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Don’t miss these Community Events!
SEPTEMBER 2012 Through Sept. 30
Art Exhibit: Quilt Group Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-6456, www.ghpl.org View a variety of art quilts during this exhibit. Coordinated by the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council.
Sept. 1-Oct. 27
Grandview Avenue Farmers Market 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, 1371 Grandview Ave., 614-326-0630, www.grandviewheights.org This certified farmers’ market sells Ohiogrown produce every Saturday. Other items include baked goods, homemade soaps and a variety of fresh flowers.
3-6 p.m., Wednesdays, Upper Arlington Senior Center, 1945 Ridgeview Rd., www.uaoh.net Local farmers come together to sell fresh produce, flowers, herbs and dairy products. 3250 Tremont Rd., www.uaca.org Activities include a Wiffle ball tournament, a pet show and kids’ bicycle races.
Sept. 3
45th Annual UA Labor Day Arts Festival 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd., 614-583-5312, www.uaoh.net Upper Arlington’s Cultural Arts Division and Farmers Citizens Bank present this annual showcase for fine arts and fine crafts. Nearly 200 artists from around the country will gather to exhibit their work.
Sept. 6-8
Bobcat Boosters Annual Ox Roast Pierce Field, 1080 Oxley Rd., www.bobcatboosters.org This festival benefiting Grandview City Schools extracurricular activities offers live entertainment, rides, games and plenty of roast beef sandwiches to go around.
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Film Festival: Gangsters and Goddesses 1:30 p.m., Sundays, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2954, www.ghpl.org Come out on Sundays to watch classic movies such as The Godfather (1972) and Some Like It Hot (1959).
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OCTOBER 2012 Art Exhibit: Jean Weissman Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-6456, www.ghpl.org Art quilts created by Weissman will be on display. Coordinated by the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council. Sixth Annual Taste of Grandview 2-7 p.m., Grandview Center, 1515 Goodale Blvd., www.grandviewheights.org Sample cuisine from local restaurants at one of Grandview’s largest community events. Other fun features include local entertainment and a children’s area. Film Festival: How’s Your French? 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2954, www.ghpl.org Watch Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief (1955) or see what it’s like to stroll through Paris in Funny Face (1957) with Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire. 6
Columbus Children’s Theatre 11 a.m.-noon, Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-481-3778, www.ghpl.org Enjoy a live performance of Snow White put on by local children. The show is intended for kids 5 and up. Fall Fest 2-6 p.m., Fancyburg Park, 3375 Kioka Ave., 614-583-5303, www.uaoh.net Welcome autumn with a day of carving pumpkins, hay rides and making cider and caramel apples. Activities also include inflatable games, kites and the Huffman’s Market chili cook-off. Admission is free. Friends of the Grandview Library Book and AV Sale Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2951, www.ghpl.org Browse through tables of discounted books, DVDs, CDs and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday.
Columbus Marathon 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., around Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, www.columbusmarathon.com The 33rd annual marathon is sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
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UACA Golden Bear Scare 6-9 p.m., Smith Nature Park, 1270 Fishinger Rd., 614-470-0655, www.uaca.org Enjoy a mystery and exploration. Elementary-aged children are welcome from 6-7 p.m., and middle schoolers may attend from 8-9 p.m. In this fictitious quest, children venture into the “haunted” preserve with a trained Scare Ranger to search for three UACA directors who have gone missing.
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33rd Annual Great Pumpkin Run 9-10 a.m., Grandview Heights Middle
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Constitution Week Columbus Family Fair 1-5 p.m., Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Ln., www.cwcohio.org Enjoy a fun, educational afternoon centered around the United States’ rich history. This year, CWC will be celebrating the milestone 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution’s signing. Admission is free and donations are welcome.
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All Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show and Mayor’s Community Party Noon-5 p.m., Wyman Woods Park, 1520 Goodale Blvd., 614-2589927, www.yasohio.org Youth Advocate Services invites you to a day of family fun at the agency’s second annual fundraiser. See page 21.
School, 1240 Oakland Ave., www.grandviewheights.org Enjoy a festive 5K race through the streets of Grandview Heights. Also planned is a Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot for younger children.
