

Mason Robinson pitched a five-hitter for the Pioneers.

“It was a lot of fun to go back there because my former assistant coach, Choc Woods, is now the head coach at Bloom-Carroll and two of their seniors played for me as freshmen,” Leary said.

“Mason pitched well and our catcher, Lauren Hunsinger, is continuing to do a good job, too.

Our shortstop, Abby Davidson,

Hartley or seventh-seeded Jonathan Alder in district semifinal May 16 at Pickerington North. Winner plays Orange, Canal Winchester, second-seeded Lakewood or eighth-seeded Centennial in district final May 18 at Pickerington Central. *May 13 — At Dublin Scioto *May 14 — At Westerville South Of note: The Braves were 15-6 overall before May 11 and are 7-5 in the OCC-Cardinal. Olentangy is seeded sixth in district and had a first-round bye. *OCC-Cardinal game ORANGE *May 4 — Lost to Hilliard Bradley 11-0 *May 6 — Lost to Delaware 7-6 May 7 — Def. Bloom-Carroll 3-0 *May 9 — Def. Franklin Heights 101 May 11 — Played Canal Winchester in second round of Division II district tournament. Winner plays secondseeded Lakewood or eighth-seeded Centennial in district semifinal May 16 at Pickerington North. Winner plays Granville, fifth-seeded Hartley, sixth-seeded Olentangy or seventhseeded Jonathan Alder in district final May 18 at Pickerington Central.

Of note: The Pioneers were 12-10 overall before May 11 and finished 86 in the OCC-Capital. *OCC-Capital game

made one of the best defensive plays I’ve ever seen in a high school game, diving for a ball in the hole and throwing out the runner at first.”

•Liberty went 0-3 last week, but coach Bob Lee said his team played well in defeat.

After losing to Olentangy in 12 innings, the Patriots lost OCC-Cardinal games to Westerville South 7-2 on May 6 and to Westerville Central 3-1 on May 7.

Lee said his squad showed major signs of progress against Olentangy, after losing to the Braves 9-0 on April 8.

Tara Rissmeyer drove in two runs with a single to put Liberty ahead 3-2 in the top of the seventh inning.

“We don’t have anything to hang our heads about because we didn’t play poorly in any of those three games,” Lee said.

“Katie Flanagan pitched a great game against Olentangy, and we had only one error on defense in 12 innings. We hit a lot of hard shots, but a lot of them just went right at people. Our offense has been up and down all year.” ablankenship@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

Sports briefs

Peewee champions The Columbus Capitals Peewee travel team won the the Pittsburgh Spring Classic, defeating a team from Ontario (Canada) 9-1 in the final. Team members are (first row, from left) Dalton McElwain, Chris Henestofel, Blossom Truel, Parker Rodgers; (second row, from left) coach Brooks Hays, Josh Rochon, Tanner Hays, Alex Brennan, Josh Fischer, Alex Cotton, Doc Crimmel, coach Bob Shepard, Nick Harvey, Gage Akers, Andrew Bull, coach Don Rodgers, Tyler Buckerfield, Drew Harvey and Mike Malinowski.

Schools announce coaching vacancies The following schools are seeking coaches: DeSales — Boys and girls swimming. Send résumé to athletics director Tom Neubert at tneubert@cdeducation.org.

Johnstown-Monroe — Girls basketball. Contact Mike Carter in the athletics department at wmcarter@johnstown.k12.oh.us.

Watterson — Softball. Send résumé to Mike

Roark, athletics director, Bishop Watterson High School, 99 E. Cooke Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214, or email mroark@cdeducation.org.

Thomas Worthington — Boys cross country.

Send letter of interest, résumé and references by May 15 to Dan Girard, athletics director, 300 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085 or email dgirard@worthington.k12.oh.us

Diebler, Lighty to help direct camp Former Ohio State basketball players Jon Diebler and David Lighty will help direct the fourth annual Buckeye Stars Basketball Camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 27-29 at Worthington Kilbourne High School. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 18. For more information and registration, visit www.BuckeyeStars.com or call (888) 389-2267.

Three nominated for U.S. Army Bowl DeSales running back Warren Ball, two-way lineman Jacoby Boren of Pickerington Central and Olentangy running back/linebacker Joshua Perry have been nominated to play in the U.S.

Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 7, 2012, in the Alamodome in San Antonio. All three players have made verbal commitments to Ohio State. Of the 400 players who are nominated nationwide, 90 will be invited to play. The game will be televised by NBC. Past participants in the game have included NFL players Adrian Peterson, Mark Sanchez, Ndamukong Suh and Tim Tebow.

