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Police dispatcher agreement approved By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers Gahanna City Council on March 21 approved legislation to authorize the mayor to enter into a negotiated labor agreement between the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Dispatcher Unit and the city. Human resources director Kristen Treadway said 10 police dispatcher positions are covered by the contract that’s effective from the first pay period after Jan. 1, 2010, and remains in effect through Dec. 31, 2012. The city went to a fact-finding process in February 2010, after it couldn’t come

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to a satisfactory resolution with the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association Dispatchers regarding their collectivebargaining contract that expired Dec. 31, Kristen 2009. Treadway Following a disappointing result, Treadway said, council rejected the findings, and Gahanna moved on to binding conciliation in June 2010. Gahanna recently received a 126page report, with the conciliator awarding the city’s wage package and the

union’s insurance package, Treadway said. According to the agreement, the wage package included no increase in 2010, a 1.5-percent increase in 2011 and a 2percent increase in 2012. The health insurance package includes the city paying monthly premiums for single and family coverage, except for the employee contribution that was 7 percent in 2010, 8 percent for single and family plans in 2011 and 9 percent in 2012 for single and family. Each dispatcher also receives a onetime payment of $500 each year, Treadway said. In other action, council introduced

legislation to authorize the director of public safety to enter into a contract with McMillen Paving for the 2011 street improvement program. The bid opening was held March 11. McMillen Paving was the low bidder at $192,416, which was under the engineer’s estimate of $198,000. The funds for the program were allocated in the 2011 annual appropriation. According to assistant city engineer Mike Andrako, the typical lifespan of residential street pavement is about 25 years, therefore it is necessary to resurface, on average, about 4 percent of the streets each year.

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By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers Since the failure of Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools’ 6.8-mill operating levy in November, coaches and athletics administrators throughout the district have been preparing for what seemed to be the inevitable repercussion. The way Gahanna athletics director Justin Sanford sees it, the overall hit that middle and high school athletics took earlier this month could have been much worse. Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, high school athletes must pay participation fees of $200 per sport; middle school athletes will have to pay $100 per sport. “Obviously, nobody wants it,” Sanford said. “We started working on this back in the fall in preparation for the November levy, and when that was unsuccessful, we were fortunate that our administration was willing to look at $200.” In addition to the pay-to-participate fees that were approved March 10, the school board approved $6-million in personnel cuts, including the elimination of 32 teachers. More than $1-million is being cut from the building/administration budgets for utilities, supplies, field trips, technology and classroom materials, as well. “(The pay-to-participate fees) should be a savings of about $200,000 for the district,” Sanford said. “That’s a signif-

The work this year will consist of resurfacing Dark Star Avenue from Arcaro Drive to Venetian Way, Lincolnshire Road from Agler Road to Palace Lane and Town Street from Shepard Street to Shull Avenue, as well as repairs to the Helmbright Drive-Caroway Boulevard intersection. In addition, curb ramps will be upgraded at Lincolnshire Road at Knights Avenue and Lincolnshire Road at Fairholme Road. In other discussion, councilman Andre Porter officially announced that he would resign from his seat effective

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Stephanie Rush has her picture taken with her artwork on display at the Gahanna branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library on March 15. Selected artwork by students from Gahanna Lincoln High School was on display throughout the library. The “Experience the Arts” event is funded by the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation.

The city of Gahanna and Gahanna-Jefferson school leaders are crunching numbers to see how Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget would affect their financial bottom lines. Under Kasich’s proposed budget, which must be passed by June 30, Gahanna’s Local Government Fund (LGF) would be cut by 25 percent in the first year and another 25 percent in the second year. Gahanna public-information manager Brian Hoyt said the city would realize the impact of the LGF reduction midyear because the city’s budget is based on a calendar year from January to December, whereas the state’s fiscal budget is from July to June. Gahanna initially projected receiving about $1.3-million from the LGF, but Angel Kasich’s proposal would reduce this Mumma year’s revenues by $123,000 to about $1.2 million. The 2011 LGF had accounted for 6 percent of Gahanna’s projected revenue, but that would be reduced to 5.5 percent if the budget is approved. “Like most municipalities, the city of Gahanna has been anticipating some reduction in local government funding,” said Angel Mumma, city finance director. “However, it comes on the heels of a time where this city is dealing with reductions in other main sources of revenue, such as income-tax receipts and interest earnings. “We have been implementing service level and personnel reductions over the past few years to help offset the declining revenue. This additional reduction in revenue will obviously impact the services that we can provide to our

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Commission poised to make Meadowbrooke decision By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

After months of deliberation and workshops, the Gahanna Planning Commission was scheduled to vote March 23 on a proposal to increase the density of the proposed Meadowbrooke subdivision on Havens Corner Road. Several related pieces of legislation have been examined at length with the original request for Meadowbrooke, including a variance to allow an increase in overall residential density from nine to 15 lots; zoning 4.7 acres as residential overlay district/single-family and dedicating 1.297 acres of parkland. Since that proposal, the number of proposed lots has been decreased to 14. During a March 16 workshop, David

A closer look Several related pieces of legislation have been examined at length with the original request for Meadowbrooke, including a variance to allow an increase in overall residential density from nine to 15 lots; zoning 4.7 acres as residential overlay district/single-family and dedicating 1.297 acres of parkland.

Hodge, representing developer Brookewood Construction, said the southeast corner of the proposal originally had served as access for four lots, and that was reduced by one lot. “With that configuration change, lot 8

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“We talked to Franklin County about trees to help mitigate what goes into the (Clotts)-Souder ditch,” he said. Jim Watkins, representing Watcon Consulting Engineers, said they’re considering a green design for Meadowbrooke, with right-of-way rain gardens and pervious clay pavers for streets, or possibly the aprons to lot driveways. “We’re shifting more into a green design than a conventional design,” he said. “We can do it without increasing flow to the (Clotts)-Souder ditch.” Commissioner Joe Keehner expressed concerns over the slope on the south side of the development. “Call it a rain garden if you like, but you’re just slowing down water runoff,” he said. “To me, putting units on the south side is problematic with the slope.”

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Watkins said water retention-detention could be done in a variety of ways and said he would come up with a good plan for the development. Jim Endsley said he has 25 years of experience working with drainage issues. He said a green plan would maximize the amount of water staying on the property and it should result in less runoff than is there now. “I think it’s a good concept and should satisfy the majority of people around,” he said. The commission also had asked Brookewood to hire a professional appraiser, considering all of the debate concerning the effect the proposed subdivision would have on the value of the surSee COMMISSION, page A2

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Anniversary, renovations to be celebrated April 1 By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers An eight-year anniversary celebration is on tap for Gahanna’s Old Bag of Nails on April 1. The restaurant-pub at 63 Mill St. reopened for business March 15, with renovations completed ahead of schedule after the building’s structure sustained fire damage three months ago. The restaurant was closed temporarily, but the Old Bag’s Pour House Tavern beside the restaurant was open in January with a limited Old Bag menu. Mike Boden, Old Bag partner, said he’s glad to have the demolition and renovation behind him, after a Dec. 12 electrical fire caused more than $250,000 in damage at the building. The fire occurred at 3:15 a.m. on a Sunday. No one was injured. He told ThisWeek the fire had spread down the support beam of the structure. General manager Bobbie Frierson said the pub offers a new and improved look with the renovations. “There’s new paint, carpet and all new lighting in the bar area where the fire occurred,” she said. “It looks really pretty. It has a different feel. We have dark wood and red walls. We have a lot of windows that bring in the light perfect.”

The restaurant also features new pictures and decorations, offering a whole ambience, Frierson said. In addition to the fresh atmosphere, Frierson said, the business has done some research into what people prefer to drink. “We have a lot of new beers,” she said. “We’re carrying a lot of the local beers like Great Lakes out of Cleveland and some from the Columbus Brewery. We hope that brings in different customers.” The business will celebrate its eight-year anniversary April 1 with drink specials, as well as a few dinner specials off the menu, Frierson said. She said all of the restaurant’s 30 to 40 staff members have returned to work. “We had a lot of regulars who came to the Pour House,” Frierson said. “They dealt with it. One guy said he’s so happy to be back in his bar stool.” Happy hour is from 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; regular hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. The patio also opened for business March 17 and is expected to remain open, weather permitting. mkuhlman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNEWS.com

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PAY Continued from page A1 icant savings when you’re talking about laying off teachers.” If a 5.2-mill levy passes May 3, Sanford said, athletes who play multiple sports could benefit. An athlete who competes in each of the three sports seasons would pay $200 for a fall sport and $100 for a winter sport but would pay nothing for a spring sport. A cap of $500 per family also could be established. For middle school athletes, the cost could be $100 for the first sport and $50 for the second, with the third being free. “I know (the pay-to-participate fee) goes into effect next year, and I have not heard anybody complain about it,” softball coach Jim Campolo said. “I think most people are kind of to a point where they know things are going to happen whether they complain about them or not. It could be a lot worse.” Gahanna currently offers 26 varsity sports and 48 junior varsity and club sports.

