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FOREVER FOREVER DUBLIN DUBLIN It has been said the true measure It has said thebetrue measure of anybeen society can found in how of any society can be found it treats its most vulnerable in how it treats its Aging most vulnerable members. populations are members.

Aging populations typically among those, a fact are typically among those, fact exacerbated during theaCOVID-19 exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults emerged as pandemic. emerged the most atOlder risk – adults and not just to as the most at risk – and not just the severe illness that could beto the severe illness that could brought on by the virus, but be also to brought on by the virus, but also to isolation, loneliness, mobility isolation, loneliness, mobility limitations and countless other challenges. Fortunately, the limitations and countless other challenges. the Dublin community and City leadership haveFortunately, made it a matter Dublin community and City leadership have made it a matter of policy to treat residents with respect, dignity, value and of policy toas treat residents with respect, dignity, value and generosity they age. generosity as they age.

In early 2018, the City of Dublin launched its first Aging in Place In early 2018, the Dublin launched itsAdvisory first Aging in Place Plan.

Reviewed byCity the of Community Services Plan.

Reviewed by the Community Services Advisory Commission and accepted by Dublin City Council, the City’s Commission and accepted

by Dublin CityofCouncil, the City’s Aging in Place Plan is a strategic priority City Council in Aging in Place Plan is a strategic priority of City Council in planning for the future. The plan involves many concepts, planning for the future.

The plan involves many concepts, including mobility and transportation, housing, health and including mobility and transportation, housing, health and wellness. wellness.

As part of the plan, the City formed Forever Dublin, a As part of the plan, the City formedaimed Forever Dublin, a partnership with several agencies at providing partnership with several agencies aimed at providing resources for residents to make Dublin their forever home. resources residents make Dublin their Along withfor Syntero, thetoCity established the forever Foreverhome.

Dublin Along with Syntero, the City established the Forever Hub, staffed with a Navigator, a specialist who assistsDublin those Hub, staffed withinatheir Navigator, specialist who assists those wanting to stay homesaas long as possible.

Due to the wanting to stay in their homes as long as possible.

Due to the research, legwork and progress made during the development research, legwork and progress made during the development of the Aging in Place Plan, the City and its partners were poised of the Aging Place Plan, theunprecedented City and its partners were poised and ready to in respond to this crisis targeting and ready to respond to this unprecedented crisis targeting seniors at a disproportionate rate. seniors at a disproportionate rate.

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In the early days of COVID-19, we launched Dublin Cares, a In the earlyand days of COVID-19,effort we launched Cares, a campaign collaborative aimed at Dublin promoting campaign and collaborative effort aimed at promoting community spirit and connecting people with the community spirit andThe connecting people the City resources they need.

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The City worked with Dublin City Schools, the Dublin Food Pantry, the Dublin Foundation, Schools, the Dublin Food Pantry, the Dublin Foundation, Dublin Bridges, SHARE, Syntero, Welcome Warehouse, Dublin Bridges, SHARE, our Syntero, Welcome Warehouse,and Washington Township, faith-based communities Washington Township, our faith-based communities and other organizations on this important initiative. other organizations on this important initiative.

Throughout the public health crisis, our Outreach and Throughout the public crisis, our Outreach and Engagement staff, socialhealth service professionals, faith Engagement staff, social service professionals, faith community and volunteers have spent countless hours community andcalls, volunteers countless hours making phone makinghave foodspent deliveries, running making phone calls, making food deliveries, running errands, answering questions and doing everything errands, answering and doing possible to meet thequestions specific needs of oureverything senior possible to meet the specific needs of our senior population. population.

While nothing brings a community together like a crisis, as While nothing brings a community like for a crisis, Dubliners, we can be proud that wetogether did not wait an as Dubliners, we can be proud that we did not wait for an emergency to hit before we took action. With the support emergency to hit before we took action.

With the support of the community and City Council, we put important of the community and CityinCouncil, we put systems and partnerships place ahead of important time, so we systems and partnerships in place ahead of time, we were in a better position to meet the needs of ourso most were in a better position to meet the needs of our most vulnerable members and treat them with the quality of life vulnerable members and treat them with the quality of life they deserve. they deserve.

As City Manager, I take great pride in knowing that our As City Manager, I take great pride inthe knowing our community is committed to serving needs that of our senior community is committed to serving the needs of our senior residents – before and during a public health crisis and residents – before and during a public health crisis and long after COVID-19 is behind us. long after COVID-19 is behind us.

