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DIVERSITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY EQUITY & & INCLUSION INCLUSION One of the great pleasures of being of the greatispleasures being aOne public servant knowingofwhom a public is knowing whom you workservant for – the public. That you work for –citizen, the public.

That of means every regardless means every ethnicity, citizen, regardless of age, gender, race, age, gender, ethnicity, race,or any religion, sexual orientation religion, sexual orientation or any other social or personal other social or personal characteristics.

Inclusion is characteristics. is ingrained in ourInclusion very philosophy as in our very as aingrained local democracy andphilosophy in the a local democracy people we serve. and in the people we serve.

Dublin is a community that values diversity, equity and Dublin is afor community that diversity, equity and inclusion all. This year, asvalues calls for social equality echo inclusion forthe all. nation, This year, callsoffor socialisequality echo throughout theasCity Dublin providing throughout the the, City of Dublin is providing opportunities fornation, residents’ businesses‘ and visitors’ voices to opportunities forimplementing residents’, businesses‘ and visitors’ voices be heard. We are several new initiatives and to be heard. We are several new initiatives and strengthening ourimplementing ongoing efforts to promote the inclusive strengthening our ongoing to all promote inclusive culture that makes Dublin a efforts place for peoplethe to thrive. culture that makes Dublin a place for all people to thrive.

With direction from Dublin City Council, we have formed a With direction from Dublin Council, we have formedtoa Community Task Force and City Chief’s Advisory Committee Community Task Force and Advisory Committee assist and advise the City onChief’s combating social injustice, to assist andintolerance, advise the City on combating social injustice, inequity, negative stereotyping and inequity, intolerance, and discrimination.

These negative volunteerstereotyping groups are composed of discrimination.

These volunteer groups are composed of Dublin community stakeholders, including representatives Dublin community stakeholders, including representatives from our minority populations, Dublin youth, business owners fromrepresentatives our minority populations, Dublin youth, business owners and from the Dublin City School District. and representatives from the Dublin City School District.

Additionally, the City has recently established two new Additionally, thepositions, City has recently two new LGBTQ+ liaison and the established Dublin Police Department LGBTQ+ liaisontwo positions, and the Dublin Police Department has appointed new Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) to has appointed two new Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) to further community outreach. further community outreach.

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While the Community Task Force, Chief’s Advisory While the Community Force,are Chief’s Advisory Committee and liaisonTask positions important Committee and liaison positions are important components of our citywide inclusion and equity efforts, components our citywide andopportunities equity efforts,to all communityofmembers will inclusion have ample all community members willThe have ample opportunities to participate in this endeavor.

City will be hosting various participate in this endeavor.

City will be hostingfor various community conversations toThe provide opportunities community conversations to provide opportunities open dialogue and idea-sharing.

Everyone is invitedfor to open dialogue idea-sharing.

Everyoneany is invited to engage in theseand discussions and suggest ideas and engage inthey these discussions and suggest anydiscrimination ideas and solutions have to address issues of bias, solutions theyPlease have to address issueswebsite, of bias, discrimination and inequity. check the City’s public and inequity.

Please check the City’schannels website, for public meeting calendar and social media details meeting calendar and social channelsinfor details about these forums and waysmedia to participate these about these forums and ways to participate in these important discussions. important discussions.

While inclusion has long been one of our guiding principles While inclusion has longit been of our guiding principles as a City, we now need to be one our driving force. Join us in as a City, we now need to beexceptionally our driving force. fostering a future that isitboth openJoin andus in fostering a futurediverse, that is both exceptionally openand and unapologetically where all feel welcome unapologetically diverse, where all feel welcome and valued. valued.

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On Saturday, June 6, hundreds of teachers, students and parents took to the streets around Bridge Park and Historic Dublin in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Davis Middle School language arts teacher Cortney Ingram came up with the idea for the rally while lying in bed one night, reflecting on the protests and marches taking place all over the nation.

“I thought I could at least put something together in Dublin where it was closer to home and people could bring their families and show that even out in the suburbs, out of the city, there were people that had the same vision for our country,” she says.

Sure enough, Dublin rose to the occasion and surpassed all expectations with a huge turnout.

