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City cautious in fiber-optic pursuit Conduit ready to go into ground, but negotiations proceed slowly By ANDREW MILLER ThisWeek Community Newspapers
The conduit is going into the ground, but city officials say negotiations with Columbus-based fiber-optic network provider Bluemile have yet to make a connection. “Negotiations have slowed,” city attorney Jeanine Hummer said. “We’ve
had a very favorable relationship with saw an opportunity for Bluemile in this process, but until we partnership to solve can get to a place where everything makes some of our issues, sense, we can’t put a contract in place.” help the schools and The idea for the project originated create a new ecowith Upper Arlington City Schools. nomic development “(The city) has some bandwidth istool to potentially sues but the school has really been the Matt Shad bring high-value data driver,” said Matt Shad, deputy city manknowledge worker ager for economic development. “We jobs to our small offices.”
School officials, Shad said, realized that they were spending a lot of money on leased data lines to send data between their own buildings. Fiber-optic networks are almost limitless in their data-carrying capacity because of the way they work, using light to transmit data. “Our current contract with AT&T costs us $8,600 a month,” school district treasurer Andy Geistfeld said. “Because the
contract ends in June, the school had to act now to maintain data services as well as to meet timelines for federal reimbursements. We have just signed a new agreement for another two years of service with AT&T.” The school’s bandwidth demands continue to grow, and Geistfeld said the See CITY CAUTIOUS, page A2
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Amendment considered on alcohol rule at Barn By CHRIS BOURNEA ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Upper Arlington City Council discussed the first reading of legislation April 11 that would allow alcohol consumption at the soon-to-open Amelito Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park. The legislation would allow patrons who reserve the barn for events to serve alcohol through caterers approved by the city. Alcohol would be served, rather than sold, and patrons would not be allowed to tip servers. The legislation would, however, give nonprofit organizations the option of acquiring a temporary permit to sell alcohol in order to raise money. As currently written, the legislation states that alcohol consumption at the park must stop at 11 p.m., but council members discussed adding an amendment that would require the serving of alcohol to stop at 10 p.m. so that drinks served up to See COUNCIL, page A2
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(Above) Graffiti artist Giovanni Santiago shows St. Agatha Catholic School student Will Brown how to use an airbrush at the school’s All-Art Day April 8. Santiago was participating in the event where he painted the school’s mascot on a hallway wall. (Below) Juggler Matt Jenkins watches as St. Agatha student Matthew Drought learns to juggle.
St. Agatha students enjoy a day’s immersion in the arts By GARY BUDZAK ThisWeek Community Newspapers
For two years, St. Agatha Catholic School has had a day devoted to art for its students. At last week’s “All-Art Day,” students got to see a variety of local guest artists perform throughout the day. Among those performers were historical storyteller/impressionist Anthony Gibbs, interactive juggler Matt Jergens, computer artist Ellen Kalinoski and graffiti artist Giovanni Santiago. Santiago, who has painted the murals inside Graffiti Burger restau-
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The UA middle school students who participate in Power of the Pen agree on one thing: It’s fun to have an outlet and audience for creative writing, which is not a subject that’s emphasized at the middle school level. “At school, we don’t do a lot of creative writing,” said Chloe Cho, an eighth-grader at Jones. Her teammate, Joey DePascale, agreed, and said the writing assignments at school tend to very restrictive. In contrast, Power of the Pen emphasizes originality through prompts such as, “Monsters don’t always hide under the bed. Tell how they might hide behind a smile,” “Hunger” or “Tell about a time you spent your money on a foolish purchase.” Writers in the competition have just 40 minutes to respond to each prompt. Sometimes students are asked to fill in a blank, such as “Out of _____.” “I did out of luck,” said Olivia Dieker, a Hastings See POWER OF THE PEN, page A7
rants, painted a hallway at St. Agatha. Other activities had parishioners teaching cake decorating, floral arranging and writing, while other performers included a mime and a guitarist. The students worked on a permanent installation of mosaic tile. St. Agatha principal Joan Mastell said the “All-Art Day” is meant to enhance and enrich the school’s art program. “The parents and teachers were talking about how to make a really strong impact with our Artists in the See ST. AGATHA, page A6
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City cautious in fiber-optic pursuit Continued from page A1 monthly costs will increase by $2,000 to $3,000 a month over the next year to meet that demand. “We have to look at ways to decrease future costs while meeting our ever-growing data demands,” Geistfeld said. “The new (AT&T) contract gives us some breathing room, but we are continuing the conversation (with Bluemile).” Work being done along Lane Avenue to install a power transmission line provided the city with the opportunity to lay the fiber conduit, which may some day carry the high-speed fiberoptic network. In an agreement with AEP, city engineer Tom Komlanc said the power company will install the conduit purchased by the city at no cost for labor. “The cost of the fiber network isn’t in the material,” Shad said. “Pulling 96 strands of fiber-optic cable doesn’t really cost any more than pulling eight, and if the city and schools only use eight that leaves a lot of capacity for other uses.” Shad has been working with other city officials to negotiate an agreement for installation and management of the open access fiber-optic network with Bluemile. An open access fiber-optic network would allow the city to permitt any number of service providers to market data services over the network, as opposed to current data networks in the
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city that are proprietary to a single provider. The fiber-optic cabling necessary to create the high-speed network won’t be installed as a part of the AEP project. Instead, Request for Information (RFI) responses, due June 4, ask for vendors to provide the city with their best ideas for cable installation and how to implement and manage a city-owned open access fiber-optic network in the city. Twelve vendors were notified of the RFI, four responded:AT&T, Bluemile, Horizon Telecom Inc. of Chillicothe, and Datacenter.bz of Worthington.
