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pickerington community calendar october/november 2019 Oct. 3 Situational Awareness Seminar
Foundation’s penguin ambassadors. Kids will learn about the penguin’s diet, history, habitat and more.
6-8 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd., www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Oct. 12 Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society Museum presents Passage on the Underground Railroad
During this free class that’s open to all, On Guard Defense instructor Judi Phelps will teach attendees strategies to heighten their situational awareness, develop better personal safety habits and avoid getting caught in dangerous situations.
1-3 p.m., Historical Museum, 15 E. Columbus St., www.pickhistory.org
Oct. 4 2019 A Day of Athena
History interpreter Darlene Gage is Amanda Baugh in this Civil War-related presentation, detailing Baugh’s life as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. Families can learn about life during the 1860s and enjoy light refreshments afterward.
7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. N.W., www.pickeringtonchamber.com
Join the Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce in a leadership workshop presented by Cheryl Ricketts, the 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, and award ceremony to recognize the 2019 recipient.
Oct. 10 and Nov. 14 Indoor Farmers’ Market 4-8 p.m., Combustion Brewery and Taproom, 80 W. Church St., www.pickeringtonvillage.com
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Lend a helping hand and donate at the second to last drive of the year. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code PICKERINGTONLIBRARY.
Oct. 6-12 Fairfield County Fair Noon, Sunday; 7 a.m., Monday-Saturday; Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, www.visitfairfieldcounty.org
Enjoy an array of activities from bull riding and demolition derbies to horse races and concerts with your family and friends. Fairgoers 10 and up are $5 per person Monday through Saturday, but Sunday admission is free! 6
3-4 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Get your farm fresh favorites indoors as the weather gets colder at this monthly event. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, meats, crafts and more.
Danielle Murphy, from the Ohio Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Office, will present information on its Cybersecurity Help Information and Protection Program.
Oct. 11 Paint Pouring Workshop
Oct. 17 Cognitive Fitness
7 p.m., Picktown Art Works, 140 W. Borland St. Suite 400, www.picktownartworks.com
Oct. 5 American Red Cross Blood Drive
Oct. 16 Protecting Your Digital Identity
Learn how to make colorful poured acrylic paintings at this creative event for people ages 6 and up. Supplies and trays to transport the final product will be provided, but make sure to bring clothes you’re comfortable getting paint on.
Oct. 12 Meet an African Penguin 1-2 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Bring your family to the library to meet one of the Newport Aquarium’s WAVE
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OhioHealth speech-language pathologist, Kaleah Hassell teaches attendees about memory fitness and wellness, and introduces them to her Train the Brain Cognitive Fitness Group program.
Oct. 18 Potty Mouth Party 6:30 p.m., Picktown Art Works, 140 W. Borland St. Suite 400, www.picktownartworks.com
Time to uncensor yourselves! Make a coffee mug, tumbler or wine goblet featuring your favorite profane phrase at this adultsonly, girls’ night out event. Bring your own drinks, but snacks will be provided.
Oct. 19 Ghost Hunting 101 2-3 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
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Mark your calendars for these community events outs of ghost hunting and participate in a Q&A session.
Oct. 22 Coffee and Cashflow Business Series 7-9 p.m., the Tobin Center, 8233 Howe Industrial Pkwy. Suite B, Canal Winchester, www.pickeringtonchamber.com
Oct. 30 Haunted Village
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6-8 p.m., Columbus and Center streets, www.pickeringtonvillage.com
Travel to the haunted village with your family to enjoy free activities, including ghost tours, hayrides, trick-or-treating and tasty food from vendors and restaurants in the area.
Join other professionals for a light breakfast, networking event and workshop on influencing a business when you’re in charge and improving your business.
Oct. 23 Pickerington Central and Ridgeview Junior High Orchestra Concert
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7 p.m., Pickerington Central High School, 300 Opportunity Way, www.pickerington.k12.oh.us
Grab a seat in the performing arts center and enjoy a night of orchestral music during Oct. 31 the first free concert of the school year.
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Oct. 25 Lunch Mob 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Old Bag of Nails Pub, 797 Hill Rd. N., www.pickeringtonchamber.com
Try delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and more from The Old Bag of Nails Pub, support a chamber member and connect with other people in the community in October’s leg of the Lunch Mob.
1:30-2:30 p.m., Pickerington City Hall, 100 Lockville Rd., ci.pickerington.oh.us
Children ages 2-5 can don their best costumes and walk through the halls of city hall to get treats and take pictures with the ghosts, witches and a 12-foot Frankenstein’s monster. This event is free.
Oct. 31 Community Trick or Treat 6-8 p.m., www.ci.pickerington.oh.us
Throughout Pickerington, some of the scariest and cutest characters will come to your door. Make sure to have your candy ready!
Oct. 31 Voting Machine Demonstration 2-4 p.m., 5-7 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
With Ohio’s new voting machines taking over, the Fairfield County Board of Elections will demonstrate how to use the new tech so that you can confidently cast your vote in November.