“We thought it was going to be 10 teachers here, 10 teachers there, and it ended up being much bigger than that,” says Ingram. “The vibe was just so electric.”

Ingram knew that students and community members would be watching and listening to the protests taking place across the country, and found the Dublin demonstration to be the perfect outlet and opportunity for conversations to take place.

“Typically, I’d have these conversations with my students and hear things that are happening in their families and what their opinions are,” she says, “and we didn’t get that opportunity, so I just felt like this would be a perfect moment to have those conversations that I wasn’t able to have.”

During the school year, Ingram helps her students address and understand issues pertaining to social justice and current events by leading a book club project where students choose novels that discuss a wide array of topics such as microaggressions and climate change.

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“I think we forget that this stuff is out there right in front of (the students) every day, and so they are exposed to it,” Ingram says, “and to me, it’s better that they have a classroom with a teacher who can help them process the stuff that’s going on in the world – these topics that are going on – and can help to facilitate the conversations they want to have about those in an appropriate manner.”

She’s constantly impressed by the maturity with which her students are able to engage with these themes.

“When you give kids the space to do it, they’re able to do it in a way that is mature and civil and respectful of others with different opinions. It’s nice to be able to give them that space,” Ingram says.

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The learning curve Ingram’s journey into the classroom and the community has only just begun. Now in her seventh year of teaching, she reflects on a daunting realization she had when she was offered her first position in Dublin.

“Not only was I going to be teaching in a district that was very well known and had very high expectations, but I was also going to be one of very few teachers of color,” she says. “Which I have the opportunity to then bring a different perspective to a lot of my students.”

Studies show that students are more likely to succeed when they have teachers who look like them, so for a district with 39 percent of students in a minority population, it’s more important now than ever to reflect that same diversity in the teachers.

“Kids are more successful when they have a teacher that looks like them or the same race as them. It makes you feel like you can be successful,” Ingram says. “So, me bringing a different perspective to white, Black and all minority students is what’s really, really important to me.”

The drive to better our country and the community around her doesn’t stop there.

Just recently, Ingram was selected to be on a task force collaborating with the city and Dublin Police that will advise city council on matters concerning racism, social injustice and bias.

“I just see myself at some point in my career giving more of a voice to the work of equity, the work of diversity and the work of inclusion as those are so important to good teaching,” she says. “I think it’s hard to continue the profession of teaching and education without having that at the forefront right now.”

Any way you slice it, being a part of Dublin City Schools is something to celebrate.

Teaching on Twitter

“I’m really thankful to work in Dublin.

I recognize the strength of our school district, and it feels really good to be able to find ways to improve and be supported, and not feel like my voice won’t be heard,” she says. “I’ve always felt supported in the school district by not only my

colleagues, but people in our leadership positions all the way up into central office and our superintendent.”

Sarah Robinson is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Ingram is super active on Twitter, engaging with teachers all over the world.

“I like to use (Twitter) as a way to bridge the gap between educators and community members and students and the parents. It’s another way to express some of the things that we don’t get to talk about in the classroom, especially since I teach middle school,” she says. “On Twitter, I feel like you have a different avenue, you have a different audience to speak to.”

In today’s age of technology, social media platforms are great places to both teach and learn.

“It’s just amazing that we all are kind of in this learning community together. I mean, I use it as a tool for learning as much as I do trying to teach other people,” she says.

Even Dublin City Schools is in on the trend, tweeting about student success and teacher triumphs. Follow them on Twitter at @DublinSchools.

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Keeping Nature Wild How residents can remain curious about wildlife without disrupting it

By Rebecca Myers

Everyone is probably tired of hearing that 2020 has been a year for the ages, what with a pandemic altering so many facets of how we exist. But what if you’re an animal who didn’t get the news update?

Well, wildlife might not have received an alert straight from the governor, but our animal neighbors have definitely realized something is different. Scientists have dubbed this unique time the “anthropause” – “anthro” for human and “pause” for the break in human activity caused by stay-athome orders that have drastically changed our routines and habits. That pause, in turn, has affected wildlife throughout the world, including critters around Dublin.

