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CONTENTS 6 SARA SHARES Love in Rescue
16 FROM THE ARCHIVES Agnes Moorehead: Adoring Endora
29 SCene The Hills Market
8 SCENE Tale of Two Happy Hours
18 Feature Guys and Dogs
10 DEVELOPMENT FMMF Promoting Columbus Tourism
22 Feature Short North, Meet Dr. Horvath
30 UPCOMING 7 Not-To-Be-Missed Columbus Events in August
12 SCENE Concert in the Commons
24 MEMOIRS OF A MURSE Dr. Dick Ryder Bottomley
13 MOVIES Beautiful Something says Something Beautiful
26 GINGERLY FORWARD Finding Opportunity in the Skilled Trades Industry
14 Bartender Ashley C. Kelker | Arch City Tavern
28 What The Fork Grill ‘Em Up
31 UPCOMING ALL IN! 2015 GSWS Event List 32 COUPLE Kristin Pietrykowski & Lindsey Kobelt 37 Family What PetPromise has Taught Me
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Our Pawsome Dog Issue | ISAAC BENDELE As we wind down the summer fun there is still plenty of time for some great moments outside. Grilling in the sun, running, and maybe even adding a new member to the family. This year’s pet issue features great guys and adoptable dogs from PetPromise Inc. Maybe you will find an adorable addition for your home! It’s a big month of activities leading up to the GSWS. You’ll find a few listed on our event page to keep you busy. With more than 100 teams coming to Columbus, the end of July is going to bring many new friends and a lot of memories. Isaac Bendele President and Publisher Isaac@quorumcolumbus.com
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SARA SHARES
Love in Rescue
| SARA ERNEST YAY! YOU’VE DECIDED to get a dog. How exciting! Now that the decision has been made to extend the family, it’s time to decide where your fur baby comes from.
more than what we’ll call an educated guess. There is no way to know for sure how a dog will think or behave until we get to know the dog.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a big proponent of the rescue option. Lori and I rescued a pittie from a local rescue organization and our lives have never been the same. Every day Sadie brings happiness and humor and not a little bit of frustration into our home, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
“If I buy a puppy, then I can train him to behave exactly as I want him to. I won’t have to fix any unwanted behaviors that could have been trained into a shelter dog.” Again, understandable but flawed. It’s true that a shelter dog could come into your home with some less than desirable behaviors, or maybe minimal learned behaviors, but the first priority for every dog I’ve ever met is to please their alpha. If your rescue dog comes with a behavior you don’t like, it takes the same amount of training to change that behavior as to teach it in the first place.
Having rescued a pit bull who was living on borrowed time, rescue truly seems like the only option. I don’t fault anyone who buys a dog from a breeder. They know what they want and they are willing to spend the money to get it. The people I don’t understand are the ones who refuse to go anywhere but a breeder or a pet store to get their dog. “I don’t want a shelter dog, because I don’t know what kind of temperament they are going to have. If I go to a breeder, then I know how they will act.” This sentiment from many people Lori and I have talked to, while somewhat understandable, is flawed. To be sure, there are breed standards that indicate how big a dog will be, what color and kind of coat they will have, and their temperament and intellect. However, dogs are just like people. Each dog is different and has, for lack of a better term, a personality. These breed standards are nothing
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I understand wanting a specific kind of dog. At least once a week, I will see a picture of a French bulldog online and ask Sadie if she wants a Frenchie brother. I’m not sure how many people realize that there are many rescues today who are devoted to specific breeds of dogs. A quick Google search for the desired breed will more than likely lead the prospective pet parent to a rescue specific to that breed. Since we brought Sadie into our home, I have become much more aware of the plight of the shelter dog and see every day on Facebook the dogs that need to be taken from the shelter to their forever home. If I could adopt them all, I would. As that is not feasible, I have to speak for those who can’t speak for themselves and ask others to consider an experienced dog. It could turn out to be the best decision a person ever made.
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Tale of Two Happy Hours | SEAN FINK
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Next on my stop was Bakersfield on High Street in the Short North. If drinking beer from a boot mug, John Wayne, Tequila, Whiskey, and great tacos makes you want to kick up your spurs, you need to check out Bakersfield. I have heard people say that there is no need to have a happy hour at Bakersfield because every hour here is happy hour. Bakersfield has a great way of offering guests inexpensive vittles packed full of flavor and some of the best drinks in town while offering a kitschy yet clean atmosphere. Items that are a must try, and just happen to be my favorites, are the margaritas, chips and guac, pretty much any taco, and the chips and queso with all of the extras. Due to the inviting space and crowd pleasing food, Bakersfield brings in a friendly crowd all week long. So make sure to come early and stay late and enjoy Columbus’ wild-west at Bakersfield.
PHOTOS | SEAN FINK
In Columbus there is never a shortage of fantastic places to stop by for happy hour. The Table on Fifth Avenue and Bakersfield on High Street are two spots that you must check out if you have not already. My friend and co-owner Jen Marlatt has created an upscale comfortable atmosphere at The Table. Opened just over a year ago, The Table offers its customers a customized dining experience. Whether you’re in the mood to celebrate an anniversary or taking a stroll through the Short North and looking for a place to grab a drink and small plates, The Table has you covered. I personally enjoy sitting on the outdoor breezeway and enjoying a cocktail with friends. Patrons of the Table say that this space is transcendent and allows them to feel as if they were in another place for a few hours. Happy hour at The Table goes Sunday through Thursday 5pm-9pm and Friday and Saturday 5pm-7pm. Stop by for a spell and check out The Table, and tell Jen I sent you.
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FMMF Promoting Columbus Tourism | JM Rayburn THE FASHION MEETS MUSIC FESTIVAL (FMMF) debuted in Columbus over Labor Day weekend last year. The festival was designed to capitalize on both Columbus’ music scene and its influence in the fashion industry. The inaugural FMMF featured 120 bands performing in 15 spaces, food vendors, fashion shows, a marketplace for fashion vendors, and drew 60,000 attendees over its three‐day run. The festival generated an overall economic impact of $5.6 million in 2014, according to a report by Regionomics. By 2019, the economic impact will have increased to $11.8 million. These figures are based on attendance projections by the event organizers, visitor characteristics of similar festivals, and typical visitor spending figures from Experience Columbus, the tourism bureau of the city. The staff at Experience Columbus promote visitor spending because the city collects a bed tax from overnight hotel stays. The City of Columbus will receive income taxes and lodging taxes of almost $52,000 in 2015, predicted to rise to $120,000 by 2019. FMMF offers a variety of additional benefits that cannot be easily quantified in economic impact. These include creating an event of interest to Millennials, increasing the attractiveness of Columbus for this key demographic, spotlighting the key role of the local fashion industry in the Columbus economy and the important position of the region in the nationwide fashion industry, and promoting the city as a tourist destination.