According to Sanford, Gahanna-Jefferson had 746 individual athletes and 1,026 total participants last year, including the same athlete in multiple sports. Gahanna is one of just four schools in the 32-school Ohio Capital Conference that currently does not have pay-to-participate fees. The others are Thomas Worthington, Worthington Kilbourne and Delaware. Sanford said he believes such sports as baseball, basketball and soccer likely wouldn’t see much lower participation because those athletes’families are used to paying fees to play for club and travel teams. The effect on football, which does not have AAU competition, remains to be seen, he said. According to football coach John Snoad, the 105 athletes who are involved with his program recently participated in a meat-sales fundraiser. In the past, money from the school’s annual winter fundraiser was used to buy equipment and to take care of other fees associated with the football program. During this

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COMMISSION Continued from page A1 rounding neighborhood. A report from Gahanna’s Charles R. Porter Co., real estate consultants and appraisers, provided data on single-family homes in the Rathburn Woods, Woods at Rose Run, Greens at Clarenton and Rivers Edge for informational and comparison purposes and to develop an opinion of the impact the proposed Meadowbrooke subdivision would have on the homes in neighboring Rathburn Woods. Porter said he had utilized information from the Columbus Board of Realtors with data from 2010. The data provided the number of home sales and the average sales price, including 13 sales in Rathburn, average $230,100; two sales in the Woods at Rose Run, $291,250; six sales in Greens at Clarenton, $257,633; and two sales in Rivers Edge, $270,450. “It is my opinion that the homes will not compete directly with homes in Rathburn Woods, and, based on the principle of progression and regression, the proposed development would have a positive effect on the value of homes in that subdivision,” Porter wrote. Commission chairperson Kristin Rosan asked why Porter hadn’t included information from the nearby Farm Creek. “I’d also be interested in those numbers,” she said. Rosan said she likes the idea of a “green” development. “If we can market it as a green development, you can get a better buyer,” Watkins said. Doug Maddy of Brookewood Construction plans to sell homes in Meadowbrooke with a price range of $250,000 to $300,000. He told the commission he has read literature that green designs add about 20 percent to the cost of the home.

“I think it could be a unique design,” Maddy said. “I’m not aware there’s an accreditation for green.” Hodge said he hopes the commission will give the proposal a favorable recommendation that would proceed to Gahanna City Council.

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Varsity Varieties show delivers 36 high school talent acts By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers Thirty-six acts ranging from group skits to individual instrumentalists wowed Gahanna audiences March 17-19 for the 33rd annual Varsity Varieties at Gahanna Lincoln High School. The all-school talent show featured more than 180 performers who strolled along the auditorium’s aisle ways as they made their ways to the stage for the show’s opening. Early in the first act, freshman Willie Barthell III performed a crowd-pleasing “True Improv” on drums. Other highlights included senior Justin Young in a guitar solo called “Mean Street” and Gahanna Lincoln chorale members singing “100 Years” to end the first act. The audience couldn’t hold back the laughs during the second act’s “Pinnellameyer II,” showcasing a group of young men in tutus.

Visit the website at ThisWeekNEWS.com to watch video highlights of the show, including Barthell’s drum solo. The show also featured a pleasing vocal duet of “Beautiful” by sophomores Kelsey Hammock and Sydni Randle. A strong finish to the show put the spotlight on a dance act called “Army of Rhythm,” featuring tap dancers Emily Brown, Jeffrey Clark, Erin Donohue, Emily Horn, Lindsay Johns, Morgan Lapinski, Molly Mackessy, Riley McTeague, Rachel Phillips, Courtney Reeb, Carley Schmidt, Megan Smith and Blaire Warner. Junior Tyler Bishop said the March 17 show was “really

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School funding woes blamed on state To the editor: As I've read the letters to the editor written by opponents of the school levy, I have noticed many statements that the Gahanna-Jefferson school district spends its tax dollars poorly and that the districts leaders are to blame for repeated levies. The facts do not support these claims. Here are some facts, found at the websites of the Ohio Department of Education, the Franklin County Auditor and School Funding Matters. Gahanna-Jefferson's 20092010 total per-pupil expenditure was $11,832, below the average of $11,908 for the 16 school districts in Franklin County. Gahanna-Jefferson has the third-lowest tax rate in Franklin County, yet our school district achieved an “excellent” rating in 2010, having met 25 of the 26 state performance standards. The need for repeated levies is not caused by Gahanna-Jefferson's management of your tax dollars. Having spent four years overseeing the budget as a board member, during which time we extended the life of the then-existing levy, I can assure you that Gahanna-Jefferson's administration is quite fiscally conservative. Gahanna-Jefferson's school funding system, the system under which all Ohio school districts are funded, was created by the Ohio Legislature via House Bill 920 in 1976. Under this system, because of “phantom revenue,” Gahanna-Jefferson actually receives less funding each successive year, which periodically necessitates additional levies. In four separate opinions, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled this flawed system unconstitutional. This levy is a necessity because of the repeated failure of our state leaders, not our school district.

Education Foundation Celebration of Excellence, our seventh annual event, was a huge success thanks to the generous support of business partners, 27 corporate table sponsors, local restaurants, supportive community members and a legion of volunteers. We were assisted by celebrity emcee Yolanda Harris, a Gahanna graduate and WSYX 6 news anchor, as we hosted 430 guests who enthusiastically bid on seven live and 600 silent auction items. We also featured a special Fund A Need donation request to support SMART board technology funds for each school in the district. The results were amazing — $24,000 was designated for Fund A Need and a total, including Fund A Need, of $120,000 was

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raised through all proceeds generated by the evening's activities, surpassing our previous best of $104,000 three years ago. While all enjoyed the evening, the true benefactors are the students and teachers across the district who will have expanded opportunities through the educational Grants of Excellence funded twice yearly by the Foundation. As we prepare for next year's Celebration of Excellence scheduled for Feb. 25 at Villa Milano, we pause and reflect extending a sincere thank-you to all who had a hand in allowing us to continue to “Promote Excellence.” Dale Foor Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation president

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By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers Those who want to know what life was like in Gahanna, the country and the world a century ago are invited to Gahanna 1911 Day. The free event, hosted by the Gahanna Historical Society (GHS) with assistance from the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Department, is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the society, 101 S. High St. Kate Moening, parks information coordinator, said 1911 Day is designed to take guests on a virtual journey to the past, with activities and games reminiscent of a century ago. Some of those organized activities will include a “Penguin March,” based on the fact that the South Pole was first reached in 1911; a Mona Lisa craft because the painting was stolen from the Louvre in 1911; Nobel Prize medallions because Marie Curie won her Nobel second in 1911; and airplane crafts because many feats in flight occurred in 1911. Food will be available in the Clark House, and tours of the log cabin and the Lily Stone Bed & Breakfast will continue throughout the day. Christy Evans, spokesperson for the GHS, said event attendees would learn interesting facts. For example, the first run of the Indi-

residents.” Mumma said she and other city leaders would continue to look at all aspects of city spending to make sure each dollar that’s spent has the largest positive impact to residents. Under Kasich’s proposal, Gahanna would expect to see a $352,960 reduction in LGF revenues from the state in 2012, with the LGF then making up about 4 percent, or $888,974, of the city’s anticipated revenue. Hoyt said revenue from the LGF for 2012 is an estimate based on 2011 budget figures but would be accurate only if nothing is different regarding revenue and expenses in the future. Because the city hasn’t created the budget with council for next year, it’s likely that figure would change, he said. Gahanna-Jefferson school treasurer Julio Valladares said the state’s proposed budget would result in more than a $1-million reduction in state foundation money for next year alone. “While the governor’s proposed biennial budget appears to have increased general state funding for most school districts, several other funding areas are changed and would result in significant decreases to the funding GahannaJefferson Public Schools receives,” he said. In addition to the foundation money, Valladares said, the loss of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is a concern. “Many school districts received state foundation dollars that were based upon this money, but those federal dollars are no longer available to the state, and the governor’s draft budget does not replace these funds,” he said. In addition, Gahanna-Jefferson expects to see a significant decline

anapolis 500 occurred in 1911, when Ray Harroun won the race at an average speed of 74 miles per hour. She said the results could be because he was one of the 40 racers who didn’t bring a mechanic in the car but had the luxury of a new device called a rear-view mirror, which caused quite the controversy. To commemorate the race, Gahanna Cub Scouts invite residents to 1911 Day to race on their own derby track. A lot of firsts for flight also occurred in 1911. One example is Harriet Quinby, who on Aug. 2 became the first American woman to receive a pilot’s license. To celebrate the achievements of flight, Gahanna 1911 attendees will be invited to build their own model plane to see what heights they can reach. For the artistic types, nothing but a masterpiece will do. During the special event, guests will start with the famous face of Mona Lisa, and then they’ll add imaginative decorations and accessories. Representatives from Columbus Academy, founded in 1911, also will be on hand with displays, information and brochures to commemorate its anniversary. mkuhlman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNEWS.com

Church Living Water to present ‘The Way of the Cross’

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Living Water, a local contemporary Christian band, will present the concert narrative “The Way of the Cross” at various locations in central Ohio throughout the Lenten season. The concert combines narration and song to tell the story of Christ’s last hours. Songs range from the traditional hymn, “Were You There”

to Mark Schultz’s “I am the Way” to the original song, “Higher Ground.” Current members of Living Water are all in the music ministry at Church of the Resurrection in New Albany. “The Way of the Cross” will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Clark State Road. For more information, visit www.livingwatermusic.org.