Bluemile also holds fiber-optic network contracts with Gahanna, New Albany and Dublin, and continues to expand the Columbus Fiber Network project that includes several other outer-ring suburbs. “(Gahanna) has an indefeasible right to use with the Community Improvement Corp., which gives the Bluemile-managed bandwidth to the Community Improvement Corp. to market services to the business community. The CIC leverages that use as a revenue stream back to the city,” Gahanna technology director Tom Kneeland said.
“We feel that building out this infrastructure has become the fourth utility and it is expected by the business community,” Kneeland said. Gahanna’s fiber-optic network also serves as the backbone for its citywide Wi-Fi system. The Wi-Fi network serves both businesses and residents. Upper Arlington and surrounding northwest Columbus neighborhoods inside I-270 are like an island, Shad said, because there are currently no open-access fiber-optic networks running through the area. The Columbus Fiber Network currently connects
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no timeline in place for completing negotiations with any of the RFI respondents. “The ability to move operations costs to capital costs can be appealing, as well as filling in services to areas that don’t currently have service — and the ability to offer competitive options for those services,” Shad said. “But code makes public-private partnerships complicated to pull together,” he added. “What it comes down to for (the city) is that if this isn’t a joint project (between the city, school and vendor) then this isn’t a project.”
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Continued from page A1 that point would be consumed by the 11 p.m. cutoff. Council president Frank Ciotola said that in his past experience as proprietor of the former Da Vinci Ristorante, most patrons who rented banquet rooms agreed to a 10 p.m. limit for alcohol service. “Going past 10 o’clock, the only people who would be turned away are people who would want to have a wilder party,” he said. City attorney Jeanine Hummer said she would take note of the proposed 10 p.m. amendment and add it to the legislation, along with any other changes council members plan to make, at the legislation’s third reading. In other business, council gave city manager Virginia Barney the authority to fill a vacancy in the Streets Division that came about before the city’s current hiring freeze went into effect. Council also presented a resolution of appreciation to departing Board of Zoning and Planning member L. Rider Brice. Council vice president Mary Ann Krauss read the resolution and thanked Brice for his 15 years of service. Brice said BZAP members volunteer their time because they care about the community and want to enhance the aesthetic appeal of Upper Arlington neighborhoods. “Seven people sit on the board for that very reason,” he said, “and I’m pleased to have served.”
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Partnerships help group to maintain its mission By GARY BUDZAK ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Despite budget cuts last year that changed the status of one of its two staffers from full-time to part-time, Upper Arlington’s Cultural Arts Division continues its mission of planning arts programs and events. The annual “Music in the Parks” series, for example, was recently announced. The concerts will take place at the UA Arts Stage at the Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane. The barn will open May 21 at the annual “Spring Fling,” and the concert series takes place Thursdays from June 2 through Aug. 4.
“We didn’t cut back on the concerts this year,” said arts manager Lynette Santoro-Au. “We felt it was very important that we had raised the money to contribute to the stage, that we take advantage of a full year’s worth of concerts.” There have, however, been cuts in terms of arts programming, she said. “We have put on hiatus our Arts in Work Spaces program, and for the most part this year, our receptions in the Concourse Gallery,” Santoro-Au said. “We maybe want to bring those back next year and put something else on hiatus.” The Cultural Arts Division was formed in 1972 by then Mayor Chuck Glander. Its mission is “to provide and promote a
diverse, lively, accessible arts environment that advances the cultural assets and enriches the quality of life of the community.” Cultural Arts is a division of the parks and recreation department. Personnel dollars were cut from the division to address shortfalls in the city’s 2011 budget. The cuts turned arts coordinator Lauren Emond’s position from full-time to part-time. “Now we just have one-and-a-half people, really,” Santoro-Au said. However, the city has appropriated $98,375 for the division’s programs, which include Arts in Community Education, Arts in Community Spaces, Music in the
Parks, visual arts exhibitions in the Concourse Gallery of the Municipal Services Center, a newsletter, and the Labor Day Arts Festival. The festival draws 25,000 people annually to the city. Santoro-Au said the division also receives help from a nonprofit group called UA Arts that does fundraising, as well as a voluntary nine-member Cultural Arts Commission that meets monthly. The meetings are attended by liaisons from the high school, historical society, library and other organizations to help plan artistic collaborations in the community. “They come to our meetings, and we go to their meetings, and from that, then these partnerships are built,” Santoro-Au
said. “Those partnerships are really wonderful to build with other community members.” She said the cultural arts division is soldiering on despite the cuts. “We’ve made some really wonderful progress working with other groups like our commissioners and UA Arts,” she said. “We have a wonderful group of volunteers who help us put on the Labor Day Arts Festival, and we work with other divisions and departments in the city staff in order to make those events successful. “It’s not just us programming in a vacuum, doing all this on our own,” SantoroAu said. “We have really wonderful resources out there that we can rely on.”
Local leaders share insights on city’s issues, campaigns By CHRIS BOURNEA ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Leadership UA, a nonprofit organization that prepares individuals who live and work in Upper Arlington for community service, presented an April 7 forum with current and former members of
city council, the Board of Zoning and Planning and the Upper Arlington City School District Board Education. Assistant city manager Joe Valentino moderated the event, held at the Municipal Services Center. Panelists included council mem-
bers Mary Ann Krauss, Debbie Johnson and Ed Seidel, BZAP chairman T.J. Riley, board of education member Gloria Heydlauff and former council member Linda Mauger. The panelists offered insights on how their respective boards operate, current issues facing the city and how to get elect-
ed or appointed. Riley, a real estate attorney, said potential BZAP members submit applications to city council and are usually appointed based on experience and knowledge of development issues. “We typically have a cross-section of people with an experience
in land use,” he said. Heydlauff said prospective board of education candidates should gather as much information as possible before embarking on a campaign. “You need to talk to the people you’re going to be working with, whether it’s board members, ad-
ministrators,” she said. “You need to have as much understanding as possible of what it’s going to be like.” Johnson, who is serving her first term on council, said assembling a team of trusted advisors to help See LOCAL LEADERS, page A8
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State budget fix should be Lack of foresight led to bipartisan, not ideological financial ‘surprise’ for city 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 and to be leaders is misdirected and reflects an underappreciation 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. ANDREW The city also GINTHER 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 purpose 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 scapegoats 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.