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The FMMF organizers have taken lessons learned from the festival’s premiere year and have made improvements to the overall experience. For one, the festival will be more focused geographically while the programming will be streamlined into two days, rather than three. The estimated attendance in for the 2015 FMMF is approximately 20 to 25 thousand people with the typical attendee falling in the 18- to 34-year-old demographic. Tickets already purchased for this year’s FMMF reveals attendees coming from all over Ohio, throughout the U.S., and as far as Brazil. Bem-vindo a Columbus! As its reputation grows, FMMF will generate an increasing amount of regional and national press that will create a positive impression of Columbus as a vibrant city even among those who do not attend the festival. Just last month, Mashable.com published a list of 14 epic music festivals around the globe. FMMF made the number 10 spot, thereby putting Columbus on the radar for many unsuspecting readers. This is a good thing and we ought to champion such efforts that attract outside people and money to Columbus.
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Concert in the Commons | SEAN FINK The Columbus Commons offered free concert Thursdays for the month of July. The most recently featured CBUS bands were Donna Mogavero, Jared Mahone Band, and Mojoflo. Nothing is better than enjoying a great summer evening with friends sharing a few beers on a blanket and soaking up some sun and sound. To round out the experience, food trucks, local vendors, and Jenni’s Splendid Ice Cream are all on site to help you create those great summer moments. Bastille is closing out the free concert season this year and my friends and I will be in attendance for this show as well. I know we all love FREE, so make sure to check out the latest events being offered at the Commons and get out and enjoy the summer!
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PHOTOS | sean fink
MOVIES
Beautiful Something says Something Beautiful | CLAYTON WALTER THERE’S A DECEPTIVE simplicity at play in Joseph Graham’s gorgeous tale of casual connections and the yearning for something deeper. That tale is Beautiful Something, one of the highlights of LA’s queer film festival, Outfest. The film finds four men wandering - if not geographically, at least mentally and emotionally - in Philadelphia. What they’re looking for isn’t always clear, but once that elusive treasure is found, it seems obvious, as if there’s no other goal these searching souls could have been pursuing. Beautiful Something is rather like its subjects: Unfocused, but brilliantly chasing its desire to matter. Brian (Brian Sheppard, a dogged Johnny Depp doppelgänger) is a poet in the midst of a sophomore slump, crushed under the pressure to match his impressive debut, longing for his straight best friend, and just generally being horny. His desire to find some sort of connection sends him on a sort of odyssey where he crosses paths with the gorgeous Jim (Zach Ryan), a live-in model for renowned sculptor Drew (Colman Domingo). Jim is fed up with being objectified - both as art and as a sexual partner. Jim, an aspiring actor who wants to move to New York, eventually ends up in the limousine of Bob (John Lescault), an older talent agent cruising around town in the hopes of finding the eponymous “beautiful something.”
This is where the meat of Beautiful Something comes into play. After a playful bit of dancing and flirting, Bob opens up to Jim about his long-dead love, taken from him in the Vietnam War. He talks about how lucky the gay community is today, able to walk hand-in-hand, even get married. He would’ve loved such a freedom in his romantic heyday, when such a relationship had to be hidden away. His personal anecdote, which Lescault delivers with gentle heartache, rings as a rebuke to the entire cast of characters, and will likely sting viewers, too. The queer community is enjoying its greatest visibility and acceptance ever, and to celebrate, there’s infighting, manipulation, and careless sexual rendezvous. Not that the film is a harsh judge of sex, in general. It depicts the hurt that can come from casually giving it away, yes, but these characters are supremely sexual beings, and we still sympathize and care for them. Brian’s candidness, Jim’s ambition, Drew’s affection, and Bob’s warmth point to the goodness that lies within all of us, and can be wielded in powerful ways, within the bedroom and without. Graham isn’t telling his viewers to remain chaste until marriage; rather, he’s telling them that they’re allowed to want more. It’s scary to voice such desires, but the outcome can only be beautiful.
Beautiful Something at first seems like a parade of people hooking up, and nothing more. Most early scenes contain some sort of sexual encounter; it’s the motivation for the characters in more cases than not. Disturbingly, most of the sex is bareback (without a condom). Brian is caught off guard when his first tryst happens without protection, but the film then rumbles on with nary a thought to wrapping before tapping. It all feels a bit random and messy, though admittedly authentic in its randomness and mess. As a gay man, I’ve rarely seen queer life depicted so honestly, even if the characters are perhaps more articulate than the average guy you might meet at a club or on the street. People collide, they take what they want, they give what they’re willing, and they leave. Bob symbolizes sex as a product to be perused, chosen, and consumed, the (unused condom) wrappers tossed aside after. In an age where the next hot guy is only a swipe on Tinder away, people have become disposable, lucky to be deemed worthy more than once.
It all feels a bit random and messy, though admittedly authentic in its randomness and mess. PHOTOS | Allyson Fridley
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Arch City Tavern 862 North High Street 614-725-5620
| edited by heather SCHUCK I began bartending at a high volume at O’Charley’s in Akron, OH when I was 21 and have been bartending on and off ever since. From Easton Mall to the Short North, I’ve also worked with the CGS Group for a couple years. I’m now at Arch City Tavern, and have worked here for a month or so, and absolutely love the job.
We have Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3-6, half off draft beers, wines by the glass and pizzas (my personal favorite is the fig and arugula pizza). We definitely have the best cocktails in the area; our Old Fashioned is amazing! I’m a whiskey drinker, so you can’t go wrong with the Kentucky Mule either.
The best part of the job would have to be the atmosphere of the Short North area and the variety of people I get to see on a day-to-day basis. I love the diversity: Seeing regulars from the neighborhood, meeting out-oftowners, and fellow co-workers from around the area.