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Nov. 1 Women’s Leadership Coalition presents Emotional Intelligence for Women in Business 8-9:30 a.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd., www.pickeringtonchamber.com
Integrated Leadership Systems consultant Lisa White will walk through emotional intelligence to help eventgoers manage emotional states and relationships better and more productively.
Nov. 2 Affordable Travel with Joe the Coupon Guy 2-3 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Learn how to outrun the cold and travel more in 2020 without breaking the bank at this free class on budget travel planning.
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calendar (cont.) Nov. 2 Pickerington Education Foundation Charity Auction
under, every child who finishes gets a set of reindeer antlers, goodie bag and finisher medal.
6-11 p.m., Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. N.W., www.pickeringtonchamber.com
Nov. 16 Ugly Sweater Run/Walk 5K
Place your bid for upscale gift baskets, decorated trees and more at this silent auction and support Pickerington Local School District. Take advantage of the theme, A Night at the Races, and try out simulcast horse racing or sponsor and name a horse. TM
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Nov. 9 Do You Want to Build a Snowman… Again? 11 a.m.-noon, Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Celebrate the return of Disney’s Frozen characters to the big screen at this free event. Kids can dress up as their favorite characters from the movie and enjoy Frozen-themed games, stories and crafts before a special screening of Frozen.
Nov. 9 Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society Museum presents Explore Zane’s Trace in Fairfield County 1-3 p.m., Historical Museum, 15 E. Columbus St., www.pickhistory.org
Learn fun facts and history about Zane’s Trace (a frontier road constructed from 1796-1797 by Colonel Ebenezer Zane) at this presentation by local historian and former Fairfield Union High School principal Dale Ferbrache.
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Nov. 14 Craft It! 6-7 p.m., Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way, www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Create a fun and festive Thanksgiving wreath with your family and friends at this event. Register online, by phone or in person starting Oct. 25.
Nov. 16 Kids Fun Run
12:30-1:30 p.m., Pickerington Central High School, 300 Opportunity Way, www.runsignup.com
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater and support the Pickerington Central lacrosse booster at this run/walk. Finish out the race strong and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, and try your luck at winning an award or the 50/50 raffle.
Nov. 16 Maple Sugaring 2-3 p.m., Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd., www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Hosted by Bring the Farm to You, people of all ages will learn the history of sugaring and how to make maple syrup. Try out the antique and modern sugaring equipment and treat yourself to samples of tree sap and pure maple syrup. Registration is required.
Nov. 23 Lancaster Holiday Parade 10 a.m.-noon, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, www.visitfairfieldcounty.org
Usher in the holiday season at the 2019 Magic of a Hometown Holidaythemed parade. Watch decorative floats and jolly parade marchers with your family and friends.
Nov. 28-Dec. 25 Fairfield County Festival of Lights 5-10 p.m., Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, www.visitfairfieldcounty.org
Take your family through this festive drive-through festival and enjoy the exhibits, including a Christmas tree, holiday figures and more, from Broad Street and Fair Avenue to Columbus Street. At the end, you can stop for hot chocolate and enjoy Christmas carols on the fairgrounds.
Noon-12:15 p.m., Pickerington Central High School, 300 Opportunity Way, www.runsignup.com
Let kids join in the fun and run a mile of their own. Open to children 10 and
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Prior to accepting the job at the City, Butcher worked as Violet Township’s engineer for 18 years and most recently as interim director of operations. He has a bachelor’s of science in civil engineering from The Ohio State University and a master’s of public administration from Ohio University. He’s a registered professional engineer in Ohio and was once vice president for a regional civil engineering consulting firm. Butcher recognizes that communication and collaboration will be key to achieving the City’s goals. “I’m a big believer of collaboration and value professional relationships and their impact on success. There are numerous examples of the City of Pickerington and Violet Township effectively working side by side. Most times, those instances are not publicized or they are taken for granted,” he says. “However, cities and townships within the state of Ohio have different government structures. Those structures can inherently lead to challenges and sometimes conflict. We need to realize both the City of Pickerington and Violet Township serve the same community. I am hopeful I can use my city manager position to bring the two governments closer which will ultimately make our community a better place to live, work and visit.” Butcher’s contract is for five years. “The opportunity afforded by Mayor Gray and City Council is both humbling and exciting,” he says. “This community has high expectations for its local governments and schools. We must deliver on those expectations.”
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Pickerington’s new city manager believes the City’s best days are ahead, and he’s excited to work at making that happen. Greg Butcher was hired Aug. 23 in a unanimous vote by the Pickerington City Council to replace Frank Wiseman, who wished to retire. “I’ve known Greg for a long time and have a great deal of respect for him. He was the ideal candidate with his background, education and knowledge of the City. I feel confident he’s going to do a great job for us,” says Mayor Lee Gray. Butcher knew this was the place he wanted to be as soon as the offer presented itself. “My appeal for accepting the position was based on several factors,” Butcher says. “Issues important to Mayor Gray and City Council are well aligned with my strengths. Those include fiscal responsibility and issues related to quality of life for City residents. I strongly believe local government’s core mission is providing fundamental services to its customers, who are both residents and business owners, with professionalism and efficiency.” Also, part of the job’s appeal for Butcher was what was already in place. “The City’s financial condition is stable and the outlook is good. City staff is experienced and I have had the pleasure of working with many of them (at Violet Township). I’ve also been impressed with leadership displayed within the police department, service department, parks and recreation, and administration,” says Butcher.
