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Crime puts block watches back in focus

By GARY SEMAN JR. ThisWeek Community Newspapers With thefts from autos and burglaries on the rise in German Village, some residents question whether block watches could help stem the tide of certain crimes.

Police say organized citizen groups can be an effective tool in fighting criminal activity in their neighborhoods.

Block watches are fairly easy to form, as well.

Amanda Ford, spokeswoman for the Columbus Division of Police, said residents simply need to talk to their neighbors to determine interest. If there is interest, residents must contact their local community liaison officers (CLOs), who will help set up the block watch, she said.

“It is important for citizens to be involved and care about the issues affecting their neighborhood,” Ford said. “It is also a good outlet for neighborhoods to share information with one another,

their community liaison officer and officers on the street. It builds good relationships with police.”

CLOs regularly attend block-watch meetings and provide crime statistics for neighborhoods.

Safety officials also believe block watches are effective, Ford said.

“It brings a community together to help fight back against criminal activity in their neighborhood,” she said. “They are also a great resource for information.”

However, there seems to be some trouble forming block watches in German Village — not to mention keeping them together.

Rosemary Laurey, who lives on South Fifth Street, said the block watch in her neighborhood ended in 2010 after about a year in existence. It dissolved when the CLO was reassigned and the organizer moved away.

Laurey said the effort was worthwhile, even though she was disappointed by how few people attended the meetings.

“Whether it actually stopped crime, you can’t really answer that,” she said.

“I think anything that develops awareness on how you protect yourself from crime is productive.”

Currently, there is an effort in German Village, Schumacher Place and Merion Village to create a “cyber block watch,” a website that provides up-tothe-minute information about criminal activity and statistics in the three neighSee BLOCK WATCHES, page A3

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Patricia Ellson holds a program from the Actors’ Theatre of Columbus’ first performance in the summer of 1981. Ellson, who is flanked by Actors’ Theatre executive director Frank Barnhart (left) and artistic director John S. Kuhn, helped found the local acting company with the performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” 30 years ago. To celebrate the 30th season of plays by Actors’ Theatre, the troupe will include a staging of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” among the performances it has scheduled in 2011.

Actors’ Theatre celebrates 30 years Troupe’s 2011 season will include reprise of first production from 1981

By GARY SEMAN JR. ThisWeek Community Newspapers Patricia Ellson saw something that just wasn’t right — a park without Shakespeare.

That was 30 years ago, when she and her late husband, Gary, were living in German Village.

They were walking their dog past Schiller Park when Ellson visualized a stage, works from the Bard of Avon and, fortune willing, an audience.

The couple mobilized and staged “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with the help of some fellow thespians. The Actors’Theatre of Columbus was born that summer of 1981.

“We were hoping to get 300 people a night

in the audience,” Ellson said. “We thought that would be a good number. It very rapidly became 500 people a night and by the end, we played to 5,000 (total).”

As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the troupe again will stage “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” from June 30 through July 31.

“We keep building,” artistic director John S. Kuhn said. “This is going to be a big year for us in a lot of ways.”

The season will begin with a collaborative production between Actors’ Theatre and the Columbus School for Girls. “The Trojan Women,” by Greek playwright Euripides, will be presented March 3-6 at CSG, 56 S. Columbia Ave.

The Winter Cool Classic Series will return in 2011 with a production of James Thurber’s “The Male Animal.” Performances are scheduled April 7-17 at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 1111 E. Broad St. Actors’ Theatre will kick off its summer season with “The Scarlet Pimpernel” by Baroness Emmuska Orczy. This adaptation, written and directed by Kuhn, will be presented Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m. from May 26 to June 26 in Schiller Park.

The season will wrap up with “Oedipus Rex”

by Greek writer Sophocles. Performances are scheduled Aug. 4 through Sept. 4.

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Mayoral, city council races

Long list of candidates could result in primaries

By GARY SEMAN JR. ThisWeek Community Newspapers Primary battles could be looming in the race for Columbus mayor and city council.

As expected, four Republicans and as many Democrats filed petitions for four seats on council. But the addition of three Libertarians and an independent candidate could force a primary election.

A primary also is possible in the race for mayor. Republican Earl Smith, a retired police sergeant, will face twoterm incumbent Mayor Michael B. Coleman, a Democrat. However, Paul Nerswick, who is not affiliated, also has entered the race.

The Franklin County Board of Elections will certify candidates by Feb. 14.

Republicans include Matthew Ferris, Alicia Healy, Joseph Healy and

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Meanwhile, the Democratic ticket includes incumbent council members Andrew Ginther, Hearcel Craig, Zachary Klein and Michelle Mills.