Animals that regularly have been wary or fearful of humans, or their noisy vehicles, are now being spotted out and

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about more often during the day with the decrease in traffic – as noise impedes an animal’s ability to focus. And animals that rely heavily on human refuse, like raccoons or rats used to feeding off scraps from now-shuttered restaurants, have had to rely solely on natural food since the COVID-19 pandemic began. These are some big changes, says Barbara Ray, the City’s nature education coordinator.

“I noticed how quiet the sky was without all that airplane traffic,” she says, “but the animals noticed it too. And that really reduced some of their struggles with having to hunt and find food and talk to each other with all that ambient noise.”

Ray points out that some animals, like foxes, raccoons or coyotes, follow a more nocturnal routine not because it’s in their nature but because it’s helpful in order to avoid humans. Nowadays, you might see those creatures and other animals such as rodents out during the day because they do not need to scavenge at night to circumvent people.

She also notes there aren’t more animals outside, people are just more aware of the wildlife activity around them. For

some, working from home has meant being cognizant for the first time of what’s happening in their own backyards at different times of day. Ray has received an uptick in detailed inquiries about why animals behave the way they do rather than complaints about what they’re doing.

That curiosity about the biology of wildlife is something Ray relishes as a naturalist.

“I feel like our community got a little closer firsthand look at how wildlife lives because we were observing it, and we were noticing that (animals) are not really doing that much damage, for one, and they’re not out to get us,” she says. “We can coexist with them – they have been here all along, we just didn’t see them!”

In Ohio, people are frequenting parks between 50 and 60 percent more, and Dublin has seen its share of increased parkgoers. Dubliners have built more Certified Backyard Habitats as well as asked more questions about composting and gardening. And don’t forget birdwatching, which has risen by 30 percent in the Buckeye State. That’s according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which tracks sighting reports from individuals. www.dublinlifemagazine.com

But with all that curiosity and attention to nature, Ray asks that residents continue to be responsible in order to protect the integrity of habitats to keep wildlife wild.

Tips for Keeping Nature Wild • Use high quality bird feed in feeders.

This is a healthier and safer option than feeding birds bread or popcorn (Per City ordinance, you can’t feed waterfowl).

• Keep feeders clean.

• Take down feeders for a time if you are attracting unwanted animals like deer (Your birds aren’t going anywhere).

• Habitat is critical, so don’t put yard waste in green spaces that border water because the runoff can introduce harmful nutrients into the water source (The City picks up yard waste as a service).

• Keep leaves out of gutters to help with nutrient runoff.

• Plant native species in your yard, like coneflower or butterfly bush, which are helpful for pollinators to thrive.

The City also has more options and programs to help keep wildlife and environments safe and thriving.

• Try creating a Certified Backyard Habitat, which includes making a native green space or water feature to cultivate important ecosystems. (It’s a program through the National Wildlife Federation, and Dublin has been certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat since 2012).

• Compost! In August, the City started Dublin Compost, a free compost disposal site for food scraps, yard waste and natural materials. Diverting food waste and solid waste from landfills helps curb scavenger species and animal overpopulation around the sites.

• Use rain barrels to collect water to use for watering your garden. Dublin offers rebates for rain barrels.

Fall Friends Outside of new animal activity brought on by the pandemic, the fall season has a host of changing creature habits of its own.

Ray says right now, bucks are approaching their breeding season, so tree rub can happen until January as deer still have their antlers. When a buck rubs its antlers against a tree, it signals to others how big they are and their strength. So, residents worried about young saplings can wrap them with mesh fencing to protect their bark.

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that can mean an increase in tree activity. People who have to cut down old trees or limbs should actually wait until mid- to late October or early November to ensure young squirrels are out of the trees. It’s also safer for bats, who are weaned and on the lookout for hibernation spots – you don’t want them hiding in the treetops you plan to remove.

Look out for reptiles this fall. Baby turtles and snakes, who hatched in August and September, will want to sun themselves in the middle of the day or catch some insects to eat. Aquatic turtles are on a mission to head toward the nearest water after they’re born, so if you see a baby turtle struggling to cross a road, Rays says you can pick them up and place them in the grass or nearby a creek in the direction they were heading (but please don’t make them or baby snakes your pets).

While the animal kingdom is constantly adapting to the humans around it, it seems that we, too, can adapt to learning more about what’s around ourselves.