Mobile Command Center Hits the Road The Pickerington Police Department and the Violet Township Fire Department have a long history of working well together and the PPD’s new Mobile Command Center is a direct result of that relationship. “We needed a Mobile Command vehicle during the flooding a couple years ago. The County EMA Mobile Command was tied up in Lancaster for the flooding, so we began speaking to the fire department about getting our own,” says Police Chief Tod Cheney. The vehicle was previously a VTFD medic truck. Fire Chief Mike Little offered it to the police department at the purchase price of $1 and, of course, that offer was accepted. “We very much appreciate the generosity of Chief Little, Violet Fire and Violet Township in providing this vehicle,” Cheney says. Once the acquisition was complete, the Police Department went to work on redesigning the vehicle inside and out. The signature red was replaced with blue and the interior was equipped with modern communications equipment that will be utilized for mobile command and crime scene processing. It will also be used for transportation of crime scene equipment, gear and medical supplies – something that previously required multiple trips back and forth to
the police station. Chief Cheney says “The vehicle can also be used by this will help officers more effectively do other surrounding agencies (police, their jobs, especially at big events where sheriff’s office, fire) that do not have a communications with other departments Mobile Command Center,” he says. is needed, like July 4, Picktown Palooza and high school football games. “The Mobile Command vehicle will also allow for the monitoring of social media within a certain distance. At large events this would help to identify threats Pickerington City Hall, 100 Lockville Rd. that may occur,” Cheney says. (All numbers prefixed with the 614 area code) And just as the Township acted as a good neighbor in donating its medic Building Services ..................... 833-2221 truck, Chief Cheney wants the City to City Clerk/Council..................... 837-3974 act as a good neighbor with the Mobile Command Center. City Manager........................... 837-3974
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Violet Township Helping Make a Happier Holiday The Violet Township Fire Department and Pickerington Local Schools are again teaming up to provide holiday assistance for children and families throughout the Pickerington area. This partnership has proven to be particularly successful in past years. In 2018, we assisted 778 families for a total of 2,254 kids. Thanks to the generosity of local schools, businesses and churches, our red toy collection boxes will be located throughout Canal Winchester, Pickerington and Reynoldsburg. The toy drive officially kicks off Nov. 22 and runs through Dec. 24. If you would like to contribute, drop off a new, unwrapped toy in any Violet Township Fire Department toy drive box, or at any of the
three Violet Fire stations. Items of particular need are gifts for middle- to high school-age children such as gift cards, electronics, cologne/perfume, etc.
Girl Scout Troops from the Pickerington area will host the annual Toy Drive-Thru at Violet Fire Station 592 at 8700 Refugee Rd. This event is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Donations may be dropped off as you drive through the fire station, without even getting out of your car. Due to the dedication of generous community members and leaders, Violet Township Fire Department and Pickerington Local Schools are able to make a difference in the lives of children and families during the holiday season. Thank you in advance for your continued support and we hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season.
Violet Township Fire Annual Open House Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 1-3 p.m.
The Violet Township Fire Department will host its annual Open House at Fire Station 591, 21 Lockville Rd. The day will feature: • A Fire Safety House which permits children to escape from a NON-HAZARDOUS smoke-filled environment. This allows them to learn how to get out of their home in case of fire. • Demonstrations on how to crawl under smoke. • Kids can dress up in fire gear and get a picture taken. • Take a turn putting out a virtual fire. • Meet Sparky the Fire Dog and Sparky the Robotic Dog. • Learn how to use a fire extinguisher. • Take a quick hands-on CPR class for all ages (even the little ones can learn this technique set to music). • Our partner hospitals will be on scene handing out goodies and information on their services. There will be a host of fun, kid-friendly educational activities for the entire family. Please come and join us for this community event. 12
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Remembering a Friend The Violet Township community suffered a great loss on July 5, when John Eisel, director of operations and retired fire chief, passed away while on vacation with his family. He was 55. John spent 32 years total in the fire service, and served with the Violet Township Fire Department since 1989. After rising through the ranks, he was promoted to chief in January 2009, a position he retained until he was hired as director of operations for Violet Township in 2014. In addition to his positions with the Violet Township Fire Department and Administrative Offices, he served on numerous boards and committees for a variety of organizations, including the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission; the Safety, Health and Survival
Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs; the Pickerington Food Pantry; the American Red Cross; and the Coalition of Large Ohio Urban Townships. John truly dedicated his life to public service, and he touched countless lives through his actions while in various roles as a public servant. He was always ready, willing and able to help those in need, which he demonstrated again and again throughout his career. Sometimes that meant performing acts of heroism, and sometimes that meant fighting for better conditions for his brothers and sisters in the fire department. He was a natural leader, and inspired everyone around him to be and do their best.
