Westerville July/August 2016

Shutterbugs!

In the Camera’s Eye

Westerville residents submit their favorite shots for our annual look at the community Presented by Hutta & Hutta Orthodontics

Also: Basketball Coach Ed Calo

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Location – Our Uptown Westerville campus is conveniently located off the I-270 outerbelt or I-71.

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Join Us for an Information Session Thursday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m. at Innovate New Albany Learn about NEW areas of focus in: • HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION • FINANCIAL ECONOMICS • ACTUARIAL SCIENCE Meet the MBA Director, learn about the program and have your questions answered.

MBA Information Session held at: Innovate New Albany 8000 Walton Pkwy, Suite 200 Second floor, east side of the building New Albany, OH 43054

To register visit: www.otterbein.edu/MBAinfosession QUESTIONS? CONTACT ERIC LLOYD, MBA, Director, MBA program 614.823.1445 • ELLOYD@OTTERBEIN.EDU

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JULY/AUGUST 2016 VOL. 15 NO. 6

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CityReporter News and Information from the City of Westerville

09 city reporter

News and Information from the City of Westerville

15 faces

The People’s Champion Ed Calo works to better young men, not just win basketball games

18 in focus

A Team Effort OhioHealth and Westerville high schools join forces to treat student athlete injuries

20 Shutterbugs

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Life through the lens of Westerville residents

24 Fifty Percent More Festival

Westerville’s annual arts festival adds an extra day, food trucks and more

26 living

Outside Influence Deck/patio/screened porch combo has transformative effect on previously unused back yard

28 on the table

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Westerville’s newest grocery store is a winner

30 bookmarks

Find Westerville Magazine on Facebook

Peak Freshness

Recommendations from the Westerville Public Library

On the Cover: Shutterbugs photo by Ann E. Riggs. More Shutterbugs on page 20 July/August 2016 5

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July 2

Generations Performing Arts Center presents The Pride and Spirit of America 5 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Ave., www.gen-pac.com

July 6-Aug. 31

Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market 3-6 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.marketwednesday.com Library Fly Day

Gentle Caring Staff

Westerville 4th of July 5K run/walk, 8 a.m., children’s run, 9:15 a.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St.; parade, 1 p.m., St. Paul’s Church to Westerville South High School; Westerville Symphony presents Sounds of Freedom, 6 p.m., fireworks, 10 p.m., Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.; www. westervillerotary.com

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Family Concert Series 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org

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July 8-10

Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music and Arts Festival 5-9 p.m. Friday, Uptown Westerville; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday, Heritage Park & Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave.; www.westervillefestival.com

July 10-31

Sounds of Summer Concert Series 6:30 p.m., Sundays, Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org

July 15

Classic Movie Series: Aladdin Otterbein University presents 9 p.m., Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., A Grand Night for Singing Rilet Auditorium, Battelle Fine www.westerville.org Arts Center, 195 W. Park St., www.otterbein.edu

July 16

Library Fly Day 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Alum Creek State Park, 6590 Africa Rd., Galena, www.westervillelibrary.org

July 16

SummerFest Noon-8 p.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., www.westerville.org

July 17

WesterFlora Garden Tour: 25th Celebration of Beauty 1-7 p.m., locations throughout Westerville, www.westerflora.com

July 22

Touch a Truck 10 a.m.-noon, Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org

July 22

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Friday: World Bazaar 6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.visitwesterville.org

July 24

Tapestry of a Town 1-5 p.m., throughout Westerville, www.tapestryofatown.org Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music and Arts Festival

Sponsored by the Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau For more events, visit www.visitwesterville.org

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Photos: Library Fly Day courtesy of Guie Lewis; Music and Arts Festival courtesy of Caleb Jerman; Music in the Gardens courtesy of Char Steelman; Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market courtesy of Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market

July 4

August Aug. 2

National Night Out 6:30-10 p.m., citywide, www.westerville.org

Aug. 5

Westerville Parks and Recreation Camp presents Robin Hood 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org

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Aug. 6

Warrior Hoops Alumni Classic 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd., 614-783-3851

Aug. 7 & 14

Sounds of Summer Concert Series 6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org

Aug. 13

Movie Marathon: Wes Anderson 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org

Aug. 13

Luau Party Noon-8 p.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., www.westerville.org

Aug. 13

Rock the ’Ville Noon-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.shopup townwesterville.com

Music in the Gardens

Aug. 19

Classic Movies Series: The Aristocats 9 p.m., Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org

Aug. 20

Bish Bash 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., www.sambishfoundation.org

Aug. 28

Kids-Try-Athlon 10 a.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., www.westerville.org

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Local Author Book Festival 1-5 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org

Aug. 21

Music in the Gardens: Hang Time 3-5 p.m., Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., www.inniswood.org

Aug. 26

Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Friday: Dog Days of Summer 6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.visitwesterville.org

Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market

Aug. 18

First Day of School www.wcsoh.org

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See page 23 for more about the WesterFlora Garden Tour and Tapestry of a Town.