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He wanted the proposal spot to be a memorable one that would be around for a long time.

“The newly opened Dublin pedestrian bridge showed up in my searches and was described as the first single tower S-shaped suspension bridge in the world,” Hines says. “I thought to myself, ‘What a wonderful place to anchor to – a perfect symbol of strength, connection and support.’”

Obviously, it had to be a surprise. Hines went to Miller’s sister, Vickie, who has experience planning events. She was eager to help.

On June 6, Hines took Miller out for coffee and the two enjoyed a nature walk at Highbanks Metro Park before he suggested heading over to the Bridge Park area for dinner. He was then supposed to walk onto the bridge, where the proposal was set.

However, when the two approached the location Hines double-checked the City of Dublin’s website and saw that it read, “Closed for painting.”

“I immediately felt panic,” Hines says. “I sent Vickie a frantic text, telling her the bridge was closed. Minutes seemed like hours as I waited for her to reply.”

What did Vickie text back?

“We are here – the bridge is open!”

Hines brought his soon-to-be fiancée to the proper spot and proposed. This was

greeted with applause by bridge walkers and that’s when Vickie and Miller’s niece revealed themselves hiding under a nearby umbrella.

“I was completely surprised,” Miller says.

“Jay made this the happiest day of my life.”

Not to cast a dark cloud over a sunny moment, but COVID-19 doesn’t make exceptions for even the happiest of couples.

“We were scheduled to go on a trip to Cancun and three days before we were to leave, my job stopped and things were shutting down,” Miller says. “We returned to North Carolina (where Hines lives) in quarantine.”

The couple remained in quarantine in North Carolina for over a month, since Miller couldn’t get back to Columbus.

But, to them, it was almost a vision of what married life would soon be like.

“We realize the seriousness of the virus,” Miller says, “but we realized the positive that came out of it for us as a couple.”

Of course, the wedding planning is a little different during the pandemic. The couple hopes to wed in Cancun.

We wish the couple the best of luck with the rest of the planning!

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Forever Dublin Empowering seniors today and tomorrow

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With COVID-19 dominating the world’s stage this year – especially because of the vulnerability of older adults – Dublin has found a way to remind people that older adults have never stopped being on this community’s mind.

Forever Dublin is a unique initiative led by the City of Dublin, but designed by and for Dubliners, that offers local seniors a voice in the broader conversation about “aging in place.” That means finding comfort, independence and ease in staying in your own home and own community as you grow older. It’s all about making Dublin a place for people of all ages.

After hours of meetings with hundreds of people involved, Forever Dublin launched in spring 2019 out of a need to educate and encourage Dublin’s adults 55 and older as they aim to stay rooted and involved in their town. A goal of Dublin City Council, the effort provides residents making the transition into older adulthood with valuable resources to be successful in their next phase of life. Forever Dublin functions as an umbrella plan over many different services, but the Forever Dublin Hub works as that important education core. The Hub was also built for residents trying to talk to their older parents or loved ones about senior living, as well as learning to manage the stress of caring for others.

Syntero, the City’s primary partner in helping bring the Forever Dublin Hub vision to light, is an emotional wellness health counseling agency that is home to the Hub office.

The Hub acts as an expert provider and referral service, using an older adult specialist team and Navigators to zero in on the community’s needs, while the City serves as a dot connector to facilitate those local conversations.

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Residents have the option of free one-onone sessions with a Navigator and ongoing learning opportunities through the Forever Dublin Hub, plus the ability to be appropriately matched with any needed services they might uncover during their personal appointments. Older adults have access to resources covering critical topics such as housing, transportation, home care, Medicare, meals, safety and emotional wellness.

At the start of the year, Syntero had already chosen an annual focus that would come to be a defining theme for 2020:

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combatting isolation. As older adults would quickly start to feel the weight of isolation because of stay-at-home orders required across the state, this emphasis grew swiftly.

As Zoom calls and video chats become synonymous with maintaining a social life from indoors, Forever Dublin got to work to connect older residents with the initiative’s ongoing educational efforts using technology. Regular in-person appointments moved online, and web-based classes like Coping with COVID cropped up to tailor information to older adults wanting to stay in touch with their families, neighbors and Dublin at large.

Likewise, the City of Dublin’s Outreach and Engagement Team wanted to continue supporting its older adults who were suddenly experiencing a new loneliness by offering a little joy – and a free meal. With support from local faith groups, Dublin non-profits and area restaurants, Box Lunch Wednesdays began. The Forever Dublin Community Team also joined forces during one of the events this summer to pass out lunches to older community members who needed a moment of togetherness.

