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VOLUME 18 NUMBER 5

JULY / AUGUST 2 017

6 Community Calendar 8 News & Info from Upper Arlington 9 News & Info from

The Village of Marble Cliff

10 News & Info from

Grandview Heights

12 faces

Educating a Nation

Retired UAHS teacher brings her talents to Navajo Nation

16 in focus

Book it to the Library

Tri-Village libraries offer diverse summer reading programs

19 living

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22 Shutterbugs

Photos from around the Tri-Village area

26 The Dog Days of Summer

Reading to Rover benefits kids and canines alike

The Official Magazine of Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington and Marble Cliff

27 around Tri-Village Snapshots from the community

28 on the table

Spreading the Love

Upper Arlington-based Bellisari’s celebrates family tradition

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July 6

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7-8:30 p.m. UA Arts Stage at Amelita Mirolo Barn 4395 Carriage Hill Ln. www.uaoh.net

Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market

Music in the Parks: Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons

July 13

Summer Celebration

6-9 p.m. Thompson Park 4250 Woodbridge Rd. www.uaoh.net

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Movie in the Park: Jurassic World

July 1-Oct. 28

Grandview Avenue Farmers’ Market

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Fourth of July Celebration

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Ohio State Ross Heart Hospital TriFit Challenge Triathlon/Duathlon and 5K 6:30-11 a.m. Antrim Park 5800 Olentangy River Rd. www.supportohiostate.org

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Music in the Parks: Jazz in July with Columbus Jazz Orchestra

7-8:30 p.m. UA Arts Stage at Amelita Mirolo Barn 4395 Carriage Hill Ln. www.uaoh.net

July 28

Movie in the Park: Finding Dory Dusk Thompson Park 4250 Woodbridge Rd. www.uaoh.net

July 29

Tri-Village Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Larson Middle School 1240 Oakland Ave. www.uaoh.net

July 29, Aug. 26 Grandview Hop

5-9 p.m. Grandview Avenue between First and Fifth avenues www.grandviewhop.com

Aug. 11

Movie in the Park: Moana Dusk Thompson Park 4250 Woodbridge Rd. www.uaoh.net

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Brew Hop

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News & Information from Upper Arlington

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In the Midst of Summer

Upper Arlington celebrates the warmest months with community fun

t’s warm and breezy, kids are playing outside and, as Ella Fitzgerald said, livin’ is easy. Upper Arlington residents don’t have to search hard to find summer happenings that keep sunny days from becoming dog days. Staying outside and active, enjoying the heat rather than dreading it, aren’t hard when you’re celebrating, and these three events in UA will make certain you’re doing all three.

Summer Celebration 6-9 p.m. July 13 at Thompson Park A kid’s paradise, the Summer Celebration offers all the best entertainment for the whole family. An inflatable obstacle course, giant slip ‘n’ slide, inflatable bouncy boxing and maze, tethered hot air balloon rides, juggling demonstrations, a balloon artist, face painting, and Minute to Win It games will make it a day of excitement under the summer sun. The UA Fire Division will also make an appearance to show off its fire engines and help everyone cool down. As the sun sets, settle down as the UA Parks and Recreation Department hosts Jurassic World in the 2017 Movie in the

Park series. Be sure not to miss Finding Dory on July 28 and Moana on Aug. 11 after the Summer Celebration closes. Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market Peak of the Pick 3-6 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Upper Arlington Senior Center The Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market runs May 17-Sept. 27. You can pick up all things local from the market. This includes your standard market items like fruits and vegetables, but you’ll also find some interesting items such as organic dog food, gourmet granola and soy candles as well. Then, on Aug. 16, the annual Peak of the Pick event will take the Senior Center. Free samples of farmers’ market items will be available, so don’t miss the Peak of the Pick if you’ve been looking to try out some market offerings. Peak of the Pick will also feature an expanded market and live music, so come hungry and ready to party. Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup. com. July/August 2017 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