Middle school state track meet is May 29 The sixth annual middle school state track and field meet is scheduled for May 29 at Groveport High School. More than 950 student-athletes and 80 teams from across the state will compete. For more information, visit www.ohioyouthrunner.org.

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Top stories Making Adjustments: Worthington Kilbourne sophomore Hannah Loveday has had to make plenty of adjustments, transferring from Gallipolis Gallia Academy where she finished sixth in the shot put in the Division II state meet.

Loveday has become one of the top performers for the track and field team.

Worst to First: The Olentangy baseball team defeated Westerville North 9-2 on May 6 to clinch the OCC-Cardinal Division title a year after finishing last. The league title is the first for the Braves since 2007. "It's great because not a lot of guys get the experience of winning a league championship," junior Woody Wallace said.

A Delayed Victory: Upper Arlington’s Olivia Menden won the 1,600 meters on May 6.

Runners were 350 meters into the race when it was delayed more than 90 minutes because of lightning. “When they stopped us, I was like, ‘Are you kidding me?’”

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“They’re a very unselfish group. Everyone is playing together and looking for the best results on the field,” Kinney said.

“We’ve talked a lot about the importance of staying together as a team. Hopefully we’ll be able to make a game of it.”

•The Olentangy, Orange and Liberty girls teams face each other to win the OCC-Ohio championship.

The Braves improved to 4-0 in league play on May 9 with a 12-9 win over Orange, which fell to 2-1. Olentangy plays host to Liberty (2-1) on Thursday, May 12. Orange, which played a league game against Dublin Scioto on May 10, was supposed to play Liberty on May 3, but the game was postponed because of bad weather and was not immediately rescheduled.

Liberty coach Abby Stierman has been pleased with the play of her defense, which allowed an average of nine goals a game in its first 10 contests.

“Our defense is clicking right now. They’re playing really well all over the field. We’re just looking up and transitioning the ball well,” Stierman said. “(The Olentangy game) is going to come down to who can play the whole game and make those easy passes and catches.”

“We’ve really prepared for this game all season for this game,” first-year Olentangy coach Chelsea Huguenard said.

Liberty plays Delaware in a play-in game of the Division I North/Central Region tournament on Monday, May 16, with the winner visiting Thomas Worthington on Wednesday, May 18. That winner meets Stow-Munroe Falls or Toledo St. Ursula in a regional semifinal May 23.

In the Division II North/Central Region tournament, Orange plays Dublin Jerome in the first round May 19, with the winner

Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Liberty, Olentangy and Orange boys and girls lacrosse teams: LIBERTY BOYS *April 20 — Defeated New Albany 19-10 April 22 — Def. Pickerington Central 26-14 April 27 — Def. Hilliard Bradley 16-3 April 29 — Lost to Hilliard Davidson 8-7 May 2 — Def. Westerville Central 12-4 May 4 — Def. Pickerington North 129 *May 6 — Def. Olentangy Orange 16-7 May 7 — Def. Loveland 17-3 May 10 — Played St. Charles *May 13 — At Olentangy *May 14 — Home vs. Hilliard Darby Of note: The Patriots were 10-4 overall before May 10 and are 3-0 in the OCC-Ohio.

LIBERTY GIRLS *April 21 — Def. Dublin Scioto 14-6 April 25 — Def. Granville 20-5 April 29 — Def. Westerville South 20-5 *May 3 — Game vs. Orange postponed May 5 — Lost to Columbus School for Girls 12-7 May 7 — Def. Pickerington North 16-14 May 9 — Def. Dublin Coffman 11-10 *May 12 — At Olentangy May 14 — Home vs. Watterson May 16 — Home vs. Delaware in playin game of Division I North/Central Region tournament. Winner plays Thomas Worthington in first round May 18. First-round winner plays StowMunroe Falls or Toledo St. Ursula in regional semifinal May 23.

Of note: The Patriots are 8-2-1 overall and 2-1 in the OCC-Ohio.

OLENTANGY BOYS April 20 — Lost to Westerville Central 10-8 *April 27 — Def. Darby 14-8 April 29 — Def. Westerville North 9-6 May 3 — Def. Bexley 14-8

playing Chagrin Falls, Youngstown Mooney or Willoughby Andrews Osborne Academy in a regional semifinal May 24.

The Pioneers lost to the Celtics 13-11 on April 28.

Olentangy plays host to Richfield Revere in the first round of the Division II North/Central Region tournament May 19, with the winner playing Cleveland

May 5 — Def. Pickerington North 12-4 *May 6 — Def. Gahanna 15-10 *May 13 — Home vs. Liberty Of note: The Braves are 11-6 overall and 4-0 in the OCC-Ohio.