Lined around the parking lot of the Northwest Presbyterian Church this June, older adults drove up to tents to find volunteers sporting neon safety vests and hats ready to hand over literature about Forever Dublin’s purpose, along with a freshly prepared lunch – all from the safety of their vehicle.

Box Lunch Wednesdays became its own outreach center, with volunteers from different groups sharing info on isolation and ways to connect via the internet. According to the City’s surveys, all the participating older adults found the information from the meal pick-up days to be helpful and informative during this time of uncertainty.

Before the pandemic rearranged routine, older residents could get their questions answered in person through Forever Dublin’s one-on-one appointments, the Dublin

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Community Senior Center, or several different avenues. With COVID-19, those personal appointments with the Forever Dublin Hub are now delivered through a telehealth platform and will continue online or over the phone through the rest of the year.

Learning is a big tenet of Forever Dublin, and socially distanced learning has been able to continue that objective with classes like “Coping with COVID” on Zoom. That session has helped adults practice self-care, stress management and connect with others in new ways.

Another driving force behind Forever Dublin’s mission is its active volunteer base. The Forever Dublin Community Team advises the City of Dublin and Syntero by helping to keep older residents in touch with their neighbors in order to stay connected and get some of the assistance they need. In the past, volunteers have focused on going to the grocery store together, taking an older adult to the salon, or doing some light weeding in the garden.

Now, that volunteer component has concentrated on grocery delivery to keep residents safe from possible exposure to COVID-19, while helping them pass the time by dropping off puzzles, books and other activities. Older adults can also be linked with a volunteer who will visit more often, helping do small projects or offering them some conversation over the phone.

Syntero’s Older Adult Program coordinator Victoria Alexander says the unique partnership between the City of Dublin and her agency has helped further these essential community conversations and outreach to seniors. Alexander notes that the strong relationship with the City’s policymakers leads to change that’s impactful to others.

“It’s exciting to work directly with the city staff,” she says. “Not something that happens a lot with city governments and nonprofits.”

As the world adapts to technology in the face of the pandemic, Forever Dublin

What Box Lunch Wednesday Goers Had to Say “Thanks to all the volunteers and contributors! We have not been out of the home, only to go to the grocery story very infrequently.

These box lunches have been a saving grace to us. We have no family close. THANKS! THANKS! THANKS!” “A thing to do and look forward to is a real help when one is quite sequestered.”

“Keeping togetherness in a time of crisis and uncertainty is a welcome relief to all.” remains a permanent yet innovative staple in a community that seeks to keep older Dubliners empowered and ready to enjoy the next chapter in their lives.

Want to learn more or sign up for an online event? Visit foreverdublin.com.

Partner with Syntero for counseling and referral services at 1-614-889-5722 and syntero.org. For more information about the City of Dublin’s overall Forever Dublin initiative, contact Christine Nardecchia, director of Outreach and Engagement, at 1-614-410-4406.

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Art is Not Canceled Dublin Arts Council changes how the community interacts with art during the COVID-19 era Due to COVID-19, most things look a little different today. Still, the Dublin Arts Council is pursuing its mission statement of engaging the community, cultivating creativity and fostering lifelong learning through the arts. Art is not canceled.

“We have multiple means of communication to get arts and culture in the forefront for those people who are trying to move out of isolationism, trying to make connections,” says David Guion, executive director of the DAC. “It’s a really special time for us to sort of hunker down and fulfill our mission. It’s been a real privilege to reach out.”

Check out what the DAC is doing to meet the challenge and keep the arts alive.

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On View Normally, the DAC holds a visual art series with eight to 10 exhibitions a year.

To keep the gallery alive, the work is now being showcased virtually through videos on the DAC’s site. In addition, the exhibitions are available for viewing in person by appointment.

From June 16 to July 24, the DAC presented the exhibit Sue King: The Great Outdoors. King’s work was inspired by

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“It’s a really special time for us to sort of hunker down and fulfill our mission. It’s been a real privilege to reach out.”

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In the Community To keep arts and crafts in the minds of kids, families and adults, the DAC has launched the Be Creative program, a comprehensive resource page of arts and crafts projects to do at home, creative challenges, virtual arts experiences and wellness resources to help the community stay creative and connected during the pandemic.

The DAC is also partnering with Dublin Bridges to provide art supplies to students who receive free or reduced-price meals at various community distribution points, with a goal of providing 500 art packs.