Photos courtesy of Upper Arlington Civic Association

Fourth of July Celebration All day July 4 at Northam Park What would July be without UA’s grand July 4 celebration? Join up with the Upper Arlington Civic Association to party Independence Day-style with fireworks, the annual parade and Party in the Park. The day starts early with a 6:30 a.m. citywide wake-up call, which kick-starts the day with the whole city. After getting in that morning coffee, enjoy the annual parade at 9 a.m. This year’s theme is Reflections, celebrating the city’s 99th birthday. On April 18, the Civic Association hosted a Float Builders’ Workshop to help all aspiring float builders create their first float. The association even covered some of the expenses for both neighborhood and service organization floats. The party continues at 5 p.m., when the Party in the Park begins at Northam Park, with entertainment by Shucking Bubba Acoustic and Shucking Bubba Deluxe. The tables open at 5:30 p.m., and the Parade Float and UAHS Outstanding/Distinguished Alumni award presentation begins around 7:30 p.m. Finally, tune into 93.3 F.M. WODC at 10 p.m. and settle in, because it’s time for the fireworks.

News & Information from the Village of Marble Cliff

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THE VILLAGE OF

MARBLE CLIFF

By Bill Johannes, Marble Cliff Administrative Assistant

Marble Cliff Made

Longtime locals Jon and Pam Browning are proud to be a part of the village

Photo courtesy of the Browning family

ike many Marble Cliff residents, Jon Browning has been part of the Marble Cliff community for a long time. He grew up on Arlington Avenue in Marble Cliff and returned with his wife, Pam, to live in the Village just two blocks away at the corner of Arlington Avenue and Cambridge Boulevard. His sister, Ann Browning-Shaw, lives across the street. Jon graduated from Grandview Heights High School (class of 1976), The Ohio State University and the University of Toledo College of Law. “Although Pam and I both graduated from Toledo College of Law, we didn’t meet until we were law clerks in the court of appeals in Toledo,” says Jon. “We thought we had a secret romance, but to our surprise, everyone knew we were seeing each other.” Pam was born and raised in Toledo and received her bachelor’s degree in English from Miami University. They will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in September. They are proud parents of Spencer, a freshman at Grandview Heights High School. In 1986, Pam joined the Columbus law firm of Schottenstein, Zox and Dunn as a trial attorney. She fondly remembers that Marble Cliff resident and former Marble Cliff Council President Curt Gantz was one of her mentors there. In 1990, she became a magistrate for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. “I am a judicial officer, but not elected as judges are,” Pam says. “I work for two common pleas judges to resolve civil cases through trials, hearings or mediations.” Upon returning to Columbus, Jon first worked for a justice in the Ohio Supreme Court, then for Franklin County Prosecutor Mike Miller. In 1993, he went July/August 2017 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

Pam, Spencer and Jon Browning

into private practice, doing a “fair amount of civil rights and criminal defense work.” He continues to practice from an office in the new addition the Brownings built adjacent to their home. “Now that everything is online, it is easy to work from home,” Jon says. Pam enjoys reading and gardening when not working or keeping up with a teenager and two dogs. Jon is involved with his son’s Boy Scout Troop at Boulevard Presbyterian Church. He enjoys painting, and has shown his work in Columbus. They both like to travel, and spent time in Paris together last year after Jon’s artist residency in Brittany, France. “It was such a good experience that I’m going to participate in a three-week artist residency this year,” says Jon. “But it will be just down the road at the Highlands Nature Conservancy near Hillsboro, Ohio.”

When asked about life in Marble Cliff, they were quick to list many things they like about the community, including the village’s walkability, small-town feel despite being in a big city and friendly neighbors. The couple also appreciates the local government’s responsiveness, and village officials’ warmth. Jon says that he is proud of the community’s involvement in developing plans for Grandview schools’ future. “We have great schools, and I just hope the citizens continue to participate in helping the district build for the future,” he says. Bill Johannes is administrative assistant for the Village of Marble Cliff. Feedback welcome at gbishop@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Hopping Glad The Grandview Hop cools the summer down with craft beer

