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City apt to spend $43.5K on fiber upgrade Columbus FiberNet would replace 24-count cable with 144-count system By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Gahanna City Council is expected to approve legislation April 18 that would increase the city’s fiber-optics cable capacity between city hall and the Big Walnut Creek bridge. Technology director Tom Kneeland requested that council approve by emergency an ordinance to award a contract

of up to $43,500 with Columbus FiberNet to remove and replace the existing 24-count cable with a new 144-count fiber cable as a means to improve service and increase capacity because of current shortages and needs. “This will change the fiber so it’s consistent throughout the city,” he said. He told council on April 11 that the improvement also would allow Bluemile Inc. to establish an electronic point of

presence (PoP) in Gahanna’ s 181 Granville St. building. Bluemile partnered with Gahanna’s Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) last fall to connect the fibers that leave the city to a variety of providers. “This is one of those decisions that had to be made to get Bluemile in service,” Kneeland said. “They were looking at alternatives. We wanted to get them in the (Granville) building as a ten-

ant and get the fiber replaced.” Kneeland said the contract would be paid via funds that were to be used to replace the city’s aging telephone system. “Through recent negotiations and meetings with our current telephone system vendor, we have been presented with a proposal that will replace and upgrade our existing phone system through a new lease agreement that will not require any

upfront capital expenditures and will reduce our current monthly telephone expenses,” he said. “This will make the current funds available for this project.” Although the proposed contract with Columbus FiberNet is not to exceed $43,500, Kneeland said, the actual cost could be as low as $28,500 if the existing 2-inch conduit could be used. If mulSee FIBER OPTICS, page A5

Charter review

Commission to mull city manager form of government By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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Christopher Seitz and Ginny Cipolla dress as Al Capone and Capone’s girlfriend, Gladys Walton, for Columbus Academy’s spring gala April 9. The event theme was the centennial of the school, focusing on the celebration of Columbus Academy’s 100th anniversary. Proceeds of the annual fundraiser are used for an endowed scholarship fund and to provide teacher and student grants for special projects.

Vendors sought for Greenflea market By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers Vendors are being sought for “Gahanna Greenflea,” a new eco-friendly market that will start June 11 to provide an additional offering as part of the Gahanna Parks and Recreation Department’s Second Saturdays events at Creekside. Jeannine Kern, of the Little Black Chair, 116 Mill St. in Olde Gahanna, said she was approached to see what businesses could do to complement the Second Saturdays events

that are held June through September. The idea of Second Saturdays is to bring the community together and encourage residents and visitors to participate, have fun and discover local businesses. It also offers activities for children and adults,such as ARTspeak, an indoor/outdoor art display featuring the talents of area artisans, as well as a Concert on the Creek. “When I was in Florida in January, I kept seeing signs for this green market,” Kern said. “I started thinking about it and thought,‘Why couldn’t we do it?’ Gahanna already has a

flea market, and I wanted to come up with something different, something to help the environment and people who don’t have the money to go out and buy top-of-the-line brandnew things.” In addition to Kern, Barbara Drobnick, owner of Honey Grove Botanicals Bath & Candle Boutique, 116 Mill St., also is supporting the initiative. Their goal is to make less of a footprint on the environment and reduce the amount of items filling local landSee GREENFLEA, page A2

Health education will be featured at annual fair By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Gahanna residents are invited to “Spring into Health” on April 20, when more than 40 central Ohio health-care agencies will be available to the public. High school health teacher Linda Shannon said the day would provide an opportunity for students, staff and the community to

learn more about their health. The annual fair is open from 7:30 to 11:15 a.m. and from 12:15 to 2:50 p.m. in the main gym at Gahanna Lincoln High School, 140 S. Hamilton Road. “At the high school, our philosophy is ‘Health Education: The Leading Cause of Wellness,’” Shannon said. When the high school started hosting the health fair 20 years ago, the purpose was

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twofold, according to Shannon. “We wanted our government students and health students to have an opportunity to learn information about health resources in central Ohio, to provide them with a realworld knowledge about the health resources available to them as community members,” she said. “Secondly, we wanted to provide See HEALTH FAIR, page A5

Gahanna’s Charter Re view Commission isn’t convinced the city should change to a city manager form of government, but its members plan to invite representatives from surrounding cities to discuss the idea. The commission is researching the matter to provide due diligence after four members of city council on March 17 nudged them to consider the city manager-council form of government. Gahanna currently operates under a mayor-council form of government. “After hearing from council, I think it’s worth listening to people who have that form of government,” said Paul Bittner, commission chair. “Four members of council had separate reasons for being desirous of looking at it.” Council president David Samuel had told the commission the idea

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of a city manager form of government hadn’t gone forward in the past because leaders didn’t think it would work in a city

like Gahanna. “One I favor is a member of council becoming a mayor for the ceremonial duties, with a strong city manager,” he said. “We depend on a lot of information coming from our departments. I consider those micromanagers, and we expect a lot of thorough information from department heads in order to make informed decisions. A lot of times we find we have to go back to committee and ask for more information.” When a city has micromanagers, Samuel said, its leaders need to have control of them, and the avSee CHARTER, page A2

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Fire chief: Levy needed to serve 40,000 people By MARLA K. KUHLMAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers

In less than 24 hours April 7, Mifflin Township deputy fire chief Fred Kauser had responded to a kitchen fire, a vehicle fire that set the outside of a residence on fire and a commercial building fire on Taylor Road. On that same day, the department also responded to emergency medical calls involving two or three unconscious individuals. “We average 150 calls a week,” Kauser said. “We’re in every neighborhood in our community, serving someone for a medical issue or fire alarm. We reach all corners of our district with local, home-grown service.” Voters in the city of Gahanna and the township will decide May 3 whether they want that same

level of service — and improved EMS service. Issue 2 is a 3.8-mill levy that would cost about $116 annually for every $100,000 of assessed property value. The Mifflin Township Fire Department provides fire, rescue and EMS services to Gahanna and the unincorporated portions of the township, with an estimated population of 40,000. “This is about what level of service and what quality of service they want for their neighborhood and community,” Kauser said. “It’s about sustaining the current level of service and improving services. The levy will support us, supporting them.” The operating levy, if approved, would be the fire department’s See MIFFLIN, page A2

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MIFFLIN CHARTER Continued from page A1 first successful request for additional millage since 2004, when voters approved a 6-mill replacement levy plus an additional 1 mill. Voters also approved a 3-mill replacement levy in 2008, Kauser said. The May issue is the same millage request that voters had rejected in November. The levy is expected to generate about $3.7 million annually for the fire division, according to the Franklin County Auditor’s Office. Kauser said emergency runs generally are balanced across the division’s four stations: Station 131, 475 Rocky Fork Blvd.; Station 132, 2459 Agler Road; Station 133, 501 Beecher Road; and Station 134,422 McCutcheon Road. The division has 72 career firefighter-paramedics assigned to apparatus, with 24 scheduled among the four stations each day. The division also has two full-time administrators, two inspectors, one 911-center manager and one secretary. Currently, Mifflin staffs one paramedic ambulance at Station 134 in western Gahanna and staffs a part-time paramedic ambulance at Station 131 in south-central Gahanna. If the levy is approved, he said, the Station 131 ambulance would be staffed full time, and, if feasible, the division would staff an additional “peak period” transport ambulance at Station 133 in northeast Gahanna. “If it fails, the only cuts we can make is staffing levels,” Kauser said. “Issue 2 is necessary. We’ve made cuts. We’re naturally lean. We’ve deferred every expense we could. “We’ll be forced to reduce staffing in neighborhood fire stations, which means fire trucks or paramedic transports would be unstaffed,” he said. “The consequence is, response times could double or worse. Issue 2 is important to citizens who want to maintain a high level of response and keep their neighborhood stations open and operating.”

