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Temporary sign rules draw complaints By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Powell’s city development committee this week was scheduled to examine complaints about the city code on temporary signs. City council asked city manager Steve Lutz to take the issue to the development committee for discussion.

Representatives of C. Williams Bistro and Windy City BBQ told council last month that their regular signs aren’t readily seen by passing motorists. Recently an employee from Powell’s zoning department removed their temporary A-frame signs. Temporary signs in that area of the city must be approved by the planning and zoning commission before use, city

officials said. The business owners were unaware of the requirement. Victoria Spring, whose son owns C. Williams Bistro, 26 Grace Drive, said they have been in business 19 months and are “just about breaking even now.” The restaurant has been named by a Columbus magazine as one of the best new restaurants in the greater metropol-

itan area and as having the best lobster risotto in the area, Spring said. “We’re trying to survive in this economy; there’s a problem,” said Spring. “I have an A-frame sign in front and the city tells us we can’t have it. I’m very disappointed. We advertise a lot but people still like to see that A-frame sign. I hope that you look at this and change the law and let us have the A-frame signs.

Downtown Powell does and I know that’s different than where we are, but we need as much help as we can get. To drive by, I don’t think (the sign is) that bad looking.” Cindy Anderson, owner of Windy City BBQ, 32 Grace Drive, also was concerned. Her restaurant is in the same comSee TEMPORARY SIGN, page A2

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again.” Commissioner Ken O’Brien, who is often the sole dissenting vote against spending measures, said he would prefer that a proposed 0.75-mill levy be broken into two parts, a 0.45-mill renewal and a 0.3-mill increase — but he said he would join his fellow commissioners in supporting this levy. Commissioner Dennis Stapleton spoke for more than five minutes about how voters in Ohio and nationwide sent a strong message that they no longer will be fooled by separate tax votes for popular services while other government services are not held under the available budget. He said he would support the levy. Commissioner Tommy Thompson said Delaware should have the “finest 911 service in the country,” and that he would support the levy. Powell police chief Gary Vest, chairman of the county 911 board,

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Jessica Fields prepares to present a trophy to Olentangy High School for its victory in the canned-food drive at the boys basketball game against Olentangy Liberty High School Saturday, Jan. 29. The two high schools collected food for People in Need Inc. of Delaware County.

For more than an hour on Jan. 26, the Delaware County commissioners discussed the merits of various options to pay for the county’s unified 911 emergency services, projected to require $21million to upgrade and operate during the next five years. Also at the meeting, commissioners approved a May levy for the county board of developmental disabilities in the amount of 2.1 mills for five years. The levy would raise $13.7-million over five years and would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $64.31 annually. Officials were surprised in November when a proposed 911 levy failed. “That was the first time ever a 911 levy had failed (in the city),” said city manager Tom Homan, asking the commissioners to act with unanimous support. “We don’t want to see that happen

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Event to educate parents, children about bullying By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

The Goddard School will hold “Community Games” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at 8542 Owenfield Drive. The childcare company is holding the

community play day “to educate parents and young children on ways to combat bullying from a young age,” a press release said. Goddard is offering the free public event to help children develop friendshipbuilding skills. A total of 275 Goddard

schools are participating nationwide, said Sue Adair, director of education for the Goddard Systems Inc. Adair said it’s important to teach children about appropriate responses from early ages.“Preschool children will often engage in unfriendly interactions with

other children. It is the nature of growing During the event, Goddard School on up. In most cases, this type of behavior is Owenfield Drive will have a scavenger normal and not necessarily malicious. hunt and Lego fun, franchise owner Betty These types of minor social spats are re- Simcox said. ally learning opportunities and teachers Through activities like the scavenger can assist children in problem solving and See EVENT, page A5 talking about feelings,” Adair said.

Orange seeking grant to span U.S. 23 with bridge By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

By month’s end, Orange Township will know if the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission will award it a grant to bridge the east and west side of the township. The $1-million grant, if awarded, will help fund an estimated $1.5-million pedestrian and bicycle bridge over U.S. Route 23. The grant is from federal dollars slated for transportation enhancement. MORPC administers the grant. The bridge would cross U.S. 23 near the new Delaware County District Library Orange Branch under construction. It would connect the township park and pool off Gooding Boulevard on the west to a planned extension of Graphics Way on the east. “It’s a vital piece to the trail system,” said Beth Hugh, township maintenance and parks director. She said the bridge would be part of an overall plan to link Orange Township trails with those of adjacent townships, plus Highbanks and Preservation Parks of Delaware

County sites. “It ties the new library to the commercial development on the east side that will eventually happen. It’s the link for everybody who lives on the east side to ride their bikes to the pool and to soccer games,” Hugh said. Orange has no pedestrian crossing across U.S. 23. A study performed for the township by Floyd Brown Group said the planned location is the best site for the bridge. “This location coordinates the bridge with the existing and proposed traffic signals along U.S. 23 for sight and stopping distance associated with the traffic signals,” the documents said. The township recently learned its request had moved to the next stage in the competitive grant process. “We’ve been moved up in line and are two steps away from the final approval for us to get the $1million grant,” Hugh said. The township originally requested $1.3-million. To increase

Glen Oak PTO funds COSI on Wheels visit By BONNIE BUTCHER ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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Olentangy Glen Oak Elementary School fifth-grader Iman Haji’s eyes grow wider as the cork pops off a test tube at the “It’s a Solid, It’s a Liquid, It’s a GAS” station, one of the stops on the COSI on Wheels “It’s Simply Chemistry” program at the school Friday, Jan. 28.

Students at Olentangy’s Glen Oak Elementary School put on goggles and explored COSI on Wheels’ chemistry experiment exhibits Jan. 28. The most popular experiment was making “super slime” said Sandra Burt, one of the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization members who organized the event. To make the slime, students mixed polyvinyl alcohol, sodium tetra borate and food coloring. Each child went home with a small container. In another popular activity, the students explored liquids, solids and the volume of gas. Students placed water in a test tube, dropped in a tablet of Alka-Seltzer and corked the test tube. Gas from the dissolving Alka-Seltzer popped the cork. “It gives the students a fun way to learn more about science,” Burt said. Pam Bachman, district director of elementary curriculum, said the program is beneficial to students. “Students are allowed time to visit several stations, where they can try things out first-hand. They are encouraged to explore, problem-solve, and experiment,” Bachman said. “COSI puts great effort into creating presentations that coordinate with our state standards. Buildings can select from several topics, determining what best fits with their students and current areas of study.” See COSI ON WHEELS, page A2

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Event to raise money for statue Actors and re-enactors will portray Ohio personages from the Civil War on Feb. 12 during the 150th Civil War Gala Jubilee in the Statehouse at 1 Capitol Square in Columbus. The event will raise money to construct a Major Gen. William Starke Rosecrans equestrian statue on the Sunbury village square. Those depicted will be: • Union Gen. William Rosecrans, a Delaware County native, and his wife, Anne. They will be portrayed by Tom and Linda Paul. • Abraham and Mary (Todd) Lincoln, portrayed by Gerald and Marilyn Payn. • Ohio Gov. William Dennison, portrayed by Bob Davis. • Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood, por-

trayed by actor Patrick Gorman, who played Hood in the movies “Gettysburg” and “Gods and Generals.” • Union drummer boy Johnny Clem, portrayed by Payton Seats. • Lucy Webb Hayes, wife of Union soldier and future president Rutherford B. Hayes, portrayed by Deborah Shatzer. • Former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, portrayed by Michael Crutcher. • Victoria Woodhull, an early advocate for women’s rights, portrayed by Rachel Edwards. Also appearing will be retired Air Force Colonel Thomas Moe, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. General Rosecrans Department of the Ohio Headquarters Unit and Ohio Statehouse 1st

Ohio Battery A, Light Artillery are the sponsors for the evening. The Headquarters Unit is part of the Big Walnut Area Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The dinner and program will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 a plate for the evening with $70 being a tax-free donation for the Rosecrans statue. A silent auction will also be held during the evening. All proceeds from it are a donation to the statue fund. Guests may use the Third Street or Broad Street entrance to the parking garage under the Statehouse. Tickets are available at http:// iTickets.com or by calling 1-800-965-9324. For more information about the evening, visit http://RosecransHeadquarters.org or call (740) 9653582.

