Tri-Village Magazine July/August 2019

July/August 2019

Upper Arlington

Grandview Heights

Marble Cliff

Fourth of July Work Study Program Camp Invention

Shutterbugs Our annual look at Tri-Village through the lenses of its residents

VETERANS PLAZA

at Mallway Park

Over the past three years, a group of residents–including several Veterans–of the armed services–have been collaborating on a project to enhance the Veterans Plaza at Mallway Park. Our goal is to create an inviting place for reflection and appreciation of the men and women who served this country. To support this project, the Veterans Committee has embarked on a capital campaign and established a Veterans Plaza Fund with the Upper Arlington Community Foundation.

Donate today at uacommunityfoundation.com/donate.

Please indicate that your donation is for the Veterans Plaza Project.

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6 Community Calendar 8 News & Info from

Upper Arlington

9 News & Info from

The Village of Marble Cliff

10 News & Info from Grandview Heights

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12 Faces

”We have to do better.”

John Petro prepares Cristo Rey students with impressive work study program

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magazine

Central Ohio’s most-read arts and entertainment magazine!

15 In Focus

Full STEM Ahead

Dr. Jamie Lusher offers summer learning with Camp Invention

18 Shutterbugs

Our annual look at Tri-Village through the lenses of its residents

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24 For the Love of Country and Community

Upper Arlington’s Fourth of July Celebration

26 Living

An Architect’s Dream

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Nicholson Builders bring 1930s-era home back to life

29 On the Table

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Red, White and Food

Let freedom ring and the cookout begin!

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30 Bookmarks On the Cover:

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Arts and Entertainment

Through July 18

July 4

Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.

Sunny 95 Park 4395 Carriage Hill Ln. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

9 a.m.

Northwest Blvd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

Through July 23 Music on the Lawn

Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Grandview Heights Public Library 1685 W. 1st Ave. www.grandviewheights.org Music on the Lawn

Story Time at the Pools

Fourth of July Parade

July 4

Party in the Park

5 p.m.

Northam Park 2070 Northam Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

July 4

July 20

Fourth of July Fireworks

Swim Under the Stars

10 p.m.

Northam Park 2070 Northam Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

7-10 p.m.

Reed Road Water Park 2000 Hastings Ln. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

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Through July 26

Story Time at the Pools

Fridays, 1:45-2 p.m.

Upper Arlington City Pools www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

Through Sept. 25

Upper Arlington Farmers’ Market Wednesdays, 4-7 p.m.

Tremont Pool Parking Lot 2850 Tremont Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

Summer Celebration & Movie in the Park

July 25

6-9 p.m.

Thompson Park 4250 Woodbridge Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

4:30-7 p.m.

Grandview Heights Municipal Pool 1350 Goodale Blvd. www.grandviewheights.org

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July 25

Christmas in July

Kayaking the Scioto River

Flicks in the Heights presents: Elf

10-11:30 a.m.

Griggs Reservoir Park 2933 Riverside Dr. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

7-11 p.m.

Grandview Heights Municipal Pool 1350 Goodale Blvd. www.grandviewheights

July 13

July 27

Tri Clinic Let the Fun Begin! Swim Confidently 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Grandview Heights Municipal Pool 1350 Goodale Blvd. www.grandviewheights.org

The Grandview Hop

5-9 p.m.

Grandview Avenue | Between 1st and 5th Avenues www.grandviewhop.com

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Music in the Park

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Upper Arlington Public Library 2800 Tremont Rd., www.ualibrary.org

July 31

July 3

8:30-10:30 p.m.

Tremont Pool 2850 Tremont Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

2-3 p.m.

All UA Libraries

Middle School Night

Aug. 9

Movie in the Park presents: Spiderman into the Spider-Verse 9 p.m.

Thompson Park - South Shelter 202 McCoy Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

Red, White and Bikes

July 6

Star Wars Party 2-3:30 p.m.

Tremont Library.