OLENTANGY GIRLS *April 20 — Def. Dublin Jerome 15-7 April 28 — Def. Davidson 11-4 May 2 — Def. Westerville South 12-5 May 4 — Def. Pickerington North 14-8 May 6 — Lost to Worthington Kilbourne 11-10 *May 9 — Def. Orange 12-9 *May 12 — Home vs. Liberty May 19 — Home vs. Richfield Revere in first round of Division II North/Central Region tournament. Winner plays Cleveland Heights Beaumont, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy or Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown in regional semifinal May 24.

Of note: The Braves are 11-2 overall and 4-0 in the OCC-Ohio.

ORANGE BOYS April 25 — Def. Westerville North 6-5 April 27 — Lost to Westerville Central 12-9 April 29 — Lost to Bexley 14-9 *April 30 — Lost to New Albany 14-9 *May 3 — Lost to Darby 14-11 May 4 — Def. Westerville South 4-3 *May 6 — Lost to Liberty 16-7 May 11 — Played Watterson May 13 — At Wellington Of note: The Pioneers were 5-9 overall before May 11 and are 1-4 in the OCC-Ohio.

ORANGE GIRLS April 26 — Lost to Upper Arlington 17-2 April 28 — Lost to Jerome 13-11 *May 3 — Game at Liberty postponed *May 5 — Def. Davidson 12-11 May 7 — Def. Westerville North 16-11 *May 9 — Lost to Olentangy 12-9 *May 10 — Played Dublin Scioto May 12 — Home vs. DeSales May 13 — At Wellington May 19 — At Dublin Jerome in first round of Division II North/Central Region tournament. Winner plays Chagrin Falls, Youngstown Mooney or Willoughby Andrews Osborne Academy in regional semifinal May 24.

Of note: The Pioneers were 5-7 overall and 2-1 in the OCC-Ohio before May 10. *OCC-Ohio game

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St. Charles’ Dennis Gleason is seeded third in singles, and St. Charles’ Grant Dolven and Weston Niermeyer and Pickerington North’s Sam Prewitt and Dylan Bhaerman are seeded second and fourth, respectively, in doubles.

At the Pickerington Central site, Thomas Worthington’s Casey Cempre is the top seed in singles, followed by Westerville Central’s Luke Buchanan (second), Grove City’s Joey Hemphill (third) and Westerville Central’s Blake Burns (fourth).

In doubles, Pickerington Central’s Chase Thomas and Dallas Stang are the top seed, with Olentangy Liberty’s Mitchell Lothes and Alexander Hathaway (second), Thomas’ Mark Evans and Harrison Chang (third) and Liberty’s Vick Chhabria and Matt Wong (fourth) rounding out the top four.

At the Davidson site, Dublin Jerome’s Kent Seitz and Sean Stein, who placed fourth at state in doubles last year, are the top seed in doubles, followed by Gahanna’s Stephen Cheng and Canyon Teague (second), Worthington Kilbourne’s Sam Lazaroff and Roger Juang (third) and Davidson’s Zach Page and Greg Tiffan (fourth).

In singles, Gahanna’s Jesse Shivener is the top seed, with Dublin Scioto’s Sean Ferguson (second), Jerome’s Frank Kuo (third) and Kilbourne’s Brian Aguirre (fourth) rounding out the top four. •OCC-CAPITAL — New Albany won all five courts on its way to a fifth consecutive league tournament title.

The Eagles finished the tournament on May 7 at Hilliard Bradley with 76 points, placing ahead of Orange (52), Big Walnut (39), Delaware (31), Bradley (19), Watkins Memorial (18), Franklin Heights (7) and Mount Vernon (6). “It’s really exciting for New Albany,� said Yun, who defeated Orange’s Doug Ganim 6-0, 6-4 to win the title at first singles. “It’s great that we were able to keep this record and keep the reputation at New Albany going.�

New Albany lost only one court in OCC-Capital play. That occurred April 29 when Greene and Jay defeated Romanoff and Farwana 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 at first doubles.

In the league tournament, New Albany’s Jacob Teich and Rabe defeated Greene and Jay 6-0, 6-3 in the final at first doubles and New Albany’s Julian Judge and Rathnakishore Giri defeated Orange’s Matt Pennington and Tim Hawk 6-1, 64 in the second doubles final.

Miller defeated Delaware’s Justin Rike 6-0, 6-1 in the second singles final and Romanoff defeated Delaware’s Nick Tanuredjo 6-0, 6-0 in the final at third singles.