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Correction in the revenue from the state’s reimbursement of the tangible personal property tax on business. Though businesses stopped paying this tax in 2010, Valladares said, the state has continued to reimburse this money to school districts with a plan to gradually phase it out entirely by 2018. “The governor’s budget has significantly adjusted the phaseout plan, and Gahanna-Jefferson may lose at least $2-million in revenue from this revenue source in FY12,” he said. Considering the uncertainty of the state budget and the implications of the changes proposed by Kasich, Valladares said, the district’s 5.2-mill operating levy on the May 3 ballot is even more important. If voters don’t approve Issue 6, the district will have to make another $7-million in cuts before the beginning of the 201213 school year to balance its budget. “We already have made $12million in cuts over the last three years,” Valladares said. “Those cuts allowed us to reduce the amount of the millage request, but they are permanent. Issue 6 will not restore those reductions, but with careful and continued financial management, it will provide the funding necessary to prevent further drastic cuts to our staff and programs.”

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Community news Howell wins award at student congress Six members of the Gahanna Lincoln High School speech and debate team competed March 19 at the Ohio Statehouse in the Western Ohio National Forensic League district tournament for student congress. Junior Alex Howell won the “best presiding officer” award for his leadership role in the House of Representatives. In addition to Howell, sen-

ence, seven Gahanna Lincoln High School marketing students won first-place awards, and the Gahanna DECA chapter qualified every member for the international DECA competition in Orlando, Fla., to be held in April. Gahanna competed against more than 3,000 high school students at the Ohio DECA State Career Development Conference on March 18-19, when they presentDECA chapter ed and defended their written marqualifies students keting-research projects to area In a statewide DECA confer- business professionals. First-place

iors Alex Dimofski, Matthew Bruns and Jordan Zink made it to the final eight on the judgepreference ballot in their respective chambers. The speech and debate awards night will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. Lyle Linerode coaches the student congress.

winners and the projects were: T.J. Twigg and Quentin Holmes, Columbus Zoo & Aquarium; Katie Martin and Frazer Fernandes, Columbus Blue Jackets; Mary Richards and Paige Schmelling, Kona Ice; Becca Slezak, Home Helpers Franchise; Jade Shepard and Nick Lanno, Benchmark Bank; Kyle Beverly and Rachel Tilson, Smoothie King; and Martin, Ohio DECA scholarship winner. Second-place winners and

their projects were: Gram Bowsher and Todd Ives, GahannaPawPrint.com; Heather Deuber and Anne Scowden, Quickstitch Plus; Miranda Principe and Courtney Tanner, Men’s Wearhouse; and Meghan Chokreff and Lauren Robinson, Columbus Crew. Third-place winners were: Victoria Allen and Gloria MacLean, The Autism Society of Ohio; Donald Payne and Annie Vollhardt, White Castle; and Hayley Hawk

Wedding Donelson, Veldhuyzen nuptials planned Ashley Donelson, daughter of Fred and Brenda Donelson of Gahanna, and Matthijs Veldhuyzen, son of Wilhelmus and Hendrina Veldhuyzen of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, have announced their engagement and wedding plans. The couple plans a July wedding in Hudson Valley, New York. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School. She is employed by Holland America Line cruise ships. The future groom graduated from Hogesschool in Rotterdam. He is a second engineer with Holland America Line cruise ships. Ashley Donelson and Matthijs Veldhuyzen

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and Lindsay Salopek, Donatos. Gahanna’s DECA chapter is the only one that qualified every student for the international contest in April. DECA is a nationally recognized marketing education program where students learn about marketing by completing projects for area businesses. Kit Lynch is the high school’s DECA adviser. — Marla K. Kuhlman

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Business Porter appointed to PUCO post Gov. John Kasich has appointed Andre Porter of Gahanna to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Porter is an attorney in the public law practice group at Schottenstein Zox and Dunn Co. He will begin his five-year term as a commissioner in April. Porter’s legal practice has focused on energy and utility regulation, real estate tax, municipal law, telecommunications and broadband. In addition to his legal work, he serves on the board of Capital University. Porter also previously served as past president of Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation and as the chair

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Pickerington. Porter received his law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and his undergraduate degree from Capital University.

Kathy Chiero Team joins Keller Williams The Kathy Chiero Team has joined Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty.

Members of the team include Kathy Chiero of Gahanna, Kimberly Sherrod of Westerville and Sheri Foster of Lewis Center. “They are one of the finest real estate teams in central Ohio and it has long been our goal to have their talents on our team” said Dan Smith of Keller Williams. “Our organization will benefit from Kathy’s experience in sales and training, as well as her team’s wide-ranging skills in short sales and foreclosure intervention.” The Keller Williams Greater Columbus Realty Market Center, 5150 E. Dublin Granville Road, was established in 2003 and has 85 associates. For more information, call Dan Smith at (614) 937-6846 or visit www.greatercolumbusrealty.com.

Scout news Newburn earns Silver Award Camryn Newburn of Gahanna recently received the Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award a Cadette (Scouts in sixth- through eighth-grades) may earn.

She is the daughter of Brett and Robin Newburn. The award recognizes achievement in leadership development, skill building and community service. Newburn’s Silver Award project was called “Care and Keep-

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Young gorilla dies at Columbus Zoo

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experts, health professionals, and zoo supporters who were all pulling for her to conquer all of the challenges life threw at her,” said Dale Schmidt, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium president and CEO, in the release. “She won the hearts of everyone who heard her story and our hearts are broken by her loss.” Misha was relocated to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium after she lost part of her leg during an incident with her gorilla family as a two-month-old. The zoo has a surrogacy program and Misha entered the program when she came to Columbus last May. Misha was again injured in August when her leg got stuck in a climbing structure and her surrogate mother Pongi tried to remove her from the structure. Misha healed and was returned to her gorilla family in October. There are now 15 gorillas at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Air Force Airman Thomas W. Lindelow graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He is the son of Irene Lindelow of Gahanna. The airman com- Thomas W. pleted an Lindelow intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies; Air Force core values; physical fitness; and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Lindelow is a 2008 graduate of Bishop Hartley High School.

Less than two months after the death of 46-year-old western lowland gorilla Lulu, 1-yearold gorilla Misha died at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on March 17. The young gorilla, who was relocated to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to participate in the surrogacy program, began exhibiting flu-like symptoms on March 3, a news release from the zoo reported. Misha received treatment, but her condition worsened and she was put in intensive care at the zoo’s Animal Health Center for a week. On March 16, during exploratory surgery, a perforated bowel was discovered and repaired. Despite the surgery, Misha died several hours later. The results of an autopsy will not be ready for several weeks, but an intestinal infection is the likely culprit of the death, the release said. “Misha was a fighter supported by a team of animal care