2800 Tremont Rd.

July 13

Make Your Own Ice Cream!

Aug. 18

2-3 p.m.

Lane Library, 1945 Lane Rd.

Noon-3 p.m.

Reed Road Water Park 2000 Hastings Ln. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

July 20

Aug. 21

2-4 p.m.

Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Rd.

Doggie Dip

Kayaking the Scioto River 10-11:30 a.m.

Griggs Reservoir Park 2933 Riverside Dr. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

Family Movie and Popcorn presents: How to Train Your Dragon

July 25

COSI Try It Together Workshop: Become an Engineer 11 a.m.-noon Lane Library, 1945 Lane Rd.

Red, White and Bikes

Throughout August

Library Scavenger Hunt

All day Tremont Library, 2800 Tremont Rd. www.ualibrary.org

Aug. 1

Teen Service Club

2-3 p.m.

Miller Park Library, 1901 Arlington Ave.

Aug. 8

Fun Day Carnival

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Miller Park Library, 1901 Arlington Ave.

Grandview Heights Public Library

1685 W. First Ave., www.ghpl.org

July 10

Red Cross Blood Drive 1-7 p.m.

July 12

Locked in at the Library: Capture the Flag 7-10 p.m.

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July 15

Aug. 21

2-4 p.m.

7 p.m.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Page to Screen: Brokeback Mountain

Aug. 2

Story Time at Night Under the Stars 7-8 p.m.

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News & Information from Upper Arlington

insideUPPER ARLINGTON In Memoriam Veterans Plaza seeks funds for improvements

By Maria Lubanovic

It hasn’t been an easy journey. The Flame of Freedom was extinguished in the 1970s because of the national energy crisis and fundraising efforts to reinstate it in the 1990s failed.

“Moving through the process has taken longer than expected, but that has allowed the committee to develop a higher quality proposal,” says Yassenoff.

After the original concept was released to area residents, the plans were changed to include the input of the community. The final concept, finished in February 2019, includes a gateway, the reinstatement of the Flame of Freedom, pillars with display panels, brickwork, greenspace and landscaping. The display panels will have contributions from Upper Arlington schools, so students can be involved in the process.

“The Upper Arlington Veterans Plaza is envisioned to be a place to reflect on those from the community who have served our country in the armed services,” says Yassenoff. “However, the plaza is not meant to glorify war, but to reflect on commitment and duty, highlighting war service, peacekeeping missions, disaster recovery efforts, and post-service achievements alike. The plaza is also envisioned to be an educational tool for the community’s youth.”

The total cost of the project sits at $456,000. This is more than halfway secured through fundraising.

“If the committee can secure $300,000 by November 2019, then phase one, which is everything but the two display panels, will be constructed over the summer in 2020,” says Yassenoff. “Phase two, which is the display panels, will be completed at a later date once all of the funds are secured.”

Donations can be made to the Upper Arlington Community Foundation through its website, www.uacommunityfoundation.com, or sending a check to Upper Arlington Community Foundation, Veterans Plaza Project, 3600 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221.

Maria Lubanovic is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.

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renovation of the Veterans Plaza in Upper Arlington has been in the works for more than two years. The contributors wish to enhance the already existing plaza at Mallway Park to honor a new generation of veterans. The project started as part of the centennial celebration but was pushed back when the committee realized it needed more time.

“In order to take the necessary time to do the Veterans Plaza project right, it was spun off from the centennial efforts to be completed under a separate timeline,” says former Council Member Erik Yassenoff, a member of the veterans memorial committee. “The veterans memorial has not received a significant upgrade since its creation.”

The Veterans Plaza was originally constructed in 1946, comprised of pillars of the WWII Honor Roll and a War Memorial Gateway. Since then, the plaza has gone through many iterations and additions, such as a Flame of Freedom in 1969 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American Legion and the installation of plaques to honor veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

News & Information from the Village of Marble Cliff

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THE VILLAGE OF

MARBLE CLIFF

Kudos for OUR KIDS!