The Eagles have dominated the OCC-Capital since joining the league in 2007. New Albany is 30-0 in regular-season dual matches and has won the league tournament title each season.

The Eagles have parlayed that success into successful postseasons, including a Division II state title in singles in 2008 and a state title in doubles in 2007.

Last season, Hendrix and 2010 graduate Riyad Bennoui were the Division II state run-

Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Liberty, Olentangy and Orange boys tennis teams: LIBERTY *May 2 — Defeated Marysville 5-0 May 4 — Lost to Gahanna 4-1 May 7, 10 — Competed in OCC-Cardinal Division tournament *May 9 — Def. Westerville South 41 May 11 — Played Kilbourne May 12, 14 — Division I sectional tournament at Pickerington Central. The top four finishers in singles and doubles advance to the district tournament May 20-21 at Hilliard Davidson.

Of note: The Patriots were 9-5 overall before May 11 and finished 6-1 in the OCC-Cardinal.

OLENTANGY *May 6 — Lost to Westerville North 4-1 May 7, 10 — Competed in OCC-Cardinal tournament May 12, 14 — Division I sectional tournament at Davidson. The top four finishers in singles and doubles ad-

ners-up in doubles. Neither Hendrix nor Sybert competed in the OCC-Capital tournament for New Albany, but both are expected to be part of the Eagles’ postseason lineup. “We’re proud members of our division in the OCC,� New Albany coach Andrew Sinclair said. “If you look at the results that the OCC has had at the state level, it’s been pretty good. (The league tournament) is where it all starts.�

New Albany won the OCCCapital regular-season title at 7-0, finishing ahead of runnerup Orange (6-1) and third-place Big Walnut (5-2). Entering this week, Delaware and Watkins Memorial were tied for fourth at 3-3, followed by Bradley (23), Franklin Heights (1-6) and Mount Vernon (0-7).

Delaware and Watkins Memorial each had matches left to play against Bradley. •OCC-CARDINAL — The league tournament began May 7 at Olentangy but was suspended because of bad weather after the semifinals were completed on every court but second doubles. The tournament was scheduled to be completed May 10.

Jerome appeared to be on its way to winning a second consecutive OCC-Cardinal title after going 7-0 in league dual matches without losing a court and reaching the tournament finals at first singles, second singles, third singles and first doubles.

At first singles, Stein opened the tournament with a 10-2 win over Westerville South’s James Petit and defeated Buchanan 101 in a semifinal.

In the only final that began before play was suspended, Stein took a 6-1 lead over Lothes.

Also going 2-0 for Jerome were Seitz at second singles, Kuo at third singles, and Alex Hessler and Jarden Judson at first doubles.

The Celtics’ second doubles team of Sunny Feng and Cameron Sheley opened with a victory and were trailing Dublin Scioto’s Craig Zeid and Hement Reddy 6-5 before their semifinal was suspended. “This was a positive day for us and I feel good about where we’re at right now,� Jerome coach Aaron Bauer said. “We haven’t lost a match in the OCC up to this point, and finishing this tournament undefeated is our goal.�

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vance to the district tournament May 20-21 at Davidson.

Of note: The Braves finished 0-10 overall and 0-7 in the OCC-Cardinal. *OCC-Cardinal match ORANGE May 4 — Def. Olentangy 5-0 *May 5 — Def. Delaware 5-0; def.

Hilliard Bradley 5-0 May 7, 9 — Finished second (52) in OCC-Capital tournament behind New Albany (76). Doug Ganim (first singles), Tanner Greene and Ryan Jay (first doubles) and Tim Hawk and Matt Pennington (second doubles) went 2-1 and placed second. Daniel Nagel (third singles) went 2-1 and placed third. Jonathan Ricci (second singles) went 1-2 and placed fourth.

May 9 — Lost to Kilbourne 4-1 May 11 — Played Westerville Central May 12, 14 — Division I sectional tournament at Davidson. The top four finishers in singles and doubles advance to the district tournament May 20-21 at Davidson.

May 17 — Home vs. Reynoldsburg Of note: The Pioneers were 7-6 overall before May 11 and finished 6-1 in the OCC-Capital. *OCC-Capital match

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Sports briefs Ohio Wesleyan offering camps Ohio Wesleyan University is offering boys soccer camps, girls basketball camps and a girls volleyball camp.

Soccer camps are scheduled for July 10-14 and July 25-29 for boys ages 8-14, and July 2224 for boys entering grades 9-12. For more information, email Jay Martin at jamartin@owu.edu or visit http://owu.campchampsinc.com.