“One good thing that has come out of this pandemic time, this anthropause, is people have gotten a little better understanding of wildlife,” Ray says. “Not because we told them to, but because they observe it for themselves.”

Have a question for Barbara Ray? Email her at bray@dublin.oh.us. Check out DublinOhioUSA.gov/nature for more info about the programs described here.

Dublin: Tree City of the World

By Shirley Blaine The City of Dublin is home to more than 60 parks, 30,000 street trees and even more opportunities to connect with nature. With all that activity, the Arbor Day Foundation this year has named Dublin a Tree City of the World.

The City is honored for the designation, one that highlights the rich urban forest the community has to offer residents and visitors. The award comes after 33 years of Dublin being named a Tree City USA. So, our Forestry team knows a thing or two about getting your trees off on the right “root,” and fall is also a great time for planting. Follow these helpful tips to keep your trees looking great all year.

• Do your research: Did you know there are more than 60,000 species of trees? You’ll want to pick the right tree based on your soil composition, sunlight exposure and the location in your yard. Keep in mind that trees have a mature height and spread that you’ll need to take into account.

• Know what’s below: Before you dig, be sure to call 811. Your local utilities will mark their lines so you can dig safely.

• Plant at the right depth: Make sure the root flare is not planted too deep. Aim for at or just above ground level.

• Ward off drought: Add two to three inches of organic wood mulch around the tree. Take the mulch coverage all the way out to the tree’s outer circumference, also known as the dripline.

• Stay hydrated: After planting your new tree, be sure to give it a deep watering. Then continue to water throughout the hot and dry seasons.

• Schedule follow-up care: Once your tree is established and starts to mature, work with a certified arborist to keep your tree in tip-top shape!

Neighbors who live near Wall Street Pond erect a martin house as a conservation project. Martins are a valuable bird that eat thousands of insects, helping reduce mosquito and harmful insect populations.

If you are unsure about whether you are watering or mulching your trees appropriately or if you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to your City Foresters at 614.410.4701. It’s greener in Dublin!

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Can’t Quit the Knit

Dublin Girl Scouts celebrate Knitting Clinic’s 10th anniversary virtually

In fall 2011, Dublin Girl Scouts leader Liza Magee was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The fear and ill effects that come with the diagnosis are bad enough, but many cancer patients also lose their hair during treatment, just another facet that can be soul crushing.

Magee’s loved ones saw her struggling and thought something could be done.

Several leaders of the Dublin Girl Scouts put their heads together and held the first Knitting Clinic near Make a Difference Day in late October. 122 volunteers donated 50 items to The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital where Magee was receiving treatment.

Since then, the tradition has continued. This year, the event celebrates its 10th anniversary.

A lot to unravel Enter Carina Dacierno, the Knitting Clinic coordinator for Dublin Girl Scouts.

She was a Girl Scout when she was a little girl and continues to be passionate about the organization today.

There’s a lot involved in the Knitting Clinic – or should we say, a lot to unravel.

Before COVID-19, the clinic was held in open common areas in Dublin schools and sometimes even the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Areas were sectioned off for types of knitting such as loom, needle and finger knitting. This year the clinic is virtual.

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If you’ve ever attempted knitting, you know how difficult it is. The Girl Scouts dedicate themselves to learning different techniques and spend lots of time practicing before coming up with a final product.

“I’m the lucky one, as I get to receive each item and see the talent and kindness that was put into them,” Dacierno says.

To date, the Knitting Clinic has donated more than 1,400 knit hats and scarves to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the James Cancer Hospital.

This year’s event is virtual, but Dacierno is unphased. The kickoff will be in midOctober on video, with several knitting starter kits being raffled off. Instruction videos will be posted and private virtual meetings will be held for participants who need help or just want to chat.

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Passion with a Purpose Dublin Coffman graduate works with service dogs

By Brandon Klein

Since she could remember, Ashley Crotty has always had an interest in animals, especially dogs.

“I just love how unconditional a dog’s love is,” the Dublin Coffman graduate says.

Crotty’s family, however, couldn’t have a dog of their own because Crotty’s dad is allergic to them. So, she found the next best thing through 4 Paws for Ability, an organization that provides service dogs to children and veterans.