In his position as director of operations, leadership for John meant establishing partnerships across the Violet Township community and beyond. He embraced that role with integrity, diligence and good humor. As anyone who was around him could attest, he always made everyone else’s day a little brighter through his presence. Despite his career achievements, of which there were many, John was always a family man at heart. He loved his family dearly, and the thoughts of the entire community are with them during this saddest of times. John always said to “leave it better than you found it,” and he absolutely lived up to that motto. Violet Township is unquestionably a better place because of John Eisel. He will be missed.
Opening the Golden Gates At long last, the golden gates of the Wigwam opened to the public. Violet Township held an open house at the Wigwam complex on July 27, inviting the public to experience the rustic 63-acre property that is the new home of the Violet Township Administrative Offices. The event was an opportunity to showcase the historic buildings on the site, which served as a private retreat for the Wolfe family, former owners of The Columbus Dispatch, until Violet Township purchased the property in July 2018. Although the facility has housed the township administrative offices since May 17, the open house event offered a chance for many Violet Township residents to see the property for the very first time. In all, more than 2,200 people attended the open house event, which offered a variety of activities in addition to tours of the main buildings. A touch-a-truck area gave guests a chance to get up close and personal with a variety of vehicles from the Violet Township Fire Department, the Violet Township Road Department, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Pickerington Police Department www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
and the Ohio National Guard. The Columbus Police Department Mounted Unit was on site with officers on horseback, and Survival Flight landed a helicopter on the grounds just as the event kicked off. The capabilities of the 303seat Wigwam theater were also on full display during the event, as attendees were treated to two showings of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, presented by the City of Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department. Food trucks were on hand, providing guests with food and refreshments. The event ran extremely smoothly, due in large part to the collaborative efforts of several governmental and community partners, as well as many volunteers, who all helped to make the event possible and enjoyable for visitors. Violet Township was thrilled to showcase the Wigwam to the community for the first time, and looks forward to the golden gates being open to the public for years to come.
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Drug Take Back Day/Electronic Recycling/ Paper Shred Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Violet Township Service Center, 490 N. Center St. Drug collection of prescription pills and capsules. NO aerosols, inhalers, liquids, creams, gels, ointments, powders, patches, suppositories, syringes or IVs are accepted. Paper shredding is a twobox limit. Electronic recycling includes CRT TVs (tube TVs) – $1/diagonal inch and LED/LCD TVs (flat screen) – $0.50/diagonal inch. For more information, visit www.fairfieldswcd.org.
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12 This year’s campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. PLAN and PRACTICE your ESCAPE,” places an emphasis on the fact that today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. Home Fire Escape Planning A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes. When the smoke alarm sounds in a real fire, it’s too late to start making a plan! Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. Map it Out – Draw or map out the layout of your home, marking two exits from every room (typically a door and a window) and a patch from each exit to the outside. Smoke Alarms – Mark the location of all smoke alarms in your home. There should be at least one on every level, and near all sleeping areas. Meeting Place – Pick a meeting place outside in front of your home where everyone will meet upon exiting. 14
911 – Make sure everyone knows how to call 911 or the local emergency number from a mobile phone or neighbor’s phone once they are safely outside. Teach in Advance – Show children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. Other Home Fire Escape Tips Make sure your address is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find. Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Once you get outside, stay outside. Never, ever go back inside a burning building. Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms detect and alert people to a fire in the early stages. Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button. Make sure everyone in the home
understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond. Situational awareness is a skill everyone needs to use wherever they go. No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.
How to Reach Us Violet Township Administrative Offices 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. Pickerington, OH 43147 614-575-5556 www.violet.oh.us Violet Township Fire Stations Phone 614-837-4123 Fire Chief: Michael Little #592: 8700 Refugee Rd. #591: 21 Lockville Rd. #593: 2365 Taylor Park Dr. Violet Township Service Center Phone: 614-382-5979 490 Center St. Pickerington, OH 43147 www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Mixing it Up
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Local business owner sparks creativity with Picktown Art Works
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Anyone can attest that Pickerington is a sports town. Between its many NFL recruits and impressive school athletics, this city breathes team spirit. Local Desirae DeBellis can agree, as her two high school sons are athletes, but she’s also trying to add a new aspect to the community – the joy of learning art. A Flourishing Artist When DeBellis’ grandmother was 16 years old, she was recruited by the Walt Disney Company as a colorist; her artistic skills were clearly impressive. However, plans changed and she eventually moved to Connecticut to raise a family. 16
By the time DeBellis was a young girl on the east coast, her grandmother already showed her the beauty of art – from painting to needlework and everything in between. “I love that experiment of trying new things with art,” DeBellis says. “I am not afraid to fail, I’m afraid to not try. I’m defiantly the-glass-is-half-full.” Even when life was hard, DeBellis was a true optimist. After a difficult divorce in her late 20s, she was lost and didn’t know how to support her family. DeBellis went from being a military brat to a military wife almost instantly, so she knew the armed forces could help and enlisted in the Marines. “I was living out of my car and had two kids,” she says. “(The military) was the stepping stone for me becoming independent.” After two years of service and a nasty fall off a roof while on the job, DeBellis took medical discharge and headed to Chicago to start a new chapter. The Windy City swept DeBellis off her feet, and she fell in love and got married. When a job
opportunity in central Ohio presented itself to her husband, the family made the move to Pickerington. Just within the past year, DeBellis found her calling in the community. Her story made a complete 180-degree turn, and she’s back to making any art form; but this time in a workspace that’s open to the public. Picktown Art Works is DeBellis’ brainchild, the year-old studio is a hub of creativity that works to promote community through educational, affordable classes for multiple ages. “I want to build a place where the community comes and explores the arts, kind of like a rec center,” she says. “I want true learning.” Sculpting Community Walking into Picktown Art Works, guests are greeted by the smiling face of DeBellis along with endless art materials. From paintbrushes in metal tins and unglazed ceramics lining a wall, to a throwing wheel and coloring pages for younger kids; the high ceilings and art-covered www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
DeBellis splatter painting her signature cereal killer bowls.