Grandview Hop partnerships don’t end with these three charitable organizations. “(The hop) will be partnering with the Grandview-Marble Cliff Arts Council to include even more local art and artists in the summertime event, which has not been a focus in the past,” says Grosso. “Our goal is to raise money for more public art in the city and to unveil an exciting Grandview art mural in 2018.” There will be a special bonus edition of the Grandview Hop Dec. 9 from

4-8 p.m. Shops along Grandview Avenue will offer holiday deals on gifts as well as hot chocolate, cider and giveaways for attendees. Though there are a number of parking areas, attendees are encouraged to walk, bike or take COTA to the hop. In order to encourage biking, “we are also planning to host a bicycle parking corral along the hop route starting in July,” says Grosso. The Grandview Hop is free and open to the public. For more information about the hop and other summer events in the Grandview Heights community, visit www.grandviewhop.com. To follow along on social media, use the hashtag #GrandviewHop. Zoe Zeid is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Photos courtesy of Columbus Young Professionals Club

usic, art, food and adult beverages are among the attractions offered by the Grandview Hop, held the last Saturday of the month each summer. The remaining dates for this year’s hop, presented by the Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club in partnership with Destination Grandview, are July 29 and Aug. 26. The hop takes place on Grandview Avenue, in between First and Fifth avenues from 5-9 p.m. There will be a plethora of fun activities for all ages at the hop, from live music to local art and shopping. More than 40 vendors will be featured along Grandview Avenue, selling an assortment of eclectic products. Many independently-owned shops along Grandview Avenue will stay open late for the hop. “(The hop) is excited to add a food truck court, bringing additional local food options to the event,” says Derek Grosso, CEO and founder of the CYP Club. There will also be a pop-up beer garden featuring craft beers, all proceeds from which will benefit different charities. In June, the garden benefited the Tri-Village Mentor League; it benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio in July and Columbus Inspires in August. The beer garden is on Second Avenue.

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By Matthew Kent

Educating a Nation Retired UAHS teacher brings her talents to Navajo Nation Photo courtesy of Jan Kelley-Stafford

retired educator from the Upper Arlington City School District has spent more than 30 years in the classroom in the Columbus area, but her experience teaching on a Navajo reservation for two years is something she looks back on with particular fondness. Jan Kelley-Stafford taught special education in Columbus City Schools for 20 years before leaving for Upper Arlington High School in 2002. She worked there until 2013, when she decided to retire. She began working with special education students when she was a student at Bedford High School in Cleveland and often gave up her lunch period to help teach swimming lessons at the YMCA across the street. That eventually led her to determine she wanted to be a teacher, a role she feels is an important one. “I just want students to enjoy learning,” Kelley-Stafford says. “I want learning to be lifelong, I want to help kids become conscious decision-makers and I would

Photo by Jeffrey S. Hall Photography

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A younger sister of one of Kelley-Stafford’s students. “I went to his home several times a week, and always took treats,” says Kelley-Stafford. “Apparently, pigs like gummy worms.”

Photos courtesy of Jan Kelley-Stafford

Ruby, who Kelley-Stafford calls “an exception Navajo weaver.” “She designed and wove the rug she is holding, and the two in the background,” she says.

like the world to know that all children are valued and they have equal value. I’d like to see myself working to transform the social conditions that support (the idea) that all children are valuable.” It wasn’t until she attended a conference for the Council for Exceptional Children, an organization for special education teachers, in Washington, D.C., that she learned about an organization that was recruiting for teachers in northeast Arizona on a Navajo reservation at Red Valley/Cove High School. KelleyStafford exchanged information with a recruiter and eventually traveled to Arizona to nurse her son, who was injured in a motorcycle accident. She also drove nine hours to the reservation school where she was being recruited, proof that this was a new path she was determined to pursue. July/August 2017 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

One of Kelley-Stafford’s graduating senior students sits in a rock formation in his back yard.

A Navajo woman shears a sheep.