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 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? 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
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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 get out of it in short order. However, we will not achieve any meaningful improvements in our city until we identify and address some serious obstacles. The only way to get Columbus back on the right track is to make fundamental changes at City Hall. By now, that should come as a surprise to no one.
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by the city and in the city rightof-way, to be diseased. Brown didn’t agree with that diagnosis and sought a second opinion. “I ended up having my arborist, Chris Ahlum, testify that the tree was healthy, as well as two arborists from [Ohio State University], so I had three experts on my side,� Brown said. “This was part of my appeal with the (city’s) Tree Commission.� After the Tree Commission rejected his appeal in August 2008, Brown said he called the city attorney’s office, where he was informed that if he chose to pursue it, his next option would be to sue the city. Brown filed a state court case on Sept. 2, 2008, citing due process and equal protections under the 14th amendment. It was soon moved to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the case being constitutional in nature, said Tom Lindsey, assistant city attorney. The federal case on due process was decided in favor of the city. According to court documents, an opinion dated Oct. 28, 2008, rejected Brown’s federal claim that his right to due process had been violated. The court also rejected his request for preliminary injunction, which would have kept the tree standing until a final judgment was be made. Finally, on Oct. 29, 2008, the federal court dismissed the case.
The judge noted that an earlier temporary restraining order, granted in the state court, had expired but that he expected the city to notify the court and plaintiff immediately if it intended to remove the tree between the time the order expired and the federal court made its decision. According to the federal opinion, the city agreed to these terms. “After we received the dismissal notice, my attorney contacted the city immediately to tell them we would be filing another case in the state court,� Brown said. “That court opens at 9 a.m. the next morning, but the city was in front of my house before that, with police escort, cutting down the tree.� Brown’s intention to file another challenge in the state courts wasn’t enough to prevent the tree from coming down. Once the tree had been felled, Brown lost his basis for further litigation, he said. However, the district court had sympathy with Brown and sanctioned the city for contempt of court. It was this contempt of court decision that the city appealed. Then, on March 25, 2011, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the city had not acted in contempt of court when it removed the tree the morning following the dismissal. “The underlying issue was whether the city had the right to take down the tree, and the courts
agreed that the tree belongs to the city and the city had the right to remove it,� city attorney Jeanine Hummer said. “We acted quickly to remove the tree because our experts felt it needed to come down, and if we had waited and something tragic had happened, then we’d be answering the question of why we didn’t act faster to protect the public.� Brown said he is disappointed with the city’s actions and doesn’t feel that the saplings they have offered to plant in place of the felled sweet gum are equivalent to what was growing. “We have 90 days to decide whether or not to file a U.S. Supreme Court case,� Brown said. “We may choose to do that and/or file another case in the state courts. The result could be the city replanting a tree of similar genus and general size. They aren’t offering that right now.� Hummer said that city policy is to replace a tree when one is removed but that they have to consider these plantings on a 50-year cycle, which is much longer than a resident normally considers them. Currently, the process for city tree removal requires the city to notify adjacent property owners of a removal. Residents can then appeal to the Tree Commission. City-owned trees are pruned on a six-year cycle unless the city becomes aware of a problem ahead of that schedule.
BZAP agenda Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning Monday, April 18, 7 p.m. Council Chamber Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road The Board of Zoning and Planning of Upper Arlington welcomes comments from the audience related to items on this agenda. Groups of residents who are interested in the same agenda items are encouraged to select a spokesperson. Those who wish to comment on a particular item should stand, be verbally recognized, state name and address for record, be sworn, and comment. Upon request to the city clerk’s office, special accommodations will be arranged for persons with disabilities; requests should be submitted at least 72 hours in advance by calling the clerk’s office at 5835032.Thomas J. Riley Daniel L. Barringer Ida Copenhaver Ginter
Cindy L. Holodnak Donald Osterhout Robert W. Tullett T. A. Ward I. Minutes Review and approval of March 28, 2011 BZAP and April 4, 2011 Work Session minutes and other reports. II. Administrative Resolution of Appreciation presented to outgoing BZAP member L. Rider Brice commemorating his 15 years of service. III. Variances/Conditional Uses Mr. and Mrs. Brent C. Taggart, 2069 Fairfax Road Request to permit the replacement of an existing, non-conforming detached garage located zero feet from the south property line, with a new detached garage that will encroach one foot into the three-foot minimum required south side yard setback; and which will have a 9’-1� top wall plate height, in lieu of the maximum nine-foot plate height permitted. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Eaglin, 1600 Tremont Road Request to permit the installation of a 48-inch high black aluminum fence that will project 32 feet into the 40-foot Ashland Avenue front yard setback. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reichelderf,
2615 Chester Road Request of Juliet Bullock, on behalf of property owners, to permit the construction of an addition to the attached garage, which will encroach 4’ - 8 3/4� into the eight-foot minimum north side yard setback. IV. Development/Site Plans McDonald’s Restaurant, 3746 Riverside Drive Request of Richard Talbott, G.B. ONE, LLC, and Jodi Hill, WilliamsShepherd Architects, for final development plan approval to permit façade renovations, access improvements, and a second drive-thru lane. V. Adjournment BZAP Work Session Monday, May 2, 7 p.m. Council Chamber Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road This meeting will be held to review proposals for information and feedback prior to the filing of a formal application with the director of development, or for items that the board has tabled for additional information. This meeting is open to the public. Agendas will not be published, given the short time frame and informal nature of this meeting. With questions or inquiries regarding this agenda,call the Planning Division at 583-5076.