A basketball camp for high school, travel or AAU girls teams (grades 9-12) is scheduled for June 26-28. An individual skills camp for girls entering grades 2-12 is scheduled for June 29.

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A volleyball camp for girls entering grades 8-12 is scheduled for June 13-16. For more information, contact Cynthia Holliday at cchollid@owu.edu or (740) 368-3746.

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Lothes opened with a 10-0 win over Olentangy’s Chris Miller before defeating Ferguson 10-3 in a semifinal. Hathaway (second singles) and Chhabria (third singles) also went 2-0 to reach finals.

Also for the Patriots, Shashank Sirivolu and Kyle Flahive won their opener at second doubles, and Matt Wong and Kevin Pang went 1-1 at first doubles. “We knew that we probably weren’t going to be able to catch up to Dublin Jerome for first place, so we just wanted to win as many matches as we could to make up some ground on them and keep the other teams behind us,� Lothes said.

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GIS Analyst

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National Accounts This is not Probate Collections Please apply in person: EIS Collections, 2323 Lake Club Drive, Columbus OH 43232

City of Columbus The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for the position of GIS Analyst. Applications may be submitted to the Civil Service Commission on-line at www.csc.columbus.gov from 05/02/11 through 05/09/11. Please deliver resumes by closing date to: Patty Nalepa, Department of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin RoadRoom 4150, Columbus, OH 43215, by fax to (614) 645-0500, or by email to PJNalepa@Columbus.go v. This position is responsible for performing complex GIS spatial analysis and GIS database/application development for the department. You must possess a bachelor’s degree in geography, cartography, statistics, civil engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college and one (1) year of experience in developing and maintaining geographic information systems or computer aided/automated cartography in order to be considered for this position. Excellent benefit package and a salary range of $49,400.00 - $74,069.00

Senior Analyst - Enterprise Portal (The Scotts Company LLC, Marysville, OH).

Req. a bach. or foreign equ. degree in computer science or a rel. field & 5 years of postbaccalaureate exp. developing & managing web solutions projects on the SAP Portal platform. Stated or other exp. must include 3 years of: Web development using Java technolo gies; using SAP portal technologies (PDK, JSP DynPage, Javadynpro & KM API) to build and manage corporate intranet sites on the SAP Portal platform; delivering business integration, content management, collaborative applications & intranet solutions; & developing SSO solutions w/ different SAP systems & SAAS providers.

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General practice looking EOE for a talented, hardwork Sr. Systems ing, exp. EFDA to join our Analyst/Programmer busy team. Beautiful, com (Apps). Analyze, design, puterized, digital office. develop & implement solu - Must be professional, trust tions for process improve - worthy and have excellent ments, trouble-shooting, patient skills. Approx 32 production support, en hrs wk. 2 evenings req. hancements, & new prod Benefits w/ med ins. and uct dvpt for bus initiatives. 401(k). Email resume with Req BS & 5 yrs exp or MS salary req. to: & 3 yrs exp. Work Loca gcfdom@aol.com or tion: Columbus, OH. Send fax to 614-875-5716. your resume to MeridianSoft, Inc. Atten OPTICIAN tion: Surya Rudraraju/ Job Busy Optometric practice Code SAP-02; 100 E. Cam in OSU/Upper Arlington pus View Blvd., Ste. 250, areas seeking outgoing in Columbus, OH 43235. dividual with good commu nication skills. Excellent salary and benefits.

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Chemical Dependency Counselor/ Therapist Community-based substance abuse services agency seeks CD Counselor/Therapist to work at Morrow County site. Full-time work schedule includes some evenings.

LISW/PCC and CD counselor licensure preferred. Will consider licensed CD counselor or LSW/PC eligible for enrollment in CD licensure process.

Strong assessment, individual and group counseling skills.

Automated record keeping experience preferred. Emphasis on team approach.

Send resume with salary history and three references to: Chief Executive Officer Recovery & Prevention Resources of Delaware and MorrowCounties 118 Stover Drive Delaware, Ohio 43015-8601 Interested parties may also apply online at www.rprdm.org Deadline for application: May 12, 2011

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Community-based substance abuse services agency seeks Coalition Coordinator for Drug-Free Delaware coalition.Knowledge or experience in alcohol/drug prevention, community organization and public policy development. Must be able to work with diverse groups including law enforcement, schools, social service organizations, healthcare providers, faith community, parents and youth to reduce negative consequences of alcohol/drug use.Skills must include planning, implementation, facilitation, project management, ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Excellent public speaking and written communication skills required. OCPS Certification or related degree/licensure and eligibility for certification.

