Tri-Village Magazine September/October 2019

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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

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An Ohio Epidemic

A statewide issue that starts in our own medicine cabinets

14 In Focus

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More than Man’s Best Friend

Dogs lend a helping paw to students in need

18 Who You Gonna Call?

Upper Arlington Fire Division is making a difference with UA CARES program

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20 More than

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How these spaces are supporting small businesses in the Tri-Village community

24 Living

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Grandview Heights High School Homecoming and Alumni Night 6:30 p.m.

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Sept. 22 Cycle UA

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Through Oct. 25

Golf (under repair) by artist John Charles Davies

Sept. 2

Sept. 26

8:30 a.m.

Reed Road Park, 3855 Reed Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

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First Avenue Park, 850 First Ave. www.grandviewheights.org

UACA Labor Neighbor Day

First Ave. Fall Fest

Sept. 2

Sept. 28

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

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Labor Day Arts Festival

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Sept. 8

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Oct. 6

Oct. 26

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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9-11 a.m.

Thomas A. Edison Intermediate & Larry Larson Middle School, 1240 Oakland Ave. www.grandviewheights.org

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Oct. 31

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Yabo’s Tacos, 3051 Northwest Blvd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

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Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society Tour of Homes

Race for Hope Derriere Dash

Oct. 6

Fall Fest

1-5 p.m.

Fancyburg Park, 3375 Kioka Ave. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov

Oct. 11-13

Columbus Italian Festival

Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, noon-7 p.m.

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41st Annual Great Pumpkin Run

Pumpkin Patrol and Beggar’s Night

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

Sept. 29

Sunday Film Series

2-4:30 p.m., Tremont Library

Sept. 30

Movement as Medicine: Intro to Movement Based Meditation 1-2 p.m., Tremont Library

Oct. 15-17

Oct. 12

6:30-9 p.m.

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10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tremont Library

UACA Golden Bear Scare

American Red Cross Blood Drive

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

Sept. 14

Stuffed Animal Clinic All day

Oct. 2

1-on-1 Career Coaching 3-5 p.m.

Oct. 20

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon and Half Marathon 7:30 a.m.

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Oct. 9

Grandview Library Writers Group 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Oct. 31

7th Annual Howlin’ Halloween 6-8 p.m.

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News & Information from Upper Arlington

insideUPPER ARLINGTON Behind the Curtain

What goes into the curation of high school theater

By Mallory Arnold

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ith school up and running after a relaxing summer vacation, students could use a little drama in their lives. We’re not talking about gossip – we’re referring to the Upper Arlington High School theater department, of course.

Greg Varner has been the director of the Upper Arlington Community of Theatre since fall 2005 and is also a member of the language arts faculty at UAHS. He is the brains behind which shows are selected for the top-ofthe-line theater program.

“Typically, I look for shows that are not typical high school theater,” Varner says. “My goal is to select texts that challenge students to reach beyond ‘doing a play’ where they have to become part of the production dialogue.”

The selection process is clearly much more than simply what would look good on stage. Varner picks pieces that he believes students will feel invested in, so they are motivated to put as much of themselves into the craft. Concerning selections for this upcoming 2019-2020 season, Varner has some ideas.

“I’m hoping to produce The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat as Performed by the Inmates of the Asylum of Charenton Under the Direction of the Marquis de Sade (shortened frequently to Marat/ Sade),” he says. “We are also hoping to include a piece about the history behind the African American burial grounds originally located on the current high school property.”

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High school theater isn’t simply a resume booster, as Varner points out. These students invest countless hours, carve time out of their schedules and put a lot of passion into performances. The students at UAHS take responsibility of the program, Varner says.

“I regularly tell students that, ‘If you’re only in it for the T-shirt, you are missing the point,’” Varner says. “The students who construct costumes or coach new

times there is an overall feeling that administration doesn’t put as much attention on the arts as it does athletics.