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Coming up Olde Gahanna Community To add, remove or update a listing in the Coming Up section, e- Partnership, 8:15 a.m. the secmail editorial@thisweeknews.com. ond Wednesday of the month at the Olde Gahanna Sanctuary, 82 N. High St. The group represents Health business and residents in the Olde Medical Clinic, held by VineGahanna area. For more inforyard Community Church, 6:30mation, visit www.oldegahan8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of na.com. the month at the church, 15187 GRIN (Gahanna Residents Palmer Road in Reynoldsburg. in Need), 6:30 p.m. the last ThursFree sports and school physicals, day of the month at Mifflin Preshealth screenings and treatment byterian Church, 123 Granville for non-emergency illnesses. VCC St. Send an e-mail togrin_gafood pantry is open at this time. hanna@yahoo.com. Gahanna Jaycees, 7 p.m. the Meetings last Monday of the month at Eastfield-Fairfield Records Massey’s Pizza, 261 Lincoln CirCommission, 6 p.m. Wednesday, cle. April 20, in the office of the suGahanna Historical Society, perintendent, 4300 Amalgamat- 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of ed Place, Groveport. The meet- the month at the John Clark ing will address the disposal of House, 101 S. High St. New public records. members welcome. Capitol City Barbershop Gahanna Kiwanis Club, 7:15 Chorus, 7-9 p.m. Mondays at p.m. Mondays except for the first Gahanna Community Congrega- Monday of the month, when the tional Church, 470 Havens Cor- club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a meal. ners Road. All meetings are held at the GaLa Leche League of Gahan- hanna Municipal Golf Course, na, 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of 220 Olde Ridenour Road. Call the month at the Gahanna Branch Frank Walker at 901-9935. Library, 310 Granville St.. Call Gahanna Sertoma Club, 6:30 Heather at 414-0555 or Barbara p.m. the first and third Thursdays at 269-7181. of the month. For information and Community Bible Study, for meeting location, call Louis Poswomen and children through sixth ner at 476-3332. grade, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at Gahanna Evening Lions Peace Lutheran Gahanna, 455 Club, 6:30 p.m. the second and Clark State Road. Visit colum- fourth Mondays of the month at busnortheastcbs.org or call (614) Affairs by Beth, 5694 Westbourne 855-9832. Ave. Call Chuck Rees at 475Soroptimist International of 5557. Northeast Suburban Franklin Gahanna Noon Lions Club, County, an organization for pro- noon the first and third Tuesdays fessional women, 6:30 p.m. the of the month at Mezzo’s at Creeksecond Monday of the month at side, 123 Mill St. For more inthe Mifflin Township Adminis- formation, call David Samuel at trative Building, 155 Olde Ride- 266-1705. nour Road. Gahanna Toastmaster Club, Celebrate Recovery, a Bible- 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth based recovery program for adults, Mondays of the month at Good 6 p.m. Fridays at Reynoldsburg Samaritan Reformed Church, 620 United Methodist Church, 1636 McCutcheon Road. Call Alan Graham Road. Includes dinner Meisterman at 475-2898. and childcare to age 11. Call 866Gahanna Rotary Club, noon 5864, ext. 115. Wednesdays, at the Jefferson Kiwanis Club of Eastern Country Club, 7271 Jefferson Columbus, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Meadows Drive. Call Brad at the VFW, 4100 E. Main St. Visit Schneider at 471-8444. the Web site at www.kiwanis.org. Rocky Fork-Blacklick Ac-

cord, 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at New Albany Village Hall, 99 W. Main St. Gahanna Black Parents Association, 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at GLHS, room A160, 140 S. Hamilton Road. Friends of Big Walnut Creek and Tributaries, 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, 4991 Johnstown Road. Contact R.C. Bostard at (614) 470-9699.

Government Gahanna City Council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road. Mifflin Township trustees meet the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the township meeting hall, 155 Olde Ridenour Road. Jefferson Township trustees meet at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the township hall, 6545 Havens Road. Gahanna Civil Service Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road. Gahanna Parks and Recreation Board meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Gahanna City Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road. Gahanna Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the sec-

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The Gahanna Lincoln High School baseball team has relied on strong pitching while winning two Division I district championships in the past three seasons. Several pitchers who contributed to those title runs now play Division I college baseball. The goals for Gahanna remain the same this season: to compete for OCC-Ohio Division and district titles. But the Lions don’t appear to have the same pitching depth. Ben Bokor, Drew Majerus and Derek Johnson all graduated after pitching on last year’s Gahanna team that went 21-8 overall and tied for fourth (9-5) in the OCCOhio with Reynoldsburg, behind Grove City (11-3), Pickerington Central (10-4) and Pickerington North (10-4) and ahead of Lancaster (5-9), Groveport (1-13) and Newark (1-13). The Lions lost to Upper Arlington 3-1 in a district semifinal. Bokor now is playing at Ohio State along with pitcher Brock Trimbur, who contributed to Gahanna’s district-title teams in 2008 and 2009. Ben Trimbur (Ohio University) and Christian Lockett (Kent State), who also was a member of the districttitle teams, are other recent Gahanna pitchers now competing in college. Senior Vinny Galiardi, who didn’t lose a league game last season, returns as the Lions’ No. 1 starter. Senior Taylor Neville and junior Nick Van Keuren also return, but neither was a major contributor on varsity last season. After that are senior Jordan Ewing, juniors Chris Secore and Frank White, sophomores Trent Champlin and Alec Tuohy and freshman Evan White. Coach Mike Shade and assistant Brian Hull don’t doubt those players have talent, but the lack of experience is apparent. “Vinny is the only clear-cut guy we have who’s established at the varsity level,” Hull said. “We’ve got Taylor and Nick, too, but anything beyond we’re just

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From left, Gahanna Lincoln’s Jordan Martin, Aaron Jackson, Aaron Roberson, Justin Howell and Austin Rutherford show their disappointment as the final seconds tick away in the Lions’ 57-52 loss to Northland in a Division I regional semifinal March 16 in the Fairgrounds Coliseum.

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The Gahanna Lincoln High School boys basketball team had the best season in program history a year ago. The Lions followed a 20-0 regular season by winning their first Division I district championship and eventually advancing to a state semifinal. This season, they nearly duplicated that success. After beating Walnut Ridge 47-44 on March 12 to win its second consecutive district title, Gahanna lost to Northland 57-52 on March 16 in a regional semifinal in the Fairgrounds Coliseum. The Lions finished 23-2. “I’m proud of our team,” coach Tony Staib said. “A lot of people thought we’d take a step back this year.” There were moments against Northland that it looked like Gahanna might be ready to extend its season.

The Vikings got a pair of 3-pointers from Trey Burke and one from Jordan Potts in the first quarter as they built a 19-12 lead, and the Lions fell behind by nine early in the second quarter. Gahanna senior Jamel Morris then scored seven points and classmate Stevie Taylor added five in the second period, and the Lions trailed only 31-30 at halftime. The lead changed hands four times in the second half before Northland seized control. The Lions cut a five-point deficit to 54-52 with 17.9 seconds remaining on a banked 3pointer by Taylor, but Burke hit three of four free throws to seal the victory. A year ago, Gahanna snapped Northland’s 37-game winning streak with a 71-45 victory in a regional final. Burke and Taylor not only played against each other in those two regional tournament games but are teammates at the AAU level.

When Tiyona Marshall thinks about the players who should comprise the Gahanna Lincoln High School softball team this spring, it brings to her mind the situation she found herself in over the winter. Similarly to her experience with the girls basketball team, Marshall will be one of a small group of seniors leading the way for a perennial Division I district title contender. The Lions have two key seniors returning from a team that went 256 and was a regional runner-up a year ago. “I’m ready for the season,” said Marshall, whose team opens at Port Charlotte (Fla.) on Monday, March 28. “So far it kind of reminds me of basketball because we’re young at a lot of positions.” After leading the basketball team to a district runner-up finish, Marshall again will be in a leadership role. While batting third and playing

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center field last season, Marshall hit .453 with 13 RBI and 18 runs and also was 17-for-19 in stolen-base attempts. She made first-team allOCC-Ohio Division and first-team all-district. The other key senior returnee is Brandis Fishel, who went 9-1 while sharing pitching duties with 2010 graduate Kim Lennox. She should bat fourth in a lineup the Lions hope will be centered on speed. The other seniors are Megan Lowe (2B/OF) and Jennifer Oberdier (3B), each of whom played on junior varsity last season. Junior Montana Fishel should start in left field and bat leadoff after spending most of last season as a pinch runner. Junior Tanya Busby will play second base and in the outfield, and junior Sarah Seidel likely will bat fifth and play shortstop. Junior Emily Vinsel could pitch By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek and also should spend time at first base along with junior Katie Jarvis. Tiyona Marshall (left) of Gahanna Lincoln gets a high-five from teammate Montana See SOFTBALL, page B3

Fishel after scoring a run during a game last season. Marshall and Fishel are among the top returnees for the Lions, who open Monday, March 28, at Port Charlotte (Fla.).

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Olentangy Orange’s run to a Division I district final largely was because of its ability to score inside and outside. Agler, a sophomore point guard, played a vital role in connecting those facets of the Pioneers’ attack. The 5-7 Agler averaged 8.2 points and 7.3 assists and made 25 of 65 3-point attempts (38 percent). She was honorable mention all-district and first-team all-OCC-Capital Division. “Taylor has really grown into that point-guard role,” said coach Mary Ann Grimes, whose team won the OCC-Capital at 13-1 and ended the season 21-3 after losing to Pickerington North 46-39 in a district final. “We try to get everyone involved in scoring and she led the team in assists and steals (3.5 a game). I’m sure that affected her numbers as far as scoring goes, but she’s been a big part of our success.”