“I thought, ‘When I retire from Upper Arlington, I can come out here to work,’” Kelley-Stafford says. “I knew I wanted to be there, although it took a lot of contemplation to be leaving my family here in Ohio.” Kelley-Stafford moved to Arizona in July 2013, a month after retiring from her job at UAHS. She stayed in a traditional Navajo eight-sided house, where she was able to enjoy nature every day. The decision to relocate out west was one she had discussed with her children, her parents and her husband, Michael, all of whom were supportive. “I’m a pretty independent wife and he’s not a very needy husband,” she says, laughing. She taught on the reservation during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years, and says the experience was unique in that

there were only four certified teachers and 52 students at the high school. “We did a lot of crossover – the English teachers did some life skills classes, science teachers taught math – and I even taught a geometry and trigonometry course,” Kelley-Stafford says. “So … what I had to teach was different, but the students were pretty much the same.” She also enjoyed learning about students, their families and their culture, which granted her the opportunity to eat fry bread, an important staple of the Navajo culture, in addition to Navajo tacos. “I had people invite me to their homes and I just had to gain their trust, and I did that by letting them know I cared about their children and I honored their culture as well,” Kelley-Stafford says. “I think gaining the parents’ respect and trust was important.” 13

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Kelley-Stafford believes students learn best when they know their teachers and vice versa. “I really try to make learning meaningful and encourage discovery, and whatever I can do to get them to see how it will relate to their lives now and try to get them to see how it could relate later,” Kelley-Stafford says. “I think what’s been important to me is that the students inspire me and I celebrate their learning, … but I celebrate that they’ve accomplished something, that they’ve made learning their own and taken charge of their own process.” The experience on the Navajo reservation is one she looks back on as an enlightening experience, and she would consider the opportunity to teach there again. “It helped me learn about another culture and it expanded my view of the world and people and children in the world,” Kelley-Stafford says. “It was a great retirement experience.” July/August 2017 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

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Book it to the Library Tri-Village libraries offer diverse summer reading programs

Grandview Heights Public Library hosts many events throughout the year, but the summer events are particularly fun. Here, the library hosts kids’ yoga.

tudies show that if children aren’t adequately stimulated when school is out of session, they fall behind when back in session. Continuing to challenge children during the summer is vital to their success, but it’s not just about getting them to read a book or two. A study published in Phi Delta Kappan suggests that children benefit from books tailored to both their interests and

reading level, as well as offering positive reinforcement from adults. A parent, teacher or mentor who can encourage the child to find books he or she will enjoy and ones that will help keep him or her stimulated during the summer months will motivate the child to read and retain what’s been read. Lucky for Tri-Village area residents, the Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington public libraries are well aware of these facts. Both libraries’ summer reading programs are offering diverse programs for people of all ages, and the children in the community are finding huge benefit. Grandview Heights Public Library Flexibility is key for the Grandview Heights Public Library (GHPL) summer reading club. If a child isn’t interested in a particular subject, asking him or her to read five books on that subject isn’t going to be stimulating. In a similar vein, all children are on varying reading levels. It’s key, says Eileen McNeil, teen and youth services manager for GHPL, that the program remains open-ended to encourage as many children as possible to continue learning during the summer break.

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“I realized that 20 minutes a day doesn’t work for everyone, or a book a week doesn’t work for everyone,” says McNeil, who has been with GHPL for 15 years. “If you say you have to read 10 books this summer, that can really intimidate a struggling reader. We don’t want to make anyone feel like it’s too hard for them when the whole point is to keep them reading.” McNeil says the library encourages children to work with their teachers or parents to come up with a reading plan that best suits their needs, rather than having a template to which all reading club members adhere. Of course, fabulous prizes await those who complete their reading goals. Prizes include free clay time at the Clay Café, tickets to Kings Island and an after-hours party at the library for the winner and 10 of his or her friends. The most coveted prize of all? Once school is back in session, the winner gets to ride to school in the back of a fire engine or police cruiser. “We’re always tweaking, because we’re always trying to figure out what works,” says McNeil. “What we really like to do is see kids coming into the library all summer long, because you’re never sure what treasures you’re going to find.” Upper Arlington Public Library At the Upper Arlington Public Library (UAPL), getting summer reading program children involved in the community and out in the sun is just as important as ensuring they’re continuing to read in the summer. Dena Little, youth services manager for UAPL, has seen the UAPL summer reading program change from a very traditional and rigid program to the club it is today: tailored, exciting and quite popular, with more than 4,000 sign-ups from people of all ages. “We do a lot of promotion of parks and rec programs,” says Little. “We encourage them to go to Music in the Parks (events) that are for all ages. Families can participate, grandma and baby can participate. We want everyone to enjoy this.” This year, the UAPL’s summer reading club theme is of building a better world. Programs are split into four categories: virtual, community, at-home and library July/August 2017 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