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erage person who gets elected mayor might not be qualified to do that. “You have people out there who are trained in public administration and know how to manage and bring these parts together and present the information,” Samuel said. Karen Angelou, a 22-year former Gahanna council member, attended the April 7 meeting, when the public was invited to address the commission. She said the city hadn’t seriously pursued a city manager form of government in the past because leaders didn’t believe it was right for Gahanna. “It wasn’t because we didn’t think it would work,” she said. “If a mayor didn’t do the job, he (or she) wasn’t re-elected. We’ve had wonderful elected people.” Ten-year council member John McAlister previously told the commission Gahanna would be served well by a city manager. “It’s quite possible for people to use political skills to get elected to the office and their previous background had nothing to do with the types of things we have to deal with in the city,” he said. As a council member, he said, it has been frustrating at times to see proposals that put more responsibility on council members. He cited last year’s proposal to create a small-business loan fund,

ThisWeekNEWS.com & ThisWeekSPORTS.com which later was dropped at the recommendation of the mayor. Commission member Alvin McKenna said he senses that council members don’t like how they’re getting information. “That’s political,” he said. “I agree with Karen that the mayor system has served Gahanna well.” Commission member Chris Franzmann said he doesn’t have a preference for one form of city government over another. “Our task is to review the charter and see if it provides the best structure for the city,” he said. “I think we owe it to ourselves to hear from other (cities). I would want to hear from city council members who have a city manager. We could just invite a few. Then we could say we listened to all perspectives.” Commissioner Dan Willis said he agrees it would show due diligence to hear about other forms of effective government. “I haven’t studied other communities’ government,” he said. “I think we’d get out of it how they operate, and the pluses and minuses. When you put it all on the wall, does it fit?” The Charter Review Commission is organized every five years to review the city charter. Its responsibility is to recommend to council possible amendments, if any, that are conducive to the public’s interest. The Gahanna commission’s deadline is July 1.

GREENFLEA Continued from page A1 fills. “I am inspired by timeless designs and a love for the past; therefore, the idea of a store which offers repurposed furniture and accessories, upcycled (waste coverted to new products) and salvaged items and gently used home accessories was the ideal fit with my interior decorating business,” Kern said. “Giving unique and wellconstructed items a new life is not only smart; it’s green.” As a professional decorator, Kern originally began assisting aroma therapist Drobnick with store displays and window treatments. That eventually led her to join Honey Grove Botanicals, pro-

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Paws in the Plaza will return to Olde Gahanna By MARLA K. KUHLMAN

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Gahanna-area residents will have an opportunity to pamper their canine friends on the first Thursday of every month with the return of the Olde Gahanna Community Partnership’s “Paws in the Plaza.” Amy Evans, OGCP director, said 15 vendors were scheduled to be on hand to start the 2011 season April 7, when various pet related services were available at Creekside. “Next month we’ll have a pet communicator-pet psychic and an artist drawing pet portraits,” she said. “Attendance usually peaks in July and August. Gahanna Animal Hospital’s free nail trimming is always popular.” Visitors also will find raffles and giveaways, caricature artists, onsite souvenir photos and training demos. Chris Wise, of Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue Inc., said she became a vendor near the end of last

season. “This is a fabulous event for rescues,” she said. The mission of Ohio Fuzzy Pawz is to rescue,rehabilitate and find permanent homes for shih tzus. For more information about the group, visit shihtzurescueohio.com. Pataskala’s Pam Pittman attended her first Paws in the Plaza event with her collie,Jetta, to promote Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio, specializing in collie and sheltie breeds. “I plan to be here all season,” she said. Pittman’s friend, Charlene Molnar of Dayton, joined her to promote the all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that has rescued hundreds of dogs since 2003. Molnar’s dog, Lexie, a 4-year-old sable-headed white collie, was a rescue. “We think she was a backyard breeder,” she said. Blacklick’s Donna McDonald has returned to Paws in the Plaza to promote her business, K-9 Be Good LCC.

“I provide obedience training in your home,” she said. “Heeling is what most dogs need to w ork on the most.” She also teaches such commands as sit, stay, come, stand, finish and leave it. McDonald attended last week with her dogs Lexie, a miniature golden doodle, and Kacey, a white German shepherd. Event participation is free to nonprofit organizations and rescue-adoption groups. Cost for a group or business’ vendor booth for each event is less than $10 monthly. Paws in the Plaza started in 2008, and more than 50 businesses, services and organizations have participated with information, giveaways, services and adoptable pets. Various pet-friendly stores and shops are open for Paws in the Plaza, as well as restaurant patios. The event is held from 4:30 p.m. to dusk the first Thursday of each month through November. More information is a vailable at www.OldeGahanna.com and at Facebook.com/OldeGahanna.

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After last week’s snow, Gahanna’s Parks & Recreation Department is thinking “Spring Fling” and inviting residents to an annual event of the same name from noon to 3 p.m.,April 16, at Hannah Park, 6547 Clark State Road. New this year is a change in venue from Creekside to Hannah Park. A new feature is the Mini Mile Fun Run around the walking trail for children ages 12 and younger. The run will begin at noon, and cost is $10 for residents and $20 for others. Participants should register by Friday, April 8, to guarantee a shirt size. No on-site reg-

istration will occur, so contestants should call in advance at (614) 342-4250. Kate Moening, parks marketing coordinator, said the purpose of the event is to usher in spring with free activities, including music, games and spring crafts. “Residents can enjoy the new season with the entire family at our newest park,” she said. Events coordinator Kate Mattison said the free games are always fun for the youth. “This year we’re having our large field games like giant checkers, giant twister, corn hole and a 3-hole (miniature golf) course,” she said. “The crafts are spring related. We’ll be making our own kites, painting wind chimes and decorating bumble-bee eggs.”

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Letters ‘Yes’ vote on levy despite misgivings

To the editor: I have decided to vote for the levy this May even though I voted against it last November and still harbor misgivings. My hope is the taxpayers have sent the message that we need to see real, sustainable changes in the education system. We have seen some big changes and sacrifices — pay freezes, cuts, pay-to-play fees, staff reductions, and most recently, a proposal for teacher co-payments for health care. There is no disputing that teachers have a tough job and are probably the most important factor in a child’s education. My qualms are not with the teachers, but with the system they must work within. I’m sure there are many frustrated teachers who poured their energy, creativity, and passion into their work only to find they have received walking papers. For what reason? Because they were unqualified? Uncommitted? Showed poor performance? No, because they were hired last. A by-product of union contracts, this inflexibility with staffing decisions ties the hands of administrators. And guess who pays: newly hired teachers, taxpayers, and, worst of all, the kids. This is just

one example of the many inefficiencies in the current system. Despite all the cuts and sacrifices, what concerns me is that we are putting a Band-Aid on a much deeper wound. These changes are not sustainable. Freezes will be unfrozen, step-increases will increase our costs, and we’ll see a new levy in three years, and three years after that, and so on. The economy has forced many of us to permanently tighten our belts while enduring an increased cost of living. I am asking that the educational system do the same. We need to make fundamental, sustainable changes in order to truly strengthen our schools and community. Having said all that, I understand that true change takes time, and our school district is in immediate need of help. I am voting for the levy, this time. Chad Aldis Gahanna

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from needs.” Organizer Glenn Reid suggested that the public investigate school spending, primarily teacher salaries, before voting on future levies. Without knowing Reid’s occupation or salary, I’d like to ask him a few questions about wants, needs and waste. Do you ever drink coffee from a coffee shop? That’s not a need. Coffee is not even a need. In fact, any beverage besides regular water is a want, and not a need. How many sets of clothes do you own? How many do you really need? Do you have cable or a satellite dish? Do you even need a TV? How many kitchen gadgets do you have? How many of them do basically the same job as a knife? You have pointed at teacher salaries in particular as being wasteful. Have you based this opinion on the requirements and the responsibilities of the job? Or is the perception that teacher salaries are “out of line with the public” enough to deem them excessive? I’m certain teacher salaries are greater than the general public’s because Gahanna teachers are all employed, moderately experienced, with 75 percent of them possessing graduate degrees. The general public includes homemakers, retirees, people who work part time, entry-level workers, people who are unemployed, etc. in addition to working professionals. Do you have a job-related reason to argue that teacher salaries are inflated, or is it just conventional wisdom that teaching is an easy job? The bare truth is that your salary and current lifestyle as a resident of a U.S. suburb are extravagant, wasteful and grossly “out of line” when compared with much of the world. What if this global standard was applied to you to determine what you should make and how you should live? Education is not an individual commodity benefiting only the buyer, like a sofa or a TV, with an easily determined market value. Education is a shaping force of society, and its effects reach far beyond the classroom. It is imSee LETTERS, page A5