Temporary sign rules draw complaints Continued from page A1 mercial complex as Spring’s. “It took nine months to get open. We complied with everything Powell wanted — ‘Take a wall out, put a wall in; do all this.’ We spent a lot of money, and we are a small business,” Anderson said.

“Our signs are taken down and people are telling us, ‘We didn’t know you were here.’We deliver barbecue. We want to stay here. I’ve been in Powell before and we had sign problems,” Anderson said. The restaurants are in a multiuser commercial building. City

code for that type of property states that “in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, it has been found by the city that a proliferation of portable signs are distracting to a motorist and can pose a safety hazard and negatively affect the aesthetic quality of the community.”

David Betz, city director of zoning and development, said tenants of the commercial property should come before the P&Z commission for a sign variance, not the property owner. The development committee was scheduled to meet the evening of Feb. 1.

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agreed that taxes are too high but the 911 levy is needed. With a Feb. 2 deadline looming for the May ballot, the commissioners appeared well on their way to approve the proposed 0.75mill levy. The commissioners asked assistant county prosecutor Aric Hochstettler to draft three options for consideration Monday: A full 0.75-mill levy, and both separate 0.45-mill and 0.3-mill levies. “I think people have reached a tipping point with taxes,” Stapleton said. “There’s a lot of money there. It’s our responsibility. That’s why they put us here: to allocate the dollars in the right way.” Stapleton said arguing that taxes must increase because a service is necessary might no longer be an option. “I would argue that this county has the $21-million (required over five years),” Stapleton said. “ The answer in my mind is, it’s not always more levies.” County administrator Tim Hansley said the 911 board needs steady funding, not uncertain funding approval each year. Because the tax levy process requires two approvals — beginning with a certification by the auditor, followed by a certification by the board of elections — commissioners said they would hold an extended meeting Jan. 31 to ensure both approvals could be achieved by the Feb. 2 filing deadline.

All of the Olentangy elementary schools invite the COSI on Wheels program into their buildings, said district spokesperson Karen Truett. Some schools have yearly programs, others every other year. The themes of the programs vary as well, Truett said. “The various programs offered … support the Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science and complement the National Science Education Standards,” said Burt. “What more could we ask for?” “The biggest benefit of having COSI on Wheels at the elementary level is the enthusiasm it creates for science. COSI always presents the topic in an engaging manner and gets kids excited about science,” Bachman said. “Students see how science comes alive and applies to real life.”

In all cases, the cost of the program is paid with donated PTO funds, Truett said, not with school budget dollars. The cost to Glen Oak PTO for the Jan. 28 program was $1,030, said Burt. “The program is highly cost-effective at about $2 per student. Parents have donated their time to staff the event. Parents who could not donate their time have donated water for the volunteers, and the Polaris Grill donated lunch for the volunteers who are spending the full day at COSI on Wheels,” said Burt. Glen Oak PTO annually holds one main fundraiser — a walk-a-thon — to fund PTO-sponsored activities and events, including COSI on Wheels, said Burt. “It is also a great time to get parents involved. COSI uses parent volunteers to help with the stations. It is a wonderful way for parents to help support academic events,” Bachman said.

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Group says juggling is worth the struggle Not to mention a few tools of ment, such as the bowling pinthe trade, such as clubs, balls and shaped clubs, can run $45 each. rings. It can be a fairly inexpenMost practitioners consider jugThey stand across from each sive prospect for beginners, but gling seven objects the pinnacle other, pitching clubs back and some of the more expensive equip- of the craft. forth at an almost hypnotic speed. Others toss bird seed-filled balls in the air, trying to keep them suspended before gravity and fatigue take their toll. Yet another one hops on a unicycle, attempting to incorporate basketballs into his routine — without falling. This is just another day in the lives of the Jest Jugglers, a group that meets each Thursday night at the Schiller Park Recreation Center in German Village. Founded in the early 1980s, the outfit is the longest-running juggling group in central Ohio, according to Owen Smith, co-director of the organization. It accepts jugglers of all coordination levels and there is no cost to join. “We do have people from all walks of life,” said Smith, a mechanical engineer who lives in Powell. His son, Evan, an exercise enthusiast, said juggling is a good workout. By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek “You can really work up a sweat,” he said. Evan Smith of Powell adds another degree of difficulty to his So what does it take to become juggling routine by balancing on a ball with with the Jest Juga good juggler? glers on Jan. 27 at Schiller Park Recreation Center in German “Dedication,” the elder Smith Village. To view a video from the meeting of the group, log on to said. www.ThisWeekNews.com.

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Wes Bourne, a Johnstown resident who joined Jest Jugglers five years ago, said it took him the past 18 months to work up to five. “To me, juggling is a sport,” he said. “The more balls and patterns, the better.” Some juggling routines conjure up images of impending disaster — torches, knives, bowling balls and chainsaws whirling about, just centimeters away from the body. Owen Smith said performers still use those instruments, but they’re not part of the local group’s regular meetings at the See GROUP, page A4

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School board has ‘nerve’ to seek 7.9 mills To the editor: It is extremely interesting to see, in this difficult economic time, when many workers have either lost their jobs, taken reductions in salary, have not received a raise in pay for a year or two and where seniors who are on a fixed income have been told for two years in a row that there has been no inflation and that they would not receive any increase in their monthly check, that the Olentangy school board would have the nerve to request a 7.9-mill increase. Every one of the above listed has had to find a way to survive these challenges. Evidently, no one on the school board has gone to the food store lately where everything has either increased in cost or reduced in size, nor have they been to the gas station, where prices have exceeded $3 a gallon. The school board members must be looking through the same rosecolored glasses as is our federal government. The cost of surviving is continuing to increase at an increasing rate. I suggest the school board stop and look at the real world. If every American family must tighten their belts to stay within their budgets, why shouldn’t the school board?

Why does the school board feel they have unlimited dollars to spend in any way they wish? Why do they not review where they are spending one of the highest school tax rates in the state? There appears to be many opportunities to reduce or even eliminate some of the “feel good” programs that lend nothing to an education of the students. Just because they have the ability to threaten the community, they always say they would have to drop programs that hurt families the most, not any of the nonessential ones. I suggest the board start to recognize the economically difficult times that we are facing and start to manage the school systems like any other business and every American family. Learn to gain the maximum benefits with the hard-earned dollars that have been entrusted to your care and control and operate within a reasonable budget. Joseph Lyons Lewis Center

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taxes coming due and the government telling us to tighten our belts while the taxes keep going up, Olentangy school district is asking us to increase our taxes again. The school board is asking for a 7.9-mill levy, which would increase property taxes $241.94 per $100,000. When asked at the board meeting to please take into consideration the economic situation, even the foreclosures in the district (over 21 homes in a three-day period) the one school board member’s response was she did not think 7.9 was enough. How much is enough? According to the Olentangy website, there are 78 administrators for 21 schools. That is 3.7 administrators per school. When the board was asked about the football stadium, lights and large screen, the response was, “They were paid for by bond.” Bonds, levies, inside millage, no matter what you call it, the money all comes from the same place – you and me – property owners. This is one of the increases that we ourselves should say “no” to.