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Raven Ferguson feels like she has been playing on the Africentric Early College girls basketball team “her whole life.” Opponents probably feel the same about the senior standout and captain of the ThisWeek Super 12 girls basketball team. After becoming a starter as a freshman, Ferguson helped the Nubians go 89-15 overall, 56-0 against City LeagueSouth Division opponents and win four district championships. Raven Ferguson This season, Ferguson was the Division III district Player of the Year while leading Africentric to a regional runner-up finish. “It will be weird to go to the games next year, but it’s just time for me to move on to bigger things,” Ferguson said. Next season, she’ll be a freshman at Ohio State. “Africentric has made me a lot more confident off the court and on the court,” she said. “I’ll be going in to try to play, and I think I’ll have a chance to start. (Africentric) coach (Will) McKinney always says that defense is about pride. He always tells us that at the next level, that’s how you get on the court. I’m still trying to improve and be better.” In her freshman season, the Nubians went 25-2 and lost in the Division IV state final. In 2008-09, they went 23-4 and won the state title as Ferguson made Super 12 honorable mention. A year ago, Africentric moved up to Division III and lost in a regional semifinal to finish 19-6. Ferguson made first-team all-district and Super 12 as she averaged 23 points, six rebounds, 3.5 assists and four steals. This season, the Nubians beat Northland 60-52 on Feb. 12 for their third City title in four years and Columbus School for Girls 74-45 on March 5 for a district title. Africentric’s season ended with a 56-50 loss to Fort Recovery in a regional final March 12. Africentric went 22-3 as Ferguson averaged 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists. She also was selected first-team allstate and was the state’s Co-Player of the Year with Ally Malott of Middletown Madison. She scored 1,739 career points. julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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Super 12 NAME Taylor Agler Destini Cooper Symone Denham Kavunaa Edwards Raven Ferguson Travecia Franklin Caitlin Kusan Tiyona Marshall Alexis Peterson Tabatha Piper Meredith Stranges Aliyah Zantt

Cooper, a 6-0 sophomore post player, has started every game for Reynoldsburg the past two seasons. She has helped the Raiders win one regional and two district championships while compiling a 44-8 record that included 14-0 in the OCC-Ohio Division this season. Cooper averaged 9.1 points, a team-high 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks this season. She shot a team-high 49.4 percent from the field and scored in double figures 12 times despite sitting out the fourth quarter of several blowout wins. “Destini is a terrific defender and has steadily improved her low-post offensive game,” coach Jack Purtell said. “She is very unselfish and rebounds with authority. ‘D’ is a tireless worker and leads by example.” Cooper was first-team all-league and second-team all-district.

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The Bearcats went 69-21 the past four seasons, a span that included back-to-back Division I district runner-up finishes the last two seasons — and the one constant has been this 5-9 senior guard. Franklin made first-team all-district and special mention all-state as she helped Brookhaven succeed despite losing a pair of Division I recruits by midseason. An Indiana State signee, Franklin averaged 9.2 points, five rebounds and three assists as the Bearcats went 16-6. Franklin also made the Super 12 as a junior and will play in the North-South All-Star game April 17 at Capital University. “Travecia was the main reason we were able to do what we did in the tournament,” coach Reggie Lee said. “Vici’s never been a numbers person, but defense, rebounding and being unselfish have always been her real worth.”

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After making honorable mention all-district as a freshman, this 5-6 sophomore guard continued to assert herself as one of central Ohio’s top talents while making first-team all-district in Division I. Revered for her defense, Peterson averaged 13.9 points, four rebounds and 4.5 assists to help Northland go 21-2 and win its second City League-North Division title in three seasons. Peterson scored 20 points as Northland beat Gahanna 51-35 on March 5 to win its first district title since 1983. She made third-team all-state. “I thought Alexis Peterson did a great job (defensively during a 58-46 win over Dublin Coffman in a district semifinal Feb. 28), and I thought that was the key to the basketball game,” coach Dean Washington said. “There’s no one who’s more competitive than her.”

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Despite coming off the bench in all but one game, Zantt led the Raiders in scoring 14 times. The 5-6 junior guard averaged 13.1 points for the season and 17.6 points in five postseason games as the Raiders went 23-2 and won their second consecutive Division I district title. “Aliyah has been one of our best surprises and best kept secrets until the second half of the season,” coach Jack Purtell said. “She plays with a lot of confidence and can really score in bunches. She’s our leading scorer and, with the improvement she’s made on the defensive end, has become a complete player. She has a great attitude and loves basketball.” Zantt scored a season-high 26 points in a 58-39 district semifinal win over Hilliard Davidson on March 2. Zantt was first-team all-league and second-team all-district.

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Stranges was a model of consistency for Dublin Coffman this season, scoring between 11 and 21 points in the first 17 games. The 6-foot-1 left-handed center then missed a game with a broken nose, but she promptly returned to help Coffman go 16-7 and reach a Division I district semifinal. A four-year varsity player, she averaged a team-high 15.6 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field and a school-record 85 percent at the foul line. She was first-team all-OCC-Central Division and all-district and special mention allstate. “She is a really, really smart player,” coach Bryan Patton said. “Her basketball IQ is tremendous. You tell her something and it’s ingrained. She rarely makes a mental mistake.” Stranges will play volleyball at Southeast Missouri State.

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Piper, a 5-11 senior guard, has secured her place among the top players in the history of the Big Walnut program. A four-year starter, she finished her career with 975 points, ranking fifth on the Golden Eagles' all-time scoring list. This season, Piper averaged 13.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists to lead her team in each category. She also led the team with 40 steals and 25 blocks and was named OCC-Capital Player of the Year and second-team all-district in Division II. “She knew the game pretty well coming in as a freshman,” coach Bob Scott said. “No. 1, she understood what it takes to be successful. She's a very unselfish player who is good at setting up other players to score. She has a good awareness of what is going on on the court. She sees the court well.” Piper plans to play basketball and volleyball at Otterbein.

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Although her collegiate future is in softball after she signed last November to play for Miami University, Marshall was the driving force behind another long tournament run for the Lions this season. A third-team all-district and first-team allOCC-Ohio selection, Marshall averaged 13.1 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals as Gahanna went 17-7 and was a Division I district runner-up. A varsity regular since her freshman season, the 5-9 senior guard helped the Lions advance to a district semifinal in her first two seasons before they captured a district championship in her junior season. “She got better offensively and defensively,” coach Rick Hauser said. “I thought she was real unselfish this year, too. Defensively she’s kind of a spark plug.”

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Kusan, a 5-10 forward, led the Warriors with averages of 14.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game. She also added 1.8 assists per contest for North, which finished 15-7 and reached the second round of the Division I district tournament. “Caitlin is a very special kind of player,” coach Jim Kloepfer said. “She works hard in practice, plays hard in games and is a great example for our younger players. She’s the kind of player that coaches always want to coach.” Kusan, a senior, was named first-team all-district and was the Player of the Year in the OCC-Cardinal Division as the Warriors finished third in the league at 9-5 behind champion Olentangy (12-2). Kusan has signed to play volleyball at Ohio Dominican.

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Edwards, who averaged 21 points and 12 rebounds, left her mark while leading the Panthers to the Division I state tournament. The 6-0 senior post player set singlegame school records for rebounds (21) and steals (eight), the latter of which points to her overall improvement. “She’s been phenomenal, especially down the stretch here for us as we made a run,” coach Dave Butcher said. “She’s one of the better athletes I’ve coached.” Edwards, who also averaged three assists, has signed to play at Villanova. Central Ohio’s only first-team all-state selection in Division I, she was voted district Player of the Year and also earned that honor in the OCC-Ohio Division. Edwards was North’s leading scorer in 18 of 27 games.

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This 5-9 junior guard blossomed into one of the district’s best players, and the Vikings flourished because of it. A third-team all-district selection in Division I, Denham averaged 13.8 points and four assists while shooting 49 percent from 3-point range as Northland won its first district title since 1983. Denham made four 3-pointers and scored 28 points as the Vikings beat Brookhaven 67-48 on Feb. 4 to help seal their second City League-North title in three seasons. She has a scholarship offer to play for Kansas and also has received interest from Akron, Kent State, Michigan and Toledo, among others. “She scored 28 in the second game against Brookhaven and she had 16 (in a 58-46 win over Dublin Coffman in a district semifinal Feb. 28),” coach Dean Washington said. “She’s been pretty consistent the whole year.”

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Continued from page B1 Junior Morgan Sheets is competing for time at third base along with Oberdier, while junior Abby Lanthorn should contribute in the outfield. Competing at catcher throughout the preseason have been junior Lydia Kruse, sophomore Olivia Shumacher and freshman Becca Gavin. “It’ll be different not having any of our last three catchers back there,” said Jim Campolo, who enters his 10th season as coach. “They’ve got some big shoes to fill, but they’re capable. We’ve always been blessed with good catching.” By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek Marshall signed last November to play for Miami UniGahanna’s Jarrod Moss flips the ball to second base to force out Andy Bean of Upper Arlington and start a double play during a game last season. The Lions open OCC-Ohio Division play April 4 versity, which has 2010 Gahanna graduate Kayla Ledbetat home against Newark. ter on its roster. Ledbetter, who made firstteam all-state last season, batted leadoff and led a sevenmember senior class. have is time for things to come together. After Continued from page B1 Others lost to graduation inreturning April 2 from their spring break trip to Vero Beach, Fla., where they are scheduled to not sure about right now.” While the pitching situation shakes out, defense play five games, the Lions begin league play and hitting should lead Gahanna. Returning starters April 4 against Newark. Because the new league include seniors Shane DeFranco (3B), Drew Kessler schedule has teams playing consecutive games Reds outfielder (OF), Jarrod Moss (2B) and Joey Tomko (SS). against each other instead of spreading out the When not pitching, Neville plays first base. Junior series, six of Gahanna’s first seven games after to hold camp Cole Greisinger is expected to claim an outfield spring break are league contests. Cincinnati Reds outfielder “Playing back-to-back days this year, it’s a spot, and Secore and sophomore Dakota Carrero Jay Bruce’s baseball camp is change from the past,” Shade said. “This year will split time at catcher. scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to with the new format, you know you’re going to “We’re optimistic about the younger guys in the 12:30 p.m. July 25-26 at Praslineup and what they can do,” said Shade, en- see different pitching from a team. That way co Park in Cincinnati. Bruce tering his 20th season as coach. “There are some they can’t adjust their schedule and use the will direct activities and prosame pitcher, so it will make it more interesting holes right now that guys are competing for, and vide instruction. The camp is for sure.” it just comes down to who can produce.” open to boys and girls ages 6 Gahanna may be able to fall back on its lineto 14. For more information www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com up and defense, but one thing the Lions don’t and to register, visit www.JayBruceCamp.com or call (888) 389- 2267.