Inspired by The Kindness Rocks Project, the DAC is working to build a rock garden on its grounds made of river rocks painted by members of the community.

Kindness Rocks kits are distributed to families at Dublin’s Welcome Warehouse, followed by a public rock pick-up.

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beds of large pickup trucks donated by Ricart Automotive and Germain Honda of Dublin.

“It’s definitely a more intimate experience because we can’t have people gather, so it’ll be a challenge, but we’re looking forward to having some music again in Dublin, because we just haven’t had it,” says Guion.

Members of the community can request a concert by completing an online form at sendaconcert.com.

The DAC’s Garden Party The DAC is hoping to shake off the isolation blues with its largest fundraiser of the year, the Garden Party Fundraiser on Aug. 28. The fundraiser assists in funding educational programs and various initiatives at the arts council. Raising about $42,000 in the past, the DAC Garden Party event draws around 350 people.

With offerings from some of central “It’s just a time for everyone, all of the Ohio’s top restaurants, craft beer and mu- friends of the arts council, to get together sical entertainment, attendees participate once a year and see each other,” says Guiin silent auctions featuring more than on. “It’s sort of like a homecoming.”

100 items ranging from artwork to travel, This year, the event will be quite unique. beauty and sports packages.

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demic, the event may take place virtually by the time this story goes to print. Updates will be posted at www.dublinarts.org David Rees is an editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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The “Ruff” Transition Back to the Office How are pets coping with our return to the office?

By Mallory Arnold

For those who have been working from home in quarantine, returning to work is a relief. But our furry coworkers may not feel the same way, and in fact, may be upset about our disappearance from home.

Believe it or not, your pets were just as impacted by the March stay-at-home order as you were. In some way shape or form, their schedule went awry when owners began staying inside. Dr. M. Leanne Lilly, assistant professor of behavioral medicine at The Ohio State Veterinary Hospital, says that pets regularly respond to change.

“Some pets are very sensitive to changes in routines,” she says, “and little things like leaving home or coming home at a new time of day can be disruptive.”

If you’re back in the office, you may be worrying about how Fido and Tuna are coping in your absence.

“Many pets may do wonderfully with the change back to work,” Lilly says. “But with such a sudden overhaul, it’s foolish to assume every pet will adjust to it perfectly.”

She says dogs from shelters seem to be more prone to separation related problems. And while dogs owned prior to the pandemic learned how to feel safe at home alone, puppies born into the stay at home order may struggle to understand what’s going on when you leave.

Because your pets got to experience more attention, play and training during quarantine, they may be used to extra treatment and become upset when these needs are no longer met. That’s when, Lilly says, behavioral or health problems may surface such as weight gain, chewing, digging or scratching.

Lilly notes that the last quarantine to date – the influenza pandemic – was different for pets.

Most dogs were outdoor dogs only and were kept in the back yard or let free to roam.

“Today’s pets are truly companions, often intimately integrated into the daily lives of their families,” Lilly says.

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What to Do Before You Go Lilly recommends starting slowly and ahead of time.

“Have your pet spend time away from you while at home and reward them with food items,” she says. “Practice leaving the house at the time of day you will work, starting for short periods of time.”

This means going from five minutes, then 10, then 20 minutes. If you’re seeing early signs of stress or are really concerned, invest in a nanny cam and spy while you’re away. Lilly says to watch out for: • Stiff body • Trembling • Pacing • Drooling (when it’s not hot) • Freezing • Yawning • Urination • Pupil dilation • Cowering • Lip-licking • Holding one leg up • Inability to eat treats

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“The studies on artificially infecting cats and the reports of a few pets testing positive paint a picture of what might be possible in terms of infection, but not what is most likely,” Lilly says. “The general consensus is that an abundance of caution is the best course of action, but you are a larger risk to your pets getting COVID-19 than the reverse.”

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Hatching a Historic Renovation

COhatch and North High Brewing develop a new complex at the former Brazenhead Pub site

By Brandon Klein

A plan is hatching in Dublin.

The former Brazenhead Irish Pub will soon serve as an important welcome mark between Historic Dublin and the city’s Bridge Park development.

In January, the founder and CEO of COhatch, Matt Davis, along with partners at North High Brewing, announced plans to revitalize the former Irish pub after it closed its doors following a 20-plus year run.

North High Brewing opened restaurant operations in June in the 4,500-squarefoot historic building and will add two patios, including one in the back overlooking the new pedestrian bridge connecting the historic district to Bridge Park.