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Winter was fun in yesteryear Ah, winter. Let’s enjoy some reminiscences of local residents of winters long ago. Lucy Knapp Taggert attended a one-room frame school house on the Liberty Church grounds. She was a student from 1876 to 1890 and wrote, “When the winter ice broke up, if school was in session, our teachers would always dismiss us when the crash and grinding noises floated in. We would stream out to the river bank (She was speaking of the Olentangy River) and full of excitement, watch the huge cakes rise on end and battle with each other in their race downstream.” Marge Bennett, a lifelong Powell resident and founding member of the Powell Liberty Historical Society, has many happy memories of winter here. Children had great fun on their sleds while being pulled by cars riding around the “four corners” in the center of Powell. One of her most joyful memories was when her father made snow ice cream, mixing it with cream and sugar or maple syrup. The snow needed to be dry so it would mix well. Though a good skater herself, Bennett recalls that Rachel DeVault was the best skater, and she “even looked like the Olympic skater and movie star, Sonja Henie.” Henie was a Norwegian who was a threetime Olympic champion in the 1920s and 1930s. Bennett’s mother grew up skating on a pond and playing “crack the whip” with the boys. She had been quite an outdoor girl before she had polio. Bennett skated on the Scioto River and remembers one winter when the ice was thick and safe for a long period of time. She and her friends skated from the “twin lakes” section north of Shawnee Hills down river almost to the O’Shaughnessy Dam. She pointed out that they made that trip only if someone was kind enough to fill up a car with kids and return to pick them up. She remembers people fishing through the ice, and she knew that certainly helped with the family food bill. In the 1950s, students skated on her great-grandfather’s pond. It was filled with cattails and used for his dairy herd. Now it’s in the Olentangy Ridge development. She said, “I sometimes had to walk home

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from the pond with a skate full of frigid water after finding a weak spot in the ice!” She laughed as she recalled the view she had from her seventh-grade class-

in 1915. They skated on the Olentangy in the winter and washed cars there in the summer. Louise’s brothers, Richard and Willard, would ice fish there. Louise also skated on the Scioto River. Jake, the family dog, went everywhere with the children. She remembers her mother talking about horse-drawn sleigh rides given by her grandfather, Albert Andrews, who lived on Home Road. This was particularly a treat at Christmas time after he cut the fir tree. Harry Riggs, Louise’s cousin, recalls that during the winter Grandpa Andrews stocked an ice house with ice cut from the Scioto River. The ice would be covered with sawdust and would stay frozen long after winter ended. Food could be stored there in the spring and summer. Jo, herself, was a lucky girl. There was a pond in her yard, and all the neighbor kids went over to skate with her and her sisters. Afterward, they would place their soaked clothing on the registers to dry, but she remembers some cold times when the fuel oil furnace would go out. Building forts, chairs, and a club house from snow is a pleasant memory for her. Did this bring back some childhood memories for you?

room. She could see her mother ice skating on that pond and thought how unfair it was that she could not be skating with her. There was a pond on the school property, too, but only a culvert exists today on Bartholomew Run, the body of water just west of the local school. Both Bennett and her daughter, Sherry Carmichael, attended Powell School. Sherry said heavy snows did not prevent school buses from transporting her and her classmates to school. She remembers her father’s constant concern that he might not be able to get up the Powell hill when he returned from work. Louise Andrews Cornish, another lifelong Powell resident and founding member of the historical society, would ice skate with her sister on South Liberty Street and use cross-country skis, as well. Louise is no longer with us, but her daughter, Jo Cornish-Gerwig told me the river was a big part of Carole Wilhelm is a member of the entertainment for her mother, born Powell-Liberty Historical Society.

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Olentangy Relay For Life set to meet Feb. 14 The next Olentangy Relay For Life meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14 at Superkick, 409 Orangepoint Drive in Lewis Center. For more information, e-mail Olentangy Relay@gmail.com or call (614) 321-9735.

nel adjacent to Adventure Park. It was defaced with graffiti. Jan. 27 • A citation was issued for prohibited park• At Dolman Drive and Sawmill Parkway, ing at a business on West Powell Road. a driver was cited for speeding. Jan. 23 Jan. 26 • After a traffic stop was conducted at • Phone harassment was reported at a Galloway Drive and West Powell Road, a drivresidence on Oakham Court. er was cited for speeding. Jan. 25 • An officer responded to a 9-1-1 hang• Criminal mischief occurred to the tun- up call at a residence on Chenango Drive

where a dispute had taken place and alleged threats were made. Jan. 22 • Criminal damaging occurred to multiple mailboxes and a city-owned speed limit sign in the area of Trail Edge Circle. • After a traffic stop on Seldom Seen Road, a driver was cited for driving under suspension and not staying within the marked lanes.

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Church school news PUMC preschool enrolling now Powell United Methodist Church is accepting fall 2011 registrations for its preschool, which is held at the church, 825 E. Olentangy St., Powell. The preschool has expanded its class offerings to include additional days of instruction for the 3-year-old and 4-to-5-year-old programs. Morning and afternoon sessions are available for the following classes: Two-year-olds: one day per week (children do not have to be potty-trained); 3-year-olds: two days or three days a week; 4to-5-year-olds: three days or four days per week. Kindergarten enrichment classes typically are

attended by Olentangy school district kindergarten students on the Fridays they don’t attend their Olentangy kindergarten. The Parents’ Day Out program, held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays, is open to children 9 months old to kindergarten age. A few openings remain for the second semester of the current school year, which runs through May. The PUMC preschool program is licensed by the state. Staff members meet and exceed requirements of the state Department of Job and Family Services. For a tour or more information, call director Karen Griffin at (614) 847-3773.

TechColumbus names semifinalists TechColumbus recently announced that four Powell and three Lewis Center leaders and companies are semifinalists for the annual Innovation Awards. Innovation Awards recognize Central Ohio people and companies for their achievements in technology leadership. A total of 13 business leaders and two high school students will be recognized Feb. 3 at a ceremony at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Semifinalists from Lewis Center are Larry Chaffin, chairman and chief executive officer of Pluto Networks, nominated for Executive of the Year among companies with fewer than 50 employees, and also for Outstanding Ser-

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Library news The following programs are offered at the Powell branch of the Delaware County District Library, 460 S. Liberty St. For additional information, call (614) 888-9160. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Registration is not required for any story time unless noted. • Parent-child book discussion for children in second or third grade, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1. Discussion book is “Please Write

in This Book” by Mary Amato. • Fancy Nancy party, 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5. Family program. Come in your fanciest clothes to celebrate the fancy world around us. Activities will include reading some “Fancy Nancy” books by Jane O’Connor, having pink lemonade and cookies, making posh crafts and “sparkling” in a photo shoot. • Parent-child book discussion for children in fourth or fifth grade, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8. Discussion book is “Rules” by Cynthia Lord.

