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Scrap dealers issue moratorium on items By GARY SEMAN JR. ThisWeek Community Newspapers In cooperation with the Columbus Division of Police, several of the city’s largest scrap dealers have declared a 30day moratorium on the purchase of retail air-conditioners and parts. Also during the moratorium period and beyond, the scrap dealers have agreed to check air-conditioning units and related merchandise to see if they are marked by ultraviolet-ink pens.

Meanwhile, the city will launch a massive public-outreach campaign on how residents can prevent thefts. Community liaison officers will send information to local business, civic associations, block-watch groups and other community organizations. George Speaks, the city’s deputy director of public safety, said 400 reports of air-conditioning thefts have been made since November. “It’s bad,” said Cmdr. Bob Meader of the property-crimes bureau for Colum-

bus police. “We’re likely to see an increase in the number of thefts over the next few weeks. Not because actual thefts are occurring but because many of the thieves have stolen the air-conditioner units during the winter.” Thieves can net $30 to $50 per unit, while it costs the owner thousands of dollars to replace. “Likewise, it’s adversely affecting insurance companies, which will pay the claims to the owners,” Speaks said. Commercial air-conditioning busi-

nesses will not be affected by the moratorium, Speaks said. Scrap-metal thefts have been plaguing the city for some time. Columbus City Council in 1997 passed a law regulating sales of scrap metal. The following year, the state passed a similar measure. Columbus police also follow an electronic-reporting system that tracks thousands of transactions a day. That system has led to numerous arrests, Speaks said.

Law enforcement has stepped up efforts in recent months to combat thefts and have been spot-checking the 15 or so scrap-metal yards in Columbus. Local churches also have been hit hard by the copper thieves. The Rev. Robert Patterson, deacon of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church on the Near East Side, said four units have been stolen since October, costing the church $20,000 in damages, See SCRAP DEALERS, page A2

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Volunteers will roll up their sleeves and break out the trash bags during the second annual Earth Day cleanup in German Village. About 50 people are expected to hit the streets April 16. The event will take place between 9 and 11:30 a.m. Participants will gather at the Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St., before dispersing into the neighborhood. Brian Santin, president of the German Village Society’s board of trustees, encourages residents to get involved. “It’s a good way to contribute to the betterment of the community while also having a personal health benefit — getting out and about, walking around the community,” he said. “It also lends itself to a sense of pride for the German Village neighborhood. Anyone can do it.” Gloves and bags will be provided for free. Santin said alleys seem to be the biggest problem areas, as they are unattended by city street cleaners. Fortunately, the village is not a target for graffiti vandals, so paint removal will not be part of the day’s activities, he said. Meanwhile, a separate cleanup is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m. April 16 in Frank Fetch Park. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, rakes, cutting shears and brooms. Some refreshments will be provided. Jerry Glick, who is in charge of the Frank Fetch Park cleanup, said 25 to 30 volunteers routinely show up for the spring cleaning and prepare the park for planting in May.

The German Village Society is looking for residents who have gone the extra mile for their community. Nominations for the three annual neighborhood awards — the Frank Fetch, Fred and Howard and Village Valuables awards — are due by 4 p.m. Friday, April 22. They can be submitted electronically at www.germanvillage.com or dropped off at the Meeting Haus, 588 S. Third St. “Villagers are incredible when it comes to giving service to their community, evidenced by the fact that two of the awards — Frank Fetch and Fred and Howard — are named for people who gave such service,” said Jody Graichen, director of historic preservation programs for the society. “Villagers lead the pack when it comes to serving their community, and our neighborhood is all the better for it.” For the second year, the society has opened the process to include nominations from anyone in the community. “We’re optimistic that many members of our community will nominate people for these awards, which recognize the true spirit of volunteerism in German Village,” said Jeanne Likins, secretary of the society’s board of directors. “And we have lots of worthy candidates.” The Frank Fetch Award was established in 1984 by the late Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns to recognize individuals for outstanding service to the German Village community. Frank Fetch was the first recipient of the award and the list of recipients is “a register of leadership, inspiration and beloved friends,” according

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‘Deadheaders’ would be grateful for Former Village Singers member Vocalist takes her cue from soulful ’60s singers volunteers By Paul Vernon/ThisWeek

Jordan Dupler, 6, of Columbus, carefully crawls out of a piece of playground equipment at Schiller Park on April 10.