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By Lydia Freudenberg

Trade and Upgrade The Kalnow family’s home renovation hits the bathroom and kitchen

Kitchen After

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fter literally swapping houses with their next-door neighbors in 2015, Grandview Heights residents Anna and Drew Kalnow were thrilled to have a larger, older home – perfect for their growing family. Still, they agreed the 1905 craftsman-inspired house needed a bit more than a fresh coat of paint. The kitchen needed updating, and the only full-sized bathroom featured an awkward layout. In the end, the couple decided on Nick Diven, owner and operator of southeast Ohio-based Diven Contracting. “A friend of mine … had recommended (Diven) from doing projects on his house,” says Anna. “We just really liked Nick, and he does a really good job.” Diven was able to transform their dreams into inviting new areas. Between the two renovations, the earthy color palette and sharp lines complement the craftsman style while also creating a modern feel. The resulting rooms have an air of sophistication and tranquility.

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Kitchen Before

Top: The Kalnows’ new kitchen is primarily white and gray, but the butcher block countertop on the island adds warmth and color to the space. Subway tile backsplash and a contemporary wallmounted range hood create a modern and fresh look. Below: The distribution of space prior to the renovation closes in the kitchen, making it feel much smaller than it actually was. Outdated cabinets and a backsplash that didn’t quite match were begging for an update. 19

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In the kitchen, the older cabinets were replaced with sleek, yet traditional white cabinetry, which stretches to the ceiling. “We basically use the upper cabinets for china and other storage,” says Anna. “From a functionality standpoint, we can fit so much more in the kitchen now than we could before.” The fresh, neutral kitchen also received a gray subway tile backsplash and marble countertops. Smartly enough, the Kalnows added a built-in drying board in the form of rivets in the countertop next to the sink, and it works. Instead of using only half the sink when pots and pans are drying, the entire basin can always be fully utilized. For a uniform, new-and-improved look, the Kalnows also updated a couple appliances to complement the existing refrigerator. Because they prefer to cook on a gas stove, the old electric unit was replaced

Kitchen Before

Kitchen After Bathroom After The Kalnows desired a calming bathroom, and the muted gray throughout helped achieve that goal. Moving the shower to the far wall from the right wall creates a much more open space rather than a short, narrow hallway.

with a stainless steel gas stove and oven, as well as a modern vent range hood. To match the other appliances, a new dishwasher was installed to make life not only easier, but also more stylish.

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The new kitchen is open, but doesn’t sacrifice storage space. With an unobstructed window on the far wall, the kitchen gets plenty of natural light, and the white cabinets keep the space bright, even at night.

Prior to the renovation, it’s hard to imagine a family sharing the small bathroom. The narrow walkway and outdated fixtures didn’t complement the growing Kalnow family. A major renovation was a necessity. “We knew the space was there, but we wanted it to be more functional,” says Anna. “Especially with it being the only

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Bathroom Before

full bathroom in the house, it needed to flow a little bit better.” Widening the bathroom was the only option. Now the open area has essentially doubled in size, and a fun, hexagonal gray tile covers the floor, leading to the large white vanity with a marble countertop. It’s also nearly impossible to overlook the glass doors on the bathtub/shower, a major upgrade compared to the old shower curtain. Plus, the inlaid gray tiles in the shower match the rest of the bathroom perfectly, creating the calming vide the Kalnows wanted. No matter the size, one full bathroom is tight for any family. Thankfully, the house included an extra lot, and the Kalnows are now considering an addition with a second full bathroom. “We love the house and we’d like to keep with the character of the house,” says Anna. “So we’d rather not do a huge addition because the house is already very functional.” Lydia Freudenberg is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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The Dog Days of Summer Reading to Rover benefits kids and canines alike By Cameron Carr

Once each month, children visit the Upper Arlington Public Library to read to Therapy Dogs International’s dogs in training. The service dogs learn patience through the Reading to Rover program, and teaches them to adapt to being around children and other dogs. It also benefits children, who may get self-conscious when reading in front of an adult or their peers.