Chief Executive Officer Recovery & Prevention Resources of Delaware and MorrowCounties 118 Stover Drive Delaware, Ohio 430158601 Interested parties may also apply online at www.rprdm.org

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DiBella’s: Our sandwich bread rises to the occasion So you’re thinking, “Yawn. Not another sub shop.”

Indeed, another national sandwich chain has picked Columbus for its next Ohio store.

DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines, based in Rochester, N.Y., has opened at 4949 Tuttle Crossing Blvd.

Adam Burton, chief marketing officer for the company, stresses that DiBella’s is not just another sandwich shop.

“Once you try our subs, you’re not going to want anybody else’s,” he said. “Give it a shot. Trust me: It’s better than anything you’ve ever had.”

DiBella’s joins countless other sub shops in the region, both national and homegrown, including Subway, Jersey Mike’s, Quiznos, Penn Station, Jimmy John’s, Potbelly, Charlie’s Grilled Subs, w.g. Grinders and Johnny Buccelli’s.

One key difference, Burton said, is the bread.

The frozen dough is delivered raw to each of the company’s 21 corporate stores, where it proofs and is baked on site.

Another distinction is that DiBella’s does not toast its subs “because we don’t think that’s fair to our bread,” he said.

Similar to other sandwich chains, it offers cold and grilled meats, topped with a choice of cheeses and condiments. Subs come in small (7 inches), medium (10) and large (14). The menu is rounded out with green salads and fresh-baked cookies, chips and pasta, macaroni and potato salads.

DiBella’s started as an Italian grocery store in

1918 and began selling subs about 30 years ago.

It became a subs-only business 20 years ago and began expanding five years later.

“It had a personal feel that really resonated with customers,” Burton said, adding that DiBella’s has 21 stores in four states.

The location for the first Columbus store, an outparcel at the main entrance of the Mall at Tuttle Crossing, was chosen because of the high traffic counts, growth in the area and stellar demographics, Burton said. The 4,000-square-foot space formerly was occupied by a Cord Camera. A patterned ceiling, subway-tiled floors, red neon signs, dinerstyle booths give an “old-school” atmosphere, he said.

“From the first step you take in the door, you will notice the difference,” Burton said. “It doesn’t feel like a chain when you come in.”

David Kincheloe, president of National Restaurant Consultants, said the fast-casual segment of the industry is flourishing because of the economy.

As long as DiBella’s differentiates itself from the throng of current sandwich shops, it can thrive, even in the competitive central Ohio market, he said.

“If they’re providing what is perceived by the guest as a true value, they’ll fit in and generate their own kind of market excitement,” he said.

DiBella’s is open lunch and dinner hours daily.

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Hi Kids! Here’s a picture of my friend Phoebe walking around with her son, Beco. She is one of the Asian elephants you can visit at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Learn at the Zoo

Phoebe has lived at the Columbus Zoo since 2002. She is 24 years old and has had three calves. Two of her sons, Bodhi and Beco, live here too. Just like our moms, Phoebe taught Beco and Bodhi how to swim, find food and stay out of harm’s way.

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When they were each about seven months old, she led them into the deep end of the pool where they learned to kick and splash to stay afloat. If they got tired and needed help, she would extend her leg so they could hold on and rest.

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• Adam also enjoys coming to our Home School Adventure Series.

His favorite class topic this year was the rainforest, because Sid, our two-toed sloth, came to visit the class. He watched Sid closely while he hung on his branch eating peaches and eggs.

• When asked if he could go anywhere in the world to see an animal in the wild, Adam said Africa to see gorillas. Adam likes watching the gorillas that live at our Zoo play outside on warm days.

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Financial finesse

Preparing your teen for college Have a college-bound teen?

It’s never too early to start prepping for financial and personal safety on campus.

Having a child that is getting ready to graduate and head off to college can be an exciting time. It is also a great time to take the opportunity to teach teens how to keep their guards up and to protect themselves before they have to learn the hard way. So here are a few tips to consider discussing with your teen before he or she heads off to college: Give kids a chance to manage money. A great way to build your children’s financial foundation is to open a checking and savings account in their names. Ensure that they understand how to balance their checkbooks and make timely entries as money comes and goes.

With a savings account, they’ll be able to see the value as the account grows and will feel empowered by contributing to the account.

Add a bit of reality to financial conversations.

If your teen is anxious to rent his first apartment and live off campus, show him your monthly bills. This should help him gain a better understanding of how much things really cost and how much he will need to budget to cover his bills before he gets in over his head.

Is a free T-shirt worth access to a Social Security number? The likely answer is, probably

not, but our teens might not see it that way. This is a time when teens need to learn about how to care for their “identity” and how quickly thieves can steal their identity.