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St. Agatha students enjoy a day’s immersion in the arts Continued from page A1 Schools program,” Mastell said. “We used to spread it out — we might have a music program one month, a visual arts program another month, maybe dance another month. We wanted to have them understand that art is all of those things, so we offer all of that on one day.” Mary Hackett, chairwoman for the event, said they began work on the All-Art Day last summer. “We like to work with the Greater Columbus Arts Council,” Hackett said. “They have a great bank of artists, so we draw a lot from that, but then we also draw from personal experience, and then we also look for volunteers, of course, to help keep the budget in line.” Hackett said before the first All-Art Day ended, “We knew that we would bring it back because it was so well-received. The teachers loved the idea that
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POWER OF THE PEN Continued from page A1 eighth-grader. “It was about an orange that got sent to a juicing machine.” Jones eighth-grader Sophie Krueger said coach Kim Cullen encourages the students to go beyond their first idea because it might be the most obvious. “I wrote from the perspective of a Barbie doll in response to ‘Faking It,’ she said. “I didn’t reveal it was a Barbie until the end. I try to keep the reader asking questions.” Krueger is one of four UA students who qualified for the state Power of the Pen competition, to be held May 27 at the College of Wooster. She will be joined by Jones seventh-grader Rose Paulson and Hastings eighth-graders Shoshana Cohn and Tori Hanes. Students progress through three levels of competition: district, regional and state. To qualify for the regional event, students must finish in the top half at districts, while the state competition includes students who finished in the top 20 percent at regionals. Cullen said language arts teach-
ers serve as judges for the competition, and are looking primarily for creativity. Each competition includes three rounds of about six students. Judges rank the students from 1 to 6, with 1 representing the highest score. The essays are then assigned quality points of 75 to 100. Students compete for both individual and team awards. “What we’re looking at is a rough draft. There’s no editing. We don’t pay any attention to spelling,” she said. “We focus on word choice, their vocabulary, their figurative language, adhering to the prompt.” Judges are also looking for “unique settings and perspectives” and writing that “appeals to your emotional sense,” Cullen said. The students agreed that the judging is one of the more challenging aspects of the competition. Dieker said she had fun writing about the orange who was sent to the juicing machine, but her response didn’t receive a particularly good score. “It’s all in the judges’ eyes,” Cohn said to Dieker. “Your response was certainly original.” Deciding what to write about
also presents a challenge. “Sometimes you have too many ideas,” Cho said. “But sometimes it’s just the opposite. The only thing you can think of is really cliché,” said teammate Hannah Benson. “We give them strategies so that if they get a prompt they get writer’s block on, they can work their way through it,” said Hastings coach Lisa Lloyd. Jones seventh-grader Samantha Greene said one of her favorite parts of Power of the Pen is seeing the diversity of responses to the same prompt. “It’s fun to hear what other people think of,” she said. “In your own head, you only see a few possibilities, but other people can imagine lots of different things.” Cullen said the required language arts curricula do not always leave time for students to pursue creative writing. “You really see a different side of students. It’s nice to plug into that piece of their minds,” she said. “And it takes a little bit of courage for them to share that.” khetrick@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeek News.com
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LOCAL LEADERS Continued from page A3 run a campaign is essential. “It’s interesting to find those people who are passionate who will help you get elected,” she said. Johnson said that in the 2009 council race candidates spent from $2,622 to $31,755, with the average being $15,000. Seidel, who previously served on the board of education, said council races tend to be more expensive than school board elections. “On council, $15,000 would be almost light. I think $18,000, $22,000 is more like it,” Seidel said. “And it continues to go up.” The panelists also discussed the pros and cons of term limits. Before 1990, when the city implemented limits of two four-year terms for city council members, some council members had served as long as 17 years, Krauss said. Before term limits, “it was a less contested type of attitude in the community,” she said. “It’s just all escalated — the campaigns,
the number of people running — than we had in years past.” Riley noted that BZAP members must be reappointed by the mayor every three years. “That, to me, negates the need for term limits,” he said. “I get paid nothing. I volunteer my time. Term limits for volunteers makes no sense.” The panelists also gave their thoughts on the biggest challenges facing the city in the next five years. Heydlauff said declining state funding will force the schools to continue to do more with less. “We have old buildings and we’ve managed to maintain them,” she said. “We’re going to have to continue to do that.” Riley said the redevelopment of the Kingsdale Shopping Center is one of the city’s most significant accomplishments in recent years, leaving BZAP to focus mostly on residential development. “The biggest job of BZAP is to continue to support the residents as they continue to upgrade their
individual properties,” he said. Krauss and Seidel said cuts to state local government funds and the anticipated elimination of the estate tax may leave the city with the difficult task of identifying which services to cut. “People want services decreased, except their own,” Krauss said. Johnson said the city will have to work harder to increase revenues. “We can find new businesses,” she said. “We can be much more proactive in finding revenue for the city.” Shrinking state funding will cause Upper Arlington to continue to look for ways to share resources with other communities, Mauger said. “Upper Arlington has been talking and doing that for a very long time,” she said. “It needs to be even bigger.” For more information on Leadership UA, visit www.leadershipua.org.
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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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The Latrobe, Pa., native’s path became clear when she was 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
4 scene amid the glamour and 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.