Oct. 31
Beggar’s Night and Pumpkin Patrol 6-8:25 p.m., around Upper Arlington, 614-583-5197, www.uaoh.net City employee volunteers in marked vehicles will pass out candy to ensure that children have a safe, fun evening.
Oct. 31
Beggar’s Night 6-8 p.m., around Grandview Heights, www.grandviewheights.org Grandview Heights’ Beggar’s Night event takes place on Halloween.
Oct. 31
Halloween Costume Party 6:30-8 p.m., Wyman Woods Shelter, 1520 Goodale Blvd., www.grandviewheights.org Enter the costume contest sponsored by Pathways Financial Credit Union and enjoy free hay rides, hot chocolate, candy and hot dogs. www.trivillagemagazine.com
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insideUPPER ARLINGTON A Taste to Remember Upper Arlington’s Taste of UA The Taste of UA, organized by the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, took place Aug. 9 at Northam Park. More than 130 vendors were presented at the 19th annual event, including a wide variety of local restaurants. Check out some of the pictures from this much-loved celebration of the many culinary options of Upper Arlington.
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Work continues to move forward on the 0.82-mile extension of the Scioto Trail Bikeway into Marble Cliff. The project has been of interest to residents of Columbus, Marble Cliff, Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, as well as workers along the Dublin Road corridor, since planning began in 2009. Under the direction of Greenways Planner Brad Westall of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, the Scioto Trail will be extended from its current terminus at the Rivers Edge Corporate Center to the intersection of Dublin Road and West Fifth Avenue. The bikeway will extend from behind the Rivers Edge complex to the traffic signal at Stella Court where it will cross Dublin Road. The path will continue north along the east side of Dublin Road about 12-15 feet off the edge of the road in the wide lawn area, past Cardigan Avenue, and end at West Fifth Avenue. Easements and agreements for the new bikeway segment have been negotiated with property owners and the Village of Marble Cliff. Bids will be accepted soon so construction can begin this fall and be completed by summer 2013. The estimated cost of $850,000 will be paid by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Trail Fund. Once the trail is completed, it will be turned over to Metro Parks, which operates and patrols the bike network throughout central Ohio. With the new bikeway will come upgraded pedestrian crossing signals at Fifth Avenue and Dublin Road. The Scioto Trail segment from Grandview Avenue to the post office on Dublin Road will constructed at the same time as the Marble Cliff segment. “Marble Cliff looks forward to these new
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SCIOTO TRAIL: Riversedge to W. 5th Ave. sections of the Scioto Bike Trail being completed,” says Marble Cliff Mayor Kent Studebaker. “It will give cyclists, walkers, joggers, and birders access to scenic areas along the Scioto River and to the extensive central Ohio bike trail system.” For an online version of the new Columbus Metro Bike Map and a link to order maps for events, please go to www.morpc. org/bikemaps. For bike map questions or requests, please email bikemaps@morpc.org.
Five Awarded 2012 Paul J. Falco Scholarships For the 14th consecutive year, Paul J. Falco Scholarships have been awarded to students from the Village of Marble Cliff who demonstrate outstanding scholastic and leadership qualities. The late Paul J. Falco, who served as mayor of the Village for 36 years, was an ardent supporter of the Village, its residents and the pursuit of lifelong learning. The generosity of the endowment created by Falco and his wife, Bobbie Hall Falco, provides the opportunity to recog-
nize talented Marble Cliff youth seeking a college education. Jack Kukura, Marble Cliff Village Council member and the Paul J. Falco Scholarship Committee chairman, presented Falco scholarships to five Marble Cliff students during the Grandview Heights High School Annual Award Assembly held in May. The 2012 recipients are Gretchen Giltner, Hallie Kerr, Emily Lachey, Conner Sarich and Caitlyn Sarich.
Pictured from left to right are Gretchen Giltner, Hallie Kerr, Jack Kukura, Conner Sarich and Caitlyn Sarich. Not pictured is Emily Lachey.