“In part that is because athletics are so much more visible: we see the practices, we see the gym bags, we see games every week,” Varner says. “That can be tough when it comes to recruiting theater students because, when the process becomes challenging, they think they are doing something wrong.”

He makes a point that, arguably, the most interesting part of theater is what goes on behind the scenes – which people rarely get to see. So, perhaps to make the arts more up front and important in schools, it would be wise to involve the public in pre- and postproduction activities.

And speaking of preproduction, it’s clear a creative season is brewing in Varner’s mind.

With his background, direction and collective team of talented students, it’s sure to be a successful year of theater.

“Upper Arlington High School is a community that values possibility and potential,” Varner says. “I see, regularly, faculty and students whose ideas are given a place to marinate and grow. In the context of the theater program, we have always been given the trust and respect to explore possibilities in regard to the plays we produce and the way we bring them to the stage.”

The stage is set, the actors prepped and the lights are bright – it’s showtime.

students in their scene work or research details of the show to develop purposeful dramaturgy are the ones who can genuinely look at a successful performance and realize that they were part of what made it happen.”

Theater can be a haven where students develop social skills they carry for the rest of their lives. In order to put on a successful play, students must be able to connect to the community and work as a whole.

“Recently I had a student, who is now in graduate school, tell me that the lessons he uses the most in his current studies are ones he learned in the context of performance,” Varner says.

And though students and profession- Mallory Arnold is an assistant editor. als like Varner invest much of their time Feedback welcome at marnold@ and effort into theater programs, often- cityscenemediagroup.com.

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News & Information from the Village of Marble Cliff

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THE VILLAGE OF

MARBLE CLIFF

The Arbors of Marble Cliff

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n fall 2018 the Village of Marble Cliff contracted with Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation, a familyowned, full service arboriculture firm, for an inventory of all Village trees in the public roadways and Falco public park. The purpose of this GIS (geographical information system) inventory was: •

Photos courtesy of the Village of Marble Cliff

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To provide an accurate account of the Village’s current tree resources.

Identify tree maintenance priorities.

Develop a management plan to promote the longterm health and sustainability of the Village’s trees using this “working” document.

A total of 365 individual trees were included in the inventory with 33 different tree species present.

In Falco Park alone, there are 20 species present in a relatively small space. The street trees represent nearly 65 percent of all trees, however, they are dominated by only three species; pear, crabapple and hawthorn. The idea of planting a single species along an entire road has become outdated and many cites and municipalities are favoring a greater diversity of species along the road. Using a variety of species adds diversity and can overlap features of interest, including color and flowering time, etc. With many of the catalpa and flowering pear trees reaching the end of their service life the Village has an opportunity to begin increasing species diversity and will keep the Village up with modern city and regional tree planting methods. The growing discipline of urban forestry recommends that no more than 30 percent of a given tree population should be of the

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same family, 20 percent of the same genus and 10 percent of the same species. Diversity reduces the risk of tree loss due to insects and disease.

The Village trees were evaluated based on both the biological and structural health of the trees. Of those trees inventoried, 74.5 percent are in fair condition or worse. The flowering pears, which make up 38 percent of all trees, averaged a condition rating below fair which indicates their age being mature specimens with structural defects. Many of the crabapples are also becoming over-mature. Trees that are in very poor condition or dead were evaluated for removal. They have either declined to a point where they cannot recover or have exceeded their service life.

Urban tree lawns (grassy areas between roadways and sidewalks) are notoriously tough sites to grow healthy, vigorous trees. Trees grown in these sites are often subject to nutrient-poor soils, soil compaction and inconsistent soil moisture, salt deposition and excessive pruning due to overhead utility lines or passing vehicles. Like most communities the majority of the Village’s trees are grown in these tree lawns.

Trees are vital to a community not only for their aesthetic qualities but also for their benefits to the larger ecosystem. Marble Cliff is dedicated to maintain and improve this vital resource. With this information the Village has implemented a three-year management plan for pruning, tree removal and replacement and general plant healthcare. After three years the inventory will be updated to reflect the changes and evaluated for effectiveness and a new management plan will be outlined.