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health information to the community, as well as provide free cholesterol and glucose screenings for community members.” For many years, the high school received a state grant to pay for those tests for community members who would attend the health fair, she said. “Unfortunately, several years ago, any grant money that we received from the state of Ohio was eliminated,” Shannon said. “With mkuhlman@thisweeknews.com the elimination of grant monies www.ThisWeekNews.com for cholesterol and glucose screenings, the health fair has gradually become more of an event for students, employees and those community members who are able to attend during school hours.” Since the health fair’s beginning in 1991, it has been held during school hours because it is a student-run event. Health Issues (elective class for juniors and seniors) students are in charge of the day. Along with community vendors, the students’ teen issue topics will be showcased during the health fair, as will some of the projects created by students taking the required health class. This year’s vendors include the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence, the Center for Balanced Living (eating-disorder information), Costco (hearing assessments), Susan G. Komen for the Cure, American Heart Association, Hamad Chiropractic, Diamond Dance and Fitness, Ohio Krav Maga & Fitness, Mount Carmel nurses (heart health), Gahanna Department of Parks and Recreation, Columbus Cancer Clinic, SARNCO (Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio), the Kidney Foundation, the Epilepsy Foundation, Columbus Public Health, Lifeline of Ohio

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To the editor: Much has changed since 1907, when Mifflin Township firefighters took to the streets of Gahanna to ensure the safety of our citizens from the impact of fire. Today, we do so much more than respond to fires. These other emergencies have become an important part of our mission. Emergency Medical Services (EMS), one of the other services we provide, accounts for nearly 70 percent of the 8,100 calls we respond to annually. EMS services range from treating the victims of heart attacks and strokes, broken bones or traumatic injuries, motor vehicle accidents and nearly anything in between. EMS is a vital community service. And critical to delivering this service is having the ability to staff paramedic ambulances. Our population and call volume exceed our capabilities and the need for an additional ambulance has never been more urgent. Gahanna ranks last compared to other central Ohio communities in the number of staffed ambulances. Issue 2 will improve ambulance coverage and ensure that all stations will remain open and staffed. Frederick L. Kauser Deputy fire chief Mifflin Township

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FIBER OPTICS Continued from page A1 tiple cables are in the duct, the cost would be higher. Council president David Samuel said everyone knew the upgrade would be needed. “It will provide services to businesses,” he said. “We want to keep moving forward. We need to vote yes. I will be voting yes to keep Bluemile.” Council member Nancy McGregor asked if Gahanna would be making the improvement, even without Bluemile. “Yes,” Kneeland said. “What (fiber) we put in was in the 1990s, and technology has changed. … I’m confident this is a lightning-low price.” In other discussion, council member Brian

Larick presented a resolution to request that the planning commission review section 1171.03(f) of the city’s code to consider contiguous fence in size, style and design to be allowable into a side yard to accommodate side-entry doors of a property within the enclosed area of the fence. In his neighborhood alone, he said, he found 100-plus residences with side-entry doors that have varying fence configurations. Where there are fences, he said, the placement isn’t consistent, nor is it consistent with existing code. “Fences are located at the rear setback,in the middle of the side wall and at the front of the property,” he said. “However, in our current zoning code, none of the enclosure issues have been addressed, as related to side doors.”

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State budget Lack of fix should be foresight led bipartisan, to financial not ideological â€˜surpriseâ€™ 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 MATTHEW Ohio taxpayers to help pay for FERRIS safety services in our own city. I donâ€™t have time to get into the moral question of this odd arrangement, but I do wish to comment on the shocking surprise 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?

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School notes G-J to welcome teachers, administrators from China Gahanna-Jefferson schools will welcome teachers and administrators from its partner school in the Chinese pro vince of Yunnan beginning Monday, April 18. The representatives from the No. 2 affiliated middle school of Yunnan Normal University will visit classes at Lincoln High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Gahanna-Jefferson is a member of the Asia Society Confucius Classrooms Network, which made the partnership possible. The Confucius Classrooms Network is a cooperative group of K12 schools in 23 states and the District of Columbia committed to strong and sustainable Chinese language programs as part of a larger agenda to foster the global competence of their students. The Asia society is working to prepare the next generation of American and Chinese students with the tools to collaborate and cooperate by linking 60 schools in the United States, including Gahanna-Jefferson, with 60 partner schools in China.

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turally unbalanced. Columbus leaders coalesced Gahanna community members are invited to greet World War II around a strategy to bring Columbusâ€™budget back into balance. City workers, including organized labor, agreed to contribute more to cover costs of their insurance and pensions. Elected leaders promised Continued from page A4 reforms that would further streamline local government and comIf City Hall truly believed big cuts were coming,as they should, mitted to reporting progress to an then why did they project increased aid to the LGF? accountability committee of comIn 2009, City Hall scared and shamed Columbus voters into munity members, business leada 25-percent tax increase (2 percent to 2.5 percent; yes, this is ers and financial experts. a 25-percent increase in the cityâ€™s tax rate). The city also committed to stepAs a result, City Hall was able to increase our cityâ€™s budget ping up economic development by approximately $50 million between 2010 (approximately efforts to attract new businesses $655 million) and 2011 (approximately $705 million). If you while making it easier for those consider that the LGF will be reduced by $40 million over three already here to expand and create years, then it is easy to see that City Hall would have had more new jobs. than enough money to offset LGF cuts, if they had held 2011 And Columbus leaders, Repubspending to 2010 levels. licans and Democrats alike, asked It was irresponsible for City Hall to propose $50 million in taxpayers to pay more for servnew spending when $40 million in state aid was in question. If ices. Columbus voters obliged, City Hall is unable to streamline our b udget by prioritizing choosing to invest in their comspending, then it should be no surprise what could be in our munity rather than see services cut very near future: another tax increase. further and their quality of life Recent mass business exodus is another new surprise for City diminished. Hall. With the recently announced departure of Bob Evans (350 Columbus workers continue to jobs lost), and Alcatel-Lucent (600 jobs lost) from Columbus, make concessions, and the city it will be even more difficult for City Hall to get its act together, has implemented changes that will as tax revenues will be impacted. Years of neglect and hostilsave taxpayers at least $135 mility toward Columbus businesses on the part of City Hall have lion through 2019. finally taken their toll. The mayor and council have There is little to no trust between b usinesses and our local made an unprecedented investelected officials. Instead of businesses and jobs heading for the ment in regional economic develdoor, why donâ€™t we show our officials at City Hall the door? opment efforts through ColumIt is clear to see that our city leadership has let us down yet bus2020!, a public-private partagain. City Hallâ€™s lack of foresight and failure to properly pri- nership that includes leaders from oritize spending over the years have left Columbus vulnerable the Columbus Partnership, Columto state budget cuts, tax increases and seemingly endless job bus Chamber of Commerce, Comlosses. peteColumbus, TechColumbus, We didnâ€™t get into this mess overnight, and we wonâ€™t get out MODE, MORPC, Franklin of it in short order. County, The Ohio State UniverHowever, we will not achieve any meaningful improvements sity, Columbus Foundation and in our city until we identify and address some serious obstaBattelle. cles. The only way to get Columbus back on the right track is Unemployment is down, tax to make fundamental changes at City Hall. By now, that should receipts have improved and there come as a surprise to no one. are signs of growth in the local economy. Matthew Ferris is a candidate for a seat on Columbus City Gov. Kasichâ€™s proposed budget Andrew Ginther is president of Council. will further slash local govern- Columbus City Council.