Zachary Roberts and Donald Klco, whose names actually appear on the Democratic petitions, are placeholders for Klein and Mills, who were appointed to council Jan. 10.

Bill Anthony, chairman of the Franklin County Democratic Party,

said such a move is not unusual. It allows political parties to circulate petitions before they know who the candidates are. When the petitions are certified, Klein and Mills will be named to the ticket, he said.

Libertarians running for council include Mark Noble, Andrew Ullman and Robert Bridges. Genaro R. Garcia is not part of a slate of candidates.

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WWCD (102.5 FM) will swap out its current Brewery District digs for a new location down the street.

The alternative rock station has announced it will move from the Worly Building to the Swiss Chalet Party Haus, 1036 S. Front St. The independent station, known as CD101 until a recent change on the dial, has been in its current spot for 15 years.

It presents a mixed bag of news for the historic Worly Building. The entertainment troupe Shadowbox recently announced it was moving to the property, 503 S. Front St. It will take over 29,000 square feet of space of the building, located at the corner of Front and Liberty streets.

The entire move is expected to take place by July.

Shadowbox’s relocation plans presented space concerns for the radio station, said its general manager, Randy Malloy. At issue was the “Big Room,” a performance space that hosted national touring acts, “offering listeners a one-ofa-kind concert experience,” Malloy said.

“Ultimately, given the space requirements for Shadowbox, we would not have been able to keep the ‘Big Room’ to remain in our current space,” he said in a prepared statement.

Joe Sugar, general counsel for Arshot Investment Corp., the property’s landlord, said he is sorry to see the radio station go.

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‘Meet Your City Council’ event slated for Feb. 22

By KEVIN PARKS ThisWeek Community Newspapers The first in a planned series of events designed to get Columbus City Council members out into the community for one-on-one time with residents during the coming months is set for Tuesday, Feb. 22.

The “Meet Your City Council” event will take place in the Fedderson Recreation Center, 3911 Dresden St., near the intersection of Karl and Cooke roads. It’s scheduled to last from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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ACTORS’ THEATRE Continued from page A1 Actors’ Theatre has come a long way since its inception, Kuhn said. Attendance is now pushing 21,000 per year.

He said the troupe is seen as a cost-effective alternative to other types of entertainment. Actors’ Theatre does not charge for its performances but seeks donations from audience members.

“The community has embraced it for so long and still is so supportive,” Kuhn said. “Our numbers have been building in recent years.”

Performances have changed, too. Actor’s Theatre is no longer limited to a summer season or one venue, as it stages multiple productions throughout the year at several venues in central Ohio.

“The growth that I’ve seen, especially in the last two to three years, in audience size is really quite wonderful,” said Frank Barnhart, executive director of the theater company. “It seems

more people are finding out about Actors’ Theatre and taking advantage of the variety of productions we’re doing. It’s not just Shakespeare anymore.”

The troupe has pushed for a more creative dynamic over the years, staging classic works and more contemporary pieces, as well as musicals, Kuhn said. In 2009, for example, the organization put on “As You Like It” with life-size puppets sharing the stage with actors.

“We’ve been gearing shows for broader appeal,” Kuhn said. “I think we’re moving in the right direction. I think the quality of shows is improving.”

Ellson recalls when Actors’ Theatre was a ragtag group of actors who would dress in her living room, walk through German Village in full regalia to the park and mingle with the crowd after the performance. The troupe achieved nonprofit status six months after it formed.

Ellson left in the late 1990s

when she had children, though she has done occasional work with the theater since then.

“I’m thrilled that it’s still around,” said Ellson, who now lives in Upper Arlington. “I feel very proud that something that started as, ‘Hey kids, we got a park, let’s do something,’ is still going strong 30 years later. It’s tribute to the audience.”

Bill Bragg got involved from the beginning when his wife, Vicky Welsh Bragg, landed a role in the original production. Bragg said he has always worked behind the scenes as a sound designer, production manager and managing director. These days, the professional musician is back to sound design.

“From my point of view, it’s been intriguing to watch them,” he said. “You’re not often able to be part of the birth of an institution and watch it grow, so that’s been really fascinating for me.” gseman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

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remain headquartered in the Brewery District. Their presence will continue to contribute to an ever-inmodate the space requirements of both (WWCD) creasing mix of vibrant uses in the area.”

The WWCD transition is expected to take place and Shadowbox in the Worly Building,” he said.

“We are very pleased, however, that (WWCD) will at the end of March.