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News & Information from the City of Grandview Heights

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By Rocco Falleti

Growing Younger

Grandview seniors find new ways to stay active

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Photos courtesy of Marta Durban

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rom the moment she began Slipper and the Rose and performed instructing at the Grandview at Grandview High School for three Center in 1978, recreation sustraight evenings. pervisor Marta Durban, had one goal “They have to sing, dance, in mind: keep senior citizens moving. paint and move sets. …It is mam“We are never not busy,” Durmoth,” Durban says. “We partner ban says. “There is a lot of focus on with Columbus recreation to make physical activity here. No one wants this happen.” to hang out and crotchet, that just Aside from classes available doesn’t happen here.” throughout the week, the seniors The Grandview Center offers a at the Grandview Center often take number of different fitness classes for trips to parks around Columbus to all levels of experience and ability. go on nature walks. But what DurFrom Wii bowling classes and chair ban is most proud of is the commuvolleyball, to weight training and nity involvement that spawns from yoga classes, there is no shortage of the center. activities.

From the Tour de Grandview, the “When you come in, we work Columbus Marathon, the Grandview with people at the level they are at Heights Annual Great 5K Pumpkin and teach them basic core control. …

Run and even Christmas tree lightcenter, balance and strength,” Durings, seniors remain a constant presban says. “I always tell my instructors ence at Grandview events. they have to know the room and who “They want to be active; most of they are instructing before they go in these seniors are retired and working to a class.” part time or traveling,” Durban says.

While the center does provide an “At community events, my seniors outlet for physical activity and a soare there to help fill in with whatcial connection for its members, the ever is needed. They are the glue that Grandview Center stresses the impor- The Grandview Center offers endless fitness classes as well as social events. holds it together.” tance of understanding the muscles, of the people here can join those places to This continued involvement mind and body. use equipment we don’t have.” is what excites Durban the most about the A connection, Durban says, that can Each year, the Grandview Center hosts Grandview community. She mentions that make all the difference in life. a chair volleyball tournament welcoming the center has come a long way since its Though Grandview is not the largest three to four different centers. It is a “big par- early days when eating, playing cards and community across the greater Columbus ty,” as Durban describes, and the day-long smoking cigarettes, were the most popular area, folks at the senior center make use of tournament is filled with plenty of entertain- and desired activities. what’s around town. Whether it is a yoga ment and food from local businesses.

“We continue to grow younger in the studio like Yoga on High or the pool at LA Perhaps the largest program stemming Grandview community,” Durban says, “and Fitness, Grandview seniors make use of from the Grandview Center is the drama with that, my seniors are growing younger what’s around them. program, Grandview Carriage Place Com- with the desire to be more physical.”

“Here in Grandview, it doesn’t matter munity Production.

For a full schedule of classes and activities, what direction you go, you are going to find The program is not limited to Grand- please visit grandviewheights.org a fitness studio,” Durban says. “It all ends up view senior citizens but people of all ages working for us. We are a small facility; I have from Dublin, Worthington and Columbus Rocco Falleti is an assistant editor. Feedback three classes going on at one time and most as well. This past summer the group did welcome at rfalleti@cityscenecolumbus.com

VETERANS PLAZA

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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.

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Faces

By Mallory Arnold

An Ohio Epidemic I

t’s an issue right in front of our faces that no one likes to talk about. Opioid addiction can be a difficult topic to approach, especially if you have little information about the crisis going on in Ohio. In 2017, Ohio had the second highest rate of drug opioid-related overdose deaths in the U.S. Although the statistic sounds scary, health policy professor at the Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine, Daniel Skinner, says that the problem starts in our own medicine cabinets.

Skinner moved to Grandview in 2014 after accepting a teaching position at the Ohio University Dublin branch.

Daniel Skinner “In Ohio, this is one of the most talked about issues right now,” Skinner says, “and if you study health care like I do, it’s talked about

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a lot. It would be hard not to approach this topic.”