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Grand opening of Apartments at Grandview Yard marks expansion
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The Grandview Yard project is in the midst of bringing a 90-acre plot of abandoned land back to life. The first residents of Apartments at Grandview Yard will begin moving into the first completed building of 46 urban-style luxury apartments in October. One-bedroom, two-bedroom and townhome units are all offered. The two other apartment buildings will be ready for residents in December and February. The properties lease quickly, with occupancy numbers changing daily, says Tina Guegold of Nationwide Reality Investors. A Giant Eagle grocery store to be built on the site’s north end is planned for completion in late 2013. By the entire project’s conclusion, Grandview Yard will offer between 1.5 and 2 million square feet of pedestrian walkways, shopping and entertainment, as well as additional dining and office space, Guegold says. Patrik Bowman, Grandview Heights’ director of development, says the project has multiple benefits to the community.
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“The project extends not only to the creation of public streets to form a new neighborhood, but also to the sustainability goals of City Council with respect to an ability to walk to various destinations, including to work,” Bowman says. “The development also allows the city to diversify its commercial base. New office space and future retail will bring both large and small firms to the community, lessening a dependence on one or two large employers.” The project is not being carried out in specific phases, but is developed based on market demand. So far, the retail portion of Grandview Yard consists of Urban Active Fitness, Buckeye Hall of Fame Grill, Jason’s Deli, Massage Envy Spa and the Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU Hotel.
The Yard also houses the offices of Holbrook & Manter, CPAs; M+A Architects; Weber & Associates; Willis of Ohio, Inc. and Schindler Family Dentistry. Nationwide Reality Investors began acquiring land for the project in 2007 and began construction in September 2010, says Guegold. Bowman says Grandview Yard’s location provides easy access from state Rt. 315 and I-670 as well as the intersection of Olentangy River Road and Goodale Boulevard, which experiences significant traffic flow. It’s also a short distance from The Ohio State University, the Battelle Memorial Institute, the Arena District, the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Lennox Town Center. The land that Grandview Yard is situated on was once the home of Big Bear Warehouses, the nation’s largest refrigerated warehouse. It provided jobs and tax revenue throughout the Grandview Heights area before the company’s bankruptcy and closure in 2004. www.trivillagemagazine.com
HEIGHTS “The city is hopeful that the adjacency to OSU will be very attractive to companies seeking new talent that will enjoy working and even living within the area,” Bowman says. “New commercial construction will also serve to enhance the real estate tax base.” Community members, residents and employees have embraced the space’s amenities so far and it will only become more of a valuable space for
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Grandview Heights as the project’s components continue to be completed, says Bowman. For more information regarding updates and details about Grandview Yard, visit www.grandviewyard.com. Olivia Ohlin is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at laurand@city scenemediagroup.com.
Making the Move
By Stephan Reed
Local insurance agency thrives after merger and relocation to Grandview Heights Gardiner Allen DeRoberts Insurance agent Paul Schoonover is an excellent example of how to find one’s footing after a series of changes. “I grew up in Los Angeles and I came to Ohio for love when I was 26,” Schoonover says. “My wife was from Columbus and came to California for school, and that’s where we met.” This move was the first of many that Schoonover took to get to the office where he now works. “I graduated with a degree in history, but I started working as an insurance agent in 1981,” he says. “My wife’s dad was in an insurance agency, so I started working with him. I actually ended up buying him out a few years later.”