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Coming up To add, remove or update a listing in the Com- ond Wednesday of the month at the John Clark ing Up section, email editorial@thisweeknews.com. House, 101 S. High St. New members welcome. Gahanna Kiwanis Club, 7:15 p.m. Mondays, except for the first Monday of the month, when Event the club meets at 6:30 p.m. for a meal. All meetGahanna 9-12 Project, 10 a.m. Saturday, April ings are held at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 16, at Mifflin Township Hall, 155 Olde Ridenour 220 Olde Ridenour Road. Call Frank Walker at Road. Meet like-minded Americans looking to re901-9935. store the foundation on which the country was Gahanna Sertoma Club, 6:30 p.m. the first founded. and third Thursdays of the month. For information and meeting location, call Louis Posner at Health 476-3332. Gahanna Evening Lions Club, 6:30 p.m. the Medical Clinic, held by Vineyard Community Church, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the second and fourth Mondays of the month at Afmonth at the church, 15187 Palmer Road in fairs by Beth, 5694 Westbourne Ave. For more inReynoldsburg. Free sports and school physicals, formation, call Chuck Rees at 475-5557. Gahanna Noon Lions Club, noon the first and health screenings and treatment for non-emergency illnesses. VCC food pantry is also open at this time. third Tuesdays of the month at Mezzoâ€™s at Creekside, 123 Mill St. For more information, call David Samuel at 266-1705. Meetings Gahanna Toastmaster Club, 7:30 p.m. the secCapitol City Barbershop Chorus, 7-9 p.m. ond and fourth Mondays of the month at Good Mondays at Gahanna Community CongregationSamaritan Reformed Church, 620 McCutcheon al Church, 470 Havens Corners Road. Road. Call Alan Meisterman at 475-2898. La Leche League of Gahanna, 7 p.m. the first Gahanna Rotary Club, noon Wednesdays at Wednesday of the month at the Gahanna Branch the Jefferson Country Club, Blacklick. Call Brad Library, 310 Granville St. Call Heather at 414Schneider at 471-8444. 0555 or Barbara at 269-7181. Rocky Fork Blacklick Accord, 7 p.m. the third Community Bible Study, for women and chilThursday of the month at New Albany Village Hall, dren through sixth grade, 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays 99 W. Main St. at Peace Lutheran Gahanna, 455 Clark State Road. Gahanna Black Parents Association, 7 p.m. Visit columbusnortheastcbs.org or call (614) 855the third Thursday of the month at GLHS, room 9832. A160, 140 S. Hamilton Road. Sunrise Masonic Lodge 783, 7 p.m. the first Friends of Big Walnut Creek and Tributaries, and third Tuesdays of the month at 211 W. John7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, 4991 stown Road, Gahanna. Johnstown Road. Contact R.C. Bostard at (614) Soroptimist International of Northeast Sub470-9699. urban Franklin County, an organization for proNew Neighbors League of Columbus, lunchfessional women, 6:30 p.m. the second Monday eon the second Tuesday of each month, get-acof the month at the Mifflin Township Administraquainted coffee the third Wednesday. For meeting tive Building, 155 Olde Ridenour Road. times and locations, visit www.newneighCelebrate Recovery, a Bible-based recovery borscolumbus.com. To join, email nnlcolumprogram for adults, 6 p.m. Fridays at Reynoldsbus@yahoo.com. burg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Road. Power Lunch Columbus, a weekly workplace Dinner and childcare to age 11. Call 866-5864, lunch-hour ministry, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesext. 115. days, at the Ohio Theatre. Free. For more inforOlde Gahanna Community Partnership, 8:15 mation, call Kimberly Montgomery at (614) 206a.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the 7962. Olde Gahanna Sanctuary, 82 N. High St. The group represents business and residents in the Olde GaGovernment hanna area. For more information, visit www.oldGahanna City Council meets the first and third egahanna.com. Book Club, 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at Gahanna City month at the Gahanna Branch of the Columb us Hall, 200 S. Hamilton Road. Mifflin Township trustees meet the third TuesMetropolitan Library, 310 Granville St. Call Ann day of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the township meetat 478-2928 for more information. GRIN (Gahanna Residents in Need), 6:30 p.m. ing hall, 155 Olde Ridenour Road. Jefferson Township trustees meet at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at Mifflin Presbyterian Church, 123 Granville St. For more infor- the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the township hall, 6545 Havens Road. mation, email grin_gahanna@yahoo.com. Gahanna Civil Service Commission meets at Gahanna Jaycees, 7 p.m. the last Monday of the month at Masseyâ€™s Pizza, 261 Lincoln Circle. Gahanna Historical Society, 7 p.m. the secSee COMING UP, page A9

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Lions’ Grooms battles injuries By AARON BLANKENSHIP ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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Joey Tomko of Gahanna Lincoln races home to score a run as coach Mike Shade looks on during the Lions’ 10-0 win over visiting Newark on April 5.

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Pitchers leading way for Lions By CORY STEGER ThisWeek Community Newspapers Even though the Gahanna Lincoln High School baseball team has won Division I district championships two of the past three seasons, winning an OCCOhio Division title has proven more difficult. The Lions finished second in the OCC-Ohio in 2008 and ’09 and went 9-5 in the league last year to tie Reynoldsburg for fourth, behind Grove City (11-3), Pickerington Central (10-

4) and Pickerington North (10-4) and ahead of Lancaster (5-9), Groveport (113) and Newark (1-13). Gahanna’s last OCC title was in 2005. Among the contenders for this year’ s OCC-Ohio championship are Central and North. The key for the Lions is their pitching staff. “Every pitcher needs to continue to work ahead in the count,” pitching coach Brian Hull said. “If the y do that, that will be big. We don’t want to backpedal and try to play catch-up.”

Gahanna opened league play by sweeping Newark, winning 10-0 in five innings on April 5 and 9-3 on April 6. In the April 5 game, pitcher Vinny Galiardi threw a perfect game, allowing no runs, hits or walks in five innings. It was the first perfect game in program history. “I thought early in his (pre game) bullpen work that he was throwing the ball well,” Hull said. “He had a good game despite the cold weather. He only had two three-ball counts.” Galiardi wasn’t aware that he had

pitched a perfect game until teammate Cole Greisinger told him after the final out. “I’m very superstitious,” Galiardi said. “If I have a perfect game, I don’t want anybody to jinx it. “It feels amazing. I ha ve a perfect game on my record, but it was really a team effort.” Gahanna seemed to gain momentum from its spring break trip to Vero Beach, Fla., as the Lions went 4-1. Their only See BASEBALL, page B2

Boys Tennis

Gahanna doubles team off to strong start By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Figuring that they would form a doubles team this season, Dan Emoff and Sam Raybuck of the Gahanna Lincoln High School boys tennis team decided to play doubles together last summer. That decision is paying off this spring, as the juniors were 3-0 entering the week as the Lions’ first doubles team. “Since both of our partners graduated last year, we kind of figured (coach Chris Schwinnen) would put us together ,” said Emoff, who played first doubles with Weston Hebert a year ago while Raybuck was at second doubles with Demetrius Stevenson. “We played a lot of tennis together over the summer, and that’s made a huge difference in our game.”

“Daniel and I played together at every clinic we could last year,” Raybuck said. “We worked a lot on our doubles strategy and it’s definitely paid off. If we didn’t put in all that time, it would have affected our chemistry and confidence because we wouldn’t know each other’s game.” Putting together a doubles team is not as simple as pairing tw o players and throwing them out on the court. According to Schwinnen, it takes the right mixture of similar strengths and differences in their game as well as the ability to communicate to make a good doubles team. “The skill level has to be there, but you need good chemistry between the two,” Schwinnen said. “You could put two really good tennis players and they’d be OK,

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Gahanna’s Jesse Shivener hits a backhand return during a first-singles match against Kevin BlackSee TENNIS, page B2 stone of Hilliard Davidson on April 7.