Skinner tries to be as involved in the Grandview Heights community as he can.

He cares deeply about diversifying areas, connecting communities and creating conversations.

The opioid epidemic is one he’s particularly passionate about.

“Overprescribing is a huge problem – it’s right there in our faces,” he says. “But even though it’s so prominent, that doesn’t mean it’s being talked about in a productive way.”

Not Far From Me: Stories of Opoids and Ohio was written when Skinner and his colleague, Berkeley Franz, realized that though their perspectives on the world may be different, they had something in common – storytelling.

“Storytelling is what we can agree on – the way you tell a story matters,” he says. “The way we talk about how we got here and how an issue came about – really determines if we can become better in crisis.”

The book is a collection of real stories and experiences from people who have struggled with opioid addiction or have been affected by the problem in some way. Grappling with such an intense topic can be difficult, but seeing it through the eyes of a personal story is an amazing way to learn and become connected. Grandview Public Library will be holding a book event on Sept. 26 to talk about the stories, answer questions and share personal experiences.

“In Grandview and Upper Arlington, people are always thinking of their kids, but I think sometimes people think the problem doesn’t pertain to them,” Skinner says. “The more you think you’re immune, the more in danger you might be.”

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Photo courtesy of Daniel Skinner

A statewide issue that starts in our own medicine cabinets

Being educated about the conversation and knowing that it can happen to anyone is the first step in protecting your family.

“The average American family has a ton of prescription drugs that build up over time,” Skinner says. “That’s how the story happens – when people want to try drugs, they are right there.”

To continue the fight against opioid addiction in Ohio, the proceeds from the book will be donated to three addiction facilities throughout the state. For Skinner, who has lost several people close to him to addiction, this means everything to him.

“People say they haven’t been affected by this because they don’t know know anyone who has died from it,” Skinner says.

“But you don’t want to start caring about this topic just because someone in your community has died from it – then it’s too late. If that’s not a call for prevention then I don’t know what is.”

Mallory Arnold is an assistant editor.

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In Focus

By Taylor Woodhouse

More than Man’s Best Friend

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here is no denying the amount of joy dogs can bring to peoples’ lives – they weren’t deemed man’s best friend for no reason. However, in some cases, these furry companions are trained to provide additional services and become more than just a pet.

Therapy dogs and service dogs are canines that go through specialized training to learn to fill a role or provide specific support. Most dogs already possess personalities to become a service animal, but there are a few key traits trainers look for.

“Most are already good matches for service positions, however, dogs who are extremely confident and willing to get on different levels and surfaces tend to do better,” Jen Bianchi, owner and head trainer at Central Ohio Service Dogs, says. “Dogs who are more food motivated and happy to go with the flow do well. They can’t shut down around loud or unexpected noises.”

Service animals are trained to work in tandem with an individual to perform tasks specific to their companion. This can include guide dogs, autism assistance dogs that are sensitive to sensory signals and dogs that help people with physical impairments complete tasks.

Therapy dogs are trained to provide emotional support, as opposed to physical tasks. They are generally trained to be comfortable in large groups with unfamiliar settings. Like service dogs, there are specific programs a dog must undergo before it can be declared a certified therapy dog.

“Typically, the whole training process depends on the tasks the dogs are required to do,” Bianchi says. “Obviously, if they’re opening and closing doors or helping with laundry, those tasks are quite difficult to train and may take longer.”

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According to Madeline Partlow, director of student services at Grandview Heights High School, both therapy and service dogs have a real, distinct impact on the students at the school. GHHS was lucky enough to be home to a therapy dog for several years and, additionally, has had

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a couple of students who utilized service dogs in school day-to-day.

Partlow says the key is focusing on the needs of both the students and the dogs.

“We’re all about helping kids and addressing each student’s individual needs,” she says. “We try to be knowl-

edgeable about how to support the dog as it supports the student.”