The owners Koli and Xhevair are great guys! I’ve known them for a few years before I started working here. They help out so much taking care of everyone that comes in, and they do a great job of showing their appreciation for the employees, which in turn keeps us happy. I love working for them.
My approach is very laid back, but with a great work ethic. I love to make people laugh! I love to work as hard as possible to make sure people are happy and having a good time. I love Arch City because the atmosphere is very chill and relaxed, and the food is amazing. I don’t mind being here two hours at a time or fifteen hours at a time, because I’m happy and enjoying myself, along with everyone around me.
A good friend of mine, Autumn Odierna, is Chair of the Five for Pride team and recruited me 3 years ago to volunteer for the festival. Pride week is my favorite week of the year, and being able to participate and give back to the community is a great feeling. I’ve been a captain now the past two years, and highly recommend volunteering to everyone. We all have such a good time coming together and celebrating our progress as individuals, as a community, and as a country.
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Agnes Moorehead:
Adoring Endora
| THOMAS QUEEN
Moorehead went on to receive four Academy Award nominations in her storied career, but it is perhaps for her role as Endora that she is most remembered. She received multiple nominations for Emmy Awards during her run in the series and received two Golden Globe Awards. She later received an Emmy for a guest starring role in the series The Wild, Wild West.
Agnes Moorehead was born on December 6, 1900, in Clinton, Massachusetts. Her father was a Presbyterian minister and he moved the family to St. Louis, Missouri, when he took the helm of a church there. Agnes was encouraged by her mother to “act out” imaginary roles, and soon the acting bug bit her. After graduating with a degree in Biology from Muskingum University and a brief stint as a teacher in Wisconsin, Agnes graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with honors in 1929.
Her father later served as the minister to a church in Dayton, Ohio, and Agnes purchased a home in Rix Mills, Ohio, so that she could be close to her family when she was not working. After her death, the home was left to Muskingum University. Her family home, Moorehead Manor, was willed to the religious-based Bob Jones University, which quickly sold it for lack of interest. Agnes lost her battle with uterine cancer at the age of 74 and she rests with the rest of her family in the mausoleum at Dayton Memorial Park in Dayton, Ohio.
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FOR BABY BOOMERS and subsequent generations of TV fans, there are few shows which are cherished more than the classic 1960’s comedy Bewitched. One of its most memorable characters was the acerbic Endora, the “mother witch” of Samantha. Playing the role for the entire run of the show was one of the greatest character actresses of her generation, Agnes Moorehead. Did you know she had strong ties to Ohio?
While she struggled to make ends meet in her early years, she soon caught the attention of Orson Welles and became a part of his Mercury Radio Theater troupe. When Welles left New York for Hollywood she followed along and had roles in several of his classic films, including Citizen Kane, considered by many film buffs to be the greatest movie ever made. She also had a role in his much-heralded film, The Magnificent Ambersons, for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role.
Agnes’ fellow cast member from Bewitched, Paul Lynde, also rests eternally here in Ohio. In an interview, he once acknowledged about her: “Well, the whole world knows Agnes was a lesbian--I mean classy as hell, but one of the alltime Hollywood dykes”. While married twice, she was said to have threatened one of her husbands after he had a dalliance with another woman: “If you can have a mistress, I can too.”
FEATURE
GUYS AND DOGS
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pepper
Pepper is 5 years old and spunky. She loves to take long walks and hang out with her foster siblings. (Dogs and Cats!) She would love to be adopted by someone who likes to water their yard/ garden, because she is obsessed with playing in the water. She likes to chase it and try to catch it with her mouth.
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Rosie is a smart, muscular, and beautiful four year old spayed pit bull mix. As a National K-9 graduate, she knows her basic commands. She responds to firm, gentle corrections. Rosie is house-trained and crate-trained. She does exhibit mild separation anxiety so when you are not home, she feels safest in her crate. She sleeps in her crate as well. Rosie is a laid back girl, but on occasion will get the “zoomies”. She enjoys walks, kongs, treats, and nylabones Rosie doesn’t bark often, but when she does, she gets your attention. A big, fenced-in backyard is a dream of Rosie’s where she can run in circles and sun herself. Her ideal family will wish to make her their “one and only”. While she is people friendly, she is not animal friendly, and requires to be the only pet in the family. Rosie has been patiently waiting for the last two years for the right family to step forward. Are you her forever family? Please apply to meet Rosie at www.petpromise.org.
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annabelle
Annabelle is a 10 week old boxer mix. She was rescued from the shelter when she was just 2 weeks old. A wonderful PetPromise foster brought her home and bottle fed her every few hours for the next few weeks. She was able to grow up with other puppies her foster had that were close in age, so she is well socialized and loves other dogs! She is an adorable girl who loves to snuggle with her people!
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Andei is female and is 8 years old. She is very sweet, laid back and great on a leash. Loves to cuddle and is crate trained. Great with our entire family; Animals and people alike. She’s just looking for a place to retire but has a lot of love to give and life to live!
To learn more, visit PeaceForPawsOhio.org
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daisy JD is a lab/retriever mix and is about 9 weeks. He loves to takes naps and cuddle with his foster brother. He loves to run around in the back yard and chase his ball. He is full of energy and is always ready to play!
PHOTOs | Ray lavoie
Daisy is about 9 weeks and is a retriever/lab mix. She is very sweet and loves anyone she meets. She loves playing with toys and running around with any of them in her mouth! Daisy loves playing with her foster sister and loves cuddling up with her in her bed. She loves being outside and going on walks. She is doing great on walks. Anyone who meets her instantly falls in love with this sweet girl!
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Short North, Meet Dr. Horvath | TIFFANY SALTER
DR. STEVE HORVATH is the new vet in town. Except he isn’t. A native of Ohio, Dr. Horvath may have only recently joined Elemental Veterinary Center + Pet Spa in the Short North, but as a gay man, Steve has been involved in the neighborhood for most of his adult life. And he is thrilled to begin a new chapter serving the community he loves so much.
Steve thought he wanted to work at a zoo and went to undergrad at Ohio Wesleyan from 2001-2005 for zoology, but wasn’t really sure what avenue he wanted to take and wasn’t quite ready to head to vet school. After undergrad he had various jobs, including one at the vet school in their autopsy lab. After about five years he made up his mind and went to veterinary school at OSU.