This is an opportune time ERIC to give your children a basic understanding about the acCLARKE cess their Social Security numbers provide to their identity and how long it can take to repair their credit if it gets into the wrong hands.

Not sure where to start?

Some of this information might be provided during your teen’s college orientation, but if you’d like to give your teen an advantage, you might consider consulting your financial institution for tips on talking to teens or seek seminars offered on such topics as campus safety, protecting your identity and the do’s and don’ts of having that first credit card.

Fifth Third Bank will be hosting “College Prep 101 Open Houses” on May 18, 20 and 21 at area banking centers. Please contact Eric Clarke, Membership Banking Specialist for Fifth Third Bank, to RSVP at 614-744-5357 or Eric.Clarke@53.com.

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BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER PROJECT

State funding aids early detection In December of 1989 Elizabeth Cassady’s mother Roberta informed her “We realize that it’s unrealistic to expect the BCCP to family that she had been diagnosed receive more funding during these tough economic with breast cancer. Elizabeth recalls her concern for her mother was times. When the current budget problems are resolved overwhelming. So was the concern for and the state can dedicate more resources toward her own health as she knew she may be prevention, we will continue to show the cost benefits at a higher risk of breast cancer than the average woman. of early screening versus treatment and ask that Elizabeth also understood, through funding be increased.” her mother’s own battle, that if detected early the survival rate is very good. She — KATIE CARTER determined her best chance to fight the KOMEN COLUMBUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR disease, if ever she were diagnosed, would be to catch it early through years-old and her insurance didn’t write an appeal letter to her insurance regular screenings. cover mammograms for women under company informing them of her mothUnfortunately at the time of her the age of 40. So every year she would er’s diagnosis and her higher risk. mother’s diagnosis Elizabeth was 25-

“Every year before my screening, I would simply change the date on the appeal letter I sent the year before as I expected the insurance company would deny payment for my mammogram,” Elizabeth said. For Elizabeth, her annual encounter with the red tape was worthwhile as the screenings gave her knowledge and peace of mind.

A couple years ago Elizabeth began working contract jobs and found herself unable to afford health insurance or the cost of screenings — yet her income was too high to be eligible for the state’s Medicaid program. Even more frightening, the team at the Columbus Cancer Clinic detected a mass in her left breast during her annual mammogram.

Needing a second screening and an ultrasound, the Cancer Clinic informed Elizabeth that she would be eligible for assistance through the state’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP).

Administered by the Ohio Department of Health through funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state budget appropriations, the BCCP provides mammograms, diagnostic testing and case management services to low-income women in Ohio who don’t have insurance coverage and fall in the eligibility gap for the state’s Medicaid system.

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SURVIVOR CEREMONY

Regina Brett to speak at post-race event On May 14, downtown Columbus will be transformed into a sea of pink as thousands gather to participate in the annual Susan G. Komen Columbus Race for the Cure.

Within the crowd of pink-clad people—there were more than 50,000 participants in 2010—certain individuals stand out because they are just a little bit pinker than all the rest. Hundreds of breast cancer survivors, marked by their solid pink t-shirts, will run and walk the 5K race course this year—accompanied by family, friends and the Central Ohio community.

After the race, all survivors will be invited to participate in the Sur-

vivor Ceremony & Celebration, an empowering, inspirational event that will start at 10:45 a.m. on the west steps of the Ohio Statehouse.

The keynote speaker for this year’s celebration knows all too well what it means to be a breast cancer survivor. Regina Brett has been cancer-free for 14 years. She has sisters and cousins who have lost their lives to the disease. Her daughter found out in 2007 that she, like Brett, carried the BRCA1 gene, which can cause breast cancer, and chose to have her breasts surgically removed.

Brett is a well-known and respected columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and a Pulitzer Prize finalist twice for pieces she

wrote for the newspaper. She is also the author of God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours, an inspirational collection of essays, and she hosts a weekly call-in radio show on Northeast Ohio’s NPR affiliate station.

At the Columbus survivor ceremony, Brett will celebrate breast cancer survivorship surrounded by fellow survivors and those closest to them—in addition to thousands of other Ohioans.

As each survivor crosses the finish line, they will receive a pink rose and be asked to proceed to Survivor Palooza, a special tented area designated for survivors, to prepare to be honored at the

ceremony. During the event, they will parade across the Statehouse lawn in order of length of survivorship—from those undergoing treatment to those who have been cancer-free for decades— and assemble on the steps of the Statehouse to be recognized.