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clude Alyssa Clancy (3B), Kim Lennox and Kelli Lennox (2B). The Lennox sisters are playing for Notre Dame College in South Euclid. Gahanna finished second in the league at 12-2 last year behind Grove City (13-0) and ahead of Pickerington Central (10-4), Groveport (7-6), Pickerington North (7-7), Lancaster (4-10), Newark (2-12) and Reynoldsburg (0-14). It beat Westland 5-0, Groveport 2-1 and Upper Arlington 1-0 in the

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Next year, Burke will play at Michigan and Taylor will play at Ohio University. In the regional semifinal, Burke finished with 27 points and Taylor scored 11 points. “It’s very fun playing against (Taylor),” Burke said. “I knew it was going to be a close game with Stevie and I being on the same AAU team and it being in the regional semifinals and us playing each other.” It was the final game for Gahanna’s nine seniors, six of whom played in the game. Taylor finished his prep career with 1,429 points. He became the school’s all-time leading scorer Jan. 25 in a 65-36 victory over Lancaster. The 5-foot-11 guard averaged 16.2 points, three assists and two steals and made firstteam all-OCC-Ohio Division and first-team all-district. Also being selected first-team all-league was senior Jamel Morris, who averaged 10 points, including nearly 12 during the postseason. Senior Trey Warr came off

At a glance •Record: 23-2 overall, 13-1 (tied for first) in OCC-Ohio •Seniors lost: Justin Howell, Jordan Martin, Jamel Morris, Joel Reed, Brandon Smith, Stevie Taylor, Trey Warr, Brien Winston and Ian Yancey •Key returnees: Aaron Jackson, Daniel Moses and Austin Rutherford

port and Lancaster (1-13). Gahanna also beat Westland 90-59 on Feb. 22, Columbus West 80-36 on Feb. 26 and Westerville North 65-63 in overtime March 5 in the district tournament. “We’re proud of this year’s seniors for what they accomplished,” Staib said. “When you take a look at our regional, every one of us was 23-1 (after winning district titles). (Northland) hit a couple more shots than we did. The toughest thing now is saying goodbye to a great group of seniors.” Gahanna will have a significantly different look next season. Sophomore Aaron Jackson will be the team’s top returnee after averaging seven points and making second-team all-league. Also eligible to return are juniors Daniel Moses (3.5 ppg), Grant Patch, Aaron Roberson and Austin Rutherford (three ppg) and sophomores Troy Mundy and Ronnie Stokes Jr. “We’ll be young,” Staib said.

the bench to average seven points and make special mention all-league in his first year with the program. He transferred to Gahanna from Reynoldsburg during the offseason. Jordan Martin (five ppg), Brandon Smith (four ppg) and Brien Winston (five ppg) also were key contributors. The other seniors were Justin Howell, Joel Reed and Ian Yancey. During the past four seasons, the Lions went a combined 8114. Their only regular-season loss this year was to Pickerington North (58-48 on Feb. 4), as the teams shared the OCCOhio title at 13-1 ahead of Newark and Pickerington Central (8-6), Reynoldsburg (7-7), julrey@thisweeknews.com Grove City (5-9) and Grove- www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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Note of the week “Mr. High School Sports” Larry Larson, a columnist at ThisWeek for 16 years, will attend his 60th state boys basketball tournament this weekend at Ohio State. Larson is moving to California this summer, so the sixdecade long streak could end in 2012.

district tournament and defeated Dresden Tri-Valley 2-1 in 11 innings in a regional semifinal before losing to Grove City 1-0 in a regional final. “If you look at the top five people in our batting order, they’re all basically returning starters,” Campolo said. “Our (biggest concerns are) finding that No. 2 pitcher and seeing who will step into the catcher role.” julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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The Beat Arts, eats and fun in central Ohio near the end of Ravel’s career. The programs also include works by fellow French composer Olivier Messiaen and Russian By Jim Fischer composers Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev (Chi guests on jfischer@thisweeknews.com his Piano Concerto No. 1). Tickets are $20.50-$66.50. Call Contemporary Christian hit- (614) 228-8600. 1 makers Third Day and Tenth Avenue North are on the Testing and pushing the road together, offering up a show 3 boundaries of what can muwhose set list will read like the sically be accomplished by the Billboard CCM chart of any time human voice has resulted in a new in the past few years. wave of popularity for a cappelMasters of pop-oriented roots- la music. rock ’n’ roll, the two bands are The diversity of the form will joined by up-and-comer Trevor be on display at the second anMorgan on this tour, which stops nual Columbus A Cappella Fest at Grove City Church of the Sunday, March 26, at 2 and 8 p.m. Nazarene Friday, March 25. at the Lincoln Theatre. Tickets are $25-$30. Call 1Headlined by The Groove800-965-2551. Barbers (featuring three members of the pioneering modern a 2 Pianist Katherine Chi is a cappella group Rockapella, ingifted performer, a great ad- cluding Bexley resident Steve dition to any orchestral program, Keyes), the conbut she’s not likecerts will also fealy to be the highture the Scioto light of the SaturValley Chorus, day and Sunday, Check out The Beat’s story on- Bellissima of March 26-27, pro- line about InnerVersion, a trio Columbus Chilgrams of the of young musicians from the dren’s Choir, The Columbus SymOhio State School for the Blind. Grace Notes from phony OrchesColumbus School tra. for Girls, Test of Time from the It’s no secret The Beat likes Singing Buckeyes Barbershop when repertoire is the star, and Chorus and the Eastmoor Acadany program with Ravel’s Bolero emy Mixed Ensemble. is likely to be thus. It’s a masterTickets are $15-$20. Call (614) ful work full of passion, composed 469-0939.

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Wakeling has been 4 Dave at this pop-music thing for 30 years. He’s been the creative force behind two of Britain’s top pop acts of the ’80s in The English Beat and General Public, which resulted in a bevy of hit songs, including Save It For Later, Mirror in the Bathroom (former) and Tenderness (latter). He still loves playing those songs, but he has no interest in a nostalgia show. Following a handful of years in which he had an on-again-off-again relationship with making music, he’s back at it full-time and enjoying the heck out of himself. “Those catalog songs, I go almost on muscle memory with them, so I’ve got way more interaction with the audience, which turns out to be what I’ve been searching for for 30 years,” Wakeling told The Beat. He also fully recognizes the pros and cons of having an extensive catalog of tunes people want to hear. “No matter what, people will be saying, ‘They’re playing our song,’” he said, chuckling. “But you also know that no matter which songs you do and which you have to leave out, you’ll have someone ask, ‘Why didn’t you do such-and-such a song?’” He’s also writing and playing new songs and has the same jovial and serious relationship with them as with the “old” songs. “You can tell when you play a new song, people don’t want to act like they don’t know it, and no one is telling,” Wakeling joked. “It’s part of the ego of writing songs to play them and see how people react,” he added in

Carrabba was both band of the greatest friends. 5 Chris practical and esoteric in de- They’re better musicians than I

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a moment of seriousness. “I’m in the second half of my songwriting career. I’m working in more of an immediate sense -instead of making wine, I’m making brandy. That kind of naivete is charming for an old curmudgeon.” Of the heady Brit-pop ’80s which he helped dominate, Wakeling is equally thoughtful. “Everyone was incredibly pragmatic,” he said. “The anger of punk had passed, but punk had blown up all the buildings and we got to operate in the dust and smoke afterward.” The English Beat was at the forefront of the second wave or two-tone ska movement, which he said was intended as a “hybrid of the adrenaline of punk and the backbeat of reggae.” “We wanted both light and dark, to be either the first party of a brand new world or the last chance before it was all gone,” Wakeling said. “Thirty years later, not much has changed.” See? No need for a nostalgia show. ■ For more from The Beat’s interview with Dave Wakeling, read the BeatBlog at www.ThisWeekNews.com.