“I thought this would be a great way to not only have dog time, but do something good,” Crotty says.

She joined the organization through its collegiate chapter at The Ohio State University, where Crotty was taking col-

lege coursework while she was still a student at Coffman.

Through the organization, she volunteers as a secondary handler, providing support to the main handlers who help train service dogs before they are paired with individuals with a disability.

While the in-training service dogs have public access rights to places people typically can’t take pets, there are some situations when it’s not a good idea to bring the dogs.

At OSU’s chapter, for instance, some student handlers may have laboratories and exams where bringing the dog isn’t ideal and, therefore, may need a secondary handler to watch the dog for a few hours. It’s also not ideal to have dogs spend a lot of time with their handlers.

“We don’t want the dogs to get too attached to their primary handlers,” Crotty says.

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On average, Crotty spends about 20 hours a week with an in-training service dog, but she’s gone up to as many as 40 hours. She spends time doing 15-minute obedience training sessions with the dogs, teaching them skills such as heel, sit and stay.

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Crotty also takes the dogs to public places such as museums, arcades and hospitals where many of 4 Paws’ clients may go for appointments.

“I spend a lot of time playing outside,” Crotty says. “The main thing we’re supposed to do is socialize them with anything.”

At her parents’ house, Crotty normally has her service dogs in the back yard during day visits, but if an overnight stay is required, she’ll spend the night at her grandparents’ house in Cincinnati.

Among her favorite experiences with 4 Paws’ service dogs, Crotty recalls bringing a dog, Al, to an elementary school for an art show.

“It was fun to see him interact with the kids because they usually don’t see dogs in school,” she says.

She also enjoyed working with Lena, a snuggly dog, and Bewley, a well-mannered puppy that knew his commands and was great to play with.

Crotty hopes to continue working with 4 Paws dogs by fostering them in her college dorm.

“I’m hoping to become a primary handler within the next year,” she says.

During her high school years, Crotty played varsity field hockey, volunteered at the Canine Collective; a no-kill animal shelter in Plain City, and completed an internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Crotty is now studying nursing at West Virginia University, where she hopes to start a 4 Paws for Ability chapter.

“They’re a great organization and they do great things and they really help these dogs become the best service dogs they can be,” she says.

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By Sarah Robinson

With cold weather blowing in and fun fall holidays fast approaching, Dublin Life Magazine wanted to get the inside scoop on how to stay healthy while enjoying the season. We spoke to Dr. Ben Bring, a family practice physician at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital for an expert opinion.

“Make sure that parents and kids are wearing masks while outside and avoid large gatherings,” says Bring. “With the kids, many will be wearing a mask anyways because of their costumes. And, it’s really easy to social distance while trickor-treating.”

Though there will be changes this year, there’s also room for more creativity.

“This will create a good opportunity for costume innovations,” says Bring. “I definitely encourage wearing face masks in some capacity, but also having fun. This Halloween, you could dress up as Dr. Fauci or your favorite pandemic expert!”

While pandemic precautions change by the day, Bring remains positive that there are safe ways to gather and celebrate both Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Rethinking Thanksgiving “Being able to go trick-or-treating from Thanksgiving will look different this year, door to door could be safely done,” says too. Gathering together won’t be easy. Bring Bring. “It’s going to be a perdiscusses his thoughts on celsonal preference, too, so famebrating turkey day safely. ilies have to weigh the risks “The traditional Thanksand benefits of their kids gogiving where you have 20 ing out and trick-or-treating.” people coming to your house Instead of handing candy – I would be very cautious,” he directly to trick-or-treaters, says. “We just have to rethink consider spacing treats out how we do Thanksgiving.” on the porch for a safe, conBring suggests eating a tratactless candy pick-up. Have ditional meal with those livhand sanitizer at the ready ing with you, and then driving and hang up a sign explaining by and doing some socially disthe treats are sanitized and so- Dr. Ben Bring tant hang out time with loved cially distant. ones. Another great way to celebrate safely For those choosing to go door to door, is with a virtual Thanksgiving. there are a few precautions to take to pro“I know everyone is itching to go back tect yourself and others. to normal, but at the same time we still 22 • October/November 2020

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have to keep friends and family safe,” says Bring. “Maybe Thanksgiving turns into a family hike somewhere outdoors, a bonfire in the back yard or a bike ride together.”