walls instantly create a sense of comfort and ease to any new or experienced artist. Since the public space is newer, Picktown Art Works is still working on incorporating classes, which are taught by DeBellis and local artists. Recent classes include creating movie trailers and original Pokémon cards, painting studios for adults, and the always available paint your own pottery sessions. “I really love when a person has that ‘ah-ha’ moment and I am able to help them with that,” DeBellis says. “A lot of people always say, ‘Oh I can’t do that, you’re so good,’ but that’s because I’ve been doing it over and over and over, it’s repetition. And it’s like with anything, the more you practice, the better you get. You just have to take that first step.” Painting the Future While the Picktown Art Works studio is homey and vibrant, it’s actually getting too small. Currently, DeBellis is considering moving into a new and larger space in the community where she can offer bigger classes, more artforms such as glass blowwww.pickeringtonmagazine.com
ing demonstrations and additional throwing wheels. The passionate artist is also working to secure more collaborations. As a veteran, DeBellis hopes to team up with VA Central Ohio Healthcare System once she’s in her larger space to provide artistic outlets for vets and an area for group therapy sessions if needed. Perfect for the spooky season, purchase one at Picktown Art Works And that’s not all. De- or local shops, including Celebrate Local - Shop the Best of Ohio at Bellis also customizes Vans Easton Town Center. sneakers. From SpiderMan to Hello Kitty, the “I’ve had the lows, I’ve had the highs shoes caught the attention of a growing in life,” she says. “As long as I wake up and local fashion designer, Zari Jackson, tomorrow, life will go on. Nothing is so big creator of Zhat Slade Demand. The young that it will tear me down – it might knock designer will feature DeBellis’ decorated me down a few steps but I’ll always get Vans at her upcoming fashion show, De- back up.” mand Luck! An Immersive Fashion Exhibition, set for Oct. 24 at JPS Print. Lydia Freudenberg is an editor. Even with all the growth and stress Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@ of running a business, DeBellis is still cityscenemediagroup.com. looking up. 17
in focus
By Emily Real
A Word from the Wise Pickerington Senior Center Volunteers of the Month highlight center’s liveliness
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ver the course of its decadeslong lifetime, the Pickerington Senior Center has grown exponentially – both in numbers and in the amount of activities that it provides for its members and their families. The center was founded by a small group of senior citizens who dreamt of a building where they could meet, have parties, hold seminars and serve the entire Pickerington and Violet Township community. On top of that, the center is also funded, planned and kept up by its members. They fundraise, plan events and help to keep the senior center a clean, comfortable and beautiful place to spend their time. To achieve all of this, the Pickerington Senior Center needs a lot of volunteer help from their members. The good news, there’s always plenty of people ready to help. Each month, the senior center recognizes one stand-out member volunteer with the Volunteer of the Month award in its newsletter. Members Jeanne Carroll, Shirley Bowler and Jan Knauff are three recent winners.
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Jeanne Carroll
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Jeanne Carroll has lived in the Baltimore and Pickerington area for the past 35 years. About a decade ago, she started going to the Pickerington Senior Center regularly with her husband, Raymond Carroll. Though her husband has since passed, Carroll still goes to the center all the time and frequently volunteers.