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5 Steffanie Leigh was working 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
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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 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. 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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Community news City to begin flushing hydrants next Monday
it is used up. Some people will experience staining of clothes and other items despite these notices. Clothes should be kept damp or wet to prevent the stains from setting. The recommended “rust-removers” or “rust fighters” are carried among the cleaning products at grocery and hardware stores. Any questions related to fire hydrant flushing should be directed to Fire Division Headquarters at 583-5100. 2011 Hydrant Flushing Schedule April 18-19: Henderson Road south to and including McCoy Road from Riverside Drive to Kenny Road. This includes both sides of Henderson Road, west of Stonehaven Drive, Tarrington Woods, Horizon Drive, and both sides of McCoy Road. April 20-21: South of McCoy Road to, but not including, Fishinger Road from Riverside Drive to the eastern city limits. April 22-25: Fishinger Road south to and including Zollinger Road from Riverside Drive to the eastern city limits. This includes both sides of Fishinger Road and both sides of Zollinger Road. April 26-27: South of Zollinger Road to and including Lane Avenue from Riverside Drive to North Star Road. This includes both sides of Lane Avenue. April 28-29: South of Lane Avenue. April 30: West Clinton Township.
The Upper Arlington Fire Division will conduct its annual fire hydrant flushing April 18-30. Signs reading “Hydrant Flushing Today” will be placed at prominent intersections in each area before flushing starts, and removed when completed for the day. Flushing is performed to ensure the hydrants are operating properly and to clear the waterlines of debris. Active flushing will occur between approximately 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Residents could experience discoloration of water during this time period, and for up to 48 hours after flushing has taken place. Residents are cautioned to refrain from doing laundry during this time. Before resuming laundering, they should partially fill washers until the water runs clear, then run a sample of water into a transparent container to check for settling or discoloration. Once the water is clear, the washer can be spun out to drain the tub for a normal laundry load. Turn on all faucets in the house and allow water to run freely until it appears clear again. Avoid turning on hot water taps during the flushing period, because the water heater will replenish itself with rusty water, which will remain in storage in the tank until
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Church news FCC to present adult learning programs First Community Church, 3777 Dublin Road, will present “Living Spiritually in a Time of Global Transformation” with Sister Alexandra Kovats April 15-16. Kovats is an adjunct instructor at the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle Universi-
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Chess champs The Wellington School Chess Team celebrates its 2011 Ohio Elementary Team Championship, won at a tournament earlier this month in Cuyahoga Falls. Team members include (front row) Gabe Dehlendorf of Gahanna, David Carroll of Upper Arlington, Mark Carroll of Upper Arlington, Cade Fahlgren of Powell; (back row) Matthew Croft of Westerville and Matt Strasser of Powell. The team will compete April 15-17 at the 2011 National Junior High Championship.
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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 paycheck automatically 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.
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Council agenda UPPER ARLINGTON COUNCIL CONFERENCE SESSION TENTATIVE AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 7:30 P.M. LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER, 3600 TREMONT ROAD REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Finance Director’s March 2011 Report and First Quarter 2011 Report 2. Discussion on Conducting an Electric Analysis on City Buildings 3. City Manager’s Update ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 4. Proposed Legislation – To Authorize the City Manager to Enter into Contract for Construction Services in Conjunction with the Waltham Road, Phase I, Parts A and B Construction Project
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Developing lines top priority for Bears By PATRICK DOLAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers The Upper Arlington High School football team has missed the Division I playoffs the past two seasons, and that doesn’t sit well with coach Mike Golden. In fact, days after the conclusion of last season, he vowed that the Golden Bears wouldn’t miss the playoffs for a third year in a row, saying, “It’s not going to happen again.” Golden may have softened his stance to a degree on making the playoffs in
2011, but that doesn’t lessen the team’s desire to qualify for the postseason. “(The players) know that’s where they should be, that they should be one of the top teams in central Ohio,” Golden said. “I have a great deal of confidence we’ll be a (playoff) contender. We have a lot of kids back. We think we have all the pieces to the puzzle. It’s just a matter of polishing it all up.” UA finished 6-4 overall last season and placed 14th in Region 3. The top eight teams made the playoffs. “The playoffs are 100 percent neces-
sary this year,” junior linebacker Eddie Miller said. “Ever since I’ve been (on varsity), we haven’t made the playoffs. We definitely have the talent on both sides and we have the (returnees) to do it.” UA is losing 24 seniors, including 16 who started or saw significant playing time last fall. Among the key players expected to return are Miller and juniors Frank Epitropoulos (WR/DB/P), Ryan McSheffery (RB), Tyler Pfister (LB), Garrett Powers (DB), Jack Trabue (LB) and Francis Wilamosky (LB/FB). According to Golden, Epitropoulos al-
ready has received scholarship offers from several programs including Ohio State, Michigan State, Stanford, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Developing linemen is one of UA’s chief priorities this offseason. The Bears are losing four of five starters on the offensive line and four of their top seven players who saw action on the defensive line last fall. The only starting offensive lineman expected to return is Spencer Luallen, but the Bears have gained a transfer from Madison Plains in 6-foot-7, 255pound junior offensive and defensive line-
man James Henry. “Our skill people are very strong,” Golden said. “The real key is our offensive and defensive fronts. We’ve got the kids to do it. It’s just a matter of them working (in the offseason) so that they’re prepared for the season.” Although much of UA’s offseason centers around getting players into the weight room, the Bears will participate in 7-on7 and linemen camps in July as part of the 10 offseason contact days allowed See FOOTBALL, page C4
Boys Tennis
THE HEAT IS ON
Bears set for trip out of state By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers
By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek
Upper Arlington’s Ryan McSheffery (left) and Pickerington Central’s Kenny Johnson race in a heat of the 100 meters April 9 during the Stingel Invitational at Pickerington North. The Golden Bears boys team (44 points) finished 10th of 15 scoring teams as Lancaster (106) won. The UA girls team was seventh (57) behind Pickerington Central (117.5).