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Wesley Woods residents are vibrant and engaged, friendly and welcoming, independent and respectful of others’ privacy. They enjoy a variety of family, social, spiritual, cultural and physical opportunities inside and outside of the neighborhood, then go home knowing that a friend is just around the corner. The Wesley Woods main building has a special three-story wing that houses 70 apartments for independent living. Choose from one- and two-bedroom floor plans, some offering a den. Enjoy life without the hassle of home maintenance.

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Magic Nate leaves ‘em laughing – without saying a word Otterbein Summer Camps Good Eats Club

Uptown Sweets Heroic Volunteers A WARM Delivery

The Uptown Shuffle is Back

WWII vet’s memories help keep community informed

New Uptown Restaurants Westerville Bicycle Club OtterFit Program Winter Charitable Events

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Shutterbugs!

Documenting a Dream

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4th of July

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Fireworks, Friends and Freedom The Rotary Club of Westerville presents “Fireworks, Friends and Freedom” as the theme of the 2016 Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 4.

Due to construction on South State Street, the route for the Parade is changing. Please review the map of this year’s Parade so that you don’t miss a minute of the fun!

4th of July Parade Route

Start the day with a patriotic 5K Alum Creek Park North 6:30 a.m. • Registration for Rotary Run/ Walk & Children’s Run 8 a.m. • Rotary 5K Run & Walk 9:15 a. m. • Rotary Children’s Fun Run 9:25 a.m. • Awards Ceremony ROUTE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 4th of July Parade St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (313 N. State St) to Electric Avenue Noon • Staging and drop-off deadline at St. Paul 1 p.m. • Parade begins, moving south on State Street through Uptown Westerville and ending at Electric Avenue Food, fun and music Westerville South High School 3-10 p.m. • Food Trucks 3:30 p.m. • Westerville Symphony 5 p.m. • Musician John Reichle 6:15 p.m. • Hurricane Jerry & The Stormfront 8 p.m. • McGuffey Lane Please note posted parking restrictions in the area surrounding the school for emergency vehicle and neighborhood access. www.westervillemagazine.com

Going out with a bang Dusk (~10 p.m.) • Fireworks Fireworks will simulcast with 104.9 The River. Scheduled for dusk, with the start time being approximately 10 p.m. depending on weather conditions. For timing updates, follow the City of Westerville Twitter account: @tellwesterville.

All events are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westerville. For more information, visit www.westervillerotary.com.

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Public Safety Profile

Find Your Neighbors “Nextdoor”

For more than two years, the Westerville Division of Police (WPD) has partnered with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor. com) – a free, private online resource for communities – to pair social networking and crime prevention at the neighborhood level. Through this partnership, WPD utilizes the Nextdoor app to communicate online with more than 42 neighborhoods and existing watch groups, using technology to build stronger and safer neighborhoods.

“Participation has been the key to making Nextdoor worthwhile for residents while having an impact on public safety,” said Westerville Crime

Prevention Specialist Preston Tartt.

“Our goal has been to open and maintain lines of communications with the community. Nextdoor has helped us do that, bringing neighbors together to discuss their concerns and share ideas, tips and feedback.”

Communities around the nation use Nextdoor in a number of ways, including spreading the word about neighborhood crime, organizing block watch activities and finding trustworthy resources, such as housesitters and babysitters. In Westerville, it’s not unusual to see neighbors discussing home and personal safety issues while sharing

information on trustworthy contractors and a range of service providers. Community events and activities and crime alerts are posted as news items from WPD staff. Residents join their specific neighborhood, but often see information from neighborhoods across the City (default setting).

Nextdoor is free for residents. Visit www.nextdoor.com and enter an address to get started. Or visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store to download the app.

For more information on the Westerville Division of Police, please visit www.westerville.org/police.

Super July

July is National Parks & Recreation Month This month, join the City of Wester- social equity, we can achieve great outville in celebrating its award-winning comes. Children can learn about these parks system during National Park three values from park superheroes and Recreation Month, Captain Community, Green GuardND A K an annual event ian and the Fit Twins.

R H PA MONT TION A E sponsored by the Here is how you can get R C RE 2 0 16 JULY National Recreation involved: and Park Association • Wear your favorite superhero (NRPA) that brings tooutfit to the Family Concert on gether communities Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. across the country to at the Alum Creek AmphitheS promote the benefits of ater, 221 W. Main St. All those E LIVE G N A H WE C a strong and well-rounddressed in costume will receive ed parks department. special prizes.