How are you involved at the Pickerington Senior Center? A few years ago, Carroll and her husband started bringing ingredients for people to make their own ice cream from scratch at bingo nights, which was a real hit. “It started with my husband, and I kept it going after he passed away because people seemed to really like it,” Carroll says. “One time I just bought some vanilla ice cream from Kroger because it was on sale, and people were so disappointed! So, turns out everyone really likes making the ice cream, so I still do that.” In addition to starting little traditions like Bingo ice cream, Carroll helps out with the Easter and Santa Claus Christmas events for members and their families. She volunteers at the center whenever she can, helping with pancake breakfasts, cleaning up after the center’s musicals, helping with the noodle making event, and decorating the center inside and out for holidays. “Everyone at the center is so friendly, and I’m the kind of person who likes to help people,” Carroll says. What’s your favorite aspect of the Pickerington Senior Center? Carroll’s favorite thing about being involved at the center is that there’s always something to do. “They have games all the time, a craft room once a week, exercise classes From left to right: Shirley Bowler and Jeanne Carroll decorating the center for autumn. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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From homemade ice cream to handcrafted noodles, the center’s volunteers keep busy. (Top) from left to right: Carroll, Jane Knauff and Bowler.
three times a week and even boxing,” Carroll says. “The people who run the center are super friendly and helpful. They’re always smiling and cheerful.” Shirley Bowler has lived in Pickerington since 2006, but has called the greater Columbus area home for decades. In addition to volunteering, she enjoys attending the center’s exercise classes and going on group trips across the U.S. and even other parts of the world. What do you do at the Pickerington Senior Center? Bowler enjoys volunteering at the Pickerington Senior Center’s monthly and annual events like pancake break20
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fasts, Santa Claus Christmas events and Easter luncheons. “I try to help out however I can,” Bowler says. “I really like the center and it feels good to give back.” In addition to volunteering, Bowler really enjoys playing euchre and going to the center’s exercise classes. Something she really likes, though, are the trips that the members and board of Pickerington Senior Center organize. “We go all over the place and it’s really fun,” Bowler says. “It’s extra nice because if you don’t want to do the long and more expensive ones, like trips to Italy or something, they have two- or three-day trips you can take. We also do a lot of day trips, too.”
The thing Knauff likes best is the “When you get to my age, an unfortunate thing is that you do lose a lot fact that the center’s activities keep her of friends,” Bowler says. “So, it’s nice to busy and give her joy. “The older you get, the busier you have a nice place to go and meet people should be,” Knauff says. “Its great for and do things.” your mental well-being, to help people Jan Knauff and to have a sense of purpose.” Jan Knauff has lived on the east side of Columbus for 55 years and in Pick- Emily Real is a contributing writer. erington since 1990. Knauff worked as Feedback welcome at feedback@ a nurse for 52 years which provided a cityscenemediagroup.com. smooth transition into her volunteering at the center. What kinds of things do you do at the Pickerington Senior Center? Knauff also helps with all the pancake breakfasts and the center’s holiday events. Really, though, she’s a jack of all trades, helping out however and whenever she can. “I just do anything that they ask me to do if I have time,” Knauff says. “I was in the medical field for a long time, so I like to serve the public and stay busy.”
What’s your favorite thing about the Pickerington Senior Center? “I really like the sense of community,” Bowler says. “It’s a great place for meeting people and there’s a real sense of camaraderie.” Bowler says a problem a lot of seWhat’s your favorite thing about nior citizens face is isolation, due to health problems and the passing of being a part of the Pickerington Senior Center? friends.
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student spotlight
By Tatyana Tandanpolie
Student Spotlight features a student from an area high school in every issue.
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ickerington High School North senior Justen Turner is like any other high school student. He earns stellar grades, runs track and plays in the orchestra, but there are two things that set him apart from others. First, his signature dreadlocks, and second, the quickly expanding list of award-winning 22
and nationally renowned short films that he and his brother, Julien Turner, have written, directed, filmed and released through their film studio, Dreadhead Films. Dreadhead Films is Turner’s creation, an ambitious idea turned burgeoning reality that allows him and his brother to
stretch their creativity to new heights, improve their storytelling and cinematography skills, and actualize their ultimate goal with each film they produce – to make movies with a message. “Me and my brother just want to inspire and uplift the viewers,” says Turner. “We want to do that through telling honwww.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Pickerington High School North senior makes movie magic with a message
est stories and portraying social issues that we see in the community.” He wants every viewer to take something away from his films, whether it’s confidence and inspiration or an important lesson about social issues that impact black communities. “We don’t want to alienate others through our stories,” he says. “We want to portray the message to them so they can have a better understanding of what a lot of African Americans go through.”
A Life-changing Action With the dedication Turner shows, you’d think that making movies had always been his dream, but the 17-year-old didn’t realize his passion for filmmaking until his teenage years. He says that it slowly grew on him over the years as he created high school football game recaps every season, new short films that cast his talented classmates and eventually, oneminute-long educational segments for Sesame Street. “There wasn’t necessarily pressure to become (a filmmaker), but I enjoyed it, and it was something every year I continued to do,” says Turner, “and I was like, ‘If I’m good at this now, if I keep working, then I can get a head start on it while I’m young.’” And Turner’s already had quite the head start. His first high-production short film, iWitness Christmas, a light-hearted Christmas story about a Santa-themed extra credit assignment, garnered immense support from family, friends, community members and Lakeview Junior High, whose administrators allowed him and his crew to film in the building during winter break. His biggest supporter and greatest inspiration is his mother, Dr. Cynthia Turner. Recently, she put together a special screening of the film that made Turner realize that filmmaking is his calling. He recalls posing for pictures in front of the custom-made iWitness Christmas poster on a small red carpet with family and friends at a local Marcus Cinema, and sitting down in the cozy theater chairs to watch his movie on the big screen. “When (my mom) did that, I was like, ‘Okay. I’m a filmmaker now,’” says Turner.