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Bert Stevens is putting a call out for additional “Deadheaders.” If weather cooperates, the Deadheaders gardening group will converge on Huntington Garden in Schiller Park from 7 to 9 p.m. April 19 and then again at 8 a.m. April 23. The latter session should last about 90 minutes, said Stevens, who is in charge of the club. Gardening tools will be supplied, she said. It will mark the 18th year enthusiasts have helped plant and preserve the garden, which was dedicated in 1993. Volunteers will work through the end of October. Stevens said she also needs people to help plant, which will be done in May, and mulch in June.

Local singer Lisa Imondi describes her debut CD as a personal journey, one that not only flaunts her vocal style but also reveals her inner self. That was something the lifelong performer was reticent to do. “I’ve been writing songs forever,” said Imondi, who lives in Olde Towne East. “And I think I just sort of felt like it was so personal. It was hard for me to do that because I felt like it was opening my diary. You’re putting yourself out there.” The former vocalist for Village Singers, the German Village choir, is releasing her CD, “Being Me,” on April 20. The CD will be available for purchase on her website, www.lisaimondi.com. To

launch her album, she also has planned a concert and reception at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave. Eight songs appear on the CD, five of which Imondi wrote. The recording was done Lisa Imondi live at Sonic Lounge in Grove City with “no studio tricks,” meaning the band was recorded live, she said. Imondi, 46, said she was inspired by the soulful sounds of artists of the 1960s: Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Etta James and Sam Cooke, as well as female vocal acts including Martha and the Vandellas and the Shirelles. “I just love that whole era,” she said. “The sound is so rich and warm to me. It’s real.”

She said she started singing as a child and sang all the way through Westerville North High School, from which she graduated in 1982. A management consultant by day, Imondi has performed at a variety of venues over the years. “Actually, I’m more comfortable performing live than in the studio,” she said. “I think because it’s like I’m connecting with the listener. I’m feeding off the audience, their energy. It’s cool to see people really listening intently.” Wayne Owens, founder and general manager of the Village Singers, said he enjoys Imondi’s sultry and smoky style, which was a good complement to his group. “I think she’s great,” Owens said. “She’s a unique talent, no question.” gseman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

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DEADHEADERS Continued from page A1 She said she hopes to make the garden, which is located on the City Park Avenue side of the property, more educational this year by placing identifying tags next to the plants. Previous tags have worn out. She invites everyone from the area, including residents of Schumacher Place and Merion Village, to help. “It is a community garden, not just a German Village garden,” she said. “The park belongs to everyone.” Huntington Garden has 14,000 plants and costs about $6,000 a year to maintain. Last year, resident Tom Dailey and his company, 2Checkout.com, underwrote the garden through 2012. Resident Chris Lucas, who is among a core of about 30 volunteers, said she’s been helping for about eight years. She said it’s a labor of love. “It’s a lot of hard work is what it is,” she said.

“People stop by constantly to tell us how beautiful they are.” Schiller Park is considered by many to be the crown jewel of German Village and residents work diligently to preserve its value. As part of an ongoing effort, officials with the park’s arboretum fund have been trying to raise money to protect trees from the emerald ash borer. Meanwhile, the Friends of Schiller Park group takes care of the perimeter gardens at Schiller Park and a private endowment pays for the maintenance of Grace’s Garden at the “Umbrella Girl” fountain. All of the groups fall under the auspices of the parks, public spaces and community events committee of the German Village Society. There’s one vexing situation Stevens has not been able to resolve at Huntington Garden. “I’d like to figure out how to keep dogs out of there,” she said. gseman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