Whether you enjoy • Bring the whole family to relaxing at the park, ridSummerFest at Highlands Park Aquatic ing your bike or visiting Highlands Park Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., on Saturday, Aquatic Center, Westerville Parks and July 16 from noon-8 p.m. Kids will get a Recreation encourages you to get out- chance to decorate their very own park side and discover what makes Wester- superhero masks and take them home. ville a “City within a Park.”

• If you’re out in the parks enjoying a The 2016 theme is #SuperJuly: “When super-powered activity, be sure to tag Our Powers Combine, We Change Westerville Parks and Recreation using Lives.” It is premised on the belief that #acitywithinapark and #SuperJuly. when we work together to advance In addition to National Park and health and wellness, conservation and Recreation Month, the NRPA National W HE N OU

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Accreditation Program recognizes communities for their commitment to quality and improvement in parks and recreational programming. Westerville Parks and Recreation has held this prestigious mark of excellence from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies since 2005.

NRPA also awards the Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management National Gold Medal Award, honoring cities that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department has received this honor four times: 1974, 2001, 2007 and, most recently, 2013.

To learn more about upcoming Westerville Parks and Recreation events and programs this summer, visit www. westerville.org/parks or connect with us on Twitter @westervillepark. www.westervillemagazine.com

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Calling All Photographers Westerville residents and visitors are again invited to participate in the 2017 Community Calendar Photo Contest.

Selected entries will be used in the 2017 Community Calendar, with photo credit attributed to each photographer. The invitation is open to all City of Westerville residents and visitors who are amateur or professional photographers. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 9.

Contestants may submit up to three (3) submissions for each of the following categories: • Environment: Skylines, parks and open spaces in Westerville.

• Architecture: Building designs, cityscapes and notable landmarks in Westerville.

• People: Family, friends at home or at Westerville community events and gatherings.

• Community Life in Westerville: Education, volunteerism, celebrations, arts and culture.

This is not a contest, and no cash or other value rewards are offered. Selected photographers will be notified in October. The calendar will be mailed to homes in Westerville with the Winter Community Recreation Guide in November.

Image Requirements Eligible images from a digital camera or scanned copy must be in either JPEG or PNG digital format at a file size of between 3 megabytes (minimum) and 9 megabytes (maximum) at 300 dpi (dots per inch).

Submit Your Photos by Email Attach only one (1) image file per email and send to: communityaffairs@westerville.org.

For each email, contestants must supply all the following information: A. On the email subject line: Calendar Photo Contest [your name] B. In the body of the email, also include: 1. First and last name 2. Phone number 3. Street address 4. Date and location of photo Entry Agreement • Only digital, full-color images submitted in JPEG or PNG formats at 300 dpi (dots per inch) will be accepted.

• As many as twelve (12) photos per entrant may be submitted.

• All entries must be the original work of the submitting photographer.

• Submissions must be subjects in the City of Westerville.

• All submissions become the property of the City of Westerville for use in the annual Community Calendar and associated promotions.

• All photos may be used in City publications, advertising and marketing materials.

• Photos shall not be more than two years old and must not have been altered in any way, other than cropping.

• Entries with watermarks or writing on the photo will not be accepted.

Imagine Westerville Presented for Public View More than two years of planning and thousands of hours of citizen engagement later, the Planning & Development Department has presented a final draft of Westerville’s long-range plan, “Imagine Westerville,” to Planning Commission and Westerville City Council. This community plan considers Westerville’s most preferred future state, including housing options as well as job growth and transportation development.

This extensive planning project has shaped a series of recommendations under the topics of community, development, mobility and economic development.

Imagine Westerville has asked for and proposed solutions for the questions of the community’s future. Is Westerville innovative and ready for the future? Will 10,000 jobs and 4,000 more housing units become a reality as our share of what’s predicted for the region? Will we have a www.westervillemagazine.com

variety of transportation options to help get us where we need to go? Read the full plan online at www.westerville. org/compplan and learn more about these and other plans for Westerville’s future.

Community • Increased collaboration among City and community partners.

• Effective and efficient public safety services.

• Year-round outdoor and indoor recreational and cultural activities.

• Public park or trail within one-half mile of every resident.

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Staff Profile

Matt Ulrey ISA Certified Arborist

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Parks and Urban Forest Manager Care where I worked for three and a half years in different areas of the company.

The City of Westerville recently celebrated its 40th year as a Tree City USA, a national honor bestowed upon American cities for their exemplary tree conservation and maintenance efforts.

Central to this effort is the City’s Urban Forestry Division, which maintains 13,000 street trees throughout the community.

At the helm of the Urban Forestry Division is Matt Ulrey, parks and urban forest manager, who works with residents, businesses and contractors on a daily basis to ensure Westerville’s “Tree City USA” status remains intact.

Where are you from originally?