Abby Grooms was one of the Gahanna Lincoln High School girls track and field team’s top 100- and 300-meter hurdlers as a freshman in the 2009 season before she dislocated her left kneecap while competing in a 100 hurdle race in the Eastmoor Academy Invitational. Grooms’ kneecap slid back into place on its own, but moving forward she was forced to wear a large brace to help keep her kneecap in place, which prevented her from hurdling for the remainder of the season. Last season as a sophomore, Grooms regained her position as one of Gahanna’s leading 300 hurdlers before she se verely strained her right piriformis muscle while competing in the event in the Stingel Invitational at Pickerington North. A muscle in the gluteal region of the lower limb, the piriformis laterally rotates the extended thigh and abducts the fle xed thigh, which is important in the action of walking and running because it shifts the body weight to the opposite side of the foot being lifted, which keeps a person from falling. Grooms continued to compete in sprint relays that season after sustaining the injury but found that it was too painful to continue hurdling. Thus, when she noticed that her lower back began to hurt after she finished competing in the 300 hurdles during indoor season this winter, she briefly considered dropping the event, as she had done with the 100 hurdles after her freshman season. But when medical tests couldn’t find any damage in her spine or the muscles in her back, Grooms sought the help of a chiropractor to learn to cope with the pain and continue competing in the event. “When my back started hurting, I had days where I didn’ t want to hurdle anymore, because it’s been so frustrating dealing with all of these injuries, ” Grooms said. “But the 300 hurdles is the individual event that I’m best at, and I wanted to keep doing it to help my team and to prove that I can still perform at a high level.” Grooms turned some heads in the Icebreaker Invitational at Watkins Memorial on March 26 by winning the 300 hurdles in a meet-record 1 minute, 48.7 seconds, finishing well ahead of the runner-up, Marion-Franklin’s Kaykimia Ruffin (1:51). She also led off the 800 relay that placed first (1:47.14) ahead of MarionFranklin (1:50.32). In the Wildcat Premier on April 2 at Hilliard Da vidson, Grooms anchored the 400 relay to a first-place finish (50.16) ahead of runner-up Akron Buchtel (51.46) and finished third in the 300 hurdles (49.44). She then placed third in the 300 hurdles (48.39) in the StinSee TRACK, page B2

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CSG’s McIntyre captures third straight state title By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers

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Abby Grooms of the Lions takes off after getting the baton from teammate Lynnsey Brim in the 800-meter relay during the Stingel Invitational on April 9 at Pickerington North. Grooms has coped with multiple injuries during her career.

TRACK Continued from page B1 gel Invitational on April 9 at Pickerington Central. After competing in the 300 hurdles at each meet, Grooms immediately iced her sore back. “I stretch my back before I run, but the pain is still there, and I just have to try to put it behind me,” she said. “I mostly feel it when I land after going over a hurdle and when I’m done with the race. I do think about how it’s going to hurt before I race, and I psyched myself out and didn’t run so well at Hilliard Davidson. So I just need to work on putting it out of my mind and focusing on the race.” Coach Roger Whittaker said Grooms is admired by her teammates and coaching staff for her toughness, which is one of the reasons she was named a team captain as a junior. “What’s unique about Abby is she’s come back from three different types of injuries that would frustrate most kids, but she still doesn’t hang her head,” Whittaker said. “You can see it in her face that she’s hurting when she’s done racing. It’s like watching a jump-shooter in basketball who has a bad wrist, because it’s going to hurt e very time she performs. But Abby’s already past the physical part of her injury. Now it’s just a matter of maintaining her mental

BASEBALL Continued from page B1 setback was an 8-3 loss to Medina on March 31, as two errors by the Lions led to f ive unearned runs. In a 4-0 win over Urbana on March 29, Galiardi struck out 15 batters, setting a program record for a seven-inning game, and allowed only three hits. Gahanna scored 12 runs in the fourth inning after a rain delay in an 18-4 win over Harrison City (Pa.) Penn-Trafford in a game that started March 30 but finished on April 1. In a 3-2 win over West Mifflin (Pa.) on March 30, second baseman Jarrod Moss scooped up a ground ball with his bare hand and shoveled it behind his back to first baseman Taylor Neville for the force out. It

At a glance

Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Gahanna Lincoln boys and girls track and field teams: April 2 — Boys: Finished first (111) in 12-team Newark Invitational ahead of runner-up Westerville Central (106); Girls: Finished seventh (62) in 15-team Wildcat Premier behind champion and host Hilliard Davidson (121) April 5 — Boys: Defeated Pickerington Central 81-51; Girls: Lost to Central 89.5-38.5 April 9 — Boys: Finished third (62) in 11-team Dick Dei Boys Classic at Wheeling (W.Va.) Park behind Lakewood St. Edward B (146) and Dayton Dunbar (143); Girls: Finished sixth (60) in 15-team Stingel Invitational at Pickerington North behind champion Pickerington Central (117.5) April 12 — Competed against Pickerington North April 16 — Vandalia-Butler Invitational April 19 — At Grove City

and was part of the 800 relay that placed 14th (1:44.56) at state last year. “Abby’s proven her versatility as a hurdler, short sprinter and long sprinter,” Whittaker said. “When she’s healthy and running well, she has the speed and ability to accomplish big things. If everything goes right for her, Abby has the potential to qualify for state in the 300 hurdles and she also could go as part of our 400 relay, 800 relay and 1,600 relay, because she’s really good in all of those areas.” Grooms’ ultimate goal before she graduates is to place in the top eight in an event at state so she can stand on the a wards podium. “I want to experience that moment where you stand there in front of all those people and know that you’re one of the best in the state,” she said. “If I can avoid having any more injuries and have a successful senior season in the hurdles, I’ll consider competing in college. But the most important thing for me is getting a good education. I’m considering going into nursing, because I enjoy interacting with people and that’s something I can do the rest of my life.”

Columbus School for Girls junior Taylor McIntyre earned her third consecutive state title in the women’s junior (U19) foil competition last week end at the Steelwood Fencing Center in Columbus. McIntyre, a Gahanna resident who also competes for the CSG track and field team, beat Columbus Academy’s Abigail Kaye 15-4 in the championship match. After receiving a first-round bye, she beat Rocky River’s Alexis Burnley 15-0 and Rocky River’s Mary Burns 15-5 to advance to the final. “Third time’s the charm,” McIntyre said. “Hopefully I’ll (win) all four years.” Rocky River won the girls team title and Upper Arlington was second. Coffman’s Eleni Christofides tied for third and UA’s Megan Arnling (ninth) and Isabel Randolph (10th) also placed in foil. McIntyre began fencing as a 10-year-old after seeing a fencing exposition at Easton. She won the Division II Summer National Championships in July 2009 in Grapevine, Texas, and said that over the last couple years she has “gotten really serious.” “I used to do ballet and I hated ballet, but my mom told me I couldn’t quit unless I do another sport,” McIntyre said. “I didn’t start out being as serious as I am no w. I do track also, so that kind of b uilds up my endurance for fencing. It’s fun to play with swords.” UA’s Sterling Streb won the saber competition, and teammates Manting Lao (tied for third), Isabel Randolph (eighth) and Rachel Hucek (10th) all placed among the top 10. In epee, Hucek was third, Arnling was fifth and Jerome’s Emily Park placed eighth. •Two months ago, Dublin Jerome senior Leo Shea decid-

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Gahanna resident Taylor McIntyre (left) of Columbus School for Girls fences Isabel Randolph of Upper Arlington during the state tournament April 9 at Ohio State’s Steelwood Fencing Center.