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Photos courtesy of the Village of Marble Cliff

he youth in Marble Cliff are a positive reflection of the health and vibrancy of the village.

Toddlers to teens are involved in their schools, churches and neighborhoods. This younger generation possesses a strong sense of support and service to their community. This certainly is a result of their hard work and the values of those that surround and support them including parents, teachers and leaders of the community. Many achieve success through academics, athletics, arts and music and many through the art of service and giving back to others. Congratulations to the youth of the Village and their continued contributions, achievements and for sharing their talents to enrich our world. The following are just a few of the most recent examples of excellence in our youth here in the Village of Marble Cliff.

The 2019 Paul J. Falco Scholarship awards were presented to four deserving recipients at the Grandview Heights High School awards ceremony held April 16, 2019. Matt Cincione, president of Village Council, presented the awards on behalf of the Village. The scholarship was created by Paul J. Falco, a past long-time mayor of the Village of Marble Cliff, to recognize the talented youth in the Village for their academic and service achievements and support of their pursuit of higher education.

2019 Paul J. Falco award recipients from left to right, Manny Day, Adelle Betchel and Aaron Cincione. Olivia White (a student at Wellington) is not pictured.

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“Log off, shut down and go run,” is the motto of the Grandview Heights High School cross country teams.

The 3rd annual Marble Cliff Mile held in the Village is part of the kick off to the Memorial Day holiday weekend and is a fundraiser for the Grandview Heights High School cross country teams. The event offers a separate race for women, men and kids (13 and under).

Volunteers and race supporters are appreciated and reflect the spirit and support of this neighborhood.

Spring is a reminder of the hard work of our local Boy Scout Troop #73 in their annual cleanup and mulch project at Tarpy Woods.

The efforts to clean up the park include mulching and removing debris and wood gathered in the pathways which provides visitors with safer and more accessible pathways. Several of these scouts advance to work on Eagle Scout projects. Our most recent examples are Scout Carter Taylor’s project of distributing active shooter training information to all Marble Cliff residents and churches and Scout Ricky Matters project replacing a deteriorating fence for Trinity Methodist Church as his Eagle Scout project.

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News & Information from the City of Grandview Heights

www.grandviewheights.org

insideGRANDVIEW HEIGHTS

By Maria Lubanovic

Goodbye, Mr. Mayor After three decades, Ray DeGraw retires

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Photos courtesy of the City of Grandview Heights

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ayor Ray DeGraw is retiring after more than 30 years and community services. of public service. At 70 years old, DeGraw has dedi“If it weren’t for the Yard, we wouldn’t have been able to cated more than half his life to serving Grandview complete these other projects,” says DeGraw.

Heights.

DeGraw also attributes his success to partnerships with DeGraw entered Grandview public service in 1983 when major developers in the area. The schools and libraries were he was appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. He worked major contributors, as well as the county, Marble Cliff, Clinwith City Council, briefly retired, and ran for City Council tonville and many other large businesses who would support again in 2000. After being enthe area. couraged by another council Outside of infrastructure member, he ran for mayor. and economic growth, DeGraw When DeGraw began his builds community through the position as mayor in 2003, mayor’s blog, updated weekly Grandview needed major develwith information about projects, opments and was in an economevents and holidays that affect ic slump. In 2005, the state of Grandview Heights residents.

Ohio declared Grandview eco“When it comes to Grandnomically distressed. DeGraw’s view, people know the brand economic planning commission and they understand what this made crucial improvements to community is about and what the area from 2004-2008. it stands for,” says DeGraw. “We “We wanted to send the like to get out front of the issues message out that we are open for and let people know the truth business,” says DeGraw. about what is going on.”