I was born and raised in Waynesfield, Ohio, which is near Lima. I went to Waynesfield-Goshen High School and then attended college at Hocking College in Nelsonville. I graduated with a degree in Recreation and Wildlife Management and worked a few different jobs in central Ohio before ultimately landing a position at TruGreen Lawn 12 July/August 2016

What’s your professional background? And how did you come to your position at the City of Westerville?

While at TruGreen, I learned of a job opening with the City of Westerville for a tree trimmer position. One of my colleagues at the time casually mentioned that he had applied for it, and it sounded like a great opportunity.

I rushed home to research the position, complete an application and submit it before the deadline. I joined the City in 2002 as a tree trimmer for the Parks and Recreation Department and worked in that capacity for four and a half years before I was promoted to my current role as parks and urban forest manager.

Beyond the obvious experience with lawn pest control and planting management practices, a lot of what I did at TruGreen was customer service, and a lot of what I do here at Westerville is also customer service. More often than not, it all boils down to being organized and taking the time to speak with your customers to better learn about the issues at hand and what you can do to support them.

Westerville is a 40-year Tree City USA. Tell us what’s meaningful about the designation.

Having this designation for 40 years is incredibly meaningful because of the consistency and dedication the City has demonstrated to this initiative over time. Since the program began in 1976, many communities have lost their “Tree City USA” designations, either as a result of funding cuts or new goals and priorities. In fact, of the 42 communities that were named Tree

Cities in the first year, only 16 have successfully retained their status for each of the 40 years. Westerville is one of those communities.

Being a “Tree City USA” is a wonderful thing. Trees improve air quality and reduce storm runoff, provide food and shelter for local wildlife, shade homes and buildings, and improve privacy and aesthetic improvements when incorporated into commercial and residential landscaping.

“Tree City USA” designations can also assist us in our efforts to qualify for larger, department-wide accreditations and enhance our professional reputation in the industry, which is important for pursuing and securing grant dollars for the Parks and Recreation Department.

What are simple things homeowners can do to keep their trees lively and healthy?

It’s very important to water your trees when dry conditions are present, especially if the trees are young and still fortifying their roots. Trees also benefit from a general fertilization program, which can be part of either a professional lawn service or a DIY at-home application.

Now that we’re in the throes of lawn care season, take care around the base of your trees. Add mulch, keep leaves and weeds at bay, and avoid hitting it with a mower or weeding device. Also, think about the tree’s root system. Parking your car under a tree to wash it will not only compact the root system, it will also wash into the soil chemicals that could negatively impact the tree.

How does your work relate to Westerville’s goal to be “A City within a Park?”

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Mark Your Calendar without access to a healthy and vibrant tree system.

Also, our management of the street tree program literally extends our work out onto the roads near all the homes and businesses in our community.

Street trees are the trees located in public rights-of-way, and there are 13,000 of them in the City. When you think about it in that sense, there is in fact very little in Westerville that goes untouched by our crews in the field.

What would Westerville residents be surprised to know about your work?

The care and maintenance of street trees is very much a cooperative relationship between our residents and the City. A lot of residents think because there’s an ordinance, a program and a name for the tree in the right-of-way, it’s City property and they can’t do anything as it relates to its health and wellbeing. But the reality is they’re much closer to their trees than we are day in and day out, and they can see and respond to developments much faster than we can. There are many problems residents can address themselves, such as a dangling limb. Don’t be afraid to take it upon yourself to conduct some basic maintenance. Contact us, tell us what it is that you are seeing, and we’ll gladly help you figure things out.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

My top priority is raising my three daughters and spending as much time with them as I can. I also like to volunteer with my church and enjoy the outdoors. From kayaking and hiking to jogging and utilizing the great parks system here in Westerville, there’s never a shortage of something to do.

Learn more about the City’s Urban Forestry Division at www.westerville. org/urbanforestry. www.westervillemagazine.com

Annual Maintenance, Westerville Community Center Aug. 22-Sept. 5; open to close Each year, the Community Center is closed for a two-week period for maintenance and repairs. This maintenance program affects the Watering Hole (indoor pool), which is drained and cleaned, as well as limited closure of the gym, fitness room and indoor playground for cleaning. This year, the gym and Maple Room floors will be refinished. Watering Hole passholders may use Highlands Park Aquatic Center free of charge during this time. For more information or questions about planning your activities in advance, please contact Westerville Parks & Recreation at 614-901-6500.

National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 2; 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Known as “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out will see the Westerville Division of Police host and participate in several neighborhood events. The national event brings local public safety agencies and communities together for the evening to heighten awareness about and participation in crime prevention. The event is also targeted at sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and ready to combat crime. For more information or to visit specific sites, please visit www. westerville.org/police.

Odd/Even Lawn Watering Program In effect all summer Remember that lawn watering in Westerville is on an odd-even system.