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scribing the perceived dual nature am, and they believe in the songs of his band, Dashboard Confes- and make them theirs.” sional. With DC meaning either Chris “I’m always in it,” he laughed. Carrabba or Chris Carrabba and In the midst of a tour marking friends, the rest lies just in makthe 10th anniversary of DC’s first ing songs, which the band has record, The Swiss Army Romance, done — six records’ worth. Carrabba offered some clarity into For the Swiss Army anniversary why this band sometimes only tour, Carrabba is on the road has one member. acoustic-style. The songs on Swiss Army were “That’s how it was at the bewritten while ginning,” he Carrabba was said. “I just in Further had a bandSeems Forsounding ever, and name.” were never Got it? intended to Carrabba be recorded, admitted he let alone reknew the leased. anniversary “I wrote was comthose songs ing up, and for myself, considered for the exera special cise (of writtour to ing),” Carrab- Dashboard Confessional will play the mark the ba told The Newport Music Hall Tuesday, March occasion, but Beat. thought “it 29. Tickets are $24.99-$28. Call 1T h a t 800-745-3000. would be Carrabba too garish. chose a “band name” for his side ‘Let’s go out and celebrate me!’” project rather than using his own “It never occurred to me that name was a recognition that he (the anniversary) would hold some was going to have two records import to (fans),” he said, but the coming out at the same time, and question kept coming up. Was he he realized he might have to make going to do anything for the ana decision about which direction niversary? he would pursue. “I realize that it’s a collective “Further was my band. We had — that the songs and records are a record coming out. But our abil- as much theirs as they are mine,” ity to get along kind of crumbled Carrabba said. “So I embarked at the time,” he said. “It’s a shame with a bit of trepidation, which looking back, but things happen immediately washed away befor a reason.” cause of the fans.” Dashboard Confessional has since featured Carrabba solo and ■ For more from The Beat’s acoustic as well as a full band. interview with Chris Carrab“Sometimes the songs call for ba of Dashboard Confessional, a fuller arrangement,” he ex- read the BeatBlog at plained. “I’ve got this incredible www.ThisWeekNews.com.

Talita’s legend is alive and well in Grove City “The food hasn’t changed a bit,” yelled a lady from the middle of a long dining room to its front counter. “Nope, that’s the only way I know how to make it,” replied a grinning Frank Prince, the longtime proprietor and head cook at the Grove City Talita’s. What can you say about Talita’s? Love it or hate it — and most people I know have a soft spot for it — you cannot deny it’s evocative of a Columbus that barely exists any more. Because when the first Talita’s opened in town back in the ’60s, it truly was a pioneering Mexican-ish restaurant. So when the last Talita’s in Columbus closed a few years ago, it really did signal the end of an era. Now if you want a taste of Talita’s “authentic Brownsville-style Tex-Mex cuisine” you have to get yourself to Grove City. But you’ll be getting more than just Talita’s “famous” food. Operational for about 14 years, the Grove City Talita’s is a unique-looking place. Cluttered wall-to-wall with Mexi-

Talita’s Mexican Kitchen 3090 Southwest Blvd., Grove City 614-871-8733 Web: talitasmexicankitchen.com Cuisine: Mexican Price: $ (up to $10 per person) Patio: No Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. MondaySaturday

by G.A. Benton kitsch plus shrines to the Buckeyes and, especially, the military, it looks more like a VFW hall than a restaurant. So there are military Ken and Barbie dolls, fields of flags, a “Sands of Iwo Jima” movie poster and a long rack of every U.S. military uniform you could possibly think of. And believe me, I’m only scratching the surface here. Foodwise, a friend once succinctly summed up Talita’s general approach to assembling menu items as “the threepot theory.” In one pot is seasoned ground beef; in another, refried beans; the third holds a paprika-powered enchilada sauce. Now just add cheese and/or onions and/or some sort of tortilla and bingo! there’s most of the menu. Of course you’ve gotta start off with that beloved Talita’s classic, the Corn

surprisingly, and probably nostalgically, satisfying. Ditto for Talita’s Tex-Mex Chili with Cheese ($2.85) — a rib-sticking hybrid of refried beans and zingy chili. I also enjoyed the simplicity of the Avocado Dip with Chips ($5.45). Not By Daniel Sohner/ThisWeek quite guacamole, it’s barely smashed avocado with salt, onion and lime. Two chicken enchiladas with beans My favorite entrees were actually and rice and a corn nacho with ones that veered away from ground jalapeños at Talita’s. beef — like the Two Chicken EnchiNacho ($1). It’s just a crispy fried tor- ladas with Beans and Rice ($8.45). I tilla with a blanket of melted cheddar thought the pulled, stewy poultry worked cheese plus pickled jalapenos, but it’s nicely with Talita’s enchilada sauce. As

for the sides — the refried beans were super heavy and the oregano and tomato-flavored rice was kinda gummy. I’d also recommend the Shredded Beef Taster Dinner ($9). It uses good, juicy and homey pot roast in the usual Talita’s ways. There’s also an “Italian menu” you must ask for if you want it. From that document, I’d go with the Baked Pasta Dinner ($10) — thin spaghetti, meatballs (good, tender), sausage (fennelseeded) and red sauce (rich, longcooked) topped with melted provolone. As I left with most of that giant combo in tow, Frank Prince — who doesn’t know me — said goodbye like I was a cherished old friend. I suppose that’s the only way he knows how to do it. To read G.A. Benton’s blog, visit ColumbusDiningGuide.com

Matt the Miller’s latest addition to Grandview Avenue Undaunted by an uncertain economy, Craig Barnum has chosen the crowded Grandview Avenue market as the location for his new restaurant. Matt the Miller’s, a casual brand he wants to expand regionally, opens March 28 in a new building along the popular commercial corridor. Barnum’s restaurant is part of a new mixed-use development that

replaces a buildi n g badly damaged by a fire in 2009. He said the menu is identical to the original Matt the Miller’s, which opened in October 2008 in Dublin. The floor plan is slightly smaller — 500 square feet small-

er than the 5,000-square-foot Dublin space — and there are a few different design elements, such as retractable windows in the bar area and a semi-open kitchen. But he didn’t hold back on furnishings, he said, from the artisan light fixtures and booths, plush carpeting, stone accents and custom-made beer towers. The goal is to create a laid-back environment that appeals to a wide

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Craig Barnum will be opening a Matt the Miller’s Tavern at 1400 Grandview Ave. It is the second central Ohio location for the restaurant.

range of diners. Entrees are generally priced between $15 and $28, with certified Angus steaks accounting for the more expensive dishes. There will be numerous styles of flatbreads, which are among the more popular choices in Dublin. The place will offer 26 beers, mostly micro-brews, on tap, and about 75 wines from around the globe. Brian McCafferty, the chef in Dublin, will move to the new location, 1400 Grandview Ave. Grandview Avenue is home to several high-profile restaurants, including Z Cucina, Spagio and Shoku, not to mention Third & Hollywood, which is right around the corner. Plus, there are a number of casual spots — such as Mazah, Aladdin’s Eatery, Grandview Café, Figlio and Vino Vino — in a relatively short stretch of roadway. So in short, there’s no shortage of places to eat. Barnum said restaurants build off of each other, creating a solid reputation for the destination district. “I like the fact there have been so many successful restaurants here,” he said. “We just want to blend in.” Local retail analyst Chris Boring agrees. “I think overall it’s a good thing,” he said. “I think when it comes to

restaurants, people choose a gen- harder,” he said of the economy. eral location first and then they “It’s made us market our brand choose a restaurant within that lo- harder. It’s made us look at procation, so it’s going to help Grand- ducing a better value for our cusview Avenue make the first cut.” tomers.” Of course, parking issues have Barnum said he plans to open been a gripe of consumers for one more Matt the Miller’s localyears. Barnum doesn’t see that as ly and then look to nearby mara problem, either. kets, such as Cincinnati, Indi“I think people going to Grand- anapolis and Cleveland. view expect to park and walk,” he The restaurant is open for lunch said. “Parking is what it is.” and dinner daily. For more inforStill, Matt the Miller’s will offer mation, call 614-754-1026. complimentary valet parking during dinner service Tuesday through Saturday. Every time the economy looks to be making progress, it ■ Don’t forget to sign up for the free Food seems to retract, fos- & Wine e-newsletter, which offers restautering hesitation rant news, reviews, dietary advice, and among restaurateurs. beer and wine recommendations. Visit Barnum said he’s not www.thisweeknews.com/foodandwine worried: Strong op- for details. erators endure bear markets. Recipe of the week He points to his Dublin store, which replaced the defunct Burgundy Room. The original Matt the Miller’s has confusing access, poor visibility and little frontal signage. Yet there was a double-digit increase in sales over the previous year. Kobacha squash soup, courtesy of David “It’s made us work MacLennan of Latitude 41.