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“It’s the best of both worlds,” Davis says.

The building that was Brazenhead Irish Pub is one of the oldest family homes of Historic Dublin, according to records from the City of Dublin and the Dublin Historical Society.

James and Sarah Brown constructed the building in 1845. Harry Artz and his wife Sally Thomas purchased the property in 1890 and the building remained in their family until 1974.

Snyder’s Antiques operated at the site from 1975 to the mid-1990s. Brazenhead Irish Pub had operated on the site since 1998.

COhatch, which has 10 locations in central Ohio, Dayton and Springfield, and plans to develop additional sites in Indianapolis and Cincinnati, has been looking a long time for a space to set up a Dublin location.

Davis says it was a dream come true when the building became available as he prefers to set up his co-working operations in historical buildings.

“The Brazenhead building is one of the most photographed old buildings in Dublin,” he says.

Davis, who’s been a fan of North High’s local craft beer, met owners Tim Ward and Gavin Meyers more than a year ago during COhatch’s development of a similar

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Joining forces with North High was beneficial for Davis because the city wanted to have night operations continue at the building, he says. This means COhatch members can now take advantage of the brewery space during the pub’s off hours.

COhatch is building an additional 10,000-square-foot facility behind the revived restaurant and pub that will feature private offices, meeting rooms and a theater for its members. Private events will be scheduled between the two facilities in coordination with the two partners.

For North High, the brewery will become the first branch to have a presence in Dublin.

“Dublin is a really good market for us,” Meyers says.

Dublin craft beer enthusiasts who may have ventured to the brewery’s original taproom in the Short North will be excited to learn the brewery plans to brew on-site. The 10,000-square-foot facility will include a brewhouse.

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Additionally, for the first time, the brewery ventures into the restaurant space with a full kitchen menu that includes burgers, wings and salads. It tested its menu at its Short North location earlier this summer.

“The people of Dublin will find this a good, affordable option for high quality food,” Meyers says.

The COVID-19 pandemic had some impact in the project’s development. The financing process for the renovations was slower as banks prioritized Paycheck Protection Program loans in response to the pandemic-induced shutdown of the economy. The project is still on schedule for completion by next year.

For North High, Meyers says social distancing protocols are in place that limit the restaurant to 60 percent of its capacity.

The restrictions have helped the restaurant because it gives more time for staff to adjust.

“We’ll have a period of time to hone the process,” Meyers says.

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Small Fish in a Big Pond

Dublin Coffman swimmers reflect on historic state win

By Grace Lenehan Vaughn

On Feb. 22 at Branin Natatorium in Canton, Ohio, the Dublin Coffman Girls Swim Team – led by coach Steve VonSchriltz – made history by taking home the Division I State Championship title for the first time.

The girls accomplished this feat against some tough odds, as the state team was only made up of six swimmers: Kristyn Sabol, Hannah Bailey, Ellie Andrews, Ava Warren, Emma Bowman and Gretchen Schneider. Because of their small team size, the swimmers knew they needed to win as many events as possible to have a chance of taking home the gold. Specifically, then-junior Andrews needed to win both of her individual events and the team needed at least one relay win.

When the team arrived to the meet the day of the championships, nerves were high. The first race was the 200 meter medley relay, which was a must-win for

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the team. Freshman Schneider kicked off the race with backstroke, keeping up with upperclassmen on the other teams. Next was Andrews, who, with the fastest split in the pool, gave Coffman a strong lead.

Senior Bailey then kept the team ahead with her butterfly lengths and freshman Bowman wrapped up the relay with freestyle, winning the race.

“It was incredible,” says Bowman, recalling the win. “I didn’t know we won at first because I couldn’t see a couple of the girls, and I look up into the stands at my parents and they’re holding up number ones. I remember just screaming and jumping out of the pool and hugging the other three girls and we were so excited.”

The medley relay gave the Coffman Shamrocks a great shot at the title, but the girls didn’t let this get to their heads as the events continued that meet. Andrews went on to win both of her individual events which helped her earn the title of Girl Swimmer of the Meet. Senior Sabol placed second in the 200 meter freestyle and wrapped up the meet as part of the third-place 400 meter freestyle relay with Andrews, Schneider and Warren. All the team’s events earned them the winning score of 214 points, and for Sabol, ending her senior year on such a historic note was a dream come true.