Lacrosse
Fulwider, defense to be tested at Hannigan By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Junior goalkeeper Morgan Fulwider and the defense of the Upper Arlington High School girls lacrosse team will be challenged by playing back-to-back games in the Hannigan-Galipault tournament on Saturday, April 16, at Thomas Worthington. The Golden Bears play Mason at 1 p.m. and Toledo St. Ursula at 4 p.m. in the event. Mason was 2-2-1 after losing to New Albany 9-7 on April 9 and St. Ursula was 3-0 after defeating Westerville North 21-2 that same day. “Those teams have really strong offensive skills, so our goalkeeper’s play is going to be so important,” coach Kim Rocheleau said. “But it also depends on our defense as well. If they’re
doing their job, Morgan is going to see the shots from the right side of the cage, which is where she wants to see them.” “The challenge is keeping up the intensity,” Fulwider said. “(The quality of the teams at the Hannigan-Galipault tournament) is really high, and you have to keep up your level of play.” UA has struggled in maintaining its level of play at the oneday tournament. The Bears had a total of 19 losses the past six years, but four came at the Hannigan-Galipault tournament. Last year, they finished 17-3-1 but went 0-2 at the event, losing to Wilmette (Ill.) Loyola Academy 10-5 and Winnetka (Ill.) New Trier 9-6. Fulwider hopes this latest test will go better than her first start as a goalkeeper. She and the
Bears’ defense allowed the most goals during Rocheleau’s threeyear tenure as coach in a 22-7 loss to Brooklandville (Md.) St. Paul’s School for Girls in the season opener March 31. “It was definitely a wake-up call,” Fulwider said. “Those girls were very, very good. Taking the loss was definitely hard, but it was a good way to show us what we need to improve on and what we can do to be like them.” UA, which was 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the OCC-Buckeye Division before playing Dublin Coffman on April 13, allowed no more than nine goals over its next four games. Fulwider had five saves in a 13-9 win over Thomas Worthington on April 5, four in a 19See LACROSSE, page C4
By Eric George/ThisWeek
Morgan Fulwider is in her first season as the starting goalie for UA, which was 4-1 before playing Dublin Coffman on April 13.
A big reason why the Upper Arlington High School boys tennis team has advanced to the OTCA Division I state tournament the past 10 years is that it regularly plays many of the top teams in Ohio during the regular season. Now, for the first time during Amos Allison’s six-year tenure as UA coach, the Golden Bears also have an opportunity to compete against some of the top teams outside of the state, as they will participate in the Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier Jamboree, a round-robin tournament on Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16. “I’ve really been looking forward to this,” said sophomore Nate Wallace, who plays first doubles with senior Eric Vannatta. “It should be pretty exciting to see some other teams outside the state of Ohio. I can’t wait to go as a team and just experience that.” St. Xavier has won 19 state titles, including 12 since 1996. The jamboree includes four other Ohio teams in Columbus Academy, Cincinnati St. Xavier, Cincinnati Wyoming and Lexington as well as teams from Kentucky and Tennessee. The idea of participating in the tournament sprouted last year when Louisville St. Xavier coaches Kerry Lancaster and Joe Kroh contacted Allison about scheduling a match between their teams. The Bears’ schedule already was full at that point, but Allison kept the Tigers in the back of his mind when he was putting together his schedule for this season. “We’ve never had the opportunity to travel to a different state or even overnight,”Allison said. “Our kids are going to have to get used to not having that home base, sleeping in a different bed and eating a continental breakfast.” However, some of UA’s players already are used to playing away from home. One such player is Wallace, who competed in several amateur tournaments around the Midwest last summer. “You have to stay confident and not get down on yourself if you lose a match,” Wallace said. “If you get beat, you have to get yourself ready for the next one, get See TENNIS, page C4
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Softball
UA trying to get past inconsistent play By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Just a little more than a week into its season, the Upper Arlington High School softball team got a test in the area of mental toughness. With several new players in key roles this spring, the Golden Bears split their first four nonleague games before opening OCC-Central Division play with a 13-3, six-inning loss to Worthington Kilbourne on April 6. Considering UA won the league at 12-2 last season while the Wolves tied for seventh at 311, it wasn’t exactly the kind of result the Bears were looking for in their conference opener. The next day against perennial Division III power Ready, UA responded by scoring four runs over the first two innings on the way to a 6-4 victory. “It’s a roller-coaster ride and we’re having some bumps, but I think we’re learning from it,” coach Todd DelBoccio said. “We had six errors against DeSales (in a 6-4 loss April 5), and you’re not going to beat anybody doing that, and then we had a meltdown in a league game (against Kilbourne), but I like the way we responded against a very good Ready team. We tell the girls that this is a marathon and not a sprint and that you have to have a short
At a glance
Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Upper Arlington softball team: March 29 — Defeated Grove City 8-4 March 30 — Lost to Olentangy 2-1 April 2 — Def. Dublin Scioto 12-4 and 13-1. Stephanie Turner homered once in each game and McKinley Vazquez was the winning pitcher in both contests. April 5 — Lost to DeSales 6-4 *April 6 — Lost to Worthington Kilbourne 13-3 April 7 — Def. Ready 6-4. Mandie Abbruzzese was the winning pitcher. *April 11 — Played Central Crossing *April 13 — Played Westland April 14 — Home vs. Watterson *April 15 — Home vs. Hilliard Davidson April 16 — At Pickerington Central with Urbana *April 18 — At Dublin Coffman *April 19 — At Hilliard Darby *April 20 — At Thomas Worthington Of note: The Bears were 4-3 overall and 0-1 in the OCC-Central before April 11. *OCC-Central game
memory. It shows that we’ve got nice character when we can get beat up, and then the following day bounce back.” One issue hindering the Bears as they began a stretch of six
league games in eight games April 11 was injuries. Juniors Margo Bennett (P), Montana Henry (OF) and Julia Zwayer (2B) all were out indefinitely heading into that stretch. Without Bennett as a pitching option, junior Mandie Abbruzzese and freshman McKinley Vazquez have been getting most of the innings in the circle. Neither had much success against Kilbourne, as the Bears committed six errors, but both pitched well in the win over Ready. The Silver Knights got all four of their runs in the third inning off Vazquez, who started and earned the win. One of the team’s four seniors, Sarah Watson, was out of town for the Ready game. Without her and Zwayer as options at second base, junior Mimi Bair started against the Silver Knights. Junior Erica Sollitto and sophomore Laramie Abbruzzese have been among those who have seen increased time with Henry out. “The thing we’re realizing is what we can and can’t do,” junior shortstop Fallon Brown said. “We’re finding out what our strengths are and how we work under pressure. It’s been a little rough, but it was good to start out on top (against Ready) and stay on top in that game.” Junior catcher Stephanie Turner and Brown have been among those who have stepped up early
By Chris Parker/ThisWeek
The Golden Bears’ Mimi Bair can’t make the throw to first base after forcing out Ready’s Dani Pugh during their non-league game April 7.