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Eventually the agency where he worked, then named DeRoberts, decided to combine with another, and Schoonover was on the move again. He is now a partner at Gardiner Allen DeRoberts. “DeRoberts merged together with the Gardiner Allen Agency in 2006 and that’s how we got to Grandview Heights,” he says. “We had all known each other before, so the move was easy.” Schoonover credits the city of Grandview with making the merger as smooth as possible, including the provision of extra security along Goodale Boulevard. “When we first bought the building, the city could not have been more helpful,” he says. “The Grandview police were especially accommodating to us. Sometimes we are here very late at night and they will cruise through our parking lot and just keep an eye out for us.” Since 2006, the agency has flourished, adding a list of about 3,500 clients. Although the agency has many clients, it attempts to make each of them feel like a top priority. Taking a little extra time out of his day to make a client feel
comfortable is important to Schoonover. “We have a pretty high client satisfaction rate,” he says. “We stay in touch with them. When they call here, they know who they’re talking to.” Tri-Village area clients seem to appreciate what Gardiner Allen DeRoberts has done during its years in the community, and the employees seem to reciprocate that gratitude. “Our plan is to be here for a very long time,” Schoonover says. “We have about 33 employees and many of them live in town. Moving to Grandview has just been great for us.” Learning to deal with change and take strides toward a better tomorrow has paid off both for the business and for Schoonover personally. “As long as you’re progressing, as long as you’re moving forward, you will be doing OK,” Schoonover says. Stephan Reed is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at laurand@city scenemediagroup.com. 11
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Living Socially Two weeks after graduating
from Grandview Heights High School, Don Keitz left on an adventure that took him half way around the world. He returned two years later, a bit worse for the wear, and has been anchored in the Tri-Village area ever since. Keitz, 86, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as the battle of the Pacific heated up with American forces, island by island, fighting the Japanese. After boot camp, Keitz was shipped to Guam and then took part in the infamous invasion of Iwo Jima. He doesn’t discuss details as he displays a certificate as a Blue Ribbon recipient. His wounds: shrapnel in the heel and leg. “A hand grenade,” he says without elaborating. Keitz readily concedes he was fortunate. “Thousands of others weren’t. They put me on a hospital ship” and Keitz was returned to Guam, where he recovered in a hospital for a month and was reassigned to a unit being readied to invade Japan, Keitz says. But before they moved, the atomic bomb dropped, bringing an abrupt end to the conflict. After the war, Keitz returned to Grandview, reunited with his high school sweetheart, Jean Murray, and eventually began working as a roofer. It was the first step to becoming an estimator for George Shustick & Sons, Inc., which would be his career – first as an employee and, ultimately, as owner of the company. In 1952, he and Jean married. They bought a one-and-a-half-story Cape Cod home in Grandview but decided it likely would be too small if they had a family. Keitz knew a contractor who was building a house in Upper Arlington in what was then a wide-open field on Woodbridge Road between McCoy and Fishinger roads. The couple, who eventually had only a daughter, bought the brick ranch in April 1957. “It was 12
the second one on the street. We could see a long way. I’ve been here ever since,” Keitz says. In the mid-1950s, he joined the TriVillage Lions Club, in which his father, Julius, had been active. That club began several significant Lions Club endeavors to help the blind. Julius Keitz, who was mayor of Grandview Heights in the 1950s, had learned of East Coast clubs selling light bulbs door-to-door to raise money, and the TriVillage club took it up as a fundraiser. Don Keitz, still mentally sharp, recalls the annual effort vividly. Two-man teams knocked on doors on each side of the street, peddling bags of “two 40s, two 60s, two 75s and two 100s” for $2. Their wives followed in cars carrying more bulbs. Soon, other Columbusarea clubs started hosting similar sales. At the time, the TriVillage Lions Club had more than 100 members, but the club is so much smaller now that the light bulb sales have been discontinued. Keitz was club president in 196364 and had a perfect attendance record with the Lions for more than three decades. He received an honorary membership, which means “I don’t have to go to meetings,” he says, but he still does occasionally. The TriVillage club contributed to Pilot Dogs, a source of seeing-eye dogs for
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Pet Participation Get your furry companion involved in these local events and services
The saying goes that the dog is seventh annual Grandview man’s best friend, but most of us are pretty attached to whatever pets we own. If you want to get to know a little more about your pet or just loosen up and have some fun, here are a few activities you may want to consider.