ANNUAL AWARDS Continued from page A1 to the GVS website. The award will be presented during a volunteer-recognition dinner June 26, the evening of the Haus und Garten Tour. The Fred and Howard Award was created in 1997 to honor an individual who has done the most to bring attention and recognition to German Village and the GVS. The first award was presented to Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns, who were well-known ambassadors for the neighborhood. The award, which was brought back last year, will be presented at the annual award breakfast at Max & Erma’s on June 16. The Village Valuables Award is presented to the society’s top volunteer. Award winners are described as “the ‘can-do’ people that we know

will always say ‘yes’ when asked to help, who give of their time and talent freely and who always wear a smile,” according to the GVS website. The award also will be presented at the Haus und Garten Tour volunteer-recognition dinner June 26. Geoff Schmidt, the owner of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus und Restaurant, was the 2010 recipient of the Fred and Howard Award. He said the awards are not only good for the individuals but also for the community. “It showcases the village anytime you give an award,” he said. “And there are a lot of great people who live in the village and do good work for the village.” gseman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

plus replacement units and new security equipment. “It’s real disheartening,” Patterson said. “It makes you wonder about people.” The church is one of many that will hand out invisible-ink pens to worshippers so they can mark their air-conditioners. Patterson said he supports the moratorium but doesn’t think it goes far enough. “I’m hoping it goes statewide because I’ve talked to a pastor and a few other people who say,

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Continued from page A1 The park, on Beck Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, is a destination for many activities. It is on the Haus und Garten Tour this year and it is a venue for the Third Sunday Concert series from June to September. In related news, recyclable electronics — computers, cellphones, printers and similar equipment — will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23 in the parking lot of the Schiller Recreation Center, 1069 Jaeger St. The GVS “Go Green, Go Grun” committee is partnering with the Community Computer Alliance for the collections. The devices will be refurbished and donated to nonprofit agencies. Those that cannot be refurbished will be recycled. All hard drives will be wiped clean per the guidelines of the National Institute of Standard and Technology. A certificate showing that all personal information has been removed can be requested for $10. gseman@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

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State budget Lack of fix should be foresight led bipartisan, to financial not ideological ‘surprise’ Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget is not a plan to balance Ohio’s budget, but a means to pursue his narrow, ideological agenda. He is seeking to capitalize on Ohio’s budget crisis to eliminate workers’ rights, outsource core government services and balance the budget on the backs of local governments. His patronizing charge to local officials to make difficult choices ANDREW and to be leaders is misdirected and reflects an underappreGINTHER ciation of the value cities, villages and townships bring to the state. Two years ago, Columbus faced declining revenue and increased costs, compounded by two recessions within 10 years, the latter being the worst since the Great Depression. Funding for critical social services had been slashed and many city services were discontinued. Recreation centers were closed and entire city departments eliminated. Many city jobs had already been cut, but more workers were let go. Those who remained were asked to make sacrifices; wages were frozen and workers were furloughed. Income-tax revenues continued to decline, state funding continued to shrink and investment earnings evaporated. The city’s budget was structurally unbalanced. Columbus leaders coalesced around a strategy to bring Columbus’ budget back into balance. City workers, including organized labor, agreed to contribute more to cover costs of their insurance and pensions. Elected leaders promised reforms that would further streamline local government and committed to reporting progress to an accountability committee of community members, business leaders and financial experts. The city also committed to stepping up economic development efforts to attract new businesses while making it easier for those already here to expand and create new jobs. And Columbus leaders, Republicans and Democrats alike, asked taxpayers to pay more for services. Columbus voters obliged, choosing to invest in their community rather than see services cut further and their quality of life diminished. Columbus workers continue to make concessions, and the city has implemented changes that will save taxpayers at least $135 million through 2019. The mayor and council have made an unprecedented investment in regional economic development efforts through Columbus2020!, a public-private partnership that includes leaders from the Columbus Partnership, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, CompeteColumbus, TechColumbus, MODE, MORPC, Franklin County, The Ohio State University, Columbus Foundation and Battelle. Unemployment is down, tax receipts have improved and there are signs of growth in the local economy. Gov. Kasich’s proposed budget will further slash local government funding. Reducing the portion of state tax revenues committed to local governments breaks a promise made in 1935, when the Local Government Fund was established. Its pur-