This message was taken As DeGraw’s time as mayor seriously by the community. comes to an end, he hopes that In 2005, community members his work will continue to make a passed levies that not only kept difference in the community. He the local government afloat, but says that careful long-term planthe library and schools funded. ning has allowed Grandview to “This was a pivotal year for stay on track economically, and us,” says DeGraw. “But the comthat the residents support sermunity really pulled through vices they know are important, and I was impressed by their like schools and libraries. commitment to service and to Grandview.”

These levies also bought Grandview more time to work Maria Lubanovic is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome on one of their largest projects, Grandview Yard, a huge piece at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com. of land originally taken up by Big Bear. DeGraw was left with a challenge to turn it into something the community could benefit from. This area went through many changes, originally starting as a place for retail and business and evolving into a combination of offices, services, restaurants and apartments.

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Faces

By Mallory Arnold

“We have to do better.”

John Petro prepares Cristo Rey students with impressive work study program

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pon walking into John Petro’s office at Cristo Rey High School, I came across two students who were laughing comfortably in chairs, looking entirely at ease in the company of authority. Petro high-fived the two before they left, and he settled into his chair for the interview.

Petro grew up in Columbus, attended Miami University for undergrad and The Ohio State University

College of Law. He worked diligently as a lawyer for 22 years – but one day, he’d had enough.

“I appreciated and liked the competitive nature,” Petro says. “But eventually, I got tired of the industry and started looking for the next step.”

Coincidentally, he was invited to take a tour of Cristo Rey by his friend, a member on the board. Originally, the idea was to have his business team up

GBQ celebrating their Cristo Rey work study students.

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Cristo Rey’s varsity girls basketball team.

with the school’s work study program, but he found himself asking if there were any opportunities for him at Cristo Rey. A few months later, a position opened up, and the requirements checked off all of Petro’s boxes. Everything fell into place, and he became Director of the Work Study Program. From law to education – Petro never expected it.

The work study program is a lot of just that work. And, it involves a long, intricate process. There are 400 students and 120 organizations, and Petro has to build and establish relationships with each of them. Essentially, students are interviewed and matched up with businesses to work once a week for the entire school year. It’s a requirement; part of the curriculum.

Students receive letter grades, credit and experience. Ninety percent of the part-

nered businesses allot a certain amount of money to pay the students, going towards their tuition.

“We want our students to do necessary, meaningful work,” Petro says. “We want them to participate in work that adds value to the organization.”

Organically, students form mentor relationships with role models within their work study assignments. Establishing connections and learning from professionals early on helps students learn how to properly navigate communication in different career fields.

The program requires Petro to really get to know his students, as each one is assigned to a business based on their strengths and interests. During the course of our conversation, Petro waved in several students he knew to share a little bit

about their experience.

Precious Adugyamfi is currently working at the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office. Freshman year she very much wanted be involved in law, so Cristo Rey assigned her to a law firm. However, they threw her for a loop sophomore year when she was sent to work in a business environment.

“I wasn’t sure at first, but I ended up really enjoying it,” Adugyamfi says. “I was able to really get into the business field – I realize now I have a lot of interest in it.”

Jamia Martin had an entirely different experience. Liking more creative, handson work, she was assigned to BalletMet, where she learned how to sew and make costumes. The next year, she worked at the Museum of Art, where she learned that although she did love artistic work, she needed to thrive in a louder atmosphere.

“I got a taste of something different every year,” Martin says. “And that’s going to help me figure out what I want to do after I graduate.”

Other than his efforts in the work study program, Petro is a busy man. He started and coached the first girl’s basketball team at the school, officially becoming 13

part of the OHSA this year. He’s quite the athlete himself, just having biked the Tour of the Scioto River Valley. Moreover, the last two years Petro biked in Pelotonia.

He’s also involved in a multitude of community philanthropies. He served on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio for 10 years and was on a chair for the first three years.

“It’s the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only one without a cure,” Petro says. “So I’ve been heavily involved in that.”