If your family does choose to gather around food this year, Bring has recommendations on how to be as safe as possible.

“Try to minimize the amount of people cooking the food and then serving the food as well,” he says. “You could have one person with gloves on and probably even a face shield with a face mask serving food.”

Regardless of the way you and yours choose to celebrate, Thanksgiving is bound to be different this year. Bring looks on the bright side, though, and focuses on the freedom to start new traditions out of the unfortunate circumstances.

“There’ll be a lot of fun traditions that may get lost just for a year,” he says, “but also opportunity for new ones.”

Autumn advice It’s easy to feel blue around the holiday season. This year, those feelings may be heightened.

“Now, it’s more important than ever to constantly be reaching out to friends and family, just checking in and asking ‘How are you doing?’ and ‘How are you feeling?’,” says Bring. “It’s obviously affected all of us. I think we’ve all gone through some kind of feeling down.”

Though it’s hard not to have those faceto-face interactions, there are ways to maintain closeness through your choice of video chat software. And despite the cooler weather, you can still gather in person outdoors. Bring recommends bundling up and spending time around a fire pit to keep warm.

“My daughter’s preschool teacher always joked that there is no bad weather, there’s only bad clothing,” he says. “Just make sure you’re well fitted to be outside when it gets colder here, but don’t be afraid to spend time outdoors.”

Don’t forget to protect yourself from regular old seasonal illness, too. Just like any other year, with the fall comes the flu.

“Make sure everybody gets their flu shot this year,” Bring says. “Now more than ever there’s a risk of compound infection where you could potentially be exposed to both coronavirus and the flu at the same time.”

Despite the words of warning, Bring leaves us with a positive message of hope.

“I’m a scientist at heart,” says Bring, “and I think science is going to win. I think we’re close to a vaccine. My hope is by this time next year, we could potentially get back to some sort of normal.”

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Mighty benefits in a microgreen Microgreens offer many benefits to a healthy diet, one being protection from certain diseases due to antioxidants.

For example, chicory and lettuce microgreens have high vitamin counts but lower potassium, which is why they are excellent for people who suffer from kidney disease.

Plus, microgreens are great for sustainable farming. They can be easily grown indoors and in urban areas and are generally lower in cost than organic vegetables.

Experts have even suggested, believe it or not, that microgreens could one day be included in an astronaut’s diet in space.

Seven Acre Farm Microgreens are locally grown at Seven Acre Farm. Before COVID-19, the farm grew microgreens for local restaurants, but since the pandemic, business has been different. Martha Channell, owner of Seven Acre Farm, says 90 percent of business was lost in just a week.

Channell has restructured, delivering microgreens right to doorsteps in Dublin and Powell.

“It has been amazing and our community has been so supportive,” Channell says. “We love what we do and really want to share it with more people in our community.”

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The Next Generation of Dublin Dublin Jerome High School senior co-founds scholarship program

By David Rees

After two Westerville police officers were killed in the line of duty in February 2018, communities across Columbus were inspired to come together to build support for their own first responders.

Here in Dublin, a team of high school students began brainstorming how they could help the children of first responders. This group was led by Sanjana Mangapuram, a senior at Dublin Jerome High School who got her friends together and created a scholarship fund.

Over the course of several months, and with the help of community members, the team developed the PFS: the Police and Fire Scholarship. The program is an educational non-profit scholarship fund run by high school students who provide children of first responders the opportunity to pursue higher education.

“A lot of the children of first responders may not have the proper (resources) or money to be sent to higher education,” says Mangapuram. “So, we thought, OK, let’s build a scholarship fund and figure out a way to help out.”

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PFS Director of Communications Raghav Kallur gave a TEDx Talk in November 2019 on the importance of community and the mission of PFS. Shortly after getting the word out about the first available scholarships, more than 20 applications came in.

To continue raising funds for the scholarship recipients, PFS hosted its first fundraising event in late January 2020. Friends, family and local business owners of Dublin were in attendance, and by the end of the night the PFS team had raised over $10,000 in donations.