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Feb. 13 at the German Village Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St. The following works will be performed this season: “The Male Animal” (April 7-17), “The Scarlet Pimpernel” (May 26-June 26), “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (June 30-July 31) and “Oedipus Rex” (Aug. 4-Sept. 4).

Artistic director John S. Kuhn said the troupe would like to see two contrasting monologues, one classic and the other contemporary. Those who don’t have a prepared monologue or have not worked for Actors’Theatre in the past will read from a script for one of the shows.

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borhoods. That project has yet to progress beyond initial discussion and planning.

Each community does have its own crime-fighting efforts.

German Village hosts monthly police luncheons, where residents and officers discuss trends and crime-prevention efforts.

Jerry Glick, who organizes the luncheons for the German Village Society, said there was a time when the GVS paid for security guards in the community. Excessive costs and lack of arrest power led to the program’s abandonment, he said.

Glick and police officers have vigorously urged people to remove valuables from their cars, keep their doors locked and lights on and watch out for their neighbors.

Glick added that while property crimes might be up, violent crimes are rare in German Village.

Residents also have access to other ways to protect themselves, such as signing up for a “vacation watch,” a program offered by the division of police by which officers check on properties and vehicles while residents are away.

In Merion Village, an active safety committee has been in place since the late 1990s, said Bob Leighty, chairman of the Merion Village Association. The group meets regularly with neighborhood residents, the Community Crime Patrol and Columbus police, he said.

Committee members review data from the police and CCP at each meeting, analyze trends and trouble spots and strategize on ways to make the community safer, he said.

“It is our version of a block watch and it has been very effective in dealing with both safety

While these gatherings are open to anyone interested in attending, city council communications director John Ivanic said this session is specifically aimed at residents served by the Northland Community Council, Clintonville Area Commission, Northwest Civic Association and North Linden Area Commission.

Four others are planned, although only a March 8 date is set for people represented by South Side organizations, Ivanic said.

The others will have dates firmed up in April for the north central area of the city, in early May for the Near and Far East sides and in late May for the Hilltop and Franklinton areas, according to Ivanic.

“You can’t really do quadrants or pies or anything like that because we’re not built that way,” Ivanic said.

Similar meetings, which involve a brief introduction and the opportunity for those attending to sit down face to face, albeit briefly, with council members and their staffs, have taken place the last several years, according to council president Andrew J. Ginther. These have most consistently taken place on the South Side, once or twice at the Shamrock Club and at recreation centers, as well as a few years ago for the King-Lincoln District.

“We really strongly believe we ought to do it in all different parts of the city,” Ginther said.

“My thought is we ought to be doing everything we can to make council as accessible and available to community and neighborhood leaders throughout the city,” he said.

By holding these sessions in places like neighborhood recreation centers, Ginther said, people who might not attend a council meeting will be able to go to a familiar setting that might be “a little more open, informal, conversational and collaborative.”

“Basically it’s about two hours of people walking around and talking to council members as they please; one minute, two minutes, three minutes; whatever,” Ivanic said.

“I think any time we have a chance to meet our council members and talk to them, especially with the limited time you have to speak at a council meeting … it’s great to give folks an opportunity to speak candidly,” Northland Community Council president Dave Paul said.

“I keep referring to it as ‘speed-dating your council members,’” he said. “Nevertheless, I think it’s a good opportunity to sit down and get to know your council members better, especially the two new members.”

Ginther described himself as “passionate” in his support of the existing at-large method of electing members of city council, as opposed to a ward system where those voted in serve specific sectors of the city.

“The reason it has served us so well and why I believe it will serve us well in the future is if we have an organized and strong area commission and neighborhood association system,” Ginther said. “That’s the only way an at-large council system works.”

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“Why did you agree to do it?

You are only here for another six months, what can you do in such a short period of time?”

Those have become some of the more common questions I have been asked by my neighbors over the past month, ever since I agreed to become the president of the board of trustees for the German Village Society. To understand my thought process, I thought it best to explore the reciprocal question: Why not?

First, let me explain a little about who I am. I have always been the guy who is willing to get dirty, get involved and make things happen. Whether it was a committee in undergrad or medical school, I always had my hand in the air willing to help. As a professional, I have become intimately involved in the American College of Surgeons, as well as the local Columbus Medical Association.

So, it was natural to put one foot forward when asked to help develop the new website for the society and it was comfortable to co-chair the founding of our “Go Green, Go Grun” committee.

While I may not have the greenest of thumbs, I was one of the founding gardeners in the German Village Community Farm.

Resurrecting the streetscape committee has been one of my true passions over the past few years; the committee’s principal focus has been the Third Street master plan.

You might ask yourself if this is too much for one plate to handle. The truth is that I work best when busy. My weekly schedule reads like a linear regression analysis: Complex, yet precise.