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Support groups GriefShare, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 20 at Grace Church, 7600 Liberty Road. GriefShare is a biblically-based video series on grief and recovery subjects. Following the video, group members share with each other. Fee is $15, including reference books. Registration required. Call (740) 881-6200 or email sharon.sunkle@yahoo.com. Delaware Area Parkinson Support Group, 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Delaware Township Hall, 2590 Liberty Road. Call Al or Barb Ulrich at (740) 363-3841. Depression Bipolar Support Alliance of Northwest Columbus, 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Road. Call 547-9788. Meadow Park Church of God is not affiliated with the DBSA. ADHD Parent Support Group, sponsored by the Delaware County Family and Children First Council, 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in room 213 of the Hayes County Building. All parents, caregivers and family who have or know someone who has a child with ADHD are welcome. Call (740) 833-2328. No charge and no registration required.

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Swimming & Diving

Liberty boys repeat as OCC champs By AARON BLANKENSHIP ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Olentangy Liberty High School swimming and diving coach Laurie Karr wasn’t sure if her boys team would have enough firepower to win the OCCCardinal Division meet for a second consecutive season. Two of the program’s top swimmers, junior Lee Van Farowe and sophomore Michael O’Brien, moved to California and New Jersey, respectively, last summer.

But as it turned out, senior Alan Thornhill — who moved into the district from Virginia last summer — helped the Patriots win the event, which concluded Jan. 29 at the Union County YMCA. Liberty scored 233 points to finish first ahead of Olentangy (195), Dublin Scioto (182), Westerville Central (177), Dublin Jerome (173), Westerville South (120), Marysville (116) and Westerville North (88). “I didn’t know if we could still do this, because we lost some good ath-

letes, but it really helped that Alan moved in from Virginia,” Karr said. “Alan got us out to a great start in the 50 free by upsetting the guy who was seeded first in the event.” Thornhill won the 50-yard freestyle in 22.48 seconds, ahead of Jerome’s Jake Moore (22.56), and finished second in the 100 free (49.78) behind Moore (49.3). Thornhill, Matthew McMahon, Matthew Lennon and Dmitry Dolgov won the 400 free relay in 3:21.69 ahead of Jerome (3:25.87). Dolgov scored big for his team as

well, winning both the 200 IM (1:59.29) and 100 breaststroke (1:00.25). “Dmitry has continued to perform well, too, but it took a total team effort to win this,” Karr said. Liberty has momentum heading into a 14-team Division I sectional on Feb. 12 at Thomas Worthington. Last year, the Patriots finished third (181) in the 15-team sectional behind host Thomas (202) and New Albany (195). “Our boys are ecstatic about their win and are swimming well going into

sectional, but getting to district will still be a challenge for all but our top guys,” Karr said. “Our goal is to get a couple relays and a good amount of swimmers through.” The girls team scored 268 points in the OCC-Capital meet to finish second behind Central (274) to snap a four-year streak of winning league titles. Jerome finished third (233), followed by Marysville (136.5), Olentangy (132), South (126), North (75.5) and Scioto See SWIM, page B2

Wrestling

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Maddie Redwine of Liberty pulls the ball away from Olentangy’s Jamie Richardson as Emily Raiff (14) looks on during the visiting Braves’ 57-55 overtime victory on Jan. 28. Olentangy clinched at least a share of the OCC-Cardinal Division championship with the win.

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Braves complete sweep of Patriots By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Olentangy High School girls basketball coach John Feasel and Liberty coach Ron Florey both took away positives from the Braves’ 57-55 overtime win over the host Patriots on Jan. 28. For the Patriots, it was a vast improvement over their 72-31 loss at Olentangy on Dec. 18. For the Braves, the win earned them at least a share of the OCCCardinal Division title for the second year in a row. “The 30- to 40-point wins are great because everyone gets to play, but these types of games are the ones that make you better,” Feasel said. “We’ve grinded out a lot of wins in our league this year. Grinding things out to win games

(makes) the difference between finishing first in your league and finishing in the middle of the pack.” Olentangy made four of six free throws in the final 1 minute, 46 seconds of overtime to improve to 7-2 in games decided by 10 points or fewer. Sophomore Brooke Zwayer, who led the team with 20 points, made three of four free throws down the stretch, including one with 16.4 seconds left. Liberty’s last shot was an off-balance 3-point attempt by senior Allyson VanGundy that rimmed out. “This was like a second- or thirdround tournament game. It was intense and you have to be strong with the ball and make good decisions,” Feasel said. “Our team is trying to raise the level of play and this is going to do nothing but

help us.” Olentangy improved to 10-1 in the OCC-Cardinal, ahead of Dublin Scioto and Westerville North (7-4), Dublin Jerome and Westerville Central (6-5), Westerville South (4-7) and Liberty and Marysville (2-9). The Braves would claim the outright league title with a home win over Jerome on Friday, Feb. 4. •While it didn’t get the victory, Liberty showed that it has made strides in Florey’s first season as coach. In the previous three meetings against Olentangy, the Patriots lost by margins of 25, 21 and 41 points. This time around, Liberty had a fivepoint lead in the first half and came from seven points down with less than three minutes to play in the fourth quar-

ter to tie the game. Sophomore Karla Levering made a pair of free throws with 19 seconds remaining in regulation to make it 49all. The Patriots then made a defensive stand to force overtime. “We’ve had a really good run since Christmas,” Florey said. “Our defensive intensity has really picked up. The girls are starting to believe more in what we’re trying to do.” Levering, who was held to three points in the Dec. 18 meeting, scored 23 points and made seven of eight free throws in the fourth quarter. “We knew we played terrible the last time and we weren’t going to let that happen again,” Levering said. “I wish we See GIRLS, page B2

Boys Basketball

Patriots, Braves hope to benefit from close game By SCOTT HENNEN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

It may have been just your average high school boys basketball game, but both Olentangy Liberty and Olentangy expected their teams to grow from the outcome. Liberty held off host Olentangy 47-45 on Jan. 29 in an OCC-Cardinal Division game that should have helped both teams prepare for the postseason. The Patriots, who improved to 11-4 overall and 8-2 in the OCC-Cardinal, have played three consecutive one-possession games. They lost to Marysville 48-47 on Jan. 21 and defeated Dublin Jerome 56-55 on Jan. 25. “You know you have to be ready to play every game,” Liberty coach Greg Nossaman said. “We have been grinding out a lot of games lately. That’s good

because February is coming and we’re learning how to win these games that always seem to come around during tournament time.” Nick Archer led the way with 21 points and A.J. Motika added 12. The Patriots will play Friday, Feb. 4, in an OCC-Cardinal game at Westerville North. Liberty won the first meeting 6660 in overtime on Dec. 21. Andy Yazrombek scored 21 points, Archer had 17 points with 10 rebounds and Jake Bischoff added 12 points. Sophomore guard Jack Gibbs scored 22 points to lead North and junior forward Matt Rhodes added 16 points. Through 15 games, Gibbs led the Warriors with an average of 19.6 points per game and Rhodes added 17.7 points with 36 3-pointers.