PFS continued to gain momentum and Mangapuram was given the opportunity to present the scholarship fund to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine this past February.

“That was probably the greatest opportunity I’ve ever received,” says Mangapuram.

After months of building connections, PFS awarded the first wave of scholarships in March. Each of the 10 recipients was granted $2,500 toward academics.

Now, with COVID-19, PFS felt the need to further its aid to the community.

In late May, the team launched the Help Dublin Heal campaign to fundraise for the Dublin Food Pantry and support Dublin families during the pandemic.

“We know that as a scholarship organization there was only so much we can do to help with all the families that are suffering from COVID,” says Mangapuram.

“We thought we would use our own platform and take advantage of it and we decided to help the Dublin Food Pantry raise money for the families in need.”

The team began collecting donations from local business owners who had previously supported the scholarship fund. In addition to posting the fundraiser on sowww.dublinlifemagazine.com

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While leading a scholarship fund and being a full-time student, Mangapuram says she has learned to overcome obstacles and the importance of working with others.

“You always have to integrate people, you always have to create those connections,” says Mangapuram. “Because of all the connections we had, it helped us a lot with helping out the first responders and the Dublin Food Pantry.”

Throughout her experience, Mangapuram has received a lot of praise for wanting to create an impact at such a young age. Now, she’s encouraging all young people to do the same.

“The youth is the future, so why not start earlier than later,” says Mangapuram. “Honestly, I truly think that the youth has a louder voice than most others just because it is very inspiring to see younger people work toward giving back to their community.”

Now applying for college, Mangapuram is taking after her father and wishes to pursue a career in either business finance or computer science.

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Dublin Life’s First Perfectly Pumpkin Contest And the winner is...

For the first time, Dublin Life hosted the Perfectly Pumpkin Contest, calling out to Dublin residents for their very best pumpkin-themed recipes of the season. While we had many awesome submissions, Laura Mego’s scones taste like a crisp fall evening and are accessible for even the least experienced bakers. Congratulations, Laura!

Chai-Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Apple Cider Glaze Recipe by Laura Mego Ingredients for the glaze • 1 cup powdered sugar • 3 tbsp. apple cider • ¼ tsp. spice mix Mix together and set aside.

Ingredients for the spice mix • 3 tbsp. cinnamon • 2 tsp. cloves • 2 ½ tsp. cardamom • 1 tsp. nutmeg • a few cracks freshly ground pepper Mix together and set aside.

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• 4 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened and cut into small cubes • ½ cup pumpkin puree • ½ cup whole milk (plus a few tablespoons, to ensure a liquid consistency) • 2 large eggs • 1 ½ tsp. of spice mix • splash of quality vanilla extract Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and position rack in upper third of oven.

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Flour work surface and turn dough out on surface. Add flour and knead until just combined and no longer sticking to counter.

Form a rough circle about ¾ inch thick and cut the round into 12 wedge shaped pieces. Place in pan and brush with egg wash.

Place in oven and reduce temp to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.

Allow to cool completely, then drizzle glaze over top.

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Steve Smith (614) 205-3394 9102 Moors Place N. – Custom built on the 6th Hole of Muirfield Country Club golf course. Dramatic shiplap ceiling in various rooms throughout sets the stage for this highly desirable Moors Place subdivision home with rare double master suites – 1 down, 1 up. Great room w/eastern exposure morning sun and a dramatic floor to ceiling brick hearth fireplace & built-in wet bar. Updated kitchen.

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Amy & Jean Conley (614) 595-4712 5410 Dunniker Park Dr. – Overlooking #2 at Muirfield Village Golf Club. The main level calls for entertaining in the refurbished kitchen with a hearth room. Home offers a luxury Great Room and a lavish executive Den. An exquisite home with stone details, and paver patios, sits high on the golf course. $949,000.

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Carolyn Redinger (614) 679-1274 CLINTONVILLE/WALHALLA PARK – Perfect Cottage Dream Home Filled with Charm & Character! Gorgeous Polished Oak Floors & Woodwork, 2 Decorative Fireplaces, Newer Up-to-Date Features - Kitchen/SS Appls/Gas Stove, Pella Windows, HVAC, Electrical & More. A Storybook Entry & Picket Fence Landscaped Yard+ Entertaining Deck, 3 BR/2.5 BA, Full Bsmt/Finished Rec Area, Detached 2 Car Garage. $370’s.