“I couldn’t be happier for myself and my team and my coach,” she says. “We all worked very hard this season and we had the goal since the beginning. My coach had introduced us to the goal at our first www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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team meeting, and we were all kind of suspicious, but we just pushed through the whole season long and then when that actually happened, it was so surreal. I couldn’t believe it.”

The historic success did not come easy, however. To prepare for taking home the title, the team worked tirelessly everyday in preparation. A usual day included hitting the weight room at 5:45 a.m., going to school, practicing after school and finally taking care of homework in the evening.

Even with such a hectic schedule, the girls managed to keep their grades high and even found time to volunteer on school holidays, making lunches for students who needed them. All that time together created a bond among the swimmers, most of whom have known each other since childhood, and being able to win the state title among friends only sweetened the accomplishment.

“We are all best friends, we push each other all the time and want each other to be our best,” says Bowman. “We sometimes nag each other but that’s just because we want each and every one of them to do as good as they possibly can. That’s really the only reason that we won states is because our team is so close and we were always pushing each other.”

“It’s honestly one of the best things to say I’m a part of because it’s a family,” adds Andrews. “I’m best friends with everyone on the team, and it is honestly like a family where, yeah, sometimes you argue, but you’re family so you get over it and then we’re laughing five minutes later.”

This fall, Sabol will embark on her first college swimming season at the University of Kentucky and Bailey will head to the University of Pittsburgh. Assuming the Dublin Coffman swimming season will still run as planned this year, rising sophomore Bowman says her goal is to qualify individually for state in the 50 meter freestyle and help win the 200 meter medley relay once again. Andrews has already committed to swim at the University of Texas at Austin next year and hopes to end her last high school season with another state trophy.

“I think that our goal for next year is to try to win it again and see what we can do,” she says. “We definitely are still the underdogs, but we proved to ourselves that we can do it, so I think there’s nothing that we can’t do.”

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A Sweet Piece of Home Vainilla y Chocolate brings culture and sweet bread all the way from Mexico Jimena and Oscar Grimaldo

Jimena Grimaldo is originally from Queretaro, Mexico, but moved to Dublin five years ago with her husband, Oscar.

“We love Ohio, specifically here in Dublin,” Grimaldo says.

“The people are friendly, there is so much nature and a lot of open spaces to explore and exercise. There is always something to do and it’s a nice place for children to grow.”

It seems Grimaldo was destined to live in Dublin. Back in Mexico, she practiced Irish Dance, but she never imagined a she’d live in a community with a major Irish festival. She and Oscar never miss the event, and run the Emerald City Half Marathon every year.

In addition to dance, she also bakes. In the beginning, baking was just a hobby for Grimaldo and her family; a way to remember home.

“We really missed the flavor of Mexican pan dulce (sweet bread) and delicious pastries, fresh and out of the oven,” she says.

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At first, Grimaldo and Oscar were just selling pastries to their friends who also missed the flavors of home. But soon, people from all over started to hear about the home bakery. Even if customers haven’t grown up with the flavor of Vainilla y Chocolate’s signature sweet bread, they still love it.

But it’s not just about the success.

These recipes mean much more to Grimaldo’s family.

“Of course, it means a lot,” Grimaldo says. “It means to be — for just a few minutes — back home. At least, just the time a sweet bun and cup of coffee lasts!”

It’s also an opportunity for Grimaldo and her family to share their traditions with the world. Many of their pastries are recipes Americans have never tasted before. Conchas, named for the shape of a shell, are the most popular pastry sold in www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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Mexico. Vainilla y Chocolate also bakes two seasonal products: Pan de Muertos during the fall and Rosca de Reyes in January. Both are part of Mexican holidays.

Grimaldo stresses the importance of spreading diversity and embracing cultures of all kinds. “My husband and I love to travel,� she says. “We have been in at least one country of each continent. It has been important for my husband and I to pass on to my children that passion.�

Her children have classmates from different countries, and so while they already speak Spanish and English, she encourages them to learn whatever language they want — whether that’s Hindi, Portuguese or Chinese.

Besides language, Grimaldo says the best way to get to know another country is the food. “The ingredients, spices, fruit. ‌ It tells you more about the people who live there,â€? she says.

To delve into a little bit of Mexico’s history: the country was conquered by Spain in 1519 and wheat was introduced to the original cultures that inhabited the land, where corn was the sole food source. The bread coming from corn was simple.

However, the migration of European people brought new varieties of bread during the early 1900s. It was then that French brioche – or pan dulce – became a Mexican tradition. Grimaldo says there’s not a single home in Mexico that doesn’t enjoy pan dulce pastries with a cup of coffee, milk or hot chocolate.