If your house number ends in an odd number, water on an odd-numbered day of the week. Vice versa for even numbers. Please contact the Westerville Water Division for more information or questions at 614-901-6770.

IMAGINE WESTERVILLE continued from page 11 Development • Clear zoning standards compatible with character area types.

• Redevelop underutilized or underperforming areas.

• Well-maintained buildings.

• Complete neighborhoods.

• Diverse housing choices.

• Walkable neighborhoods with multi-family developments.

• Adequate, efficient and effective public utilities.

Mobility • A transportation system that respects and complements its context.

• Accessible, safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian system.

• Increase public transit as a transportation choice.

• Create “smart” parking policies throughout the City.

Economic Vitality • Desirable physical qualities, attracting employees to Westerville.

• Targeted industry sectors are thriving, and innovation is rewarded.

• Leverage assets to attract new investments and generate returns on investment.

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By the Numbers

3,000,000

The Westerville Water Treatment Plant pumps almost three million gallons of water each day. That’s a lot of water, and each one of us is impacted, because we each use about 84 of those gallons a day. On Thursday, May 26, the ribbon cutting for the newly upgraded Water Treatment Plant took place. Tours of the facility can be arranged. Call 614-901-6770 for more information.

Officials cut the ribbon for the upgraded Westerville Water Treatment Planet. From left: Tim Davey, Diane Fosselman, Council Chairman Craig Treneff, Water Utility Manager Dick Lorenz, City Manager David Collinsworth and Vice Mayor John Bokros. Not pictured: Vice Chairman Larry Jenkins, Mayor Kathy Cocuzzi, Mike Heyeck and Assistant City Manager Julie Colley.

Westerville Community Contacts FIRE/MEDICAL/POLICE EMERGENCY. 9-1-1 Gas/Carbon Monoxide Leaks. . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-1 Mental Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-1 Fire, non-life threatening emergency. 882-2213 Police, non-life threatening emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 882-7444 City Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . www.westerville.org Community Affairs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 901-6411 Animal Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6863 Animal Removal (dead at roadside). . . 901-6740 Cemeteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 City Manager’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6400 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6413 Clerk of Council. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6410 Digging (Ohio Utilities Protection Service). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-362-2764 Economic Development. . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6403 Electric Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Electrical Outages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Street Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6700 Tree Trimming Near Electric Lines. . 901-6700 Finance Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6440 Fire Division Headquarters. . . . . . . . . 901-6600 CPR/First Aid Training. . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6600 Human Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6406 Income Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6420 Leaf Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6740 Mayor’s Court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6419 TDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6418 Parks & Recreation Department. . . . 901-6500 Inclement Weather Hotline . . . . . . . 901-6888 Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6530 Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6500 Everal Barn & Homestead . . . . . . . . 901-6570 Parks Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6591 Highlands Park Aquatic Center. . . . 901-7665 Recreation Program Center. . . . . . . 901-6531 Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6560 Shelter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6515 Urban Forestry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6598 Permits Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6650 Burning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6600 Parade/Block Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6410 Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6482 Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901-6650 14 July/August 2016

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Westerville City Council (Front left-right) Chair Craig Treneff, Mayor Kathy Cocuzzi, Vice Chair Larry Jenkins (Back left-right) Mike Heyeck, Vice Mayor John Bokros, Tim Davey, Diane Fosselman

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By Chris Woodley Photo by Wes Kroninger

The People’s Champion Ed Calo works to better young men, not just win basketball games

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on Meyer, one of the winningest college basketball coaches in history, once said, “To be a team, you must be a family.”

The family ideals applied to the court have helped Ed Calo, Westerville South High School boys’ basketball head coach, become one of the most successful high school coaches in Ohio.

During his 29 seasons at South, Calo has won 437 games and led the Wildcats to 11 conference and five district titles, Ed Calo cuts down the net following the Wildcats’ 2016 as well as consecutive state championship game appearances state championship (2015 and 2016). Earlier this year, he led South to its first Photo courtesy of Ed Calo state championship.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Calo played basketball in middle school for his father.

After his father’s job transfer moved the family to Westerville following his sophomore year of high school, Calo attended and played basketball at the original Westerville High School for two years before graduating in 1975. He returned to Pennsylvania to attend Slippery Rock University, where he majored in history and played basketball.

Calo was a senior captain and learned valuable lessons that he has applied to his coaching career. But his initial plans never included high school coaching.

“During my last two years in college, I thought coaching at the collegiate level would be most enjoyable,” says Calo. “But my priorities changed once I started student teaching and coaching. I thought I could make a greater impact in high school.”

Calo returned to central Ohio after graduating from Slippery Rock in 1979, serving as a history teacher and assistant basketball coach in the South-Western City School District for seven years. He returned to South to teach and serve as an assistant coach for one year, before becoming head coach in 1987. www.westervillemagazine.com

Calo’s first task was rebuilding a team coming off a 4-16 record.