Dreaming of the Future While Turner has already achieved much success, he’s excited for what the future holds for him and Dreadhead Films. After high school, he hopes to attend a film school – namely the University of Southern California or the University of California, Los Angeles – or a historically www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Justen Turner (right) working on a cinematography project.
black college or university like Morehouse College to major in marketing or creative writing with a minor in film. As for the future of his film career, the best is yet to come. With the success of their superhero short film, Nia’s Shadow – which screened at TCL Chinese Theatre on the Hollywood Walk of
Fame this fall – he and his brother hope to produce their passion project and first feature film, Nia Knight. As for the recent short film, an actionpacked, superhero prequel to Nia Knight inspired by the Turner brothers’ love for superhero movies, it introduces the title character, a young black woman with superpowers.
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Young Turner capturing content for the local high school football game recaps.
“We were really able to put what we’ve been dreaming of onto film,” he says. “This is a culmination of everything that we’ve been working toward since we were younger.” He says that working on this project and getting to create his very own superhero was a dream come true. Hopefully,
the feature film will prove to be that dream come true and fulfill Turner’s goal of being a major source of empowerment and representation for everyone who sees it. Tatyana Tandanpolie is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemedigroup.com.
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While Turner is grateful for the opportunity to work with a strong cast of professional and acclaimed actors for his latest project, Nia’s Shadow, he’s also excited to expand his network to include some of his favorite actors and actresses as he creates future projects and grows in popularity. Members of his Dream Cast Mahershala Ali - “We love his work. Me and my brother were super psyched when we found out he was playing Blade in the upcoming Marvel media.” Jake Gyllenhaal Viola Davis - “She’s always been someone that we’ve looked up to because me and my brother both used to watch How to Get Away with Murder.” Tom Hardy Tessa Thompson Chadwick Boseman Joaquin Phoenix Zendaya Lakeith Stanfield www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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By Mallory Arnold
Better than Scooby Snacks A childhood dream becomes real for this doggie treat baker
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id you ever have a dream when you were little? A magical aspiration you obsessed over? Whether it was a juggling zookeeper or a singing astronaut, we were pretty confident in these choices. When Johnna McDonald Kredel was little, she dreamed of being a doggie baker, owning a cute storefront and making adorably decorated birthday cakes for all her furry customers. While it was a good dream, she ended up in the corporate world as an adult. “I came home one day and decided, ‘You know what? My job doesn’t give me a warm fuzzy feeling,’” Kredel says. “So, my husband asked me what I wanted to be when I was a child and I told him.” This wasn’t just a childhood passion; Kredel had started baking when she rescued her black Labrador mix and was unhappy with his skinny frame. She treated him with all the baked goods she had time to make. Coincidentally, around that time, news spread that many dog treats on the market weren’t safe. People were scared to feed their dogs anything, which prompted Kredel’s sister to ask her for handmade dog treats. Since those were a hit, her work friends began sniffing around for some and pretty soon, everyone was howling for more. After going to work every day and staying up late baking every night, Kredel realized she could no longer juggle both and she had to give up one thing – and she decided it wasn’t going to be her dream. Nom Nom Nom All Natural Dog Treats operated for five and a half years before opening its Canal Winchester storefront in September 2018. “We use all my original recipes with Nom Nom Nom All Natural Dog Treats in Canal Winchester offers a variety of unique and adorably high quality, human-grade ingredients,” decorated treats.