This small animal vet has always loved animals, but a career in veterinary medicine was a later aspirational development. He grew up around animals and says, “I was always out catching snakes in the backyard and in the woods behind my house.” His family had dogs growing up, but this hobby meant he also had fox snakes and garter snakes and reptiles around.
Steve chose small animal veterinary medicine because he wanted to be in the city, and because he is truly a dog person who also loves bunnies, ferrets, and reptiles. Of course he likes large animals and farms, but working as a farm vet is a round-the-clock venture—the work is 24-hours a day on call—so you really need to live in the country. Steve wanted to be close to the city center.
When he was in high school, Steve worked in the herpetology lab at Bowling Green State University as a volunteer (herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians). What he learned there eventually led him and a friend to start a small side-business called Cap City Reptiles. They bred leopard geckos and corn snakes, along with other small amphibians and reptiles. He pursued this for a few years until he started vet school. He just didn’t have the time anymore, although his friend still does this work.
After graduating from vet school in 2014, Steve practiced in Hilliard for a year before joining Elemental in July of this year. He loves being in the Short North. Sometimes he’ll even bring his greyhound, Cali, into work with him. Steve and his partner have three other dogs, too—Bosco, a boxer; Cody, a Sheltie; and their old girl, Whisper, a 13-year-old German shepherd mix.
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Steve’s long-standing love of animals carries over into his practice. His primary concern is making the animals comfortable. In the office or in client’s home (Elemental makes house calls), he uses positive reinforcement with treats. He will get down on the ground with the animals when he first meets them so they can get familiar with him and be more comfortable. He strives to make introductions as smooth as possible.
Steve also puts pet owners at ease. He is an easy-going extrovert and loves connecting with animals and pet owners. He enjoys meeting new people, finding out what they need from him, and talking through the options for caring for the pets he gets to meet. Pet owners are his clients and determining what is best for them and for their pets is a team effort. Sometimes that teamwork is figuring out the right diet requirements for a pet and sometimes that teamwork is making the tougher calls. Steve says, “I know when I have to do it with my own pets, I’m gonna be a wreck. I spend more time with them than most people in my life.” He recognizes what an emotional process making that decision can be. He ensures that his clients have everything they need. “I feel myself to be more of a steward to walk them through the process.” Steve and Elemental provide pet owners a calm environment to make the choices and make sure they think about things they might not otherwise think about. In addition to the tough choices, there are a lot of delightful surprises that come with being a vet. Steve likes learning, and veterinary medicine provides many opportunities to continue learning. New situations are always arising, and vets dedicate a lot of time to expanding their knowledge. The other lovely surprise is the gratitude of pet owners. Clients send thank you cards, pictures, and gifts—oftentimes for years. He enjoys building and maintaining relationships with people, and with animals. Another benefit of being an animal lover? Puppy and kitten videos every day! People share them with him all the time, and he passes them along on Facebook. “It’s awesome.” Steve firmly believes that animals soothe and calm us, whether on video or in person. Therapy dogs make their way into retirement communities and onto campuses at exam time. He says, “I smile every day because of my pets.” They make warm memories, and companionship is comforting. “People can do that too, but pets are another addition.”
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When asked what general advice he would share, Steve urges all you pet owners out there to seek out appropriate advice if you don’t know something about your pet. Sometimes that means asking a vet and sometimes vets need to help you find the proper person, whether that is for training or some other need. For instance, bunnies can be litter box trained, but since Steve doesn’t have bunnies, he connects owners with either Ohio House Rabbit Society or Columbus House Rabbit Rescue for more information. Steve urges us all to find out the intricacies of our pets and learn how to take care of them. Research, research, research before adopting an animal!
Steve is passionate about a lot, but especially giving back to his community. He is involved with both animal activism and human community involvement. When he was in veterinary school, Steve started Buckeyes 4 Greyhounds. Now he is involved with a good friend’s organization, Central Ohio Greyhound Adoption. He is looking forward to volunteering with Ohio House Rabbit Rescue—they are located in Clintonville where he lives. Last year, he spoke at the organization’s Bun Fest about basic nutrition and medicine for bunnies. For a long time he volunteered as a soccer coach with Columbus Youth Guild and continues to help part time and goes to their charities events.
But Steve’s biggest advice for cat and dog owners is to be diligent about heartworm prevention medicine—pets need medicine every month year round, year in and year out. He passionately talks about the life cycle of heartworm disease because it can be deadly. All you cat and dog owners should talk to your own vet about the disease!
Being a part of the business community in the Short North means he can give back more there, too. Steve is looking forward to a long career in the neighborhood and to meeting lots of neighborhood pets and owners. If you are in the area walking your dog you should stop in and say hi!
MEMOIRS OF A MURSE
Dr. Dick Ryder Bottomley | Christopher Hetzer, RN IN TODAY’S MODERN MEDICINE Google is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to self-diagnosis. Patients are more informed about a condition or illness before they even enter the hospital. However, they do not have all the information about medications, possible interventions, and prognosis, nor do they know of all resources available. It is the responsibility of both the medical team and you as the patient to establish an open and honest dialogue. You, as the patient, must take ownership of your health. I’ve put together a list of questions that will help you direct the course of your health. Are you aware that I am LGBT? Knowing that you are LGBT will allow your doctor or nurse to tailor your health care needs. (If you think this information is too personal, just wait until he/she has to stick a finger up your backdoor without buying you a drink first.) Most importantly, if your physician doesn’t seem comfortable with your sexuality, don’t hesitate to find another doctor. For what sexually transmitted infections should I be tested? - Know your status! According to AIDS. gov., 50,000 people are diagnosed with HIV every year. - You need to ask for a comprehensive screening for Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Hepatitis, Herpes, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV),the other leading STI’s. Do I need to be screened for HPV? Yes, because this virus affects both men and women. Women are at risk for Cervical Cancer and men are at risk for Anal Cancer and genital warts. Vaginal and anal Pap smears should be considered. (Everyone needs a good sphincter stretch now and then!) What extra vaccinations should I consider? - Hepatitis A and B - Flu and Pneumonia - HPV and Meningitis - Childhood vaccinations need to be up to date. Am I exercising and eating appropriately? Obesity is an epidemic in the United States and, contrary to popular belief, gay men are not immune to this. Eating right and exercising can help prevent many serious health issues: stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer. 24
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How do I stop smoking? I am not going to be a broken record because we all have heard the risks of smoking; but trust me when I say that you are going to wish you had quit smoking when a nurse is suctioning out your lungs through your tracheotomy site. Ask your physician about different medications to help with the cravings and cessation of smoking. You NEED to STOP smoking! How does drinking and drug use affect my health? We all like to party! Be honest with your doctor; you’ll be surprised to know that many doctors and nurses work hard and party hard. These substances may not be a problem for you now, but talk with your doctor about the long-term consequences of alcohol and drug use. What screenings do I need at my age? Preventative screening and care is key! - Blood pressure check, once every 6 months - Cholesterol check, once every 2 years - Colorectal Cancer at age 45 - Prostate Exam at age 45 Is there something wrong with my head? LGBT individuals are more susceptible to anxiety and depression than the general public. Just because you don’t think you’re depressed or feel “blue” doesn’t mean you don’t suffer from some degree of depression. Are there any risks when I use herbal remedies and/or supplements? Make sure you provide a complete list of herbal supplements. Some can cause significant side effects or have negative interactions with other medications. For example: -Ginkgo Biloba can cause bleeding; therefore, Aspirin and other blood thinning medications should be used with caution. - St. John’s Wort can cause increased fatigue, dizziness, confusion, or severe allergic reaction; therefore antidepressants need to be used with caution. Have Some Condom Sense!