on, according to DelBoccio. “I think we’re all really close and that everyone is kind of friends with everyone else,” Turner said. “We’ve been mixing to-
gether well.” “Stephanie Turner, our catcher, has been hitting the ball well and Fallon has been doing well,” DelBoccio said. “Mandie Ab-
bruzzese is doing a nice job, and really everybody is contributing.” julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
Commentary
Bearcats’ Preacher jumps at opportunity to succeed Early season track meets can be a challenge for high school athletes. There usually is the issue of getting back in competition mode, and the weather certainly can be a factor. The Watkins Memorial Icebreaker Invitational was held the first weekend of the spring sports season and it lived up to its name with temperatures in the 30s. But the cold seemed to have no effect on Brookhaven senior standout Nigel Preacher, who won the high jump at 6 feet, 9 inches and the long jump with an effort of 21-10. How good was that performance? The 6-9 would have won the Division I state title last spring, and the 21-10 would have been seventhbest at state. Preacher followed his sterling opening performance by high jumping 6-8 the next weekend in the Wildcat Premier at Hilliard Davidson. “My early season success has surprised me some because I hadn’t jumped a whole lot entering the competition,” said Preacher, who was third in the high jump (6-7) and 11th in the long jump (21-4 3/4) at state last year. “My goal this year is rather simple. I want to get the gold medal in the high jump at the state (meet) and I want to place in the long jump.” Preacher, who moved to Columbus a year ago after attending Pontiac Northern High School near Detroit, said his attitude toward jumping is kind of unusual, but it works for him. “Most jumpers are way more serious in competition and practice than I am,” he said. “I actually think I am kind of a goofball and joke around more than I should, but my relaxed attitude seems to help me under pressure and my success, especially in the high jump, has made me much more self-confident. I remember when I started high jumping in the seventh grade I didn’t think I was very good at all, but my coaches said I had lots of promise. When I started track in the ninth grade, I added the long jump because I loved watching my older teammates compete in it. “My success in the long jump hasn’t come as
easy, but that challenges me even more. I have a long stride, which helps me in the long jump and I actually like it better than the high jump, but I’m not as skilled at it.” A year ago, Preacher high jumped 7 feet in a meet at Mifflin. He said he owes all his LARRY positive results to his coach, LARSON Steve Ayers. “My coach has prepared me so well for track,” Preacher said. “He has made me do a ton of conditioning and it takes a lot more running than you would think to excel at both the high jump and the long jump.” Ayers said Preacher works hard at his craft. “Nigel has a very good work ethic. He trains hard and his willingness to be great is what makes him a good jumper,” Ayers said. “The experience that Nigel had last year at the state championship meet has helped him a lot. There are many kids who freeze up under that kind of pressure and Nigel embraced that situation and took his (natural) ability and used it.” Preacher, whose twin brother, Aryton, is one of the top sprinters in central Ohio, said the more pressure he faces, the better he competes. “I really love it when I know I have great competitors against me. It always makes me want to jump higher and higher,” he said. “I love the atmosphere at big track meets and I love the excitement that the crowds bring. I know I clown around a lot of times, but I used to be a real quiet kid and with this success in track it has bumped my personality up and it has made me much more confident in everything I do. Track has really made a difference for both Aryton and myself. We are lucky to have it in our lives.” I’ll see you at a meet. Larry Larson is a former athletics director at Grandview High School. He can be heard as “Mr. High School Sports” on WTVN 610 AM.
College bound Watterson High School students Justin McCarthy (left), Megan Foley and Tim Carter recently announced where they will compete in college athletics. McCarthy, the son of Mark and Polly McCarthy, will play football at Dayton. Foley, the daughter of Tim and Victoria Foley, will compete in equestrian at Delaware State. Carter, the son of Robert and Christine Carter, will play football at Walsh.
Sports briefs Bengals receiver to hold camp Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jordan Shipley’s inaugural football camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 21-22 at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati. Shipley will direct camp activities and provide instruction, along with prep and collegiate coaches from the Cincinnati area. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-14.
For more information and to register, visit www.CampShipley.com or call (888) 3892267.
Griffin to speak at charity camp Former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin will be the featured speaker at the annual Lauren’s First and Goal Football Camp on June 26 at Otterbein University. The camp is a fundraiser for
Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, which provides financial support for brain tumor research and families living with pediatric cancer. The one-day camp is open to student-athletes entering grades 9-12 this fall. Athletes will be divided into small groups to receive instruction in offensive and defensive skills from volunteer coaches. To register for the camp, visit www.LaurensFirstandGoal.org.