ed the best way to help his team at this year’s state boys fencing championships w as to switch from competing in the foil event to competing in epee. The points he scored by placing 10th in epee last weekend provided the kind of contribution necessary to help the Celtics capture their first state championship. Shea, who made it to the “Table of 16” round in epee, helped Jerome finish with 112 points. Upper Arlington (103) and Dublin Coffman (98) followed among the six schools that posted team scores. “It’s Jerome’s first-ever state championship. It’s been long awaited and I’m v ery, very pleased,” coach Simon Birkhoff said. According to Birkhoff, the Celtics had a 38-point lead after the first day of competition April 9 and struggled April 10 but managed to hold of f UA and Coffman. Jerome freshman Noah Myers tied for third in the saber. Also for the Celtics, Kirklen Thomas Shedlock placed sixth in saber and 10th in foil, Matthew Wiese was fifth in foil, Garrett Turley was sixth in foil

focus.” Whittaker said Grooms has the potential to reach her goal of qualifying for the Division I state meet in the 300 hurdles this season. Despite being hampered by injuries, Grooms was part of the Continued from page B1 1,600 relay that placed 13th ablankenship@thisweeknews.com (4:00.37) at state two years ago www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com but the really good doubles teams know the flow of the game. Dan and Sam just ha ve a good feel for the court.” At a glance Emoff knows firsthand that it tak es time for the chemistry between doubles partners to deponed to April 5 *April 5 — Def. Newark 10-0 in five velop. His freshman year, he and Hebert struginnings; game vs. Delaware postponed gled to a .500 record before finishing 12-4 over*April 6 — Def. Newark 9-3 all last season. *April 8 — Def. Lancaster 8-4 Below are the recent results and com- *April 12 — Played Lancaster “Last year, I was playing with someone who ing schedule for the Gahanna Lincoln *April 13 — Played Pickerington was two years older than I w as, but Sam and I baseball team: Central are in the same grade and we’ ve known each March 29 — Defeated Urbana 4-0 in *April 15 — Home vs. Pickerington other since like first grade,” Emoff said. “We’re Vero Beach, Fla. Central both very open and honest with each other. When March 30 — Def. West Mifflin (Pa.) April 16 — At Marysville (DH) 3-2; def. Bloomington (Minn.) Jeffer- *April 18 — Home vs. Pickerington I’m missing my shots, he says, ‘Hey, you need son 3-1 in Vero Beach, Fla. North to do this.’ March 31 — Lost to Medina 8-3 in *April 20 — At Pickerington North “I know he’s not going to get mad at me so that Vero Beach, Fla. Of note: The Lions were 7-1 overall I am scared to miss. He’ll say, ‘Take a deep breath,’ April 1 — Def. Harrison City (Pa.) Penn- and 3-0 in the OCC-Ohio before April Trafford 18-4 in Vero Beach, Fla. 12. and that helps me regain my composure.” *April 4 — Game vs. Newark post- *OCC-Ohio game Gahanna won the past two OCC-Ohio Division titles and returned its top three singles players in earned Moss the nickname “be- timely hitting. Now the bats senior Jesse Shivener (first singles), sophomore hind-the-back Moss” from the have come alive, especially after Canyon Teague (second singles) and junior Stephen public address announcer in his the Penn-Trafford game and Cheng (third singles), each of whom won a league (the first game against Newark). title last year. subsequent at-bats. But according to Schwinnen, the doubles teams “I’m very pleased with how So it’s good to see us getting we’ve started,” coach Mike good pitching, hitting and good must be successful for the Lions to capture a third consecutive OCC-Ohio title. Shade said. “We stumbled once, defense.” but otherwise we’ve played “We’re very lucky to have all three of our sinsolid defense and had terrif ic www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com gles players back. But with the way the OCC is set

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and Ben Crawford was eighth in foil. Bexley’s Aaron Hutchison won the foil competition, beating Dayton Chaminade Julienne’s Edmund Gehres 15-9 for the championship. Also placing among the top 10 in epee were UA’s Nick Mohr (sixth) and Rohit Menon (se venth). In foil, Columbus’ Eugenio Bonello (third) and Rostislav Tesler (ninth) and Coffman’s Sriram Durvasula (seventh) were top-10 finishers. Columbus’ Robbie Foley (second), UA’s Derek Hessler (tied for third), Chanhee J. Ha (seventh) and Max Whitmeyer (10th) and Coffman’s Daniel Smith (fifth) all placed in the top 10 in saber. “I was hoping (Jerome and Coffman) would go one-two. We didn’t, but it was really close,” Birkhoff said. “It w as kind of a rough morning (April 10) after (Jerome) had a big lead after the first day. Noah Myers is a first-year fencer who used to do Eastern martial arts, so him taking third is really quite impressive.” julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

At a glance

Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Gahanna Lincoln boys tennis team: *April 5 — Defeated Lancaster 5-0 in opener *April 6 — Def. Newark 5-0 April 7 — Def. Hilliard Davidson 5-0 April 11 — Match vs. St. Charles postponed *April 12 — Played Pickerington Central *April 14 — Home vs. Pickerington North April 15 — Home vs. Columbus West in first round of OTCA Division I team tournament April 18 — At Dublin Coffman *April 19 — At Grove City April 20 — Home vs. Bexley April 21 — Home vs. Hilliard Bradley Of note: The Lions were 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the OCCOhio before April 12. *OCC-Ohio match

up, every court counts,” Schwinnen said. “We can’t just rely on Jesse, Stephen and Canyon. We can’t repeat as league champions without solid performances from our doubles.” “We know that if one of our singles players struggles, it’s going to fall on doubles,” Raybuck said. “Every match, there’s a chance that someone is going to be sick or twist an ankle or be out of town. We want to make their lives easier knowing the doubles can pick it up.” pbatterson@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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Gahanna Christian Academy baseball coach Scott Jemson said consistency will be a key for his team this season. The Eagles appeared to be getting closer to that consistency entering the week, as they were 42 overall and 2-1 in the MOCAL. One of the MOCAL victories was a 2-1 win over defending league champion Grove City Christian on March 31. Gahanna Christian went 3-5 in the league last year to tie Madison Christian for third, behind Grove City Christian (7-1) and Tree of Life (6-2) and ahead of Fairfield Christian (1-7). “We’d like to win our conference, that’s our No. 1 goal,” said Jemson, who is in his 12th season as coach. “We’ve shown that we can play the game and compete with good teams.” Gahanna Christian finished 810 overall a year ago after losing to top-seeded Fisher Catholic 140 in five innings in the second round of the Division IV district tournament. The Eagles defeated Wellington 7-3 in the first round. Seniors Josh Badal (SS/P), Cody Thomas (2B/3B/P) and Zach Wyant (P/OF) are serving as captains. Badal was the winning pitcher against Grove City Christian. Also on the team are seniors Joey Belczak (OF), Michael Dixon (OF) and Joshua Welk (OF), juniors Anthony Dowden (2B/OF/P), Jeremy Lee (OF) and Keegan Parsons (1B/C), sophomores Elijah Badal (3B), Caleb McLaughlin (P/OF) and Patrick Thomas (C) and freshman Connor Dyckes (OF/P). Parsons batted .473 last season. •The softball team got off to a slow start under first-year coach Dan McGrath. The Eagles entered the week 0-3 overall and 0-1 in the MOCAL, with all three losses coming in five innings. McGrath, who was an assistant coach last year, replaces Jay Louks, who resigned after last season. “It’s been a smooth transition,” McGrath said. “I have coached in the Gahanna (recreation) league for a long time, so it’s been an easy transition.” Last season, Gahanna Christian finished 8-8 overall and went 5-5 in the MOCAL to f inish fourth, behind Tree of Life (9-1), Grove City Christian (7-3) and Madison Christian (6-4) and ahead of Delaware Christian (27) and Fairfield Christian (0-9). The Eagles lost to Madison Christian 10-5 in the first round of the Division IV district tournament. The roster is comprised of seniors Brea Carter (OF), Danielle Huddleston (1B), Rachel Leimbach (3B) and Tori Williams (2B), juniors Ashlee Carroll (SS), Aliyah Hatcher (OF), Sara Kirk (C), Gina McGrath (P) and Kori Tyson (OF), sophomores Brittney Carroll (OF), Hope Leimbach (OF), Chelsea Lewis (2B), Alyssa Powell (OF) and Hannah Welk (OF) and freshman Rebekah Badal (OF). “We’d like to have a winning record,” coach McGrath said. •Fifth-year boys volleyball coach Nate Kirk anticipates an improvement from the 2010 season when the Eagles finished 116 overall and 1-9 in the Central Ohio Volleyball League to tie Licking Heights for fifth, behind St. Charles (9-1), Watterson (91), DeSales (6-4) and Whetstone