The school handles support animal situations on case-by-case basis. They ensure that all parties involved are informed and comfortable with the situation. This includes not only the student and the dog, but also the family, school staff and other students.

“It’s a lot easier for the student to handle the dog when it’s completely trained through a program versus a partially trained young puppy or dog,” Bianchi says. “If you don’t, the dog can easily be distracted and then become a distraction for students.”

A service dog opens doors for students who may otherwise not be able to attend a regular school day. Whether they serve as a guide dog or help address a medical concern, they can mean freedom and independence for students to go about their school day.

And while therapy dogs may not complete similarly specific tasks, studies have also shown that the presence of therapy dogs in schools can not only

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Who You Gonna Call?

Upper Arlington Fire Division is making a difference with UA CARES program

By Lydia Freudenberg

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anet Popa should be the face of UA CARES – her enthusiasm for the service is remarkable.

Overseen by the local fire division and originally called STAY UA, the program recently evolved into UA CARES – Upper Arlington Community Assistance Referrals and Education Services. The goal is to provide services, education and resources to prevent and decrease 911 calls.

From CPR training to non-emergency paramedic services, safe baby training to special needs registry and more, the complimentary services are making an impact on the community – especially for Popa.

An active senior and longtime UA resident, Popa recently discovered the services when her neighbor had surgery and needed in-home care.

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“I heard about it through word of mouth,” Popa says. “My neighbor was telling me the wonderful service the fire department provided.”

Popa called the department, made the request and soon the firefighter-paramedics were on the job.

Within the past few months, Popa has used the UA CARES services a handful of times. They’ve installed grab bars in her shower, checked smoke detectors, installed a car seat for her grandchildren, fixed a loose railing and even checked her EKG, all at no cost.

“This is one of the finest things I have ever experienced in my life with a community service,” Popa says. “They truly are amazing. I’m so excited Upper Arlington has a service like this and it’s for anyone.”

The Superheroes of UA

“UA CARES is basically STAY UA on steroids,” says Christine Leyshon, the UA CARES manager.

The program initially began to accommodate the local aging population, though now there is much higher demand and need, the initiative has expanded.

“We found through a bunch of research that most of our patients were falling (multiple times),” says UA Firefighter Lieutenant Mark Weade. “So, with us interjecting after that first fall and getting grab bars installed and physical therapy assigned and other services brought into the home, now the patients never fall a second or third time.”

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division also stresses that UA CARES is not just for seniors, but all ages.

“We have everybody from 14-year-olds up to however old you are; if you’re a City of Upper Arlington resident, you can be involved in the CARES program if it’s something you need,” Weade says.

Right now the fire division dedicates a couple days to making UA CARES runs – so don’t worry if you see ambulance No 73 parked in your neighbor’s driveway, it’s most likely the CARES crew!

And in terms of the home assessments with medical evaluations and helping residents find in-home health care, the department is seeing their preventive action work through data.

“This is the most radical, most forwardthinking (program) I’ve seen in our department,” says firefighter-paramedic Jon Hamilton, “and it’s nice to get there before that 911 call – and honestly the numbers are showing that we’re avoiding those calls and that’s the really cool part. We get emails from people saying, ‘I would have fallen last night if it wasn’t for that grab bar.’”

Growing the Care Even though the division may be short on manpower, they aren’t slowing down anytime soon. The team is currently working to expand their CPR training to be available in the community and homes.

“We really want to increase that community awareness,” says Leyshon. “It’s also a goal for our team to expand so we’re available 24/7, (not just two days a week).”

As for the firefighters involved, they do feel a sense of pride knowing they’re making a difference in the community and are excited to see future impacts.

“For lack of better terms, it’s awesome. I mean, it’s an incredible way to actually reach our public and able to help them in a time of need before the 911 call,” Hamilton says. “If we can save one hip, one fracture or someone eventually dying from an injury they had – it’s pretty cool.”