Columbus City Hall is scrambling to makeup a $5 million reduction to the Local Government Fund (LGF) in 2011. City Hall also will be faced with an additional $15 million reduction to this fund in 2012 and another $20 million cut in 2013. LGF money comes from Ohio taxpayers to help pay for safety services in our own city. I don’t have time to get into the moral question of this odd arrangement, but I do wish to MATTHEW comment on the shocking sur- FERRIS prise it has brought to our elected officials at City Hall. It should have come as no surprise at all. With an estimated state budget deficit of $8 billion to $10 billion, city officials throughout Ohio knew that big cuts were coming. However, Columbus City Hall failed to foresee these cuts and take adequate budgeting steps to prepare for them. For example, while City Hall claims to have set aside $3 million for anticipated reductions in state aid, it actually projected an increase of $1,319,000 ($39,931,000 in 2010; $41,250,000 in 2011) in expected state funding to the Local Government Fund. How are we supposed to take our elected officials at their word when their actions do not match? If City Hall truly believed big cuts were coming, as they should, then why did they project increased aid to the LGF? In 2009, City Hall scared and shamed Columbus voters into a 25-percent tax increase (2 percent to 2.5 percent; yes, this is a 25-percent increase in the city’s tax rate). As a result, City Hall was able to increase our city’s budget by approximately $50 million between 2010 (approximately $655 million) and 2011 (approximately $705 million). If you consider that the LGF will be reduced by $40 million over three years, then it is easy to see that City Hall would have had more than enough money to offset LGF cuts, if they had held 2011 spending to 2010 levels. It was irresponsible for City Hall to propose $50 million in new spending when $40 million in state aid was in question. If City Hall is unable to streamline our budget by prioritizing spending, then it should be no surprise what could be in our very near future: another tax increase. Recent mass business exodus is another new surprise for City Hall. With the recently announced departure of Bob Evans (350 jobs lost), and AlcatelLucent (600 jobs lost) from Columbus, it will be even more difficult for City Hall to get its act together, as tax revenues will be impacted. Years of neglect and hostility toward Columbus businesses on the part of City Hall have finally taken their toll. There is little to no trust between businesses and our local elected officials. Instead of businesses and jobs heading for the door, why don’t we show our officials at City Hall the door? It is clear to see that our city leadership has let us down yet again. City Hall’s lack of foresight and failure to properly prioritize spending over the years have left Columbus vulnerable to state budget cuts, tax increases and seemingly endless job losses. We didn’t get into this mess overnight, and we won’t

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Frank Fetch Park, maintain 27 large flower boxes on Third Street, organize motivational and social programs, publish newsletters and more. As the saying goes, what goes around comes around. Each volunteer hour and each dollar earned goes back into our claybrick and gardening neighborhood. Garten Club endeavors are led by a volunteer team and financially supported with 100 percent of the funds the volunteers have earned. The success of the club’s achievements in beautifying the neighborhood and “planting seeds” in organizing entertaining social events is a trademark earned by the hard-working creative volunteers. President Mal Long follows in the footsteps of other club lead-