He and his wife actively work with Local Matters and the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, dedicating their time to causes that benefit the community.

It’s an impressive schedule, one that Petro remains humble about. He laughs that his mother and three sisters would say he’s always busy because he’s quite spastic and can’t sit still.

A handful of the 400 students in Cristo Rey’s work study program.

“I’m a life-long Columbus person,” he says. “I want to help our community Petro says a community works the get better. I preach the same thing to our same way. basketball team: every day we have to go “Even though Columbus is growing out there and get better individually and and economically developing, there are a as a team.” lot of people being left behind,” he says.

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“We have to do better.”

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In Focus

By Lydia Freudenberg

Full STEM Ahead Dr. Jamie Lusher offers summer learning with Camp Invention

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ere’s a crazy fact: In a 2018 report by the news organization Education Week, the average student can lose one to three months of academic learning over the summer – aka the “summer slide.”

At Grandview Heights City School District, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Jamie Lusher realizes this phenomenon and is working to help close the gap.

Creating the Creativity

Photos courtesy of Grandview Heights City School District

Before taking her current position in 2014, Lusher worked at Worthington Schools where she provided the week-long summer program, Camp Invention – a National Inventors Hall of Fame program that provides schools with materials and lesson plans for creative STEM-related activities, grades K-6. Lusher quickly realized the Grandview Heights School District would benefit from the interactive camp.

“When you look at the history of Grandview with FIRST Robotics (Pro-

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Lusher and co-director Joe Liptrap.

gram) and LEGO League, there is a high-level of interest around this topic of STEM,” says Lusher, the camp co-director.

“And with Camp Invention, you get to build a culture of learning around science, math, engineering, and creativity.”

The 2019 camp was held in June, but now is a great time to get ready for the

2020 camp season because spots fill fast.

Within four years, the camp expanded from 70 campers to more than 120-plus waitlist. Kids explore topics of architecture, agriculture, space, physics, organic chemistry and more.

“I can’t believe how much they do every day all week. I mean, we had like 6-year-olds checking the pH (levels) of dogs to see if they were sick,” Lusher says.

“The experiences are so high quality.”

Apart from Lusher and co-director Joe Liptrap, (also a kindergarten teacher), volunteered teachers help carry out the lessons. Since only students K-6 can partake in the camp, there is the counselor-in-training and leadership internship opportunity for older students. Lusher recalls the story of a shy student who partook in the camp and is now a leadership intern.

“It helped him grow and develop communication skills,” Lusher says. “And Camp Invention is great professional development for teachers; the materials, the lessons, the curriculum.”

To really make things fun, Camp Invention creates a new theme every year. In light of the highly-popularized Marvel Avengers 15

films, the 2019 camp highlighted superheroes. Throughout the week, students learn about different inventors and how they’re similar to our favorite characters.

“There is one thing about (superheroes) that is unique and sometimes a great invention is the same thing; we didn’t know we needed this invention but now we do,” Lusher says. “It’s a powerful metaphor… and I want (the students) to feel comfortable and take risks.”

But like any hero, defeat is inevitable.

Lusher makes sure students understand the importance of failure and how it promotes growth and allows ideas to evolve.

Lusher uses the example of how the toy Slinky was originally designed for ships to absorbed shock during high-impact.

“We say fail and fail often,” Lusher says, “(We want) to give them the freedom to think past fear because it’s a human condition that we’re all afraid of failing.”

Understanding the importance of failure is a lifelong lesson.

Looking to the Future

while still assisting with lessons and organization – but she realizes the growing For the 2020 camp season, Lusher need for helping hands. Talk of hosting may completely pass the torch to Liptrap two separate camp weeks has been dis-

cussed, but not yet confirmed. Either way, Lusher hopes to accommodate as many students as possible because she sees the positive impact.

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The grand prize winner receives a trip to Washington, D.C. where they are awarded and get to spend time with its hall of fame inductees.