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Her family back home is extremely proud of how Grimaldo has brought a piece of them to the city of Dublin. “Our family and friends have always motivated us from far away,� she says. “Being an entrepreneur is a path full of personal satisfaction. And the best part is that we can bring part of our Mexican culture to enrich the Dublin community.�

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Home Cooking Interior designer’s dream kitchen takes shape When Jen Sommers moved into her Dublin home in August 2017, she slowly found herself replacing appliances throughout the house.

When she was ready to tackle the kitchen, she knew the way it looked was just as important as how well it functioned. And, as an interior designer with The Cleary Company, she already had a vision of what she wanted in her head.

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“One of the reasons I decided to use Cleary for the design build was that with a full-time job, I wasn’t able to do everything that it would take to get the drawings and specifications into the program we use,” Sommers says. “One of our designers took my ideas and inspirations and put them into the drawings. When it was time to produce the project, a project

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Sommers’ original kitchen was lacking both storage and organization, and it had a walled-in pantry that was unorganized and its layout left little room for utility.

When it came to replacing the stove, Sommers knew functionality was going to play a huge role.

“I enjoy cooking with my cast iron on my gas cooktop since converting from an electric to dual fuel range,” Sommers says.

“The function of the kitchen makes cooking easier and more enjoyable.”

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“When I was thinking about what I wanted to do, I asked the cabinet maker if he could make the doors retractable so they weren’t in my way when I was making coffee,” Sommers says.

Sommers also paid close attention to the color scheme created with the wood floors and backsplash. One of the challenges she faced was deciding which kind of wood to use or if she’d be forced to use a stain on the cherry to blend with her acacia-engineered hardwood.

“I knew I wanted to go with a more natural wood look and loved black as an accent,” Sommers says. “It all came out nicely and blends very well.”

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“With any remodeling project, you’re going to run into certain delays. The cabinets took a little longer and some other things were back ordered,” Sommers says, “but in the end, it was all definitely worth it.”

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Steve Smith (614) 205-3394 7021 Home Rd. – Country living setting with a low maintenance yard (1.5 acres, mostly wooded), modern conveniences minutes away! New build by Iulianelli Custom Homes ranch with open concept. 3 BR, 2.5 baths, 10 and 11 foot ceilings, great room, granite in kitchen. Garage entry with built-ins. 3 car attached side load garage.

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8080 Tillinghast Dr. 43017 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms (6 full, 2 half) $1,950,000 Sold on July 6 8101 Tartan Fields 43017 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms $927,000 Sold on June 24

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7251 Wilton Chase 43017 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms $900,000 Sold on June 29 98592 Allen Dr. 43017 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms $892,000 Sold on June 29 5544 Dublin Rd. 43017 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $845,000 Sold on July 7

9421 Nicholson Way 43017 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms $685,000 Sold on June 26 10708 Brinsworth Dr. 43016 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms $625,000 Sold on June 30 7825 Silver Rose Ct. 43016 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms $595,000 Sold on July 14 5032 Silver Saddle Ct. 43016 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms $500,000 Sold on July 1 Information gathered from Franklin, Deleware and Union County Auditors

6422 Albanese Cir. 43016 $690,305 Sold on June 22

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Happy at Home for All Ages The pandemic has turned our lives upside down by shutting down schools, closing offices and limiting our human contact. Every age has been affected and every age struggles to find a new normal. Healthy routines can add structure to our long days and give us a sense of accomplishment during this unusual time. Here are some ideas for every age to make the most out of your summer.

Elementary Children A quarantine time capsule is a fun project to document stories from this unique period. Parents and children can take the opportunity to work through their feelings of frustration or isolation and also preserve their memories. Check out www.whatmomslove.com for printable questions and prompts to answer so that your adventures are passed down to the next generation.

Ayon Nag with one of his baked specialties.

Left: Greta and Gunnar Grass landscaping their home.

Dublin resident Heather Carlisle suggests a bookworm project. Her family keeps the head of a bookworm pinned up all year long and adds segments each time they complete a book. When they reach their goal, the family celebrates with rewards.

“We do the same with summer workbooks,” Carlisle says.

Meg Perez makes “COVID baskets” for her grandchildren each week, filling them up with workbooks, arts and crafts, flash cards, snacks, and baked goods.

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week and then give the baskets back to Perez so she can refill them.

“It keeps the children entertained and on track with school while their parents work from home,” explains Perez.