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BASEBALL March 28 — at Columbus Academy March 29 — vs. Torah Academy *March 31 — at Grove City Christian *April 1 — at Tree of Life *April 4 — vs. Madison Christian April 6 — vs. Olentangy Liberty *April 7 — at Delaware Christian April 8 — vs. Torah Academy *April 11 — vs. Fairfield Christian *April 14 — at Tree of Life April 16 — at Granville Christian (DH) April 19 — at Harvest Prep *April 21 — vs. Madison Christian *May 2 — at Fairfield Christian *May 3 — vs. Grove City Christian May 5 — vs. Granville Christian *May 6 — vs. Delaware Christian May 14 — at Fisher Catholic SOFTBALL April 2 — at Utica (DH) *April 4 — vs. Madison Christian *April 5 — at Tree of Life *April 7 — vs. Delaware Christian *April 11 — vs. Fairfield Christian *April 14 — vs. Tree of Life April 15 — at Granville Christian *April 16 — at Grove City Christian *April 21 — at Madison Christian *May 2 — at Fairfield Christian *May 3 — vs. Grove City Christian May 5 — vs. Granville Christian *May 6 — at Delaware Christian *MOCAL game

(4-6). Though the Eagles were just 1-6 overall entering the week, they have been competitive. They pushed Westerville South to five games on April 4 before losing 20-25, 25-13, 25-15, 22-25, 1614. Gahanna Christian picked up its first win by beating Licking Heights 25-21, 25-15 in a tournament at Westerville South on April 9. The Eagles went 1-2 in the tournament. “We’re competing quite well. We just haven’t won,” Kirk said prior to the tournament at Westerville South. “I’m very optimistic. We’ve had years where we’ve been beaten by a whole lot more. We’re much closer on the scores this year and I’m very confident we’re going to do pull this together.” The Eagles return senior Jack Fairall (middle hitter), junior Jonathan Visgaitis (defensive specialist) and sophomores Felix Jefferson (setter), Zeke Jugan (outside hitter) and Caleb Walters (outside hitter). Also on the team are senior Thomas Rebovich (middle hitter), junior Tony Maston (outside hitter) and freshman Elijah Culberson (defensive specialist). •The track and field program is in its first season. Coach Bill Dunston, who helped revitalize the track and field program at Fairfield Christian, organized the program at Gahanna Christian with assistance from athletics director Jemson and assistant coach Erika Reeves. The future looks promising for both teams, as there are only three seniors in the program. Paris Jenkins, who will specialize in the sprint events, is the lone senior on the girls team and is serving as the team’s captain. Also on the girls team are junior Rachel Mertz (distance), sophomores Hannah Flax (middle distance), Disnee-Rae Hairston (sprints), Mana Kassa (distance) and Chelsea Miller (sprints) and freshmen Jordan Bice (middle distance/hurdles/high jump), Savannah Bluemel (distance), Erin Chatman (sprints),Aalyah Cowan (sprints), Trinty Hunter (sprints/middle distance), Jenee Lee (middle distance), Jalyn Meade (middle distance), Celeste Straughter (sprints/middle dis-

TRACK & FIELD March 26 — Newark Catholic Invitational March 29 — at Millersport with Grove City Christian April 5 — at Lancaster April 7 — at Berne Union April 12 — at Columbus Academy April 15 — North Union Relays April 19 — at Liberty Union with Ready April 21 — at Madison Plains April 25 — at Newark Catholic April 26 — at Caledonia River Valley with Marion Catholic and Gilead Christian May 3 — at Big Walnut with Franklin Heights May 5 — at Ridgeway Ridgemont with Marion Catholic May 14 — MOCAL meet BOYS VOLLEYBALL *March 29 — at Licking Heights April 4 — at Westerville South *April 5 — at St. Charles *April 7 — vs. Whetstone April 9 — Westerville South tournament *April 11 — vs. Watterson *April 12 — vs. DeSales April 16 — at Thomas Worthington with Delaware *April 18 — vs. Licking Heights *April 19 — vs. St. Charles *May 2 — at Whetstone *May 3 — at DeSales *May 5 — at Watterson *COVL match

tance), Monique White (sprints) and Jillian Zahumensky (middle distance). Dunston expects senior captain Kevin McCartney (middle distance) to lead the boys team. Also on the team are senior Timothy Russell (middle distance), junior Brandon Hopkins (sprints), sophomores Cark Andre (sprints) and Chase Broady (sprints) and freshmen Zackery Buckles (sprints), Javon Carter (middle distance), Jared Downing (distance), Caleb Haugen (hurdles), Patrick Mercer (throws) and Joseph Schoen (distance). “We’re looking to accomplish some consistency and get our numbers built up by w ord of mouth by the team,” Dunston said. “They’re having a great time this year. Since they are having so much fun, we’re hoping they’ll get more people involved for us next year.”

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in the consciousness of popular American music as Harlem’s Apollo Theater. The litany of artists who began their career there reads like a who’s who of jazz, R&B and soul. The Columbus Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to this rich history with “A Night at the Apollo” through Sunday, April 17, at the Southern Theatre. Joined by singer Marva Hicks, the program will celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald, Gladys Knight, James Brown, Sam Cooke and more. Tickets are $49-$41. Call (614) 294-5200.

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sy-pop tunes. Kinda like Norah Jones meets Katy Perry . She might prove a bit edgy for the upper echelons of superstardom, but Pritchard — who also was in the original cast of Spring Awakening on Broadway — has “buzz artist” written all over her. She’s touring in support of her debut album, Wasted in Jackson. The Beat is admittedly hit 2 and miss when it comes to Tickets are $12/$14. Call 1predicting opportunities to say 800-745-3000. you-saw-them-when, but we can’t shake the notion that Friday, April 3 Irene Kelley is one of those diamond-in-the-rough artists, 15, at The Basement, is one of those times, as young Lauren a singer-songwriter who’s had Pritchard opens for Brandon some success with her songs James and Matt White, a pair (which have been recorded by Trof Johnny (Mayer)-come-latelys. isha Yearwood, Alan Jackson, Pritchard’s voice is lush, pow- Loretta Lynn and more) but who erful and beguiling, an instrument displays genuine chops as a perin full effect on her soulful, root- forming artist as well.

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The Latrobe, Pa., native’s path became clear when she w as kicked out of her Led Zeppelin cover band in high school for suggesting they add a Dolly Parton song to the set list. Her new CD, Thunderbird, is a treat. Kelley, with opener Melissa Greener, is hosted by Six String Concerts and the McConnell Arts Center of Worthington Friday, April 15, at the MAC. Tickets are $20/$15/$23. Call (614) 4310329. If there is an indie hip-hop

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violence of mainstream rap, Atmosphere epitomizes it. Sadly, the Wednesday, April 20, show by the Minneapolis-based duo at the Newport Music Hall is sold out. So if you want some hip-hop conscience in the coming days, you’ll have to hope that by the time you read this, the Talib Kweli show Friday, April 15, at Skully’s Music Diner, is not yet sold out. (It happened for his Skully’s date last year, so…) The one-time partner of Mos Def drops clever rhymes and serious wordplay over soulful and jazzy riffs. Tickets are $20/$25. Call (614) 291-8856.