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By JEFF DONAHUE ThisWeek Community Newspapers Friends of the Drexel Inc. has announced the completion of a deal to purchase the assets of Drexel Theatre, Inc., and create a nonprofit organization to run the Bexley landmark. Richard A. Stoff, founding chairman of Friends of the Drexel, said the purchase strengthens the theatre and secures its future as Columbusâ€™premier arts cinema. Friends of the Drexel has also entered into an agreement with CAPA (Columbus Association for the Performing Arts) to manage the theatre and the adjoining Radio CafĂŠ on its behalf. â€œWe have received tremendous community support since forming our organization last year,â€? Stoff said. â€œThe Drexel is a well-loved, cultural jewel, and with this new business model and the expertise of CAPA, we are confident it can be a sustainable provider of unique arts content and a vibrant community meeting place for many years to come.â€? CAPA assumed management responsibilities on March 18, including programming, marketing, accounting, operations and development. CAPA will also begin evaluating potential structural and aesthetic renovations as well as technology updates. â€œThe preservation and renovation of historic theatres is obviously something near and dear to our hearts,â€? said CAPA board chair Michael Petrecca. â€œTo have the opportunity to help support an arts and cultural staple such as the Drexel is simply a thrill for us.â€? Former Drexel owner Jeff Frank will continue serving as operations manager of the theatre. â€œThe support and stability provided by both CAPA and the Friends of the Drexel assures the continued success of the theatre as a community asset,â€? Frank said. Bexley Mayor John Brennan said he welcomed the announcement. â€œThe Friends of the Drexel are working hard to assure the historic theatre will continue to positively contribute to the development of Main Street and entertain the citizens of Bexley and central Ohio,â€? Brennan said. â€œWe wish them the best of luck.â€?

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Friends of the Drexel was established in late 2009 by a group of community leaders and arts patrons. It is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a more creative and prosperous future for the Drexel, with a mission of securing and sustaining the future of the historic theater as a cultural asset to Bexley and Columbus. For more information, visit www.friendsofthedrexel.com. CAPA is owner/operator of downtown Columbusâ€™historic theatres and manager of the Riffe Center Theatre Complex, Lincoln Theatre, Valentine Theatre (Toledo) and Shubert Theater (New Haven, Conn.). It is a nonprofit presenter of performing arts and entertainment in operation for more than 40 years. For more information, visit www.capa.com. Since 1981, the Drexel Theatre has been central Ohioâ€™s primary source for independent film and Hollywood and international cinema. Located on historic East Main Street, the Drexel Theatre also includes the adjacent Radio CafĂŠ. For more information, visit www.drexel.net.

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Three Creeks Park 3860 Bixby Road, Groveport â€˘ Garlic Mustard Pull, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Confluence Trails bulletin board. Help remove this invasive species from around the Bluebell Trail. Gardening gloves recommended. â€˘ Hike & Ride: Wetlands, 4 p.m. Sunday at the Heron Pond bulletin board. Ride the tram to the wetlands, wade in the water and use nets and scoops to search for aquatic critters. â€˘ Dances With Woodcocks, 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Confluence Trails bulletin board. Hike two miles to watch the courtship dance of the American woodcock. Interpreters and assistive listening devices for persons with hearing impairments are available for any program. Call 891-0700 (TDD 895-6240) to schedule these services.

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Blacklick Woods Metro Park 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg â€˘ Morning Coffee and Wildlife Watch, 8 a.m. Saturday at the Natuer Center. View wildlife through the Nature Center windows while having a cup of coffee. Blendon Woods Metro Park 4265 State Route 161 E., Westerville â€˘ Preschoolers: Rabbits All Around, 10 a.m. Saturday at the Nature Center. Discover how rabbits survive in a world filled with hazards. â€˘ Spring in Your Step, 2 p.m. Sunday at the Nature Center. Take a half-mile walk on the Ripple Rock Trail and search for signs of the season. â€˘ Homeschoolers: Buds ABursting, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Nature Center. Learn what happens when trees wake up from their winter rest. Sample some maple syrup. For ages 6-12. Prairie Oaks Metro Park 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, West Jefferson â€˘ Geocoaching Adventure, 2 p.m. Sunday at Darby Bend Lakes, 2755 Amity Road. Try a geocoaching adventure hunt. Bring your own GPS or use one provided; quantities are limited. Sharon Woods Metro Park 6911 Cleveland Ave., Westerville â€˘ Natural Play Area Adventure, 2 p.m. Saturday at the Natural Play Area. Roam freely through the areaâ€™s forest and

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FENWAY/OLDE WORLD CHARM

Fabulous Truberry home in prestigious Stepping Stone backing to wooded Reserve. Amazing 2-story great room boasts walls of glass, soaring fireplace and view of private yard. Elegant dining room, spacious kitchen features hardwood firs, custom cabinets, huge center island, granite, wine cooler, SS appls and butlers pantry. Delightfully decadent Owner’s suite w/fireplace & sitting room.

NEW dream kitchen w/SS appls & granite. Soaring 2-sty GR w/window wall. 1st flr den & util. Vaulted owner ste offers NEW spa-like bath w/walk-in dual head shower. NEW TEC deck & paver patio overlooks a private 1/2 ac lot next to park! 3600 SF w/fin LL. NEW hdwd, fixtures & paint. Shows like model! Perfect for entertaining or family fun! $294,900

Neutral & immaculate home designed for elegant entertaining and casual fam fun w/a combination of soft liv & classic elegance. Located on a quiet court- private bkyd w/ mature trees & patio. Over 4,500 SF. Spacious gourmet kit, SS appl’s & granite. Bonus media/theater room. Hdwd floors. 1st floor den w/custom built-ins. Fin LL rec room & 5th BR w/full BA. 3-car garage! Low $400’s

Spectacular OLD WORLD Georgian on .67 acre w/mature trees & exquisite views. Enjoy gracious living & inviting family space. Gorgeous landscape, lush private garden & patio access from Morning & Fam Rms. Incredible home w/amazing attention to custom detail. Beautifully maintained award winning home! 4-car. Rare 3rd flr!

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Custom built Ranch on a deep lot w/deck & patio, vaulted ceilings in great room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with stainless appl & center island, master suite with separate shower & tub, full poured foundation basement ideal for finishing for additional space. New carpet, situated on cul-de-sac. $199,000.

Just steps from New Albany Country Club & Golf course, Custom built by Sutlif Bldrs. Hard to find private 3/4 acre lot backing to stream. Walk-out LL, King size first floor master suite, gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, built-in convection oven,& wrap around cabinets, freshly painted interior, pre wired surround sound, irrigation system, & many custom finishes. $599,000

Immaculate w/open 2-story foyer, first flr den, lg great room with vaulted bump-out & gas fplc, lovely deck w/ treed backyard, prof fin LL is great for media room, master suite features his/her walk in closets, whirlpool tub & shower, double vanity sinks. $254,900

Beautifully updated home,totally renovated kitchen with all new cabinets, granite, & top of the line appliances, rebuilt staircases, gorgeous hardwood & tile flooring, finished lower level with full bath, wet bar, large spacious lot,new stamped concrete patio, New furnace and A/C in 2007. New price at. $419,900.

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You’ll find a balance of classic, high design & over-the-top quality features w/functional utility for a family of today’s modern living here. Great Rooms w/gleaming hdwd flrs, coffered ceilings, furniture-style & custom cabinetry, excessive lighting (can it be?), mechanical & organizational systems. $1,050,000

This home has all the upgrades, a newly remodled kitchen, and master suite, 2-story Great Room. All of the hardware has been changed to brushed nickel and the fixtures replaced. The kitchen is 30x30 with granite countertops & custom cabinets. The finished LL has a walk-in cellar. 4-car garage. 4 fireplaces. $999,000

Over 3,800 SF of total living space. 2-story marble entry, soaring GR w/wall of windows. DR w/granite and wet bar. Huge kitchen w/granite and island cooktop. Master Ba has steam shower & oversized Jacuzzi. Den w/built-in bookcase, Florida room, large paver patio w/gas grill. $399,900

This home has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3-car garage, finished basement, 15x30 bonus room, located in New Albany Links with huge green space... priced at $369,000.

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Gorgeous condo located in the heart of New Albany/Gahanna. Full basement, pool, and work-out room are only some of the features that make this condo a ten. Located minutes from Easton and freeway access only add value to this already impeccable condo. Seller is highly motivated. Call Matt for details 614-595-0653

Absolutely stunning rare 3 BR end unit condo in the desirable New Albany area. Oversized BR, fin basement, 2-car gar, and patio are just some of this properties best features. Moreover, the owner’s are meticulous in the overall care of the unit. Walk to grocery store and local restaurants. CALL MATT for Details 595-0653

4.73 acres-contiguous with 2 other parcels. Total acreage package 8.95 acres. Does not include corner which is 4.175 acres. Utilities across the roadShopping center zoning needs ID-multiple uses. Owners will do all project financing & land. Buyer does not have to qualify per instructions of owner/seller. Call Marty for details 614-595-0652

Immaculate in Gahanna on oversized lot with large deck. Hardwood floors, stainless appliances, finished lower level, and 4 spacious bedrooms. Foxboro subdivision hosts own community swimming pool. Updates galore in this 2-story family home with fireplace. Large living room, dining room and family room areas. Call mara for details 614-595-0654

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