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Finding Opportunity in | DERON FETZ THE SKILLED TRADES (think electricians, heating and cooling technicians, plumbers, industrial mechanics) is in the midst of a big dilemma: Despite high demand, good wages, and low education cost, the industry is facing record lows in enrollment in education programs and workforce participation. According to statistics from The Department of Labor, by the year 2022 the plumbing workforce will need to increase by 21% and the HVAC (heating and air-conditioning) workforce will need to increase by 22% to keep up with demand. These statistics don’t include the replacement of those who will be retiring. In some parts of the U.S. as many as 60% of all skilled trades workers are over the age of 45 and currently for every four people retiring there is only one person entering the skilled trades. To learn a bit more about the current dilemma I didn’t have to look far for a great source. My dad, Rob Fetz, is the owner and president of Fetz Plumbing, Heating and Air-conditioning and has been for the better part of the last 25 years. He’s also the former President of Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors (PHCC) of Ohio, and is currently a member of their former president’s advisory Committee as well as their Public Relations Committee.
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the Skilled Trades Industry DF: What do you think are the main reasons for the skilled trades staffing shortage? RF: Many high school-aged kids often aren’t aware that the skilled trades industry is an option. High schools have eliminated shop classes and students don’t have the opportunity to be introduced to the skilled trades industry. Guidance Counselors often brush skilled trades options aside and instead almost always promote 4-year colleges. DF: What do you think employers can do to enhance and modernize the image of skilled trades to attract new employees, particularly those from the millennial generation? RF: Many employers need to increase wages across the board and invest more in recruiting efforts. DF: Are there opportunities for apprenticeships and education reimbursement programs? RF: Some larger employers do offer tuition reimbursement after courses are successfully completed. Apprenticeships for people receiving their training are very common and are always paid so people have a lot of opportunity to get paid while they are earning their certificates. DF: The skilled trades industry is often depicted as an industry that is white-male dominated. Is there a place in the skilled trades for women, people of color, and people of the LGBTQ community? RF: Yes. We are seeing more people of color and women entering the field. I think there is especially more growth for more diversity in the field in cities where populations themselves are diverse.
The skilled trades industry is currently gathering steam in creating initiatives to attract and recruit new workers, however, there is some work that needs to be done in advancing work culture and giving the industry a modern face-lift. Employers in the skilled trades not only need to enhance recruiting efforts, they need to show that there is room for a modern, diverse workforce. As many industries and employers are beginning to do, the skilled trades industry needs to show the willingness to be more all-inclusive and more willing to accommodate millennial workers. This means “giving the people what they want” and includes providing employees with opportunities to grow and develop professionally in different ways and further adding social responsibility and community development initiatives. If the skilled trades industry as a whole can begin matching recruiting practices of other industries and rebrand themselves to show that they are ready for a diverse millennial workforce then they will not only solve their own staffing dilemma, they will provide the overall workforce with a tremendous opportunity for sustainable growth. Skilled trades jobs provide the opportunity for many workers to work autonomously at a variety of worksites, and they provide the opportunity to create, build, and repair physical structures. Skilled trades workers have the ability to use their skills to collaborate with others and find great satisfaction in being a part of creating beautiful buildings, businesses, and homes for others. Skilled trades workers literally get the electric going and the water flowing for our homes and businesses. Let’s recognize the industry’s importance and invest our efforts in ensuring the future of the skilled trades workforce is a bright one.