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Heights Dog Swim at the Grandview Municipal Pool, 1515 W. Goodale Blvd., from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 4. The Dog Swim was instituted in 2006 by past pool manager Alan Rill, who was passionate about his personal canine companions, says Parks and Recreation Director Sean Robey. “He was an avid dog owner and suggested it to us. We said, ‘Sure! Why not?’” Robey says. The event drew about 50 dogs, large and small, and 75 or 80 people to the pool last year. “They make quite a ruckus,” Robey says. “You can hear the happy barking from our office here about two blocks away outside that evening.” The romp in the water is for dogs only – owners are allowed to wade in up to their knees – and it’s the last swim of the year before the pool is shut down for the winter. “The cleanup is somewhat substantial afterward,” Robey says. “It’s amazing how much dog hair is left behind, and a few chew toys too. The hair is floating and sinking and it’s in the filter. It takes a little while to recover from … but it’s worth it to see the smiling owners, certainly.” The cost is $5 per dog – humans are free – and all owners must sign a waiver/release form. Pool membership and
Show off your pet at the Upper Arlington Civic Association Pet Show during Labor Neighbor Day Sept. 3. The Pet Show has been held for more than 30 years, UA Civic Association Director Greg Rose says. “It’s a very casual event. This is not the Westminster dog show,” Rose says. “It’s for the kids.” Judged by the civic association’s junior directors, the show offers prizes for Shaggiest Dog, Most Curious Cat and Best Outfit, but any type of pet is welcome to participate as long as it’s comfortable around other animals, Rose says. Winners receive ribbons. “One of our directors, Pete Walsh, participated as a kid, and he wears his second place ribbon from the 70s with pride,” Rose says. The show is held in the Kingsdale Shopping Center parking lot near Chase Bank. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and is free, as are all UA Civic Association events. The show runs from 9-10 a.m. Other Labor Neighbor Day events include Bike Races for children at 8:30 a.m., starting with ages UA Doggie Dip 2 and under and ending with 12-15 year olds, and a Wiffle ball tournament at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit uaca.org.
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Talk with the Animals
Jennifer Ortman grew up on a farm and started working with animals at age 6, when she saved a litter of barn cats. Ortman puts her animal communication skills to use regularly at The Reiki Center, 140 W. Fifth Ave. The center mainly offers reiki, a Japanese form of alternative medicine for stress reduction and pain relief, for human clients, but animal reiki is becoming more popular. “When I started my reiki training, there wasn’t a formal animal reiki program, so that’s something we’ve developed here,” Ortman says. Ortman, director of the center’s Animal Reiki Clinic, says reiki works by bringing each of the seven chakras – the spiritual energy centers of the body – into balance. When one or more of the chakras is out of balance, it can cause physical ailments, pain and behavior problems. 17
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At a recent session, Ortman watches a cat as it explores the room, holding her hands out to it in a welcoming motion. Though the cat doesn’t come to her at first, she explains that touch is not necessary to the reiki process.
“The technique is all done through the hands,” Ortman says. “The nice thing about the technique of reiki is that it will travel to her even if I don’t have hands on, which is perfect for a cat. It all goes back to my intention. Cats like to be very independent and kind of dictate when we put hands on, rather than me insisting on her lying in one place.” Canal Winchester resident Doreen Huchler says animal reiki and communication with Ortman helped her understand what her yellow Labrador, Riley, was going through after the dog was diagnosed with cancer. “(Ortman) would explain to me what Riley was hungry for,” says Huchler, adding that the cancer treatments often left Riley refusing food. “When I fed Riley (what Ortman said), she would eat it right down. One night, I tried 13 different types of food, but (Ortman) kept saying she wants some kind of fish. … That’s pretty much what I gave Riley the rest of her life because that’s what she would eat.” Since that experience, Huchler recommends animal reiki to everyone she meets.
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“I usually take in dogs that have behavior issues and they’re pretty much calmer after that,” Huchler says. By the end of Ortman’s session with the cat, it does seem more relaxed – hopping into its carrier willingly, which is a rarity for this particular animal. Ortman offers animal communication and reiki classes in addition to simple sessions, so others can learn the same technique. An animal reiki session is $60 for 45 minutes. For more information, visit www.thereikicenter.net.
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Pet-friendly community events and services appeal to most dog owners – unless they’re struggling to help their pooches master certain behavioral skills. Grandview-based dog trainer Heather Cameron of Cameron Canine Training LLC helps dogs of all ages and breeds become more obedient and socially adept. Sessions are private and held in-home so the dog can learn in a familiar environment. Many dog owners are looking to teach behaviors that are social in nature.