“The main reason we do it is we just want to give kids another place that they can comfortably practice their reading skills,” Emrick says. “It just seems to relax the kids.” Reading to Rover takes place from 7-8 p.m. at the Miller Park library on the second Tuesday of each month and at the Lane Road library one Monday each month. Visit the event calendar at www. ualibrary.org for upcoming dates. Cameron Carr is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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here’s an adage about teaching old dogs new tricks, but what about the other way around? Dogs at the Upper Arlington Public Library are helping local children to read. Reading can be an intimidating experience for kids, whether it’s sounding out letters or gaining confidence with tougher books. The UAPL’s Reading to Rover program gives children a receptive – and always patient – audience to grow their skills without stress: dogs. “A dog isn’t going to judge them for mispronouncing a word or having trouble reading,” says Sue Emrick, the youth librarian at UAPL on Lane Road. “They might be intimidated by reading out loud in front of their peers or in a group, but with the dog, they’re much more relaxed.” The Reading to Rover program invites Therapy Dogs International volunteers to bring in their dogs for reading time once a month. At a typical event, the dogs will show up with their owners, get comfortable and wait for the kids to arrive. Children arrive between 7-8 p.m. and stay for as long as they like. The readers get to control how the event goes. Kids can pick their favorite dog to read to, bring their own book or borrow one there, and switch books or dogs if the furry face in front of them isn’t their preferred listener. “We let them dictate the flow of the program because we want them to feel successful in reading,” says Kate Albers, branch manager at Upper Arlington’s Miller Park library. “That really is what the program is about – them gaining that successful feeling about their reading skills.” The program is recommended for children in grades K-5, but is open to other beginner readers and welcomes younger siblings to accompany, even if they’re not reading. For young readers who aren’t used to being around pets, these dogs contribute to a calming environment and adjust to the energy level of each child. The dogs come already well-trained and adjusted to social settings from their backgrounds with Therapy Dogs International. However, the time with kids can be good for the dogs as well. “It’s a wonderful experience for them to be around the other dogs, No. 1, but also to learn how to be with different types of children and read what the different types of children need from them,” Albers says. “The dogs tend to fill in whatever need that child has.” Reading helps children in many aspects of their lives, Emrick says, and the program has been successful in helping young readers overcome their insecurities. Thanks to dogs, Reading to Rover has seen kids grow from shy readers to confident public speakers.

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By Amanda Etchison

Spreading the Love Upper Arlington-based Bellisari’s celebrates family tradition

rom jalapeños and figs to honey and blue cheese, Annette Bellisari Johnson is not afraid to use unconventional flavors in her sauces and spreads. Johnson’s creative concoctions might fluctuate from fiery to fruity, but she credits one constant ingredient for her business success: family. “Coming from an Italian-American family, … our lives are about talking about food (and) all of us standing around making food,” says Johnson, director of product development for Bellisari’s. “It is a part of our heritage. It’s just always been that way in my family.” Johnson and Jim Miller, president of Bellisari’s, previously worked together in the specialty food industry. They launched Bellisari’s in May 2016 with the mission of bringing “gourmet convenience” and culinary tradition to customers through their line of cleverly crafted condiments. “We are all about family and friends gathering around the kitchen island … enjoying wine, enjoying some really nice food,” Miller says. “It’s the camaraderie, it’s the laughter (and) the memories that (Bellisari’s) really brings to life.” Johnson says many of her fondest memories take place in the kitchen. She recalls that she first started making sauces by taking traditional recipes and tweaking them to her tastes. Annette Bellisari Johnson