Grandview has never participated in the Mighty Minds contest, but that doesn’t mean it won’t in the future. Currently, Lusher is interested in bringing Ohio Model United Nations to the middle school and possibly the National Geographic Society Geochallenage, where grades 5-8 work to develop real-world solutions.

Camp Invention will always be a priority for Lusher, and she’s excited to see it evolve (like any great invention).

“We’ve had great success. And the holy grail is when you get a compliment from a kid saying, ‘This was better than COSI camp,’” Lusher laughs. “And unless Accommodating as many children as possible is a priority for Lusher. it’s unkind or unsafe we really don’t tell them no, and I think that’s what the kids “I watch kids cry at the end of camp an experience for them and they’re gainlove about Camp Invention.” because it’s over,” Lusher says. “I’ve had ing something.” parents say ‘Oh my gosh, my garage is National Inventors Hall of Fame now a tinker shed.’ … And as a parent, also provides the Mighty Minds contest, Lydia Freudenberg is the brand loyalty there is no better feeling than knowing which recognizes Camp Invention alum- specialist. Feedback welcome at your kid had a great day, and this provides ni for their imaginative ideas and goals. lfreudenberg@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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For the Love of Country and Community Upper Arlington’s Fourth of July Celebration

By Mollie Shaw

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he Upper Arlington Independence Day celebration brings the community together every year with elaborate neighborhood floats, marching bands, antique cars and a finale of fireworks. Many generations of Upper Arlington community members share fond memories of the long-standing celebration which dates back to 1923.

“The people are truly the heart and soul of Upper Arlington,” says Anne Stair, general chairperson of the celebration and member of the Upper Arlington Civic

Participating floats are judged in 13 categories.

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Association. “Their dedication to community events like the July 4th celebration each year sets this community apart.”

The 2019 choice for grand marshal of the parade is Upper Arlington Schools Superintendent Dr. Paul Imhoff. Imhoff began his role as superintendent in July 2013, bringing with him 19 years of administrative experience in public education. He leads with understanding of his students and staff because of the seven years he spent teaching high school English and junior high Language Arts and Reading. He received the honor of 2018 Ohio Super-

EVENTS OF THE DAY The celebrating starts bright and early on the Fourth of July, as Upper Arlington Civic Association (UACA) volunteers march through the streets announcing that festivities will soon begin. They even give personal shout-outs to Upper Arlington residents for $10 each.

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of the parade, built by the teamwork of neighborhoods, schools, alumni groups and other local organizations. UACA donates funds to support float builders and provides a float builder’s information session to help them feel confident about their creations. Float builders can choose to enter the UACA’s float judging contest for a chance to win in 13 categories.

“It is truly unbelievable to see some of the process it takes people to construct creative unmatched floats in their free time while bringing their neighbors together,” Stair says.

The parade route starts at the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Zollinger Road. It runs south, crossing Lane Avenue and ending at the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and North Star Road. This year’s theme is The Best is Yet to Come, Party in the Park at 5:30 p.m.

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the fireworks later that night. One parking pass is included, and seating is available from 5:30 p.m. until immediately after the fireworks. Tables are first-come, first-served beginning on June 1st. They cost $125 for UACA members and $150 for non-UACA members. Enjoy a variety of entertainment before the fireworks begin, including music from The Conspiracy Band and food for purchase from City BBQ (pre-order only), Giuseppe’s, Schmidt’s, Graeter’s, and Kona Ice. Guests can also bring their own picnics.

Fireworks at 10 p.m.

Whether you’re at a Party in the Park table, sitting in the lawn chairs you brought from home or snuggled up in a blanket on the grass, the Upper Arlington fireworks are sure to dazzle you!

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“My family and I became part of the Upper Arlington family in 2013, and we quickly learned what has drawn people to this special place for so many years,” Imhoff says. “It’s more than the tree-lined streets and beautiful parks – it’s a deep sense of community pride and cooperation.”