To learn more about UA CARES, visit www.upperarlingtonoh.gov/fire-division.

Lydia Freudenberg is the brand loyalty specialist. Feedback welcome at lfreudenberg@cityscenemediagroup.com.

Success Stories for the Ages

The fire division understands that asking for help can be difficult. Because one-third of the UA CARES participants is made up of seniors, the department says its program, in turn, actually gives more independence.

After Popa had her in-home medical evaluation with UA CARES, they printed off and posted all her medical history and information on the side of her fridge. She says it gives her peace of mind knowing that if anything were to happen, the paramedics know where to find that list and can provide her proper care more efficiently.

“It’s a nice feeling to know that people truly do care in your community,” Popa says.

“I mean, who comes to your house and gives you an EKG for no cost?”

Leyshon shares other success stories of seniors benefiting from UA CARES. For example, after realizing a particular senior was calling for helping around the same time each day, the CARES crew decided to step in and find a better solution. The resident now has 24/7 home care. Or another memorable moment – before a senior citizen came home from rehab for physical therapy, the CARES crew had already gone in and installed grab bars using grant money.

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More than Entrepreneurial Spirit How these spaces are supporting small businesses in the Tri-Village community

By Sara Dowler

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s Columbus grows, so has the need for work spaces. However, not just any normal work spaces, but co-working spaces. You have probably seen them all over Columbus, and just didn’t realize it.

The Tri-Village area is home to coworking spaces such as Haven Collective and COhatch the Overlook. These spaces are truly extraordinary for small businesses.

“A co-working space provides a unique atmosphere where people can build upon “My business has grown by going downCo-working spaces provide small busieach others’ businesses and help each other stairs, grabbing a cup of coffee and chatting with nesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers with grow,” says COhatch the Overlook com- members,” says Yasmine Robles, founder of opportunities that they would most likely munity manager Madison McGraw.

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“I worked from home for many years,” says Erin Tennant, director of operations for the Columbus location of Sitting Made Simple and tenant at Haven Collective. “It was very isolating. It was very hard to build relationships and get out into the community while (at a co-working space) it is so easy – it is right at your fingertips.”

Co-working spaces also give small businesses the flexibility they need to succeed. Co-working spaces offer many options from just renting out a seat at a desk next to other freelancers and small businesses, to renting out your very own office. “(A co-working space) is a great way to level up and be more professional without the commitment that traditional leases put you in,” says Melissa Blackburn cofounder of Haven Collective. “We make it that flexible so that we can grow with you.

If you are with us and you are successful enough that you are out getting your own space, then we are going to be popping

champagne with you and be so happy because we were part of that journey.”

Co-working spaces also give small businesses the focus they need. When renting from a co-working space versus a traditional office space, small businesses and entrepreneurs don’t need to worry about everyday problems businesses often run into.

“When you are a small business, you have funds that you have to keep tight.

So, with renting a co-working space, you

actually have an all-in-one solution for your business,” says Beth Menduni, brand stylist and content strategist for Mkg Dept and another tenant of Haven Collective. “They (Haven Collective) do everything for me. I don’t have to worry about paying an internet bill, buying coffee, getting paper and ink for the printer, shoveling the snow – they take care of it.”

Practically any business can work in co-working spaces. These co-working spaces host everyone from freelancers, writers, entrepreneurs and real estate agents to lawyers, marketing specialists, brokers and everyone in between it’s completely inclusive.

And why is this community of coworkers rapidly growing in recent years?

“I think there are two reasons: there’s been a shift in corporate culture, a lot of large corporations are offering flexible full time so there is a need for a space for these people to work. People don’t just want to work at their house. It sounds great in theory, but then they have kids at home

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and laundry and so they need somewhere to go and work,” says McGraw. “Also, no one wants to work at a cubicle anymore.

So, these are beautifully designed spaces where people can work but take advantage of all the other benefits that a coworking space has to offer.”

And together, the co-working spaces in the Tri-Village area are not just benefiting the local economy by supporting small businesses, but by actually being more hands-on in their community.