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A share of the OCC-Cardinal Division championship is on the line in the dual match between the Olentangy and Olentangy Liberty high school wrestling teams on Thursday, Feb. 3, at Olentangy. The Braves, who are 5-0 in the OCC-Cardinal, are seeking their first league title since 2008, while the Patriots, also 5-0, are trying to earn their first league title. Just as important to both squads, the winner will earn bragging rights not only in the community but throughout the entire area. Liberty was ranked first in last week’s Division I area coaches poll, and Olentangy was ranked first in last week’s Division II area coaches poll and fourth in the state poll. “This could be one of the best central Ohio dual matches of the past decade,” Olentangy coach Matt Hammons said. “I think this is the first time there’s ever been two teams that were both ranked No. 1 from the same district competing against each other. I’ve heard of some big matches between other central Ohio teams, but I can’t remember one of this magnitude.” Olentangy leads the all-time series 4-0. The Braves won 3426 last season after heavyweight Bryan Young pinned Brendon Bland in 3 minutes, 16 seconds in the final match of the dual. “This should be another real competitive dual,” Liberty coach Mark Marinelli said. “(Olentangy is) solid through all of the weight classes. This is one of the best teams they’ve had in the long history of their school, and this is the best team we’ve had.” Liberty had six individuals ranked in last week’s Division I area coaches poll in Jarrod Boone (third at 125 pounds), Ethan Snyder (second at 145), Craig Thomas (first at 152), Nick Kaczkowski (third at 160), Joe Archer (second at 189) and Luke Fleming (third at heavyweight). In addition, Matt Casey (215), a former district qualifier, returned to the lineup on Jan. 27 after missing most of the season with an injury. Olentangy had eight individuals ranked in last week’s Division II area coaches poll in Andrew Torti (second at 103), Trevor Fiorucci (first at 119), Cody Pollitt (third at 130), Al Caserta (first at 135), Anthony Fosco (first at 140), Caleb Hetterscheidt (first at 152), Joey Gadd (first at 160) and Alex Stinemetz (third at 215). “The match will be decided in the 152, 160, 215 and (heavyweight) weight classes,” Marinelli said. “We’re both good at those weights and whoever wins more of those will probably win the match.” Hammons said that some of the premier matchups — such as Thomas against Hetterscheidt at 152, Gadd against Kaczkowski

Liberty’s A.J. Motika drives past Lewis Staum of Olentangy during the visiting Patriots’ 47-45

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At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Liberty, Olentangy and Orange swimming and diving teams: LIBERTY Jan. 27 and 29 — Boys: Finished first (233) in OCC-Cardinal meet ahead of runner-up Olentangy (195); Girls: Finished second (268) in OCCCardinal meet behind Westerville Central (274) Feb. 4 — Olentangy Orange at Liberty Township/Powell YMCA OLENTANGY Jan. 14 — Boys: Finished first (68) ahead of Westerville South (107) and Orange (68); Girls: Finished second (97) behind South (114) and ahead of Orange (93) Jan. 15 — Boys: Finished first (165) ahead of Hilliard Darby (146), Hilliard Davidson (102) and Hilliard Bradley (23); Girls: Finished second (150) behind Davidson (171) and ahead of Bradley (77) and Darby (67) Jan. 22 — Boys: Finished first (128) ahead of Wellington (82) and Orange (75); Girls: Finished first (116) ahead of Orange (107) and Wellington (103)

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Olentangy inducts 7 into hall of fame Olentangy High School inducted seven graduates into its athletics hall of fame during halftime of the Braves’ boys basketball game against Olentangy Liberty on Jan. 29. The inductees were selected by the hall of fame committee based on their contributions in athletics and to the school and community. From left are Karen Pillion (volleyball and softball, Class of 1981), Tim Saunders (baseball, ’77), Matt Deleon (cross country, ’98), Kyle Tackovitz (football, ’93), Catherine (Barboza) Smith (volleyball and basketball, ’93), Kevin Maehl (wrestling, ’99) and Matt Kelly (football, ’86).

GIRLS Continued from page B1 could have pulled through. That would have been awesome, but it is what it is.â€? •With a 50-34 win over New Albany on Jan. 28, Orange inched closer toward the first OCC title in the program’s three-year history. The Pioneers, 11-0 in the OCC-Capital, entered the week ahead of Hilliard Bradley (82), New Albany (7-3), Big Walnut (7-4), Delaware (6-5), Mount Vernon (3-8), Watkins Memorial (1-10) and Franklin Heights (0-11). Orange would clinch a share of the league championship by beating Watkins Memorial on Friday, Feb. 4. The Pioneers would win the league outright with wins over Watkins Memorial and Franklin Heights on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The Pioneers had a combined 94-point margin of victory in wins over the Warriors and Falcons earlier this season, but sophomore guard Kierstynn Myers said the Pioneers have to forget about that. “Our focus doesn’t change,â€? she said. “It doesn’t matter who we are playing.â€?

At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for Liberty, Olentangy and Orange girls basketball teams: LIBERTY *Jan. 25 — Lost to Dublin Jerome 3121. Karla Levering had 10 points. *Jan. 28 — Lost to Olentangy 57-55 (OT). Levering had 23 points and Allyson VanGundy and Maddie Redwine added 13 each. *Feb. 4 — Home vs. Westerville North. The Patriots lost to the Warriors 64-25 on Dec. 21. Feb. 7 — Home vs. Hilliard Davidson *Feb. 8 — At Dublin Scioto. The Patriots lost to the Irish 41-37 on Jan. 3. Of note: The Patriots are 3-11 overall and 2-9 in the OCC-Cardinal. OLENTANGY *Jan. 25 — Defeated Marysville 6928. Katie Heath (13 points), Jessica Richardson (11) and Olivia Zwayer (10) scored in double figures. *Jan. 28 — Def. Liberty 57-55 (OT). Brooke Zwayer had 20 points and Emily Raiff added 11.

Part of the reason for Orange’s success is that it closes games strongly. The Pioneers have outscored opponents by an average of 28.8-17.94 in the second half. Against New Albany, Orange outscored the Eagles 17-4 in the fourth quarter. Against Big Walnut on Jan. 25, the Pioneers held a 26-20 lead at halftime and outscored the Golden Eagles 33-14 in the second half

BOYS Continued from page B1 “(North has) been getting a lot better as the year has gone along; they are 12-3 and have figured things out. They are playing good basketball,� Nossaman said. “They have two dynamite players in Rhodes and Gibbs and they can put up points in a hurry. We don’t want to get in an up-and-down running match with them.� Nossaman said there was no substitute for the experience gained as his team runs its offense with the clock ticking down in the final minute of a close game. “That’s something you can’t duplicate in practice,� he said. “When you perform well at the end and hold on to win games, it definitely can help you in February.� Olentangy is 5-10 overall and 2-8 in the OCC-Cardinal heading into a league game on Friday, Feb. 4, at Dublin Jerome. The Braves beat Marysville 64-40 on Jan. 25 before being edged out by Liberty. “I think as a group our guys are getting better all of the time,� Braves coach Chris Kelly said. “Despite our record, we’re playing well against some pretty good teams.� Stephen Walczak led the Braves against Liberty with 19 points, Cam Brooks had 10 points

Feb. 1 — Game vs. Big Walnut postponed and has yet to be rescheduled *Feb. 4 — Home vs. Dublin Jerome. The Braves defeated the Celtics 3727 on Dec. 21. *Feb. 8 — At Westerville Central. The Braves defeated the Warhawks 57-30 on Jan. 5. Of note: The Braves are 14-2 overall and 10-1 in the OCC-Cardinal. *OCC-Cardinal game ORANGE *Jan. 25 — Def. Big Walnut 59-34. Kierstynn Myers had 16 points. Allison Donatelli and Taylor Agler both added 10. *Jan. 28 — Def. New Albany 50-34. Myers had 13 points and Agler added 12. *Feb. 4 — At Watkins Memorial. The Pioneers defeated the Warriors 6728 on Dec. 21. *Feb. 8 — Home vs. Franklin Heights. The Pioneers defeated the Falcons 93-38 on Jan. 3. Of note: The Pioneers are 16-1 overall and 11-0 in the OCC-Capital. *OCC-Capital game

to win 59-34. “We didn’t do very well in the first half, but when we got to the second half, we started to play with a lot more energy,� Myers said of the Big Walnut game. “As soon as we all got together, started talking and working as a team, things started to click.�

(66). Erin Groves, Sam Gaiss, Olivia Bently and Alexa Kauffman won the 200 medley relay (1:54.82) ahead of Westerville Central (1:55.03), and Kauffman won the 200 free (2:00.66) ahead of Central’s Taylor Schwartz (2:00.83). “Our girls were big-time underdogs, but they swam well to make it an exciting meet,â€? Kauffman said. “Westerville Central had an advantage in speed and they really hurt us in the freestyle events, but we kept it close because we have quality across the board.â€? Liberty will compete in a 15team Division I sectional on Feb. 12 at Thomas. The Patriots scored 215 points to win their 16-team sectional at Thomas last year ahead of the host Cardinals (180). “We’re not worried about team scores,â€? Karr said. “Obviously, our only goal is to advance several people on to district.â€? •Orange’s girls team scored 174 points to place third in the OCC-Capital Division meet, which concluded Jan. 29 at New Albany, behind New Albany (343) and Delaware (268). Mount Vernon (155) finished fourth, followed by Hilliard Bradley (114), Big Walnut (112) and Watkins Memorial (98). Ally Buchanan, Morgan Miller, Maria Nobile and Brooke Pulkrabek finished second in the 200 free relay (1:51.26) and third in the 400 free relay (4:02.79). Also finishing third were

and Chad Nugen added nine. “Stephen played a great basketball game and has really been coming on strong,� Kelly said of Walczak, who had a teamhigh 13 points against Marysville. “He’s having a great second half of the season, especially since the defenses are focused on stopping him, but he definitely has been a physical presence for us inside.� “Also, senior Cam Brooks had two big (3-pointers) and another basket to give us a huge lift against Liberty. He works as hard as any kid in the program and it was great to see him have

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Uhle brothers make college decisions Olentangy Liberty High School pole vaulters Chris Ulhe and Joey Uhle will announce their college decisions Wednesday, Feb. 2, during a ceremony at the school. Chris, who set a state record by clearing 16 feet, 9 inches at the Division I state meet, will sign with Virginia Tech. Joey, who won the league (16-7), district (163) and regional (16-0) titles and was second at the state meet after clearing 16-0, received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Feb. 12 — At Orange *Feb. 18 — Home vs. North Of note: The Braves are 5-10 overall and 2-8 in the OCC-Cardinal. *OCC-Cardinal game ORANGE *Jan. 25 — Def. Big Walnut 57-49. Blake Hoskins led with 14 points and Matt Kurelic had 12 points. Jordan Combs had 11 points and Andy Bosley added 10. *Jan. 28 — Lost to New Albany 6055. Hoskins scored 19 points, Kurelic had 15 points and Josh Wintermantel added 13. Feb. 1 — Played Thomas Worthington *Feb. 4 — Home vs. Watkins Memorial *Feb. 8 — At Franklin Heights *Feb. 11 — Home vs. Hilliard Bradley Feb. 12 — Home vs. Olentangy *Feb. 18 — At Delaware Of note: The Pioneers were 11-3 overall before Feb. 1 and are 7-3 in the OCC-Capital. *OCC-Capital game

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helped guide the Braves to their first OCC title and second league championship in school history, was first-team all-league and all-district. The Braves, who won the OCC-Cardinal Division with a 5-11 record, finished 12-4-3 overall after losing to DeSales 2-1 in a Division II district final. Cheek, a defensive back and wide receiver, will play football at Akron. He verbally committed in the fall.

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When Tom Anagnost left Central Michigan to become women’s soccer coach at the University of Miami on Dec. 29, he didn’t forget about Olentangy Liberty High School senior Abbey Smith. Smith, a goalie who made a verbal commitment to the Chippewas last fall, will follow Anagnost to the Florida school. Smith will sign a letter of intent, Wednesday, Feb. 2. Also expected to sign Division I letters of intent from the team are midfielder Maria Bruno (Western Michigan), defender Michelle Devilbiss (Purdue) and midfielder Aubrey Fisher

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a big game.� Olentangy definitely should benefit from its difficult schedule as the Braves battle Division I opponents before playing in the Division II district tournament. “There are definitely good teams in Division II, but the depth in Division I is amazing,� Kelly said. “In Division II, we’ll match up against teams with some pretty good records and have a good chance of moving on.�

“We had only eight boys available to compete in this meet, but we were able to turn out a good performance and finish fourth,� Harris said. Both Orange teams will compete in Division I sectionals on Feb. 12 at Upper Arlington. Last year, Orange’s girls team finished 14th (24) in the sectional at Thomas and its boys squad tied Teays Valley for 14th (4) in the 15-team sectional at Thomas. “Upper Arlington is a fast sectional, but if we come out of there, we’ll know we’re fast and good enough to compete at district,� Harris said.

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At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Liberty, Olentangy and Orange boys basketball teams: LIBERTY *Jan. 25 — Defeated Dublin Jerome 56-55. Nick Archer led with 14 points, Andy Yazrombek had 13 points and A.J. Motika added 12. *Jan. 29 — Def. Olentangy 47-45 *Feb. 4 — At Westerville North *Feb. 8 — Home vs. Dublin Scioto *Feb. 11 — At Westerville Central Feb. 12 — At Beechcroft *Feb. 18 — Home vs. Westerville South Of note: The Patriots are 11-4 overall and 8-2 in the OCC-Cardinal. OLENTANGY *Jan. 25 — Def. Marysville 64-40. Stephen Walczak scored 13 points, Chad Nugen had 11 points and Josh Perry added nine. *Jan. 29 — Lost to Liberty 47-45 *Feb. 4 — At Jerome *Feb. 8 — Home vs. Central *Feb. 11 — At South

Kaitlin Milburn in the 500 free (5:42.18) and Rachel Ramsey in diving (260.9). “Third place is where we wanted to be, because we knew we couldn’t compete with New Albany’s and Delaware’s depth,� coach Dan Harris said. “We had some high finishes and we got a lot of second-level points, too.� Orange’s boys squad scored 119 points to place fourth behind New Albany (432), Delaware (285) and Mount Vernon (166) and ahead of Watkins Memorial (74), Big Walnut (60) and Bradley (42). Robert McHale finished second in the 200 IM (2:16.33), and McHale, Brad Haney,Alex Chugh and Mike Pinciotti placed third in the 400 free relay (3:52.41).

Jan. 27 and 29 — Boys: Finished second (195) in OCC-Cardinal meet behind Liberty (233); Girls: Finished fifth (132) in OCC-Cardinal meet behind champion Westerville Central (274) Feb. 5 — Ken Gipe Relays at Port Clinton ORANGE Jan. 14 — Boys: Finished third (68) behind Olentangy (126) and Westerville South (107); Girls: Finished third (93) behind Westerville South (114) and Olentangy (97) Jan. 22 — Boys: Finished third (75) behind Olentangy (128) and Wellington (82); Girls: Finished second (107) behind Olentangy (116) and ahead of Wellington (103) Jan. 27 and 29 — Boys: Finished fourth (119) in OCC-Capital meet behind New Albany (432), Delaware (285) and Mount Vernon (166); Girls: Finished third (174) in OCC-Capital meet behind New Albany (343) and Delaware (268) Feb. 4 — Liberty at Liberty Township/Powell YMCA Feb. 5 — Ken Gipe Relays at Port Clinton

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Anthony Fosco of Olentangy gains the upper hand on Marysville’s Chase Boyd in a match at 140 pounds during the visiting Braves’ 35-29 victory in a dual meet Jan. 27. Fosco was one of five Braves ranked No. 1 in the area coaches poll last week.