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Kredel says. “We don’t use any additives, preservatives, flavors, fillers, salt and absolutely no sugar.” When the business first started, Kredel reached out to veterinarians all across the country to ask about the healthiest human-grade ingredients for dogs. She received a slew of answers and created treats with whole, natural ingredients. For instance, pumpkin is at the top of the list for healthiest human foods for pups. Nom Nom Nom uses real pumpkins and scoops out the inside because it promotes good digestion for dogs. She then mixes that with a bit of cinnamon since it’s an anti-inflammatory. Kredel and her team also uses peanut butter, which is ground in Columbus at Krema Nut Company – no Paw-Berry Cheesecake Bites Ingredients Biscuits ¼ cup nonfat milk ¼ cup cream cheese ½ cup applesauce 1 egg 4 strawberries cut into small pieces 3 cups of whole wheat flour Drizzle 1 Tbsp. coconut oil 3 Tbsp. pure honey
additives or sugar included, just peanuts. It’s a lot of effort using natural, local ingredients, but Kredel says it’s worth it. “I want to make high-quality dog treats that everyday people can afford and can feed to their pups without hesitation,” she says. “I want people to feel like there’s nothing questionable or weird in our treats.” In fact, Kredel’s treats are so safe, people can even eat them – and they do! “We’re licensed to sell dog treats but … on Doggie Donut Saturday, it’s not shocking to see people outside eating our donuts,” she says, laughing. “They’re so good that people actually eat them.” Who can blame them? Nom Nom Nom has a cornucopia of cupcakes, cake pops, pup-tarts, doughnuts, blueberry scones and even doggie ice Directions • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. • In a bowl, mix nonfat milk, cream cheese, applesauce, egg, strawberries and whole wheat flour. • Lightly dust a clean surface with whole wheat flour and roll out dough to ¼ inch thick. • Cut with cookie cutter of choice. • Place on lightly greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet. • To make drizzle, combine 1 Tbsp. coconut oil and 3 Tbsp. pure honey. Microwave for 15 seconds and drizzle on biscuits. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Who says you can’t take it with you? Digital access is free and available on ANY device Access CityScene Magazine features, web exclusives and calendars at home or on the go with ANY device: tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop cream. Arguably, best of all are the doggie birthday cakes. “We’re the only people in central Ohio that make birthday cakes specifically for dogs,” Kredel says. “Some bakeries will claim they make dog cakes, but use buttercream frosting – which is terrible for dogs and not safe at all.” It’s a career that bings that warm fuzzy feeling to Kredel’s day, as she feels just as excited every morning even after an 80hour work week. It’s clear she doesn’t regret dumping her eight-to-five job. “It’s all or nothing; I know a lot of people who try to juggle their job with their passion on the side,” she says. “But your job takes away time to commit to your passion, and it affects the quality of your work.” It was a big risk, but it’s paying off. Not necessarily in cash, as Kredel actually doesn’t even take home a paycheck she’s so busy putting profits toward her staff and the community, but it has paid off in other ways. “I’ve had customers say their dog had cancer and treats would mess up his blood work so badly he had to skip chemo,” Kredel says. “But after feeding him my treats, his results would come back completely normal.” Other customers even claimed their dog got sick from store-bought treats, but after shopping at Nom Nom Nom the pup felt much better. “Find something that you’re passionate about,” she says. “Then go from there and give it 100 percent. Pick a career and cultivate your passion with it.”
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Around Pickerington Olde Village Diner Pickerington Magazine chats with regulars at this local diner about their favorite dish and more. By Tatyana Tandanpolie
Frequent diners Brenda Dunnette and Janet Connell finish up their morning coffees after enjoying a hearty breakfast together. “It’s just a good place to get together,” says Dunnette. “You see all the neighborhood people, mostly seniors,” adds Connell.
Olde Village regular Claudia Sloan gears up to try the diner’s Johnnycakes for the first time. “(The diner)’s local and close, and I just, in the last several months, learned about the Meals On Wheels, which is for seniors, and it’s free entrees,” says Sloan.
Susan and John Runyan finish up a Sunday brunch at the Olde Village Diner with their daughter, Brooke Runyan. “They have a nice variety, and some Greek specialties like the lemon chicken soup, which is kind of neat,” says Susan. “You don’t see that everywhere.” 28
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Books aligning with Protecting Your Digital Identity event on Wednesday, Oct. 16 Laptops for Seniors: Windows 10 Edition by Nick Vandome Laptops are an excellent option for vibrant seniors who are on the go and traveling. Written in straightforward language with easy-to-follow instructions, this guide also features illustrations explaining how to operate the device. Raising a Screen-Smart Kid: Embrace the Good and Avoid the Bad in the Digital Age by Julianna Miner For parents who didn’t grow up with smartphones, raising children in a constantly connected world can be full of challenges. Readers get a better understanding of their kids’ digital landscape. Drawing on research and interviews with educators, psychologists and kids themselves, this book offers practical advice on how parents can help their children avoid the pitfalls while reaping the benefits of the digital age. Books aligning with Cognitive Fitness event on Thursday, Oct. 17 Diet for the MIND by Dr. Martha Clare Morris The latest scientific research on noninvasive and effective ways to reduce the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline through diet and lifestyle changes. The Alzheimer’s Solution by Dean Sherzai and Ayesha Sherzai This book outlines the revolutionary, proven program for reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline. Get inspired by the authors, award-winning neurologists and co-directors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron Ellie Carver arrives at her grandmother’s bedside expecting to find her silently slipping away. Instead, the beloved woman begins speaking. Filled with a secret past and castle ruins forgotten by time, a hidden chapel that served as a rendezvous, lost love and deep regret, this story unlocks adventure around every corner. But Ellie’s grandmother is quickly disappearing into the shadows of Alzheimer’s and she must act fast if she wants to uncover the truth of her family’s history. Books aligning with Affordable Travel event on Saturday, Nov. 2 50 States, 5000 Ideas by Joe Yogerst Start planning your crosscountry trip. This National Geographic book has thousands of ideas for exploring must-see destinations that include every state and Canadian province. Practical information is included on visitor centers and tourism offices, along with fun facts and highlights on best local aspects.
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