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Steve Smith (614) 205-3394 5505 Riverside Dr. – Seclusion with inspirational views of the Scioto River year-round on 3.2 acres. Incredible river, pond & treed views from all 29 windows. Chef’s kitchen overlooking Koi pond with 3 waterfalls. 4 BR, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, 4,4345 SF of living space. Custom theater room & gaming in finished lower level.

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8550 Tartan Fields Dr. 43017 4 beds, 5.5 bathrooms $1,285,000 Sold on 8/17/2020 8570 Tartan Fields Dr. 43017 4 beds, 4.5 bathrooms $1,100,000 Sold on 8/20/2020 7970 Tillinghast Dr. 43017 4 beds, 4.5 bathrooms $985,000 Sold on 9/9/2020 7902 Old Oak Ln. 43017 4 beds, 5.5 bathrooms $939,000 Sold on 8/20/20

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Packing Through a Pandemic Moving during COVID-19 A great idea or the worst idea ever?

The jury is still out but this has been an exciting experience for us. We initially moved to Dublin from Connecticut in November 1996 with a 2-year-old and a baby due six weeks later. We chose our neighborhood because the homes were lovely and filled with children of all ages. Our cul-de-sac evolved into a gathering place where our kids played street hockey and learned to ride their bikes and skateboards.

We had Halloween parties in the street during trick or treat, badminton tournaments and progressive dinner parties. Our little ones walked to the corner to catch the bus to elementary school and years later they walked home from the high school.

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on house hunting wearing our PPE (personal protective equipment) and social distancing from our realtor, Alli Close.

We fell in love with a home three miles north of our current location and made an offer almost immediately.

These days there are many decisions to weigh when considering listing your house or searching for a new place to lay your head. Home buying can add another layer of anxiety to an already crazy time, so consider whether you are prepared emotionally. Moving is extremely stressful and the fear of the unknown is quite real. Many people get wrapped up in the grief of leaving neighbors and places behind instead of focusing on creating new memories and experiencing new adventures.

If you or someone you live with is immunocompromised, then this isn’t the best time to buy or sell. Besides the stream of prospective buyers walking through your home, there are also inspectors, radon testers, photographers, realtors and many others who need to make sure everything is working in top form.

That’s not just inconvenient, it’s possibly dangerous as well.

Most cities are not holding open houses due to the pandemic and the need for social distancing. The more common procedure is to have your realtor sign up for a scheduled block of time where you can view the home without other buyers around. You may be asked to wear a mask, gloves, booties over your shoes and to sign a waiver saying that you don’t have any symptoms.

Children are generally not allowed at the moment as it is difficult to keep them from touching everything. Prospective buyers are encouraged to first watch videos and 3-D tours of the homes that are available.

That helps narrow down the likes and dislikes and streamlines the purchasing process. Many realtors have found this process to be helpful.

“It saves on time as now the buyer only wants to walk through the homes they are most serious about,” says Alli Close.

Once you feel emotionally ready to proceed with house hunting, you should also check that you are financially prepared. This could be a great time to buy with mortgage rates below 3 percent but the lending business is also being more stringent. You might need a bigger down payment and higher credit score to land your dream home. Lenders need to ensure that borrowers can make their mortgage payments amid historic numbers of layoffs. Be prepared to act quickly when debating a purchase in today’s market.

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fering over the asking price and possibly entering into a bidding war. If you are fortunate enough to have the winning bid, be patient and expect that loans, inspections and appraisals won’t happen as quickly as normal.

We decided that the positives of moving outweighed the negatives and we embraced spring cleaning. We decluttered the house to sell and came across gems like our preschoolers’ handmade cards declaring their love for mommy and daddy and fabulous photos of our family of four that grew to be a family of five. We will never forget the 23 years of precious memories on our cul-de-sac and the wonderful people who shared them. The reality is that we are not leaving anyone behind, rather we are bringing all of you with us, expanding our friend group as we embrace our new community and merge our old life with our new.

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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