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“I remember my dad made this parmesan cream sauce when we were young, and I remember adding spinach to it or adding roasted red peppers,” she says. “Every time I would try it, I would make something different out of it.” Now, Johnson continues to experiment, and is constantly drawing inspiration for new products from current food trends. “(I look for) what is going on in the market, if anyone has even touched upon the product or the flavor profile that we are thinking about doing,” she says. Luckily, Johnson does not have to travel far for feedback, as she has two inhome taste testers: her sons, Max, 11, and Cooper, 8. “They definitely give me their two cents when I am working on some new stuff,” she says. The research and development process relies heavily on trial and error, but the hard work has resulted in several bestsellers, such as the Blistered Jalapeño and Fig Spread, the first product created for Bellisari’s. July/August 2017 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

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“I feel like it is close to my heart,” Johnson says. “I love the way it tastes and I feel good about putting it in front of a customer.” The company’s second-most popular product, Bellisari’s Saigon Street Sauce, is Miller’s favorite. “I love it because it is so versatile,” he says, adding that he uses the mustardbased pepper sauce on sandwiches and steaks, as well as in stir fry dishes. “I am obviously not as talented as Annette in the kitchen, and so for someone who is not as talented, the versatility of that is really nice. I can use it with just about anything and it works.” Johnson says she is proud to be an entrepreneur and mother from Upper Arlington. Especially praiseworthy, she says, are the resources available for aspiring food-business owners. To show their appreciation for the community’s support, Johnson and Miller strive to give back through donations to charities that focus on aiding those struggling with addiction, Miller says. “The long-term plan for Bellisari’s is to be a leader in addiction support and funding, and supporting those with addiction challenges,” he says. Bellisari’s allows Miller and Johnson, who have known each other for seven years, to fulfill their shared dream of setting out on a business venture of their own. “We complement each other’s strengths,” Miller says. “That has also been one of our successes and why we have been able to accomplish so much in a short time.” Bellisari’s products are currently sold by various retailers in six states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Amanda Etchison is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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Billions of Bricks By Kurt Cyrus This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks. Preschool.

Push! Dig! Scoop! A Construction Counting Rhyme By Rhonda Gowler Greene Mother and father trucks show their youngsters how to build down at the construction site, from “mama bulldozer with her little dozer one” to “mama steamroller with her little rollers ten.” Preschool.

Busy Builders, Busy Week! By Jean Reidy A cast of animal characters is building a brand new playground in a local park. Each day of the week contains a different construction plan. Preschool.

Builder Mouse By Sofia Eldarova When he clashes with his best friend over the best way to use leftovers, Edgar, who prefers using leftovers to build, parts ways with Toby, who loves to eat leftovers, in search of someone who will appreciate his creations as art instead of lunch. Grades K-3.

Mae and June and the Wonder Wheel By Charise Mericle Harper June is happy to get a new neighbor, Mae, and soon the two of them are best friends. The pair goes on adventures each day, determined by the spin of the Wonder Wheel each morning. Grades K-3.

BE QUIET! By Ryan T. Higgins All Rupert the mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless book. He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just WON’T. STOP. TALKING. Grades K-3

Marty Pants #1: Do Not Open! By Mark Parisi When Marty finds a cryptic message that claims aliens are observing him, he attempts to head off this threat to Earth, find his missing cat and get his homework turned in on time – all with the help of his best friends. Grades K-3.

Princess Cora and the Crocodile By Laura Amy Schlitz Unhappy queen-in-training Cora receives a pet crocodile from her fairy godmother, who disrupts her mundane daily routine. Grades K-3.

Flying Lessons & Other Stories By Ellen Oh Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology – written by the best children’s authors – celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. Grades 4-6.

Jack Hanna’s Wild But True: Amazing Animal Facts You Won’t Believe! By Jack Hanna More than 200 delightful facts and anecdotes about wild animals that seem too wild to be true, but are. Stories include animal friends, endangered animals, hilarious stories, surprising animal species and crazy, unbelievable animal stories that will warm your heart. Grades 4-6.

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