Each day is meticulously worked out, times reserved and places sought after to continuously work through an ever evolving “to do” list.

Rather than worry about why, let us focus on what we can get done. The German Village Society is currently working towards the following objectives and they are reasonable goals to accomplish within the next few months.

• While I certainly do not want to rush the process, within the next month or so, the society will complete its search for a new director.

We will find the ideal individual to manage daily operations of the office and our volunteer efforts within the community. The search

committee has done a phenomenal job sorting, interviewing and narrowing the list of candidates. This is BRIAN J. an unbelievSANTIN able opportunity for the board to help shape the future of the society and these six months are crucial to finding the right individual, as well as facilitating his or her transition into a leadership position. Along with this search, it is also my intention to further explore the role of an on-site historic preservation officer. Again, this is a task that is timely and of the essence given the central mission of the German Village Society is historic preservation.

• We must not forget that we are a membership-driven organization and we must remain focused on increasing and retaining members. I look forward to assisting the current membership initiatives as we continue to evolve the renewal process online and seek to engage our neighbors. Of course, this means meeting new people, new neighbors and new friends. What is not to like about this task?

• One of the largest strides the society has made in the past year is the significant increase in connectivity with its members via www.germanvillage.com. It has become immensely popular and I know that traffic to the website will grow as we expand its capa-

bilities over the next few months.

An intense search for redeveloping the database system we utilize is under way with hopes to have a new one in place before April. This project will help unify the society’s efforts to better record our membership information, communicate effectively with each other, coordinate volunteer hours and signups and ultimately ensure a more cohesive way of tracking our forward progress as the society continues to evolve.

So, with so many positive projects and initiatives, why not take the helm? Why not help lead the German Village Society at a time when such excitement continues to build and things are going in the right direction?

The society has come a long way over the past 51 years and I think above all it is a privilege and honor (not a burden or sense of indenture) to serve in this capacity.

I have the utmost confidence in our board of trustees; it is one of the strongest and most dedicated groups I have had the fortunate opportunity to work with.

None of us collect a paycheck for any of this, but rather we do it for the good of German Village.

Maybe that’s it. Why did I do it? For the good of German Village.

Brian J. Santin is president of the German Village Society board of trustees and the chief resident of general surgery for the Mount Carmel Health System.

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PRIMARIES Continued from page A1 The races for mayor and council are officially nonpartisan. The top eight vote-getters in the race for council and top two vote-getters in the mayoral contest will move on to the general election.

Noble, a Clintonville resident, lambasted the petition process. Individual candidates must collect 1,000 valid signatures, the same number required for a full slate. Noble, who is a software engineer, said the process is discouraging to smaller party candidates because they don’t have an established political apparatus behind them.

Noble has run unsuccessfully in three previous races. In 2006, he was Ohio gubernatorial candidate Bill Peirce’s pick for lieutenant governor. In 2008, he ran for the 15th Congressional District seat and in 2010, he was a candidate for the 22nd Ohio House District.

Still, he said, the Libertarians are a force to be reckoned with.

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La Casita is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town When people ask me — and they frequently do — what’s the best Mexican restaurant in Columbus, I can tell they usually mean “Mexican restaurant of a certain type.” In other words, instead of, say, a bare-bones mom-n-popper in the back of a market, they probably want a gringo-friendly party palace with good free chips and salsa, boat-sized slushy margaritas, bouncy music and a colorphoto-filled, order-by-number menu approximately the size of the Mexico City phone book. Nothing wrong with all that, I go to those places too.

Anyway, if you’re seeking a toptier version of such a fun-forward establishment, look no further than the terrific La Casita. This place rocks.

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Sip on that smile-making quaff and check out this raucous, fiesta-happy joint. Yes, it’s bright and bouncy and has all of those aforementioned attributes of the standard burrito haunt. But it’s also smaller and cozier, and nicer in most every way — including its cheery, polished wood-paneled walls, arched brick-rimmed windows and loopy wooden chairs with wickery accents.

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Fajitas Del Mar, Birria and the “Original” margarita at La Casita.

Oh yeah, and La Casita’s food is better too. A good starter is the refreshing Tostada de Ceviche ($3).

A nice, crispy fried corn tortilla was piled high with diced whitefish, plenty of carrot, onion, a touch of jalapeno and cilantro. A fresh and creamy avocado slice helped balance the bright flavors.

For a considerably more substantial appetizer, opt for the wonderful Birria ($5.50 per “cup”). A veritable bucket of rich, tender, juicy and perfectly salty pot roast chunks was swimming in a thin, glistening red chili sauce. It wasn’t overly spicy, just really delicious.