WRESTLE Continued from page B1 at 160, Casey against Stinemetz at 215 and Fleming against Young at heavyweight — might not happen because he may have some of his wrestlers shift weight classes to score more points against weaker opponents. “You’ll probably see both teams bump their kids around to try to get their best chance at success, and that only makes things more exciting, because the difference in the match could come down to someone avoiding getting pinned by a stronger opponent,” Hammons said. But Marinelli said he plans to put all of his starters in their usual weight classes, regardless of how Hammons adjusts his lineup. “I don’t care what he does, we don’t plan on bumping our kids around, because we’ve got to get used to wrestling at cer-

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At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Liberty, Olentangy and Orange wrestling teams: LIBERTY *Jan. 27 — Defeated Westerville North 43-12 Jan. 29 -—Finished second (244) in 12-team Wadsworth Grizzly Invitational behind Wadsworth (398) Feb. 2 — Competed against Olentangy Orange *Feb. 3 — At Olentangy *Feb. 9 — At Marysville OLENTANGY Jan. 22 — Finished second (196.5) in 12-team James V. Horning Memo-

tain weight classes for the sectional tournament,” Marinelli said. “This is an important match and the OCC is important to us, but getting ready for the postseason is always our top priority. This team keeps finding ways to win. Different guys keep coming through for us, and we’ll need a lot of people to contribute again to win this match.” Both coaches agreed the

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rial behind host Mason (228.5) *Jan. 27 — Def. Marysville 35-29 *Feb. 3 — Home vs. Liberty Feb. 5 — Delaware Invitational *Feb. 7 — At Dublin Scioto *OCC-Cardinal match ORANGE *Jan. 27 — Lost to New Albany 3729; Def. Sparta Highland 66-14 Jan. 29 — Finished 11th (78) in 14team Groveport Cruiser Invitational behind champion Licking Valley (200) Feb. 2 — Competed against Liberty *Feb. 9 — At Franklin Heights *Feb. 10 — At Watkins Memorial *OCC-Capital match

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The Beat Arts, eats and fun in central Ohio its production of Cinderella, BalletMet ing, Suslov said. “We’ve had a lot of stuff going on 5 For Columbus’ Fairy Godmother is a real-life this year. We’re very lucky.”

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boardist Joel Cummins told The Beat a couple years back that the band writes new material for every show. “We start with something we might have worked out backstage and just start throwing visual cues back and forth. Sometimes we come up with some pretty good stuff.” So, yeah, the Chicago sextet is a jam-band, but less trippy and meandering and more driving and dramatic. The Beat has referred to them as the musical test-tube baby of the Dixie Dregs and King Crimson. Another writer called them “improg.” Nice. Umphrey’s McGee plays Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, with opener Orchid Lounge, Friday, Feb. 4. Tickets are $20/$25. Call 1-800-745-3000.

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ries, set for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5, at the Ohio Theatre, features guest conductor Larry Rachleff and pianist Kirill Gerstein. The program includes Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11 (The Year 1905). Tickets are $20.50-$66.50. Call (614) 228-8600.

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tion new-grass outfit Greensky Bluegrass takes standard bluegrass instrumentation and turns it inside out. Well, not in the literal sense, more in the “this ain’t yer granddad’s bluegrass” sense — fresh, creative acoustic music played with serious chops. A seemingly perpetual touring schedule sees the quintet back in central Ohio for a Sunday, Feb. 6, show at Woodlands Tavern. Highlighting the tour is the availability of the tour-only All Access Vol.

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translates no better performed live than spun by a DJ. After all, it’s not made for consumption as much as participation. Swedish pop star Robyn tackles this preconception by entering whirling dervish mode upon taking the stage and not stopping until everyone — herself, her backing band and her audience — has been moved as much as they have moved. Robyn released three records in 2010, and has taken to the road, with support from Diamond Rings and Natalia Kills. The tour stops at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion Tuesday, Feb. 8. Tickets are $15. Call 1-800-7453000.

BONUS: The Jefferson Academy of Music concert series, newly christened the Jefferson Signature Series, returns to the Columbus Museum of Art Sunday, Feb. 6. Recently completed renovations at the CMA included the already well-thought-of auditorium. Improved leg room and sight lines and the restoration of the hall’s grand piano will have a positive impact on the concert experience, the Jefferson’s Ruth Haddock said. The Lincoln Trio will perform selections by Mozart, Smetana and others in the afternoon concert. Tickets are $10/$18/$25. Call (614) 292-2693.

mother. The new family’s busy schedule has been aided The production marks the return to the stage for by the arrival of Suslov’s mother from Moscow, longtime BalletMet company dancer Carrie West, who is spending the next six months with her grandwith husband and retired BalletMet dancer Dmitri child — and namesake. Yes, grandma’s name is also Suslov, who welcomed their first child, Valentina, Valentina. in September. “We’re very lucky,” West said. “She wouldn’t The first-time mother has twice danced the lead hear of day care or a nanny, so she packed up and role in the producflew over.” tion at BalletMet, As to the production, most recently in West said “the music’s 2005 and both times (by Glazunov rather with Suslov as her than the traditional Prince. Prokofiev score, and West rightly isn’t arranged by BalletMet concerned that she’ll music director Mikhail suddenly be pigeonPopov) beautiful and holed for more “mafits the story line perture” roles. First, fectly. There’s good she’s not the first balcomedy — the sisters lerina in history — and mother are hysterat BalletMet, even — ical — and the ballroom to have a child. Secscenes are always going ond, she knows well to be great dancing.” the demands of dancAnd, of course, she ing as Cinderella. said the fairy scene “I know how deshould be an audience manding the role is. favorite. Cinderella does a lot For her part, West is of dancing. You need enjoying a different role. to be in really good “I love checking a shape,” West exdifferent aspect of the plained. “I’m not story, to see another quite there yet. side,” she said. “The (Artistic director) Fairy Godmother is a By Tim Norman/ThisWeek Gerard (Charles) regood character – very ally gave me an op- Carrie West, right, portrays the Fairy Godmother difficult to play. When portunity to get back with Adrienne Benz as Cinderella during a rehearsal you’re playing ‘good’ out there, to feel the on Jan. 29. BalletMet Columbus will present Cinyou really have to find stage again.” derella Feb. 4-13 (10 shows) at the Capitol Theatre more levels to the charWest said it does- in the Verne Riffe Building. Tickets are $28-$48. acter. Evil would have n’t feel like she’s been Call (614) 469-0939. played more easily.” off stage for nearly a What does she miss year, but said the “away” feeling was mitigated by more than playing Cinderella? the amount of time she spent with the company. “I miss seeing Dmitri as the Prince,” West ad“Even when I was pregnant and not performing, mitted. “I can picture him dancing it as I’m watchI was always in the studios taking classes,” West ing during rehearsals.” said. Sounds like a Valentina’s… er, Valentine’s Day More recently, West has been taking as many story worthy of a glass slipper. Or, at least this time classes as possible, even bringing Valentina along, around, a magic wand. but only when necessary. West has also spent as much time in the gym as her schedule will allow. For more on BalletMet Columbus dancer Carrie She started back with the company on Jan. 10. West and the company’s production of Cinderella, “It’s absolutely great” to see his wife back to danc- read the BeatBlog at www.ThisWeekNews.com.