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GINTHER Continued from page A4 pose was to replace cuts in funding received through property taxes with a portion of the state sales tax. Now, state leaders who have reduced their commitment to local governments by 20 percent over the last decade are further shirking their responsibilities by proposing additional cuts of 25 percent in 2011 and 50 percent in 2012. Gov. Kasich rationalizes these cuts by providing “tools” that will allow local governments to reduce costs, including the elimination of

collective bargaining through the passage of Senate Bill 5. However, the new law will not have any meaningful impact on the proposed budget, as it cannot be applied retroactively. Contracts in place must be honored. Eliminating prevailing-wage requirements impacts capital projects, not the operating budget. In reality, this is simply a way for the governor to weaken labor unions while reclaiming local tax dollars. Police officers, firefighters and school teachers are not our enemies and we cannot allow the governor to use them as scape-

goats in his pursuit of a reckless agenda that will not balance the state budget. Republicans and Democrats who have served as township trustees, school board members, council members or as mayors have for decades made difficult choices while leading their communities through challenging economic times. I call on Gov. Kasich to start making difficult decisions, to be a leader and stop passing the buck.

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Turkish delights abound in Dublin strip mall Situated in present-day Turkey, the historic city of Ephesus was a major urban center, even during the high times of the ancient Greeks and the Roman Empire. Situated in a strip mall in Dublin, Cafe Ephesus brings to our area those potent traditions of lusty Turkish cooking at unbeatable values (big portions, great food and right-on prices). Cafe Ephesus adds to its cost-effective attractions by subtracting the adult beverage part from your bill: It doesn’t sell booze. And while the place isn’t fancy, it’s far from a drag to eat in its modern and pleasant facilities. In your ears will be rousing Turkish tunes and on the walls are a few framed, postcard-worthy photographs of watery scenes near the famous city. There are also a couple of colorful, hanging Turkish rugs, some pretty blue tiles along the back wall and a paneled, festive painting of a laid-out banquet positioned above the little semi-open kitchen.

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by G.A. Benton Of course, it’s what’s on the dishes that counts, and that’s the most impressive aspect of Cafe Ephesus. A great way to begin exploring some of its bold Turkish flavors is with the Combination Plate of dips and salad-cold appetizers ($14, easily serves three). Arrayed like a dartboard, that killer veggie-heavy platter hit the bulls-eye of authenticity with Kisir, similar to tabbouli but more complex and crunchy, with nuts and a much higher bulgur-to-parsley ratio; Ezme, like a fiery Turkish salsa; Haydari , a rich and thick yogurt dip brightened by dill and mint; Dolmasi, vegetarian grape leaves stuffed with cinnamon rice, pine nuts and currants; Barbunya Pilaki, a neat pinto bean, onion, potato and tomato salad; Soslu Patlican, like a lovely ratatouille;

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Patlican Saltasi, a great, smoky, fresh and lemony baba ganoush; and a rich hummus flavored with cumin and lemon. From the hot appetizers, it’s hard to beat the marvelous and minty Mucver

and Doner ($12) — Turkish gyro, but so much better than the usual stuff. Seekers of more aromatic food might pick the sausagey Adana kebabs ($12), also available in a nifty chicken version. Not into kebabs tonight? No problem, Ephesus has you covered with a seafood dish like an unusual, rich and terrific Tilapia ($13), baked with mushrooms, peppers, onions and plenty of cheese and sided with one of Ephesus’ great salads. But there are also other terrestrial triumphs, like wonderful cabbage rolls (Lahana Dolmasi, $12). Desserts lived up to Ephesus’ fantastic savory fare. Try the homemade, nottoo-sweet baklava ($5) that’s flaky and golden brown on top, dense and nutty underneath.

($6). Probably the healthiest pancakes you’ll ever eat, they’re crispy yet springy and made with shredded veggies (mostly zucchini and potato) and come with a side of herbed yogurt dip. You gotta get the kebabs right at a Turkish restaurant, and Ephesus certainly does. Served with a fluffy rice pilaf plus a pickled cabbage, parsley and raw onion mix (good for making little sandwiches with the ubiquitous grilled pita here), they all rocked. It’s nearly impossible to pin For a complete guide to down a favorite, but heartier eaters might local restaurants, visit target the juicy and lamby Shish ($15) ColumbusDiningGuide.com