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“Mastering greeting manners is important to owners — teaching the dog not to jump all over people when they enter the home, not to bark at everything they see outside, how to interact with people in general,” Cameron says. How the dog behaves outside the home matters just as much to owners. “Getting the dog to walk nicely on a leash is a big one,” she says. “Or, for dogs that are often in open spaces such as dog parks, we work on the off-leash recall skill so the dog learns to return to the owner when its name is called.” Cameron stresses that most bad habits can be eliminated and new skills can be taught fairly quickly, sometimes in just one or two sessions. For more information on in-home evaluations and session fees, visit Cameron Canine Training LLC on Facebook. Lisa Aurand is editor of Tri-Village Magazine. Feedback welcome at laurand@cityscenemediagroup.com.
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Check out these notable pet activities in central Ohio Sept. 29 5K 4 K9s 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Alum Creek State Park, 3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware, www.premierraces.com Walkers and runners of all ages, as well as leashed dogs, are invited to participate. Proceeds go to Friends of the Shelter, a nonprofit that supports medical care of sick and injured dogs at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. Registration is $30. Oct. 7 Fido Fest Noon-5 p.m., Worthington Village Green, High Street and Dublin-Granville Road, Worthington, www.worthingtondogpark.com This event features more than 60 dog-related vendors, as well as dog contests and sport demonstrations and the Worthington Pooch Parade.
Oct. 13 Canine Companions DogFest Featuring Snoopy and Friends 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Coffman Park Pavilion, 5200 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin, www.cci.org Support Canine Companions for Independence at this family-friendly and pet-friendly walk with trick-or-treat stops. Collect pledges to compete for prizes. Oct. 28 Halloween Pet Parade Noon-3 p.m., Oct. 28, Easton Town Center, Columbus, www.cahs-pets.org The 13th annual Pet Parade, sponsored by the Capital Area Humane Society, draws all types of pets and owners in costume. Awards will be given for best, funniest and scariest costume.
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Celebration Each year, a new group of Upper Arlington residents open up their hearts and their homes for the 25th annual Kitchen Kapers Tour. The tour is a fundraising event staged by OhioHealth Foundation’s Service Board VII to benefit Riverside Methodist Hospital Cancer Services. From noon-5 p.m. Sept. 16, those in attendance can get an exclusive look at six newly remodeled kitchens while also supporting the hospital’s Artist in Residence program. Kapers for a Cause This is the organization’s third year supporting the Artist in Residence program, for which professional artists work in the hospital’s oncology unit, providing patients with a therapeutic outlet through artwork. Their intent is to lower the stress and anxiety often associated with cancer. “There’s no discrimination for cancer, and if (people) are in that situation, we want them to have the best care,” says Kitchen Kapers President Annette Cullman. “We feel like, right now, the Artist in Residence program is what provides that to them.” Homeowners are thrilled to support the Artist in Residence program as well. Ann Pema of 2230 Cambridge Blvd. says it was an important factor in her decision to participate in this year’s tour. “When I found out about the program, that solidified it,” says Pema. “Once I learned about the program, my door was open.”