“Co-working spaces keep people comfortable and happy,” says Danielle Lim, co-founder of Haven Collective. “Because (co-working spaces) attract all of these freelancers and consultants it keeps them from moving away – it keeps them happy in the communities they already live and thrive in. It gets them out of their isolation, and I think that’s the thing that encourages them to participate in their communities a little bit more.”

Sara Dowler is a contributing writer.

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Living

By Emile Lin

A New Purpose Hope Restoration transforms dark closet into pristine bathroom

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and South American tradition. Despite their far-flung heritage, these patterns have been in high demand in the Grandview area recently.

Amid all this opulence, the custom brown barn door separating the bathroom from the hallway stands out. One might expect a sliding glass pocket door that matches the white pristineness of the bathroom but, according to Renger that would be poor planning.

“The door style works best space-wise,” he says. “We couldn’t do a pocket door because of the electric cords inside the wall.

Swing doors are also out of the question.

Swing it in and it’ll hit the shower; swing it out and you’ll hit someone in the hallway.

The barn door was really the only functional option.”

But ergonomic doesn’t have to equal passé.

“The barn door’s style has come into play,” says Renger. “You see a lot of use for reclaimed wood these days.”

This newly constructed haven did not come easy. The closet, from which the bathroom is built from, was not particularly spacious. How did Renger and his team manage to fit everything in such a cramped area? The answer lies in creativity. While the cabinetry and the wall-mounted toilet fit in the initial space, the shower cabin had to intrude upon the adjacent bedroom. Thus, a small area of that room was remodeled as part of the bathroom, and a wall was put in place to seal the two rooms apart.

“Everything had to be custom-made to fit the space,” Renger says, acknowledging the challenges.

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or veteran homeowners, tricks for increasing a home’s resale value have become stale. Repainting the interior, replacing the roofs, landscaping or maybe building an in-ground pool. These improvements certainly work as intended, but have you ever thought about converting a seldomused closet into a bathroom equipped with full cabinetry and a shower cabin?

The homeowners of a quaint home overlooking Grandview Heights asked remodeling company Hope Restoration to do exactly that. The completed project is not beneath the craftsmanship of a luxurious ancient Roman bathhouse.

Marble-topped cabinetry on the left and a full-size shower cabin – also marble – on the right accost guests upon entry. The material was not chosen pell-mell.

“Marble never goes out of style,” says Todd Renger, president of Hope Restoration. “It’s always classic, always upscale. If you go to an upscale hotel like Ritz-Carlton, the bathroom will be marble. Really, in any luxurious place, you’ll see marble.”

Starting with the marble finish is the hand-painted tile flooring. The equally complex and elegant black and white mandala patterns add to the immaculate feel of the room. Even the drain follows the floor’s pattern.

“The hand-painted styles are kind of a new thing. You used to see them more in the ’20s and ’30s, but it has come back. Style tends to cycle every 20 to 30 years.” Renger says.

As for the peculiar patterns, Renger says they are of Mexican

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On the Table

By Tatyana Tandanpolie

Pass the Potatoes, Please How a cheesy potato recipe brought together a community for generations

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Members of the Grandview Center enjoy some dishes at a Wii Bowling Breakfast.

Ingredients • 5 cups frozen hash brown potatoes • 8 oz. sour cream • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese • 5 Tbsp. melted butter (can use unsalted to reduce overall amount of salt) • 1 can cream of chicken soup • Optional: ¼ to 1⁄3 cup chopped onions • 2 cups corn flakes • 1 Tbsp. butter

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Directions • Put corn flakes into bag and crush until about half the size of a normal flake.

• Cook in skillet with 1 Tbsp. of butter.

• Stir corn flakes until crispy. Remove from heat and let cool.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Combine hash browns, sour cream, cheese, soup and butter in large mixing bowl (add salt and pepper to taste).

• Transfer to greased pan and spread

mixture out until level.