What The Fork
Grill ‘Em Up | JAMES KNIFENFORK I TAKE GREAT PRIDE in grilling the perfect meal: Delicious food and a crisp summer cocktail or ice-cold beer, add a few friends for a perfect summer evening. Grilling is one of the oldest forms of cooking. Be careful not to confuse barbecuing with grilling. Grilling is cooking or searing over a higher temperature for a shorter time. Barbecue is cooking over a lower temperature for a longer period of time, often with the addition of smoke. Think grill marks on a nice medium rare steak versus fall-off-the-bone succulent smoked meats. I like both, but barbecue is a topic for another time. On to the most important part – the food. Full disclosure: I am an omnivore. I like meat. I like veggies. I like grains. Anything that can be seared on a grill is fair game. My personal favorite grillable is red meat. Beef, pork, and lamb are all foods I find delicious. Nothing makes my mouth water like a nice juicy steak and chops, or even a burger. Bluescreek Farm Meats located in the historic North Market has numerous options, not to mention it’s a family farm operation. All of the meat is locally sourced and cut on site. The staff is very helpful and will provide selection and cooking suggestions. My last purchase from Bluescreek was thick cut pork chops. These chops were about one and one-half inches thick. A little salt and pepper and a hot grill were all I needed to prepare a moist, juicy entrée for an early evening supper. I prefer my pork cooked to medium, or about 145-degrees Fahrenheit. This is the secret to avoiding dry pork. Don’t forget: A meat thermometer is the grill master’s best friend. Always allow the meat to rest for a few minutes before carving and serving. Hotdogs are always better when cooked on the grill, but not all hotdogs are created equal. One of Columbus’ best
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dogs can be found at Thurn’s Specialty Meats, located on Greenlawn Avenue, south of Downtown. This market was opened in 1886 by Alois Thurn and his family still operates the business. Thurn’s hotdogs have triple the flavor of those you find in the supermarket. Hours are limited so be sure to check their website before you go. When it comes to poultry, I prefer Gerber Farms chicken. This chicken is from Northeast Ohio and raised on Amish farms and the all-natural product is packed full of flavor. Gerber chicken is available at the North Market, Kroger’s, Weiland’s, Hills Markets and other central Ohio locations. For the health conscious, marinate boneless, skinless chicken breasts in lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and olive oil before grilling. This adds a great zesty flavor and juiciness. Looking for something different? Try turkey on the grill. Marinated breast cutlets are a tasty, healthy alternative. Your foodie friends will be impressed with your creativity. Be sure to thoroughly cook your chicken and turkey to at least 165-degrees Fahrenheit, but take care not to overcook the meat. Vegetables on the grill are easy and delicious. Columbus is fortunate to have many farmer’s markets. While you support local farm families, you are also providing great nutrition for your family. The grill adds great earthy flavor and saves time when you can cook meat and vegetables simultaneously. The secret to vegetables on the grill is preparation. Thicker vegetables like zucchini should be sliced to a uniform depth. I prefer about 3/8-inch. A coating of olive oil will keep them from sticking to the grill surface, and you should season well with salt, pepper and herbs. Grilled yellow, red, and orange peppers are an appetizing addition to any plate. My absolute favorite veggie on the grill is asparagus. Be careful, they cook very quickly. Summer time is for grilling and with these tips you’re sure to fire up the tastiest grill on this side of the Short North.
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The Hills Market | SEAN FINK The Hills Market downtown offers more than some of Ohio’s best meats and produce. The market has weekly in-store events allowing the community to not just shop the market, but rather experience the market. The 10 for $10 wine and beer tastings are great ways to kick back and relax after a long work day. The Hills Market comes alive with libations, hors d’oeuvres and conversation to create a fun casual atmosphere. Whether you come before heading out to dinner or grab dinner from the market along with your favorite beverage you sampled that night to take back to your place, the Hills will take care of you. Go online and check out their events page and call your friends to experience The Hills Market.
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UPCOMING
THE YES LIST:
Featuring 7 Not-To-Be-Missed Columbus Events in August Donna Mogavero, The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek
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Join us for Music on the Terrace at The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek. D: Tuesday, Aug 11 T: 6:30 p.m. L: 1370 East Johnstown Road, Gahanna $: Free
Bi Local Happy Hour
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Mix and Mingle, Raise Bi Awareness and check out the special featured cocktail. D: Thursday, Aug 13 T: 6:00 p.m. L: Bossy Grrls Pinup Joint, 2598 N High Street $: Free
Wex Drive-In: Cry-Baby (John Waters, 1990)
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The Wexner Center brings the big screen outside for our annual series of free, festive, open-air film screen. D: Thursday, Aug 13 T: Around 9 p.m. L: Wexner Center Plaza at 15th Avenue and High Street $: Free
Urban Cowboi
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This is a Kings of Columbus production bringing you a collision of Country and Hip-hop. D: Thursday, Aug 13 T: 9:00 p.m. L: Wall Street Night Club, 144 Wall Street $: 4-Person/Seated- $25.00, General Admission/Standing- $7
Idina Menzel
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Broadway star and singing sensation Idina Menzel brings her voice to Columbus during her World Tour. D: Wednesday, Aug 19 T: 8:00 p.m. L: Palace Theater, 34 West Broad Street $: $48-$125
LGBT Night
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A night of dancing to bring the LGBT community together! Join us for a group class, games, prizes, drinks, a drag show and more! D: Tuesday, Aug 28 T: 7:00 p.m. L: Danceville, U.S.A, 47 E. Lincoln Street $: $10
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The best titillating tunes, dirty dances and side-splitting sketches from our last three Burlesque shows put together for one glorious good time. D: Sunday, Aug 30 T: 7:00 p.m. L: Shadowbox Live, 503 S. Front Street $: $20-$25 Say Yes, Columbus:
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UPCOMING Delegate Welcome Reception
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Join us for a selection of appetizers and sample the all-new GSWS drink menu while reconnecting with your partners from across our member cities. D: Friday, Aug 14 T: 8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. L: Union Café, 782 N High Street $: Free (Entry limited to NAGAAA delegates, players,officials, and coaches with wristband.)
Renaissance Rooftop Pool Party
Arrive into town early and relax in the sun at our exclusive rooftop pool deck, featuring fabulous DJs playing the latest tunes. D: Sunday, Aug 16 T: 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. L: Renaissance Rooftop Pool, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, 50 North Third Street $: Free (Entry limited to NAGAAA delegates, players, officials, and coaches with wristband.)
Park Street Patio Equali-Tee and Beer Bust
Live music, a laid back attitude, and great DJ mixes are sure to make this one great afternoon of beer, and beer, and more beer! Wear your favorite rainbow Pride shirt from your city to celebrate freedom to marry in Ohio and across the USA. D: Sunday, Aug 16 T: 4:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. L: Park Street Patio, 533 Park Street $: $15
Miss Gay Softball World Series 2015
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It’s that time again, a girl has to lose a crown. Come watch the pageantry, high hair antics, and maybe a little drag drama as Miss Gay Softball World Series returns to Columbus. D: Sunday, Aug 16 T: 7:00 p.m. until the tears begin to flow! L: Axis Nightclub, 775 N High Street $: General -$10 (Premium tables available for purchase at: GSWS2015.org)
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In keeping with our theme of ALL IN, we bring you a variety of entertainment from around our city and our country, including our VERY special guest, Grammy nominated TY HERNDON. D: Monday, Aug 17 T: 4:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. L: Columbus Commons, 160 S High Street $: General -$5 (Free for NAGAAA delegates, players, officials, and coaches with wristband.)