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Kitchen Creativity Each year, the organization makes a strong effort to showcase distinctive styles of kitchens. “We try our best to have as much variety as possible,” says Cullman. “We would like for each home to have a different look and feel.” www.trivillagemagazine.com
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The tour is also designed to provide information on how the kitchen renovations were done. Pema’s kitchen has an English country style that was assembled from a detailed wish list. She credits builder Tom Sampson, architect Jerry Schultz and designer Carolyn Fulwider for turning her dream kitchen into a reality. Gina Rancitelli, a member of the Kitchen Kapers team, says guests should expect to see some amazing kitchens, and hopefully find some inspiration for remodeling their own homes. “These are kitchens that have just been remodeled by top remodelers and builders in the city, so they’re using the latest, state-of-the-art equipment, cabinetry and stoneware,” says Rancitelli. “The biggest thing we want people to come away with is new ideas that can help to possibly furnish their new kitchens.” A Quarter-Century of Commitment Riverside Methodist Hospital Service Board VII started in 1987 with only a few women in the group. The first Kitchen Kapers Tour offered tickets for $5 and featured five kitchens. That year, less than $1,000 was raised, but the organization has seen tremendous growth since. The group now has more than 60 active members. Last year’s event raised $51,000, a number the board hopes to exceed this year. Jessica Holstine, former marketing and communications manager for the OhioHealth Foundation, says Kitchen Kapers has raised more than $400,000 during the last 25 years. “This is one of our highest grossing events to benefit the foundation through the course of any year,” says Holstine. “We’re so proud to have Kitchen Kapers as a partner. They put in so much work and dedicate so much of their time to benefit all of our patients and families.” www.trivillagemagazine.com
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their owners, and highlight businesses that have supported the organization. To help the Kitchen Kapers Tour raise money for the program, numerous organizations have joined the cause. The Koffel Law Firm is the official sponsor for the event, and news anchor Ellie Merritt of NBC4 is serving as the honorary spokeswoman for the second year in a row. There is also an extensive list of participating restaurants and florists. Rancitelli says the vendors will offer unique centerpieces and foods to be placed in each home. “It helps us because they’re donating their time and effort to our great cause,” says Rancitelli. “And it just makes it that much more fun for the guests.” While the Kitchen Kapers team aims to inspire each guest, the true importance is in the money it raises for Riverside Methodist Hospital Cancer Services. Presale tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at Huffman’s Market or Chocolate Café, as well as online at www.kitchenkapers.org.
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Winning Dinners Local restaurants serve up their best appetizers, entrees and desserts the at the 2012 Taste of UA
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the menu, so the Wine Bistro strives to make its meatball unique. The outside is braised to give it a light crust, but the inside melts in your mouth, Flanagan says – and the flavor is enhanced by melted cheese and the restaurant’s homemade marinara sauce, which has hints of spice and sweetness. “We use a combination of veal and sirloin, and we really try to showcase the meat, so we try not to place a lot of filler items in the meatball,” says Flanagan. Nicola Restaurant’s Pasticcio Di Melanzane stole the judges’ hearts, winning first prize in the entree category. Speranza Bedalli, wife of chef Nicola Bedalli, says the dish has a more recognizable name: Eggplant Parmesan a la Siciliana. “It’s a lot more healthy,” Bedalli says. “It’s 60 percent less calories and fat because of the way my husband makes it.” Pasta and grilled eggplant is layered with homemade red sauce, fresh mozzarella and a sprinkling of parmesan. No pan-
seared, breaded or fried eggplant is used. Bedalli says turnout at the event was good, in spite of the weather. “We were out of eggplant even before we won the prize,” she says. “People loved it and we got a great compliment from the judges. They said we have never had something like this before which is tasty, because sometimes healthy things are not that tasty.” And Bedalli says the event was a great way to get the word out about Nicola, which officially opened at 4740 Reed Rd. in late 2011. “It was a good thing and a sad thing for me because almost 90 percent of people (there) had never heard of us,” Bedalli says. “It was good advertising just being there because they didn’t have a clue where (our restaurant) is located.” Rounding out the first-place judges’ picks was Caffe DaVinci’s Ciambellone Gelato – a cake-flavored gelato featuring the chocolate-hazelnut spread Nutella and chunks of ciambellone cake. www.trivillagemagazine.com
Caffe DaVinci owner Tina Elsea says the flavor was chosen for its uniqueness. “We try to do something different,” Elsea says. The idea was to take the popularity of cake-flavored ice creams and give the concept an Italian twist. Ciambellone is a yellow cake that’s popular in Italy. Often it’s smeared with Nutella and eaten for breakfast, says Elsea, who is from Cerreto in the Molise region southeast of Rome. “Ciambellone with nutella is fabulous,” she says. “We thought, together, with this really light cake base it would come alive, and it did. We were very happy.” Lisa Aurand is editor of Tri-Village Magazine. Feedback welcome at laurand@city scenemediagroup.com.
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