The celebration won’t be without music. The Hot Pink Racers, a local band that combines punk rock and pink, will get the crowd moving. The band was organized exclusively for the Columbus Race for the Cure by Joe Cygan, the widower of Heather Pick, a Columbus television news anchor who lost her fight with breast cancer in 2008. Rebekah Smith, a talented young Columbus singer,

will also perform with accompianist Scott Solchert. Awards will be given to survivors and top runners.

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STATE FUNDING AIDS EARLY DETECTION Elizabeth Cassady pictured with her mother Roberta, used the BCCP program to pay for mammograms, when she did not qualify for Medicaid.

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In October, Elizabeth accepted the job as the Canteen Manager at the VFW Post 4044 in Columbus. While she has never participated in the Susan G. Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, she was given the responsiPhoto courtesy of Komen Columbus bility to coordinate the Post’s 2011 team – a task Elizabeth would be fine. It was through the $250,000. The women who says has special meaning. qualify but don’t receive screen- assistance from the BCCP that Coincidently Elizabeth’s ings often show up later at hospi- she got the additional screenings friends and family will also be she and her doctors needed to tal emergency rooms with canparticipating in the Race for the cers that have grown and spread effectively manage her health. first time led by her mother “I am very grateful for the resulting in more costly treatRoberta, a 22-year as a breast ments and a much lower chance BCCP for helping me maintain cancer survivor. the proper mammography for survival.

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13,591 women - of which 213 were diagnosed with breast cancer. Unfortunately as the state has faced difficult budget challenges in recent years, funding for the program has been significantly reduced.

Based on the most recent data, 150,601 women in Ohio (8 percent of the population) are eligible for BCCP however only 11 percent of that population can be screened at current funding levels.

In the proposed state budget for fiscal years 2012-2013, funding for the Ohio BCCP program is reduced by another $228,000 over the next two years translating into roughly 1,300 fewer screenings. Ohio’s Komen affiliates recognize the state’s fiscal situation, so instead of asking legislative leaders to restore funding at levels from previous years, the request is to refrain from any additional reductions. “We realize that it’s unrealistic to expect the BCCP to receive more funding during these tough economic times,� Komen Columbus Executive Director Katie Carter said. “When the current budget problems are resolved and the state can dedicate more resources toward prevention, we will continue to show the cost benefits of early screening versus treatment and ask that funding be increased.�

While state lawmakers work to reform the Medicaid system to reduce costs and improve health outcomes for Ohioans, advocates for the BCCP warn that any additional reduction in access to the screening program will only lead to increases in overall health care costs. While the average cost of BCCP services is $175, the cost of treating later stage breast cancer can exceed

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During the 2010 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure, Morbitzer, on left, high-fives a student. Last year her school, Hamilton Township, had more than 800 people on its team. This year Carole’s team is 900.

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with her every year is Lindsey, who was also one of the first people Morbitzer called after finding out she received the Outstanding Individual Volunteer Award. “[Lindsey] began to cry and said, ‘I am so proud of you.’” Morbitzer said. “In my 16-year career, I have told hundreds of students that I am proud of them. It was the first time that a former student said those words to me.”

In the 11 years Morbitzer has coached volleyball with Hamilton Township, she has had seven players experience their mothers’ battles with breast cancer. This motivated her to raise an incredible $95,027 for the Columbus Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure through Race registrations, pledges,Volley for the Cure events and other donations.

“Every year I learn of more students who are affected by breast cancer,” Morbitzer said. “I will do everything I can for the rest of my career to get students involved in the fight against breast cancer. I will continue to encourage students to participate in the Race for the Cure every year...now and for the rest of their lives...or better yet, until there is a cure.”

Each year, Morbitzer not only organizes a team to be in the race, but another 200 volunteers at the start line. Her group even choreographed a dance they taught to breast cancer survivors and then performed at the Survivor Ceremony on Race day. She says her students have a great time during the race, but do remember what is important, the survivors.

“When the survivors come through those State House doors [at the Survivor Ceremony], I will look around and I will see several students in tears,” Morbitzer said, “It is during those moments when I have realized that my students get it. They understand why they are there and realize that they are a part of something amazing.”

Under Morbitzer’s tireless direction, every year a new group of students becomes engaged in the breast cancer cause not only at Hamilton Township, but in Central Ohio, as she provides advice and suggestions to other area high schools for forming Race teams and planning Volley for the Cure events.

As Outstanding Individual Volunteer of the Year, Morbitzer shares this advice for those participating in their first Race for the Cure: “You may have seen footage of the race on TV or looked at pictures in the paper, but you cannot truly understand what it is like until you have participated in the race. It is an experience like no other. To think that over 50,000

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