Bakery gets cooking inside Chinese restaurant in Clintonville Ying’s Tea House & Yum-Yum has a sweet new partner. Ying Liu, owner of the Clintonville restaurant, and baker Elena Birukow have formed Yum-Yum Bakery, which now occupies a portion of the space at 4312 N. High St. Birukow’s creations run the gamut — from savory to sweet and touching all styles. Pastry cases are lined with cannoli, napoleons, Russian-style stuffed buns, fresh-baked breads, cinnamon rolls, muffins and other baked goods. Unconventional flavors are in order for doughnuts and cupcakes, she said. “I have many ideas,” she said. She is particularly known for her elaborate wedding cakes. Birukow also takes special

orders for desserts that are not part of the daily lineup. “Everything a bakery can do, I can do,” said the Moscow native. To make things convenient for the earlymorning crowd, the bakery opens at 7 a.m. every day. Liu, for her part, said she is bent on improving the coffee drinks and tea options. She soon will start importing loose-leaf teas from China. Birukow and Liu met through a mutual friend. Liu said she originally intended to open a dessert shop three years ago but it morphed into a full-service Chinese restaurant. Origi-

nally, she sublet half the space from a maker of Middle Eastern pita. She took over the entire 3,600-square-foot space about a year ago after the former occupant closed. The bakery and restaurant are open daily. It’s safe to say Roger Gentile Over the For more information, call 614-262-7587. likes wine a lot. years, the space

Hometown Oriental Carryout and Deli has changed hands. The Northwest Side restaurant, owned by husband-and-wife team Hartanto Nugroho and Liliana Liem, has been renamed Lily’s Asian Cuisine, 787 Bethel Road in the Olentangy Plaza. The couple said they will continue to offer most items on the previous menu while they introduce their own bill of fare, which offers mostly Chinese with the occasional Japanese and Thai dish, too. They already have installed a sushi bar. Liem formerly was a sushi chef at Whole Foods. It’s a big change for the 2,100-square-foot space, known for its cafeteria-like austerity as well as duck and barbecued pork hanging on hooks behind the counter. (Both items will remain on the menu but will not be displayed in the same manner.) Most entrees are in the $10 to $12 range. Siblings Marie and Peter Kwan recently owned the restaurant. Peter Kwan has stayed on as one of the chefs but his sister is no longer By Tim Norman/ThisWeek with the restaurant. Elena Birukow shows off one of her cakes while standing next to the counter filled with The new owners say they will do some cosother delicacies she creates at Ying’s Teahouse & Yum-Yum Bakery, 4312 N. High St. metic work to the interior and intend to apply Yum-Yum Bakery is located in a portion of the Chinese restaurant in Clintonville. for a license to sell beer and wine.

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And he wants others to enjoy it as much. “I try to make wine relatable to people,” said the owner of Gentile’s, the Wine Sellers. “Wine should be fun.” Gentile, who’s spent more than 40 years in the business, is the new Wine Wisdom columnist for Food & Wine. He replaces sommelier Chris Dillman. The author of two books — “The Basics of Wine” and “Discovering Ohio Wine” — has spent most of his adult life selling wine and educating people about the subject. For a short time, he was a TV personality — the Wine Wizard — on PM Magazine and later did restaurant reviews for the show. The shop, 1565 King Ave. in the Grandview Heights area, was founded by his father in 1954. Shortly after graduating from Ohio State University, Gentile began working at the store full-time. He would later return to Ohio State to teach wine classes. The shop is a wine and craftbeer depot with no pop, potato chips, lottery or beef jerky.

has been transformed. He has traded a deli for Mama Mimi’s Take N’ Bake Pizza. The space Roger Gentile has undergone several remodeling projects. A second-floor room is used for winetastings and classes. “If you don’t change, you’re going out of business,” he said. At 65, he still enjoys his job. “Do you understand how much I love this?” he said. To see Gentile’s review of 2009 Geretto “Confidenza” Refosco IGT, go to www.ThisWeekNews.com/ foodandwine.

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