“My first game as head coach was not a positive experience overall, but it was exciting to be out there,” says Calo. “We had a young team, but I thought the prospects were bright. I had to keep telling myself that it was a process and to keep staying the course, and our kids did that.”

During this past season, Calo focused his team on going one step further than last year, when the Wildcats lost in the state championship game. Following an 18-4 regular season record and a conference championship, the team won its first six playoff games to capture the district and regional titles and advance to the final four at the Schottenstein Center.

After winning the state semifinal game, South returned to the state final to face undefeated Lima Senior High School in front of 13,457 spectators. With the score tied at 55 late in the game, senior Jordan Humphrey drained a short jump shot with 2.3 seconds remaining to lift the Wildcats to a dramatic 57-55 victory.

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“Our kids were heartbroken after losing the championship game in 2015, but it turned out to be a great focus for us,” says Calo. “The theme for this past season was ‘Four Nets:’ to cut down a net for the conference, district, regional and state championships.”

But even though Calo has more than 400 wins and a state championship, he especially enjoys creating a family atmosphere around his team in which kids learn more than just basketball.

“My intentions are to help young people and give them a chance to better themselves,” says Calo. “I’ll yell at them, but there will never be a time when what I’m saying is not constructive. I want to encourage them and make sure they know it’s OK to make mistakes and learn from them. The kids

need to understand we love them and want the best for them, and if they understand this, they’re fine with any criticism.”

Senior Jelani Rogers was injured for most of this past season, but was a two-year starter for Calo.

“Coach Calo not only taught us how to become better basketball players, but how to become better young men as well,” says Rogers. “He’s definitely had a positive impact in my life and has helped me move forward from a boy to a young man.”

Calo also looks at his assistant coaches as members of his family. Some are former players, while others have been with him for more than 20 years.

“He continues to do a fantastic job of building a family-type atmosphere,” says

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Pat Palumbo, who has been Calo’s assistant during his 29 seasons at South. “At the state championship game, we had at least one alumnus from each of our classes. He also delivers a life message to the kids before and after every practice to help them see the bigger picture and prepare them for life.”

His efforts were recognized on May 11 when he received the Diane J. Conley Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise Service to Youth award.

Calo’s own family also contributes to the team’s success.

“All of them have contributed to the program in a variety of ways,” says Calo.

“My daughter is probably our biggest fan, and my son Michael runs the Westerville South Basketball Twitter account (@South Basketball). We also have a team meal before every game for about 30 people, which my wife prepares herself. Sharing a meal with my team and family is very special.”

But Calo’s other son, Anthony, has a good excuse for missing South games. He was as an assistant under his father for two seasons and recently completed his third year as boys’ basketball coach at Olentangy Orange High School.

“My son wanted to be a head coach, and I wanted to help make that happen,” says Calo. “Orange had a really good year this past season, and I’m really proud of him.”

Next season, father and son will coach against each other for the first time.

“I’m not looking forward to it because I know who his mother will be rooting for,” says Calo.

Calo retired from teaching after the 2014-15 academic year. But unlike quarterback Peyton Manning, who retired after winning the Super Bowl earlier this year, Calo has no plans to walk away from the sport he loves after winning a state title.

“I don’t know when I’ll retire,” says Calo.

“I still love the game and can’t imagine a day where I won’t love the game and enjoy working with kids. They only have high school once and deserve someone who gives it their best and tries to help them as much as possible.”

Westerville resident Chris Woodley is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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A Team Effort

OhioHealth and Westerville high schools join forces to treat student athlete injuries

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leaving Westerville and the team physician spot was open, she jumped at the opportunity.

“As a sports medicine physician, it’s one of the things I’m trained to do,” says Dimitris. “I enjoy going to high school football games anyway, and now I get to stand on the sidelines.”

Dimitris was a student athlete when she was in high school, and though she says she A Westerville student athlete competes in a high jump event. never needed to see the school doctor, she sees many benefits in Even if the team physician is not able having physicians on-site. When a young to immediately help, he or she can refer person is injured and has the opportunity the student to a doctor at OhioHealth to see a doctor right away, he or she doesn’t hospitals, so the student gets instant help. have to sit out as long, she says.

“There’s a referral system that, if a stu“For catastrophes, to have a doctor on dent athlete is injured, they’re able to get in site is good,” says Dimitris. to see a physician and their athletic trainers Dimitris says the injuries she typically immediately,” says Hershiser. deals with are seasonal: concussions in the fall Doctors in the team physicians program during football season, shin splints and stress are also available for yearly pre-participation fractures in the spring during track season. She physical exams. This is a boon for families is also equipped to conduct x-rays in her office that otherwise wouldn’t have the time or at the school, which is in- resources to schedule an appointment with valuable for non-emergency a primary care physician, or just for those broken bones. that prefer the convenience.