Steffanie Leigh as Mary Poppins, Talon Ackerman as Michael Banks and Camille Mancuso as Jane Banks in the National Tour of Mary Poppins.

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ing when she got the lead role in the national tour of Mary Poppins. “I was definitely not as good a nanny as Mary Poppins,” Leigh told The Beat with a laugh. That bit of real-life coincidence is just a stage-setter for the magic of which Leigh gets to be a part on a nightly basis. “To be ‘practically perfect.’ It’s fun to create those illusions,” Leigh said. Those illusions include, of course, flight, but also a plethora of items retrieved from her magic bag during the opening number, Practically Perfect. (Leigh refused to provide behind-the-scenes secrets for either.) She did, however, explain that the stage production storyline is not a mirror image of the 1964 film, as the creative team opted to adapt some of the same and some different vignettes from the book on which both are based. “It’s more of a character study of the family and their transformation,” Leigh explained. A family — the Bankses — which she

Broadway Across America – Columbus will present the national tour of Mary Poppins April 20 through May 8 at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets are $65-$25. Call (614) 469-0939.

pretty amazing.” Leigh concurred, adding that longtime fan favorites like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Jolly Holiday stand alongside new numbers composed for the stage show like the powerful Anything Can Happen. “But I really love singing Feed the Birds,” Leigh added. “It has such beautiful lyrics and melody. And, in our production it’s set in front of a beautiful backdrop of St. Paul’s Cathedral.” Both Mancuso and Leigh have seen the movie over and over, but more from a fan’s perspective than an actor’s. Leigh said that, while the stage show is different, the film’s popularity is nothing to run away from. “We embrace the fact that it’s well-known,” she explained. “I’ll never be Julie Andrews. But I love getting to play such a magical character, where you can just let your imagination go.”

helps transform. Her charges include Michael and Jane Banks, the latter of which is played by 11-year-old Camille Mancuso of Blacklick. “We start off being total brats and snobs,” Mancuso told The Beat. “Mary takes us on some crazy adventures and we realize we don’t have to be brats. We can just have fun.” And fun is had by all. Mancuso said the children are the busiest of all the cast members, but that it seems a fair trade to participate in all the rollicking, frolicking fun. “I get to spell Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious every day,” Mancuso said. “And getting to interact with all these great people For more from The Beat’s inon stage is a blast. It’s so much terviews with Camille Mancuso fun to sing and dance because these and Steffanie Leigh, read the Beatsongs are energetic and crazy. It’s Blog at www.ThisWeekNews.com.

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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Patlican, like a lovely ratatouille; 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

lamby Shish ($15) 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.

beat the marvelous and minty Mucver ($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 For a complete guide to impossible to pin down a favorite, but local restaurants, visit heartier eaters might target the juicy and 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. Originally, she sublet half the space from a maker of Middle Eastern pita. She took over the enIt’s safe to say Roger Gentile tire 3,600-square-foot space about a year ago likes wine a lot. after the former occupant closed. And he wants others to enjoy The bakery and restaurant are open daily. it as much. For more information, call 614-262-7587. “I try to make wine relatable

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.

Over the years, the space has been transformed. He has traded a deli for Mama Mimi’s Take N’ Roger Gentile Bake Pizza. The space has undergone several remodeling projects. A second-floor room is used for wine-tastings 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.

to people,” said the owner of Gentile’s, the Wine Seller s. “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. Recipe of the week 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 fulltime. He would later return to Ohio State to teach wine classes. The shop is a wine and craftbeer depot with no pop, potato Ahi tuna stack, courtesy of chips, lottery or beef jerky. Bradley Balch of Tucci’s.

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Setting and keeping financial goals With the coming of the spring season comes the opportunity to start fresh in all areas of your life — including your finances. As you consider this, it’s important to include financial resolutions on your list. Following are some tips to help you set financial goals and start off on the right foot: Set measurable goals and put them on paper. Instead of making a resolution to simply save more money, set an amount you’d like to save and chart your progress. Writing out your resolutions creates a contract with yourself that will increase your likelihood of success. Have a plan. If you decide to save, break it up into more manageable pieces and write down your plan. Reaching $5,000 means saving roughly $420 per month. Then figure out how you can trim about $100 a week from your expenses (bringing lunch from home, skipping the lattes, etc.). By breaking it up, the big number will seem reachable.

Make it automatic. If creating an emergency fund is your goal, consider having a portion of each JORDAN paycheck auMILLER III tomatically deposited into a savings account. Direct deposit makes it less likely you’ll be tempted to use the money for other purposes and both employers and banks make it easy to set up and direct funds into different checking, savings or other accounts. Saving just $25 a week through this disciplined approach will net you $3,900 in three years. Use a system to track your money. Money management software can provide a complete picture of your personal finances; free demo versions of some of the popular money management programs are available online. Additionally, through online banking, many financial institu-

tions make it easy to download your account information to these programs. Save your receipts. Keep all of your receipts and statements for the year in a folder. Having detailed records of expenditures can help you gain a better understanding of your spending patterns and could lead to greater tax deductions for those who itemize. When you set your financial resolutions and develop your plan, include your entire family in the process. This is a great way to teach children how to manage money and develop good spending habits — a crucial life lesson and one that children should learn at an early age. Teaching children about finances and personal responsibility will help them become successful, independent adults. Jordan Miller is a financial center manager with Fifth Third Bank. He can be reached at (614) 291-2017 or Jordan.MillerIii@53.com

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Mifflin fire & EMS runs The Mifflin Township Division of Fire responded to 178 emergency runs during the past week. Fire runs included 17 reports of fire, 17 fire alarms, one explosion, four natural-gas leaks, one carbon-monoxide indent, one automobile crashing into a building and five other reports. EMS runs included 14 possible heart attacks, two strokes, 25 illnesses, 12 injuries, five diabetics, 15 reports of difficulty breathing, 16 auto accidents, with two of them colliding into a structure, one carbon-monoxide poisoning, one shooting, eight unresponsive, one poisoning, three seizures and 29 other reports. Notable runs: •1:55 p.m. April 3 at AMC Theater, Easton Town Center: Fire in the theater area, all Mifflin companies performed extinguishment

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and extensive salvage operations. • 2:49 p.m. April 6 in the 500 Block of McCutcheon Road, Gahanna: Car fire with spread to the structure containing assisted-living patients. Companies performed extinguishment and salvage operations. • 4:04 p.m. April 6 on Venetian Way, Gahanna: Kitchen fire, companies performed e xtinguishment and salvage operations. • 8:23 a.m. April 6 in the 2400 Block of Cassidy Avenue: School bus and auto crash, with person trapped and wires down. • 8:19 a.m. April 7 at Cassady Avenue and Cassady Place:A suspicious package, companies coordinated activities with bomb squad. • 3:31 p.m. April 7 in the 800 Block of Taylor Road, Gahanna: Commercial shredder fire, companies performed extinguishment activities.

Service Academies Seminar is April 19 Students, parents and school officials are invited to learn more about the application process for the nation’s service academies from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Agriculture Administration Building at Ohio State University, 2120 Fyffe Road. Representatives of the nation’s four service academies—West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy and the Merchant Marine Academy— will answer questions about the application process.

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Lynn is active in the community and serves on the Environmental Law and Real Estate committees of the Ohio State BarAssociation, as well as the Columbus Bar Association. She is also a member of the w omen’s board of the Franklin Park Conservatory. Lynn is a graduate of the National Law Center of George Washington University and holds a bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University.

Evangel temple slates fun festival Evangel Temple Assembly of God, 817 N. Hamilton Road,will host a free community fun fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday,April 23. Mascots Louie the Lion (Gahanna Lincoln), Lou Seal (Clippers) and Ernie Eagle (Gahanna Christian Academy) will visit, along with the Easter bunny. Visit www.evangelnet.com.

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