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Living

By Nathan Collins

An Architect’s Dream Nicholson Builders bring 1930s-era home back to life This project won the NARI Contractor of the Year Award for Residential Historical Renovation Restoration

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our hundred days is a long time, no matter how you cut it up.

But for John Nicholson, landing an Upper Arlington historic renovation project was a dream come true and wellworth the wait.

As expected, the restoration of a historic home is vastly different than restoration of a newer structure.

“Some of the challenges are uncovering structural deficiencies in historic homes that need to be remedied in order for the new work to proceed in the quality-like fashion that all of our clients desire,” says John Nicholson, architect with Nicholson Builders.

The renovation actually encompassed multiple small projects over the nearly 400 days that it took to complete.

There were unique profiles of trim and hand-crafted details which needed to be recreated. This typically results in a drawn-out timeline because of the need to source craftsmen and manufacturers to recreate historic detail and go through a period of trial and error.

“We had to have a lot of prototypes made for things that we installed in the house,” says Nicholson. “The first attempts were not always the perfect solution.”

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Nicholson actually returned to the project after the demolition phase made him realize the bathrooms all needed remodeling.

“This last project was largely aesthetics and exteriors, and we initially only intended to have a limited scope of remodeling, but we ended up tearing off every bit of stucco, every bit of facia and soffit trim off of the house. We re-did the entire exterior except for the existing stone structure.”

All new wood windows were designed and installed with historically accurate proportions. New stucco with a complementing tone was installed, new carriage house doors with windows were installed and LAP siding above the garage doors was removed, radically altering the facade’s design.

“It restored the proper proportions to the gable and elevation,” says Nicholson.

Curved Tudor trim details were used, as seen in historic Tudor architecture. After cleaning and restoring, the underlaying roof tone is in perfect harmony with the tone of limestone walls and brown window and trim colors. Historically revitalized clay chimney pots were also added.

“Tudor uses stucco and timber on the facades that were actually, a long time ago, load bearing, but now it’s just simulated,” says Nicholson. “Right now, the timber is decorative, but back in historic England those timber members would have been load bearing. We recreated that.”

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the original manufacturer were sourced and installed. Half round gutters to simulate aged copper were added and authentic connecters were used.

“Sourcing the clay tiles would have been a big task if it hadn’t been a company located in Ohio,” says Nicholson. “We obtained some old records so we had a library of information from that manufacturer.”

To incorporate the family room addition into the rest of the home the walls were removed and the window opening was reproportioned and repositioned. A matching limestone water table was added and curved Tudor trim details were installed. Cut limestone from the same quarry of the original house stone was sourced and used to integrate into the addition.

All overhead power, cable and phone lines were removed for a more authentic historical appearance. A symmetrical façade with larger, correctly proportioned windows and door was created.

The fact that this project won a NARI Contractor of the Year Award is vindication for Nicholson on a job well done.

“It was just very rewarding because the amount of passion that had been put into the work,” says Nicholson. “It was a dream project because you get to study, source, have things custom manufactured and install the proper product. It was really rewarding.”

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On the Table

By Sara Dowler

Red, White and Food Let freedom ring and the cookout begin!

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rom hot dogs and burgers to watermelon and apple pie, across America, it seems that everyone looks forward to the annual backyard barbecue that has become quintessential with the Fourth of July. However, while we now stuff our faces with mac ’n cheese, barbecue and corn on the cob, it’s interesting to reflect on what the first Fourth of July spread looked like.

On July 4, 1777, it had been one year since the Declaration of Independence was signed and people were celebrating their first Fourth of July. In Philadelphia, people flooded to City Tavern where they dined on foods such as oysters, corn chowder and turkey pot pie. In Massachusetts, John and Abigail Adams were eating turtle soup, New England poached salmon with egg sauce, green peas and boiled potatoes in jackets with apple pandowdy for dessert.