“If it’s an open fracThe partnership has grown to bring in ture, (then) that would go OhioHealth in as a central part of Westerto the hospital. But if it’s ville City Schools. something that I think is “Whether it’s part of their administrabroken, I can do it in my tion group, part of their physician group, office,” says Dimitris. To part of the staff that’s at the Westerville get treatment started as Medical Campus, it’s having people that soon as possible as well as truly want to be a partner,” says Hershiser. for parents’ schedules, it’s “I would say that it has expanded from beneficial to have a doctor its infancy of athletic training to a broad, on site, she says, “to at least district-wide partnership.” get that initial visit without Another OhioHealth program that has having to schedule a doc- benefited Westerville schools greatly is one The enrollment and family resource center for Westerville City tor’s appointment.” that helps non-English speaking families.

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mong the most common injuries that high school athletes deal with are concussions, sprains and stress fractures; injuries that can be scary, and injuries that require medical attention.

But thanks to a partnership with OhioHealth, parents of student athletes at Westerville North, Central and South high schools can be at ease, as physicians will be in the schools and on the fields dealing with injuries sustained during the game.

Deputy Superintendent Mark Hershiser was part of creating that partnership about 10 years ago, and says the program began to address the need for physicians on-site for athletic training and during games. And having a doctor on-site isn’t just useful for medical reasons.

“The nice thing is that everyone that we’ve encountered with OhioHealth is always upbeat, always positive,” says Hershiser. “It’s been a great partnership.”

Dr. Kristen Dimitris of OhioHealth’s sports medicine department will be joining Westerville schools this fall as a team physician. When Dimitris, formerly with Franklin Heights High School in South-Western City Schools, found out her co-worker was

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OhioHealth even has a facility these families can visit each month for meetings.

OhioHealth has also provided with the district with space at the OhioHealth Westerville medical campus for student enrollment, CPR and emergency department services. The medical group even prints the district’s calendars.

“OhioHealth is an incredible organization, and they’re always looking for ways to help,” says Hershiser. “Those are important communication tools for us, as a district. … If you look at the (services OhioHealth provides), all these things are a benefit to our students and families.”

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Tour stops are scattered through Westerville and were announced June 20.

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Fifty Percent More Festival

Westerville’s annual arts festival adds an extra day, food trucks and more

By Hailey Stangebye

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The reception hosts local dignitaries, special guests and sponsors. Tickets are $25 and include a wristband for access to the reception and the entire festival.

This is an opportunity to include in the festival the Uptown Westerville merchants that have always wanted to be involved, says Kates.

But Uptown isn’t the only new addition to the festival. The Chamber is expanding the food options as well.

Traditionally, the festival has offered concessions and a carnival feel, says Jase Tyas, food committee chairwoman.

“We’re going to include those again this year,” says Kates. “At the same time, we’re inviting a select number of notable Westerville and Columbus area food trucks to make the food itself more of a draw to the event.”

The food trucks are a chance to bring a whole different demographic to the festival, Tyas says. “(Food trucks) are very good with social media,” she says, so partnering with them helps to get the word www.westervillemagazine.com

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very Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music and Arts Festival is bigger than the previous year’s, but the 43rd annual event also will be significantly longer.

The festival is slated for July 8-10 – three days, compared to the usual two.

“We’re expanding the festival beyond its traditional days of Saturday and Sunday to include a Friday evening event,” says Malcolm Kates, festival coordinator and coordinator of communications for the Chamber. “It’s a really historic decision and endeavor.”

The festivities launch July 8 in Uptown Westerville with artists and live music at multiple locations. Also new to the festival this year is a VIP reception at the Old Bag of Nails Pub from 8 to 11 p.m. on the first evening of the festival.

“In the (VIP reception) itself, there will be music, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and it’s open to the public as well, for a small charge,” says Kates.

out and to make the food a distinct feature of the festival.

The festival will also be doling out food awards for the first time in its history. Categories include best signature dish, best concession and best food truck.

“We are always finding ways to make (the festival) better while still maintaining the identity that has come about organically,” says Kates.

That is to say, visitors can still expect the cherished events that have kept them coming back year after year, such as the Youth Art Exhibit and innovative local musicians.

The festival is a chance for local artisans and the community as a whole to work together.

“For this one weekend each year, they all come together in a collaborative way,” says Kates, “I think that’s why it’s lasted for as long as it has and continues to grow each year.”

Hailey Stangebye is a contributing writer.

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Outside Influence

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etween the filler rock, weeds and stinging insects, Joe and Angie Abood almost never found any reason to use their back yard.

One major overhaul later, though, the Westerville-area couple have found themselves with a comfortable space to enjoy company and let their two children play.