Considerably more heat emanated from the flaming hot Torta Ahogada ($7.29). A huge, flat and puffy roll was packed with carnitas pork plus a guacamole schmear, then totally soaked in an incendiary, devil-red chili broth. Highly recommended, but only for asbestos-throated types.

La Casita Mexican Restaurant 1355 Bethel Road 614-457-0823 Cuisine: Mexican Price: $ (up to $10 per person) Patio: Yes Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Friday-Saturday Milder pork arrived with the almost elegant Lomo de Puerco ($11). Three large but lean slabs of rosemary-scented and just-notdry pork loin were lightly doused in a chili sauce, cheese and pico de gallo. Comes with rice and beans — choose the soupy and excellent whole pintos.

The Fajitas del Mar ($17) breathed life into that ubiquitous cast-iron dish. This one had a big

ol’ nice-tasting and flaky fish (tilapia) plus an ocean of good seared shrimp and scallops.

Like real tacos? Served on soft corn tortillas with radishes, lime, onion and cilantro, La Casita’s are the real deal and a steal of a deal at $2 each. Try the barbacoa, carnitas or chicken — all were juicy and delicious.

As for the towering slice of milky and comforting Tres Leches cake I had for dessert ($4.59), my friendly waiter told me his wife made it. I told him he was a fortunate man.

You’ll be a fortunate diner if you choose to get your Mexican food at La Casita.

To read G.A. Benton’s blog, visit ColumbusDiningGuide.com

Baker mad about new opportunity in Olde Towne East Vicki Hink thinks her new café is a good fit for Olde Towne East, an intimate, tight-knit neighborhood where residents value each other and stores in the area.

“I don’t think it will ever be a Short North with tons of business and all of that, but I don’t know if everyone wants it to be that busy,” said Hink, owner of the recently opened The Angry Baker, 891 Oak St. The 900square-foot restaurant seats 14.

Open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner hours, the eatery is known for baked goods, such as the caramel brioche cinnamon roll, Dr. Pepper cake (filled with chocolate ganache and crushed blackberries), croissants and chocolate chip cookies.

The menu is rounded out by savory goods, including a variety of soup and sandwiches such as the crispy chicken thigh, clover greens, fried egg and dressed with chimichurri. There’s also a vegan option — sloppy joes made with lentils. Sandwich prices, including breakfast options, range from $5.25 to $8.25.

Sweets are a buck to $4.50 for a slice of cake.

Hink said she is trying to buy local

By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek as much as possible, a common exVicki Hink, owner of The Angry Baker, is seen here with pression for today’s conscientious her brioche cinnamon rolls with caramel, an eclair and restaurant owner. For example, she a piece of Dr Pepper cake. The Angry Baker opened Jan. buys Ludlow cheese from Blue Jack28 at 891 Oak St. et Dairy in Bellefontaine, turkey from

Cooper Farms in St. Henry and maple syrup, among other items, from Stutzman Farms in Millersburg.

A graduate of Columbus State Community College’s culinary program, Hink has worked locally at such places as Hyde Park, Z Cucina and Bakery Gingham. “I’ve worked for a couple of places and I always wanted to do my own thing,” she said. “I guess I planned to do it a little bit later in life but it all kind of happened.”

Despite the name of her restaurant, Hink said she’s really not mad at anybody.

“It was kind of a funny nickname from an old bakery I used to work at,” she said. “It just kind of stuck.”

Old Towne East, one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, is located on the Near East Side of town. Hink, who lives in the area, said there’s a vibrant, built-in dining culture that frequents such neighborhood haunts as Yellow Brick Pizza and Black Creek Bistro. And there’s room for more, she said.

“I really love the neighborhood,” she said. “And I knew we were really in the need for something like this.”

The Angry Baker is open six days a week, closed Monday. For more information, call 614-947-0976.

get as much local stuff as we can, as As of Feb. 1, Luce was back in much organic stuff as we can.” the hands of its original owners.

It’s been 18 months since the brothChef Alex Rodriguez has returned ers sold La Scala, the iconic Italian the Powell restaurant to John and restaurant in Dublin founded by their Mike Ciotola, and Randy Turturice. father, the late Bennie Ciotola.

Rodriguez, who purchased Luce two and a half years ago, will stay on as chef for another month, Mike Ciotola said.

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Nora Cline Mike Ciotola, who now Recipe of the week lives in Naples, Fla., said the menu will change considerably. He has hired Wes Thompson, a former sous chef at the restaurant, and will retain current Luce sous chef Phillip Goulis.

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