In 2019, our favorite Fourth of July foods in the Tri-Village community are a bit different from the turtle soup and oysters that colonists enjoyed. Today, our favorite Fourth of July foods include everything from brats to Bomb Pops to veggie burgers.

One member of the community has a favorite Fourth of July food for a very special reason.

“My favorite Fourth of July food is popcorn because I eat it every year with my friends when I watch fireworks,” says Claire, a resident of Upper Arlington.

One of America’s favorite Fourth of July dishes in 2019 does have its roots in colonial times.

One of the origin stories of the popular American dish mac ‘n cheese claims it was actually Thomas Jefferson who brought the recipe to America. As the story goes, Jefferson was first introduced to mac ‘n cheese when he was in Europe. He apparently

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enjoyed the dish so much while he was abroad that he even tried to make his own macaroni pasta machine when he returned to America.

However, his machine did not exactly pan out the way he had planned, so he had to import the macaroni noodles from Europe in order to enjoy the cheesy dish. Jefferson then went on to introduce it to his fellow Americans by serving mac ‘n cheese at a state dinner. The meal was a big hit and the rest is history.

Ultimately, there really is no set Fourth of July meal. While cookouts and barbecues seem to be the most popular method of celebrating, Fourth of July food is truly as diverse as this country.

So, this Fourth of July grab a scoop, slice or handful of whatever your favorite holiday food may be, spend time with family and friends, watch some fireworks and celebrate freedom.

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The Sun Shines Everywhere

By Mary Ann Hoberman (ages 4-8) This picture book celebrates something that we all have in common - that no matter where we live and what we look like, the sun shines on us all. When the sun goes down and it’s night, it just means the sun has come up on the other side of the world.

There, people, plants and animals can enjoy its sustaining light. A sweet and reassuring message about togetherness combined with great illustrations. Beautiful!

Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

By Carlos Hernandez (grades 4-8) Sal is a Cuban-American kid with a unique ability - he can rip holes in the universe and pull objects and people into his own.

Although he tries to keep this “sleight of hand” to himself, quick-witted Gabi isn’t fooled. But as Gabi and Sal become friends and explore his talent, they realize that what they’re doing might have bigger consequences than they realized. From an exciting plot to relatable characters to humor (both potty and more elevated), this book has it all. A great choice for YA lovers of any age. Published under the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, it’s the first in a series all about the misadventures of Sal and Gabi.

How to Become an Accidental Genius

By Elizabeth Macleod and Frieda Wishinsky (grades 4-8) Did you know that Frank Epperson, the inventor of the popsicle, got the idea from leaving his drink outside overnight and finding it frozen in the morning? Filled with interesting facts and pictures, this nonfiction book is made up of short vignettes of 30-plus people like Epperson who became an accidental geniuses. Learn about the strange ways that everyday items we take for granted, like post-it notes and corn flakes, came to be!

You Are Light

By Aaron Becker (ages 0-4) Caldecott medalist Becker tries his hand at board books and succeeds wonderfully. The cover shows a sun surrounded by 12 different colored translucent circles, which are meant to be held up to the light. As you turn the pages, the colored circles overlap to form different colors; this alone will grab the attention of babies and toddlers. Older kids will appreciate the gentle introduction to scientific concepts like the water cycle as Becker describes how the sun makes the rain and helps the wheat grow. Big ideas in a format durable enough for tiny fingers.

Space Boy

By Stephen McCranie (grades 7 and up) Amy has spent her entire life on a mining colony in deep space, but when her father loses his job, she and her parents are cryogenically frozen for the 30-year trip back to earth. Not only does she have to deal with losing her best friend (who will be an adult by the time Amy gets to earth) and adjust to a new school, she must catch up on 30 years of news, culture and technology. A mysterious silver-haired boy and a murdered archaeologist are introduced and set the scene for future adventures. A fun graphic novel with a sci-fi twist on being the new kid in school and feeling like you’re from a different planet.

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