If you want to send joy to someone in the way of a dancing and singing character, then contact Paulette’s Princess Parties. Choose from princesses and characters who will bring a sound system and microphones to perform on your street or driveway. They’ll even take social distancing photos. It is a fun take on the neighborhood parades that have become popular during the pandemic. Arranged by donation only.

High Schoolers Cooking is a lifelong skill that has become more important since we’ve been recommended to stay at home. Recent Dublin Jerome High School graduate Ayon Nag has taken to the kitchen and is experimenting with baking, especially breads. His tastes range from focaccia to jalapeño cheddar cheese to rosemary olive oil bread. Yet Nag’s favorite is the one he was most skeptical about: zucchini bread with walnuts and cranberries.

Erin Mattis played the “Chopped challenge” by providing her daughters with

four main ingredients to see what they could create. They each received a basket of chicken breasts, pasta, broccoli and bacon. Fourteen-year-old Athena made pasta carbonara and 13-year-old Sophia created chicken Alfredo with bacon-infused broccoli. Both dishes were delicious and the girls loved the challenge!

Ingrid Grass is a single mom and frontline healthcare worker who has been working 11-12 hour days since March.

She has two teens at Dublin Jerome who have increased their independence while quarantining and take care of the house. Both kids now do the laundry,

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cook dinners, do dishes, and weed and mulch the yard. They have also redone their bedrooms by painting the walls, assembling new beds and tearing out the carpeting tack by tack.

“The pandemic has been stressful but Gunnar and Greta have learned valuable life lessons that will serve them well at college and beyond,” Grass says.

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College Age and Up Having my 20- and 23-year-old daughters temporarily return to the nest has been a blessing in so many ways. I find that parenting is not necessary, but coaching is still warranted. Our discussions have evolved into financial topics such as investing, the stock market and buying real estate. We talk about mortgage rates, interest rates and the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a car. They see firsthand how expensive household necessities are like groceries, furniture and flowers for the garden. Then comes the good stuff: chats about boyfriends and what makes a good partner, husband and father. My kids have always been more willing to open up their hearts when we are face-to-face and for that I am grateful for this time together.

Older Adults Many of our older parents and grandparents are still quarantined and not able to be as social as they would like. It is just as important to keep our elders busy and involved as it is our children. Teach an older adult to FaceTime or Zoom so that they can still see your face and feel connected.

Make sure to write down the step-by-step instructions to video chat so they can follow along if they forget. My 80-year-old mother lived with us for 10 weeks and she appreciated the closed captions for TV shows, news and movies. My mom also said she wanted to help and feel useful, so I gave her tasks to help with the cooking, laundry and gardening. Encourage family and friends to reach out often and send cards and pictures to lift their spirits. Stay safe, healthy and positive!

Colleen D’Angelo is a freelance writer who lives in Dublin with her husband, three children and several small animals.

She enjoys playing tennis, walking the Dublin bike paths and traveling.

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This Time Next Year

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Minnie Cooper knows two things with certainty: that her New Year’s birthday is unlucky, and that it’s all because of Quinn Hamilton, a man she’s never met. Their mothers gave birth to them at the same hospital just after midnight on New Year’s Day, but Quinn was given the cash prize for being the first baby born in London in 1990--and the name Minnie was meant to have, as well. With luck like that, it’s no wonder each of her birthdays has been more of a disaster than the one before.

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When Sharifa accompanies her husband on a marriagesaving trip to India in 2016, she thinks that she’s going to research her greatgreat-grandfather, a wealthy business leader and philanthropist. What captures her imagination is not his rags-toriches story, but the mystery of his four wives, missing from the family lore. She ends up excavating much more than she had imagined.

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By MaryJanice Davidson Rake Tarbell is in trouble. When the fabulously wealthy and carefree bachelor wakes up horribly hungover in Venice, it’s not something that would normally be a problem... except he has no idea how he got there from California. Or who stole his wallet. Or who emptied his bank account of millions.

Or who in the world is Lillith, the charming little girl claiming to be his long lost daughter. For the first time in his life, Rake is on his own and throwing Benjamins around isn’t going to solve his problem.

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Laurie Frankel’s This Is How It Always Is is a novel about revelations, transformations, fairy tales, and family. And it’s about the ways this is how it always is: Change is always hard and miraculous and hard again, parenting is always a leap into the unknown with crossed fingers and full hearts, children grow but not always according to plan. And families with secrets don’t get to keep them forever. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

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