The Aboods have lived in the 2002-built house since 2009. When they contacted the northwest Columbus-based Cleary Company last summer, it was the culmination of years of dissatisfaction with their back yard.

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“Our house had a very small yard to start out with, but the only thing the kids could use was the front yard,” says Angie. “We did not use the back yard, ever. I probably went to the back yard twice a year to make sure nothing majorly needed attention back there.”

Not only was the yard rocky and beset by nuisances from poison ivy to yellow jackets, it got very little sun, which made it a challenge to grow anything decentlooking, Angie says.

Now, the back of the house sports a new patio, railing and stairs, in addition to a refurbished deck and porch.

“We have loved every minute of it,” Angie says. “It was well worth doing. I honestly would have done it earlier if I had known it would turn out so well.”

Though the deck and patio might be the most outwardly noticeable part of the renovation, Cleary also redesigned the Aboods’ basement, including the bathroom there.

The small, dark shower was replaced by a custom tiled one, turning it into the nicest bathroom in the house, Angie says.

A cramped doorway that led from the basement to the back yard has been replaced by a window, and the previous window

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The deck has been reinforced and fitted with a Trex Rainguard system, which keeps water landing on the deck from dripping onto the patio. Angie voted against the Rainguard, she says, but now appreciates it tremendously.

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The paver patio is entirely new and spans the width of the house. Most of it is directly underneath the deck and screened porch, which keeps it shaded.

DESIGN BUILD REMODELERS To improve the view, one of the beams previously coming down from the deck has been removed.

has been replaced by a French door with a sliding screen.

The basement itself has been transformed into a much more open space with a new carpet.

Garth Bishop is managing editor.

Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.

RELATED READS www.westervillemagazine.com • New stone patio build • Expansive patio and exotic wood deck • Outdoor living space overview www.westervillemagazine.com

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he “Rookie of the Year” award at this year’s Taste of Westerville was open to every participant attending its first Taste, but the winner was a true rookie in the community.

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market had been open for only a few days when its store director, Richard Spires, brought his items to the Crowne Plaza Columbus North in April.

“We just opened the week of,” Spires says.

The goal was to introduce patrons to what Fresh Thyme does best – fresh, healthful food, with a design intended to

be easy to navigate – so Spires put together a simple offering he thought would make those points.

“We just wanted to highlight our fresh products, so we made some fresh pineapple salsa and Fresh Thyme brand tortilla chips,” he says.

Organic produce is a major area of emphasis for the store, but it also has a full deli, bakery and butcher shop, among other typical grocery options.

“We bring healthy food to the masses,” Spires says.

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Fresh Thyme Pineapple Salsa • 1 pineapple • 1 small sweet onion • 3 Roma tomatoes • 1 jalapeño (more or less to taste) • 1 bunch cilantro • 3 Tbsp. olive oil Peel and core pineapple. Dice pineapple, onion, tomatoes and jalapeño and place into large bowl.

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From the Westerville Public Library

Recommended Reads from Susan Carr, Youth Services Librarian

The Bath Monster

By Colin Boyd (picture book)

Gold Medal Mess

By David A. Kelly (chapter book)

Here is the answer to the question, “Where does the dirty bath water go?”

It’s slurped up by the Bath Monster! Of course, kids should worry about what else the Bath Monster loves to slurp.

When five friends discover a plot to ruin their elementary school’s Olympic-style field day, it’s a race against time to solve the mystery. Timely information on the Olympics is included.

National Parks Guide U.S.A.

By Sarah Wassner Flynn (juvenile nonfiction) National Geographic Kids wishes our National Parks a happy 100th birthday! Laid out by region and chock full of tips, this guide is a treat whether you are planning a visit or not.

Let Your Kids Go Wild Outside

By Fiona Bird (parent/teacher) Make a wigwam, learn how to play conkers, play grass games, go shellseeking or feed the birds in your own back yard. Watch them learn and blossom outdoors with these activities.

Recommended Reads from Megan Chrusciel, Adult Services Librarian

Raising Children That Other People Like to Be Around

By Richard E. Greenberg Using common sense and leading by example are the focus of the author’s advice on how to raise respectful children, reduce conflict and improve communication with your kids.

Ordinary American Couple’s Extraordinary Rescue Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany

By Steven Pressman

How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character

By Paul Tough

Risking their personal safety, an American couple from Philadelphia managed to rescue 50 Jewish children from Nazioccupied Austria.

Educators and scientists are discovering a radically different picture of how kids develop and learn, as well as which characteristics actually lead to success.

The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids: How to Plan Memorable Family Adventures and Connect Kids to Nature

By Helen Olsson This humorous, irreverent yet authoritative guide provides smart tips, recipes, games and art projects to keep your kids happy and healthy while camping.

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