Lemongrass Fusion Cuisine is a Short North classic The story of Lemongrass Fusion Cuisine says a lot about Columbus. Once a brash and hot new dining star in the explosively growing constellation of Short North restaurants, about a dozen years later it has the status of a mature establishment that can even be taken for granted. That’s what I was thinking recently as I trekked back into Lemongrass’ heart-of-it-all digs. Having not been in a while, I wondered if the place would feel lively and fun again or simply outdated. At first glance, not a heck of a lot seemed different. Those same autographed entryway photographs of Michael Moore and Viggo Mortensen from Lemongrass’s glam-slamming earlier days were still hanging opposite its kicky little bar. And the restaurant proper had retained its theatrical look and

MENU by G.A. Benton vibe. So there’s the stage-like, trendily distressed wooden plank flooring, rainbow sherbet colored walls, a soaring ceiling, low and pleasant lighting and even a few little roofed dining niches bounded by gauzy curtains. This dramatic setting naturally attracts a classic, non-conformist Short North-type crowd. Lemongrass’ food is as flagrantly off-center as its freewheeling patrons and setting. Basically it’s a lot of Thai accents merging with Mediterranean sensibilities. For instance, the alluring Lemongrass Soup with vegetables

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($4) was like a compelling collision of minestrone and Tom Yum soups. A light and brightly citric broth with chili, fish sauce and lemongrass notes was filled with pasta shells and firm veggies like carrot, mushroom and zucchini. An unusual, but pretty and pleasing Eurasian Salad ($7) combined

shredded cheese with crispy Asian noodles, toasted almonds, pineapple, mandarin oranges and fresh greens. I liked its crunch and the way its unexpected tamarind-forward Worcestershire sauce-y dressing played off the fruit. Lemongrass’ huge menu includes lots of sushi, like the justifiably popular Lemongrass Roll ($12). With silky swaths of salmon and sweet BBQ eel draped over an inside-out spicy tuna roll accompanied by zingy sauces and garnishes, it managed to be delicious, fun and colorful without sounding too many bells and whistles. Ditto for the excellent Pad Thai with Tofu ($12). I was especially fond of its healthier than usual wealth of multi-hued vegetables and lack of grease. More one-note tasting was the Monsoon Shrimp ($16). It wasn’t

Lemongrass 614-224-1414 641 N. High St., Short North Web: lemongrassfusion.com Cuisine: Chinese & Asian Price: $$ ($10-$20 per person) Patio: No Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Monday, 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday bad, but largely consisted of a mound of rice surrounded by lotsa shrimp and green beans swamped in a tidal wave of coconut milk. I would’ve liked its hints of chili and lemongrass to have been cranked up to balance out its milky sweetness. A more-interesting coconut milk dish was the Hawaiian Duck ($19). Italy met Asia on a veggie- and fruit-heavy plate of pasta with big chunks of delicious — but not

crispy-skinned — duck. Seared Cajun Scallops ($19) were pretty terrific. A generous load of zesty spice-coated shellfish was beautifully browned and wonderful tasting. Sure, Lemongrass’ ’90s-era cocktails don’t excite and its large wine list contains many smart “best buy” selections that no longer are. And yeah, a dessert like Fried Plantains (with upscale ice cream bar slices) is more fun than memorable. But Lemongrass is still a fun, lively and intriguing eatery. If it’s considered “just another Columbus restaurant,” that only speaks volumes about our modern and great-eating city. To read G.A. Benton’s blog visit ColumbusDiningGuide.com.

Clintonville readies for servings of Polish comfort food Unlike cities in northern Ohio, Columbus isn’t known for its large ethnic neighborhoods. Dennis Bennett said he doesn’t think that places Babushka’s Kitchen at a disadvantage. “What Columbus lacks in heritage it makes up in its foodiness,” said Bennett, who, with his wife, Jacky, will open the Polish restaurant sometime in the next few weeks in Clintonville. The restaurant will take over the old Scottie MacBean location at 4675 N. High St. The signature dish is the pierogi, which comes in five varieties: potato; potato and cheese; potato, cheese and bacon; mushroom and swiss; and roasted sauerkraut.

It’s made in-house and prepared in classic fashion: Boiled and then pan-fried with onions and butter and served with sour cream. Custom orders are accepted for carryout but must be made 24 hours in advance. Other ethnic favorites include kielbasa, made by a producer in Cleveland using Babushka’s special blend of spices; kolachky, folded pastry lined with fruit or cheese; and golabki, stuffed cabbage. Babushka’s offers counter-order service in a casual environment that seats 112. Reservations are

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Dennis Bennett and his wife, Jacky, are opening Babushka’s Kitchen at 4675 N. High St. The restaurant, which will open in the former Scottie MacBean site, will offer traditional Polish fare.

not accepted and no alcohol is served. The restaurant was founded by Jacky’s parents, Dave and Nancy Abramowski, who opened the first Babushka’s near Akron. A third one is planned for Independence in the Cleveland area. Jacky will keep her job as director of conferences for The Ohio State University Alumni Association, while also pitching in at the restaurant. Her husband, meanwhile, will leave his job as culture coach for Campus Dining Services at OSU to run Babushka’s. Lack of on-site parking struck a nerve with Scottie MacBean’s immediate neighbors. Adding to their aggravation, the coffee shop’s ownership sought a liquor license, which was defeated by voters in the precinct. The Bennetts said additional parking can be found at Beechwold Custom Jewelry, located a few blocks south. Also, they said they have no interest in seeking a liquor license. Jennifer Kangus, the area’s representative to the Clintonville Area Commission, said she’s in a wait-and-see mode with the restaurant, as no one has yet raised an issue about parking. “Parking is always a concern in Clintonville,” she said. “It’s one of our universal themes. It always seems to come up. I’d like to see how things go and hopefully it will work out for the best.” Babushka’s will be open for lunch and dinner five days a week, lunch only on Sunday and closed Monday. For more information, call 614-4479120. Melissa Worthington, a former banker and current nurse, has a new challenge: Cupcakes. Worthington and business partner Briana Irby, also a nurse at the OSU Medical Center, have opened Blue Frost Cupcake in Downtown Worthington. It’s another in a long line of independent cupcake shops that have dotted the central

Ohio map. Worthington said she hopes to differentiate her shop with quality ingredients – Madagascar bourbon vanilla, Saigon cinnamon and Callebaut chocolate, to name a few – and flavor. For video on this story, go to www.ThisWeekNews.com. Presentation and taste are equal, she contends. “We wanted something that tasted as good as it looked,” she said. Blue Frost, 657 High St., offers 10 permanent flavors, plus two daily specials, such as the lemon chiffon, which uses scratch-made lemon curd. Cupcakes are $2.50 each, $1.50 for minis. There’s a small amount of seating inside and a few beverages, such as coffee and tea. The bakery is open six days a week, closed Monday. For more information, call 614-844-4850.

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Neighbors in the news Jordan announces Senate assignments State Sen. Kris Jordan (R-Powell) announced last week that he will serve as chairman of the Senate’s State and Local Government and Veterans’Affairs committee. The committee focuses on bills, policies and issues that have an impact on state and local governments as well as veterans and veterans’ organizations. He was named to four other committees as well: Government Oversight, Health, Human Ser-

vices and Aging, Highways and Transportation and Insurance, Commerce and Labor, according to a news release. He also has been named to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, a legislative panel that reviews administrative rules proposed by various state agencies, departments, boards and commissions.

announced the appointment of Carrie Bartunek as assistant public affairs director and press secretary. Bartunek most recently served as communications director for the Hilliard school district. She and Yost both worked in the administration of former Columbus mayor Dana Rinehart. Bartunek also has served as spokesperson for the Columbus Division of Police. Yost offers post Bartunek earned a bachelor of to Carrie Bartunek arts in journalism at the Ohio State Ohio auditor Dave Yost recently University. She lives in Powell.

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