• Sprinkle corn flakes on top.

• Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until underside of casserole is light golden brown. * To make the recipe like Cheyney’s mother did, add chopped onions to mixture, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom, cook, peel and grate five cups white potatoes instead of buying hash browns, and grate the cheese by hand.

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rowing up, Marlin Cheyney would watch her mother prepare delicious casseroles for weekly church potlucks, Her mother, Katy Saintenoy, was a classic Southern cook hefty dinners for her family and heftier meals to feed the who prided herself on the recipes that she learned from her many friends who often invited themselves over for supper. mother, passed to her daughters and shared with the community.

“Everyone said that the best restaurant in town was my While Cheyney’s kitchen table might not get as much traffic mother’s kitchen table,” says Cheyney. as her mother’s did, judging by the 15 batches of cheesy potatoes that she made for the Grandview Center early last year, her take on her mother’s dish could give the best restaurant in town a run RECIPE for its money.

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Just like her mother, Cheyney is a dedicated member of her community, volunteering her cooking skills in the Grandview Heights High School marching band’s concession stand for 11 straight football seasons and now serving residents her famous potato dish at every Grandview Center event.

“When I taste my version here, I go, ‘Oh yeah,’” says Cheyney. “But really, the best is my mother’s version.”

Cheyney admired her mother’s ability to draw a crowd with her food. She reminisces on the Sundays when the boys at their church’s potluck would steal her mother’s chicken noodle casserole, take it to the corner and scarf it down. Now, each time her friends at the center flock to her potatoes when they hit the counter, it makes her feel closer to her mother.

“People will rush to get the cheesy potatoes here or ask 100 times if I’m bringing it, and it reminds me of all the adolescents and the adults at church that used to say (to my mother), ‘Are you bringing your chicken noodle dish?’” says Cheyney.

“And she’d say, ‘Of course I’m bringing my chicken noodle dish.’”

And while Cheyney might not cook even half as much as her mother once did, she has just as much space in her heart – and her kitchen – for the Grandview Heights community as her mother had for hers.

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My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts

By Laura T. Coffey Puppies are cute, but they chew your shoes, need daily training, make messes and have accidents where we wish they had not. Older dogs, like the ones we meet in this book, are calm, grateful and live in the moment.

Coffey tells a great story by capturing the true personalities of these senior dogs while raising awareness of their plight as a highrisk population in shelters with adoption settings. With wonderful photography, this book will hopefully help raise awareness for senior dogs to enjoy the last few years (or months) of their lives.

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Lessons from Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog

By Dave Barry Dave Barry is 70. He realizes his dog, Lucy, is faring far better than himself when dealing with old age. How can he achieve more contentment like Lucy? Lucy has more friends, less stress and far more enjoyable hours than Dave does. As Dave travels and explores through various schemes for a better way of life, his experiences are laughout-loud hilarious. A great book for anyone seeking lighter fare as they traverse through their later years.

Getting Real about Getting Older: Conversations About Aging Better

By Linda K. Stroh and Karen K. Brees We all age; the way in which we handle our own aging is a choice each of us makes.

This insightful book has quotes from hundreds of seniors who observe and respond to the challenges and opportunities of getting older. Stroh elicits understanding on how to cope, thrive, question and “do” as we deal with aging within others or ourselves.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End

by Atul Gawande Gawande confronts painful topics that one is often loath to consider: aging, frailty and death. Focusing on both medical procedures and living conditions in later life, Gawande addresses the reality of the decisions we make about our living situations, ensuring safety at the expense of retaining autonomy especially when adult children are making the decisions. This thoughtful and provoking book will ultimately make one think about what they want when the end is near.

Pig the Stinker

By Aaron Blabey (ages 2-6) Pig the Pug does not like baths. In fact, he detests them.

Pig would much rather roll around in garbage than go near a bar of soap. So, when his owner decides that it is time for Pig to take a bath, he will do his best to sabotage all of his owner’s best efforts.

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