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
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Come watch the Clippers take on Charlotte from our Left Field reserved section just for GSWS participants! D: Tuesday, Aug 18 T: 7:05 p.m. L: Huntington Park Stadium, Arena District, 330 Huntington Park Lane $: $10
Cirque Du So Gay – Under the Big Red Top
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Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! – Well, we guarantee the bears, but you’ll have to show up to see what other sights and sounds we have in store for you! D: Wednesday, Aug 19 T: Doors at 7:00 p.m. Show at 8:00 p.m. L: Hyatt Regency Host Hotel Regency Ballroom, 350 N High Street $: General -$5 (Premium tables available for purchase at: GSWS2015.org)
Home Run Derby Prelims
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Think you have what it takes to be our Home Run Derby Champion? Then prove it! The Top 5 qualifiers will be showcased in the Home Run Derby Finals Friday night during out Friday Night Lights event. D: Thursday, Aug 20 T: 6:00 p.m. L: Berliner Sports Complex, 1300 Deckenbach Road $: Free
Friday Night Lights
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Cheer on the teams vying for a spot in Championship Saturday, as well as find out who out of our Top 5 qualifiers from Thursday will become our Home Run Derby Champion. D: Friday, Aug 21 T: 5 p.m. L: Berliner Sports Complex, 1300 Deckenbach Road $: Free
Coors Light Refresh Your World Pool Party
It’s Friday, which means it is definitely time for the pool. Join the Coors Light boys and our resident DJ on the rooftop pool deck for an afternoon of fun. D: Friday, Aug 21 T: 2:00 p.m. -5 p.m. L: Renaissance Rooftop Pool, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, 50 North Third Street $: Free (Entry limited to NAGAAA delegates, players, officials, and coaches with wristband.)
Closing Block Party and Awards Ceremonies
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Celebrate or Congratulate, Mix and Mingle. Whatever your reason, we guarantee you will love to close out your World Series under the stars in the Short North Street Party. D: Saturday, Aug 22 T: 5:00 p.m. (or immediately following last game play) L: Short North Arts District, 700 and 800 blocks of N High Street $: Free
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Kristin Pietrykowski & Lindsey Kobelt | AMY TANNENBAUM LINDSEY AND KRISTIN get by with a little help from their friends. They’ve been helping them get settled into the house they just purchased together, and they are the ones who first set these two up. Now they share laughs, home-improvement projects, and a rambunctious pup in their Merion Village home. Lindsey and Kristin both grew up in small towns in Ohio, with supportive families who taught them the importance of kindness and love. They each made their way to Columbus through different avenues, but haven’t looked back.. “Columbus is just the right pace for us,” explains Lindsey. “It’s super progressive and the food just keeps getting better!” Kristin and Lindsey credit their mutual friends Diana and Brian for bringing them together. Brian tried to flag Lindsey down while she was out on a date to no avail, and he begged Kristin to add her on Facebook. She refused to add someone she didn’t know, says Kristin: “I am a bit of an old lady and curmudgeon when it comes to social media.” Finally, Lindsey made the first move and added Kristin on Facebook out of curiosity. Kristin made the next move by sending Lindsey a message about how jealous she was about a Cold War Kids show she had attended that week – evidence she was creeping! They continued chatting in Facebook messenger for several days before their first date at Barrel 44, where “we shared a flight of bourbon and a steak dinner, like the old men we are,” recalls Lindsey. They ended the night with PBRs, karaoke and photo hunt. “I thought she was beautiful, kind, and really funny. Still do,” says Lindsey. The first thing that attracted Kristin to Lindsey was her energy. “It was oddly comfortable since we were a couple of bourbons into our first date,” says Kristin. “She was, and is, the perfect combo of humor, nervous sweat, and kindness.”
As their relationship grew, they merged friends, social calendars, homes and a growing list of favorite places to eat. In particular, Lindsey was a package deal – she came with a German Shepherd mix named Milo, who she had adopted from the Capital Area Humane Society several months before meeting Kristin. “It was winter, I was single and this girl wanted a puppy!” explains Lindsey. Milo is now 2 ½ and Lindsey fully recognizes that Kristin has a love/slight dislike relationship with this sweet and crazy pup. Still, Lindsey occasionally catches Kristin and Milo secretly snuggling in the morning. “I do secretly love and snuggle with Milo,” admits Kristin. “I’M even considering legally adopting him.” These two really love the city of Columbus, enjoying the food, the people, and the various pockets around town. They also really value spending time with their families. On a typical Saturday you can catch them enjoying their, as like they to call it, “scruffy” Merion Village neighborhood. “Scruffy is kind of fun,” says Lindsey. “There is just a great midwest culture in Columbus - you go to Katalina’s for a yummy brunch then go on a walk with your dog and say hey to people you pass, regardless of if you know them or not, and then you have a cookout with your friends and watch the Ohio State game. It’s simple, laid-back, and just right.” But simplest of all, Kristin and Lindsey really love each other. Lindsey loves Kristin’s sense of humor, while Kristin’s favorite thing about Lindsey is her kindness and thoughtfulness. “I think making each other laugh, challenging each other and also really, really loving one another is what makes our relationship work,” says Lindsey. So what’s next? If you ask Lindsey, “Get the house fixed up, marry Kristin, and have 10 children.” Kristin smiles and states her desire: “Talk Lindsey down on her goal number of children.”
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LOCAL & STATE ORGANIZATIONS Stonewall Columbus 614-299-7764 www.stonewallcolumbus.org The leading visionary, inclusive and fun-spirited LGBT organization in Central Ohio – sets the pace for increasing the visibility and acceptance of the community. It continues to be the driving force on LGBT issues and our Center is the first stop for many in the LGBT and allied community. ARC Ohio 800-252-0827 www.arcohio.org Fghts the spread of HIV, works towards reducing its transmission, stigma and the resulting discrimination through education and awareness, and provides quality services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. BRAVO (Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization) 614-294-STOP www.bravo-ohio.org Works to eliminate violence perpetuated on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identification through prevention, advocacy, violence documentation and survivor services. Equality Ohio 614-224-0400 www.equalityohio.org A statewide lobbying organization working to secure equality for LGBT Ohioans. Kaleidoscope Youth Center 614-294-5437 www.kycohio.org Provides advocacy, education, support and a safe environment for LGBT youth in Central Ohio. P-FLAG Columbus 614-806-8025 www.pflagcolumbus.org An educational advocacy group working to increase awareness and understanding. Education and advocacy are the primary means of creating a hospitable environment for Central Ohio’s LGBT citizens and our families, friends and allies. Rainbow Sisters www.rainbowsisters.info A social and community-oriented group for lesbian women age 40 and over. Sisters of Lavender www.sistersoflavender.org A social/support for women 40 and over. S.O.L. is the oldest lesbian organization in Columbus. TransOhio 614-441-8167 www.transohio.org Serves the Ohio transgender and allied communities by providing services, education, support and advocacy to promote and improve the health, safety and life experience of Ohio transgender individuals.
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NATIONAL ORGAN1ZATIONS GLAAD www.glaad.org National organization that promotes fair, accurate and inclusive representation as a means of challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity. Human Rights Campaign www.hrc.com The nation’s largest gay and lesbian political organization. NGLTF www.thetaskforce.org The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a leading progressive civil rights organization that has supported grassroots organizing since 1973. The National Coalition for LGBT Youth www.outproud.org A wide range of resources available for youth and educators. The Queer Resources Directory www.qrd.org The QRD contains over 20,000 files about anything and everything queer including families, youth, politics, resources, media and more.
ARTS & MUSIC Capital Pride Band of Columbus 614-325-1590 www.cappride.org An Ohio-based LGBT organization that formed in 2003 and currently has a membership of over 70 instrumentalists.Our "all are welcome" policy applies to anyone interested in membership, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age and sexual orientation. Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus 614-228-2462 www.ColumbusGayMensChorus.com Singing out since 1990, this chorus presents a series of concerts year. Open auditions held prior to rehearsal for each show. Evolution Theatre Company 614-233-1124 www.evolutiontheatre.org A semi-professional theatre company that presents musicals, dramas and comedies that have not been seen in the area before. Recent Off-Broadway and Broadway shows as well as new works and world premieres at an affordable price! Imagine Productions 614-398-1110 www.imaginecolumbus.com Imagine Productions is a non-profit community theatrical troupe committed to entertaining and educating community stakeholders in the Columbus Metro area through performing arts. We believe in inclusiveness, openness, and tolerance, and recognize that empowerment and growth occurs with audiences and performers, alike. Wexner Center for the Arts 614-292-3535 www.wexarts.org Internationally known contemporary arts center at
Ohio State, offering visual arts, performing arts, film, and educational programs, as well as a store and a café (Heirloom), all under one roof in an architectural landmark. COUNSELING Randi Cohen, LPCC-S 614-267-1993 www.randicohen.com Private practice in counseling working with adults helping to create strong sense of self, good communication tools & to get a clearer sense of how others see you, by focusing on awareness and working in the present. Shawn D. King, PhD., LISW 614-655-3554 www.shawnkingphd.com Providing individual, family, and group counseling services to the LGBT community. Specializing in relationship issues, anger management and mental health services including anxiety and depression. HEALTH & WELLNESS CHOICES 614-224-4663 www.choicescolumbus.org Takes pride in being the premier direct service provider of accredited domestic violence programming in central Ohio. Since 1977 they have provided counseling, shelter, crisis intervention, education and community and legal support and advocacy to central Ohio residents facing domestic violence. The Crystal Club 614-214-4828 www.thecrystalclub.org A non-profit support group for crossdressers, transsexuals, female impersonators, and other transgender individuals. Huckleberry House 614-294-5553 www.huckhouse.org Established in 1970 to provide a safe place for runaway youth in Columbus. Today, it provides many programs to help teens all over Franklin County who are in crisis situations, who are homeless or runaways. NetCare 614-276-CARE www.netcareaccess.org Provides twenty-four hour mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention, stabilization and assessment for Franklin County residents. Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio, Inc. 614-224-2235 www.plannedparenthood.org The nation's oldest and largest sexual and reproductive health care organization. America's most trusted name in women's health. Trevor Project 866-4U-TREVOR www.thetrevorproject.org Determined to end suicide among LGBT youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline.
FAMILY
What PetPromise Taught Me | JESSICA REED
WHAT IS A FAMILY? How is a family defined? This is something that if someone were to ask any of our four kids they are likely to answer, “Those who love you, keep you safe, and feed you.” It was very important to Jessica and me that our kids were prepared to deal with, and refute, any criticism that came their way as a result of having two moms. We have made it a point to buy books, watch movies, and participate in activities that teach our kids that families come in many different varieties. While all of those things helped to solidify the values we wanted to instill, it wasn’t until we started fostering and volunteering with rescue that we were able to put what we had learned to practice. We fostered our first dog through PetPromise in December of 2012. At the time we had two dogs of our own and two young kids ages three and six. We decided that we had the perfect household for fostering “bully breed” type dogs since we could get them used to being around small children and other dogs, both of which are some of the first questions asked by potential adopters. I remember bringing home our first foster dog and our youngest child asking “Are we keeping this new dog?” We took the opportunity to explain that we were only caring for the dog until she got better, and that we were fostering her because whoever had her before wasn’t able to care for her the way she needed. Over the next year and a half we saw around 35 dogs come and leave our house, some stayed for a couple days and some for a couple months. Every dog that came in our kids would ask the same questions, “Is this our dog or are we just fostering because they need our help finding a new family?”
We never really knew the extent of what fostering and rescuing had taught our kids until last September when we were approached by a caseworker about two kids who needed a place, outside of foster care, to call home. Jessica and I talked in great detail about what this meant for us, our family, and our kids. Once we decided together that taking the kids in was something that we wanted to do, we sat our children down to get their input. Their only concern was, “Are the kids ours or are we just fostering because we need to take care of them until they find a new family?” On my way to pick up the kids, I had our five year old son with me and he said, “Is this like when we get a foster dog, but decide to keep it?” and I said, ’Yes, it is very much like that.” He then said, “We are going to take care of them and we will all be a family, right?” I suppose that in the end it is the dogs that have taught us all what it means to love unconditionally. We are hoping to raise kids who are responsible, compassionate, and all-around good people, and I hope that by allowing our kids to take part in helping an animal get well and move on to its forever family that we are doing just that. If you have ever found yourself wondering about fostering or adopting a rescue dog, cat, or animal just take the plunge. You will not be disappointed and maybe learn a little about yourself along the way.
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AUGUST 2015