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Softball
UA trying to get past inconsistent play By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Just a little more than a week into its season, the Upper Arlington High School softball team got a test in the area of mental toughness. With several new players in key roles this spring, the Golden Bears split their first four nonleague games before opening OCC-Central Division play with a 13-3, six-inning loss to Worthington Kilbourne on April 6. Considering UA won the league at 12-2 last season while the Wolves tied for seventh at 311, it wasn’t exactly the kind of result the Bears were looking for in their conference opener. The next day against perennial Division III power Ready, UA responded by scoring four runs over the first two innings on the way to a 6-4 victory. “It’s a roller-coaster ride and we’re having some bumps, but I think we’re learning from it,” coach Todd DelBoccio said. “We had six errors against DeSales (in a 6-4 loss April 5), and you’re not going to beat anybody doing that, and then we had a meltdown in a league game (against Kilbourne), but I like the way we responded against a very good Ready team. We tell the girls that this is a marathon and not a sprint and that you have to have a short
At a glance
Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Upper Arlington softball team: March 29 — Defeated Grove City 8-4 March 30 — Lost to Olentangy 2-1 April 2 — Def. Dublin Scioto 12-4 and 13-1. Stephanie Turner homered once in each game and McKinley Vazquez was the winning pitcher in both contests. April 5 — Lost to DeSales 6-4 *April 6 — Lost to Worthington Kilbourne 13-3 April 7 — Def. Ready 6-4. Mandie Abbruzzese was the winning pitcher. *April 11 — Played Central Crossing *April 13 — Played Westland April 14 — Home vs. Watterson *April 15 — Home vs. Hilliard Davidson April 16 — At Pickerington Central with Urbana *April 18 — At Dublin Coffman *April 19 — At Hilliard Darby *April 20 — At Thomas Worthington Of note: The Bears were 4-3 overall and 0-1 in the OCC-Central before April 11. *OCC-Central game
memory. It shows that we’ve got nice character when we can get beat up, and then the following day bounce back.” One issue hindering the Bears as they began a stretch of six
league games in eight games April 11 was injuries. Juniors Margo Bennett (P), Montana Henry (OF) and Julia Zwayer (2B) all were out indefinitely heading into that stretch. Without Bennett as a pitching option, junior Mandie Abbruzzese and freshman McKinley Vazquez have been getting most of the innings in the circle. Neither had much success against Kilbourne, as the Bears committed six errors, but both pitched well in the win over Ready. The Silver Knights got all four of their runs in the third inning off Vazquez, who started and earned the win. One of the team’s four seniors, Sarah Watson, was out of town for the Ready game. Without her and Zwayer as options at second base, junior Mimi Bair started against the Silver Knights. Junior Erica Sollitto and sophomore Laramie Abbruzzese have been among those who have seen increased time with Henry out. “The thing we’re realizing is what we can and can’t do,” junior shortstop Fallon Brown said. “We’re finding out what our strengths are and how we work under pressure. It’s been a little rough, but it was good to start out on top (against Ready) and stay on top in that game.” Junior catcher Stephanie Turner and Brown have been among those who have stepped up early
By Chris Parker/ThisWeek
The Golden Bears’ Mimi Bair can’t make the throw to first base after forcing out Ready’s Dani Pugh during their non-league game April 7.
on, according to DelBoccio. “I think we’re all really close and that everyone is kind of friends with everyone else,” Turner said. “We’ve been mixing to-
gether well.” “Stephanie Turner, our catcher, has been hitting the ball well and Fallon has been doing well,” DelBoccio said. “Mandie Ab-
bruzzese is doing a nice job, and really everybody is contributing.” julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
Commentary
Bearcats’ Preacher jumps at opportunity to succeed Early season track meets can be a challenge for high school athletes. There usually is the issue of getting back in competition mode, and the weather certainly can be a factor. The Watkins Memorial Icebreaker Invitational was held the first weekend of the spring sports season and it lived up to its name with temperatures in the 30s. But the cold seemed to have no effect on Brookhaven senior standout Nigel Preacher, who won the high jump at 6 feet, 9 inches and the long jump with an effort of 21-10. How good was that performance? The 6-9 would have won the Division I state title last spring, and the 21-10 would have been seventhbest at state. Preacher followed his sterling opening performance by high jumping 6-8 the next weekend in the Wildcat Premier at Hilliard Davidson. “My early season success has surprised me some because I hadn’t jumped a whole lot entering the competition,” said Preacher, who was third in the high jump (6-7) and 11th in the long jump (21-4 3/4) at state last year. “My goal this year is rather simple. I want to get the gold medal in the high jump at the state (meet) and I want to place in the long jump.” Preacher, who moved to Columbus a year ago after attending Pontiac Northern High School near Detroit, said his attitude toward jumping is kind of unusual, but it works for him. “Most jumpers are way more serious in competition and practice than I am,” he said. “I actually think I am kind of a goofball and joke around more than I should, but my relaxed attitude seems to help me under pressure and my success, especially in the high jump, has made me much more self-confident. I remember when I started high jumping in the seventh grade I didn’t think I was very good at all, but my coaches said I had lots of promise. When I started track in the ninth grade, I added the long jump because I loved watching my older teammates compete in it. “My success in the long jump hasn’t come as
easy, but that challenges me even more. I have a long stride, which helps me in the long jump and I actually like it better than the high jump, but I’m not as skilled at it.” A year ago, Preacher high jumped 7 feet in a meet at Mifflin. He said he owes all his LARRY positive results to his coach, LARSON Steve Ayers. “My coach has prepared me so well for track,” Preacher said. “He has made me do a ton of conditioning and it takes a lot more running than you would think to excel at both the high jump and the long jump.” Ayers said Preacher works hard at his craft. “Nigel has a very good work ethic. He trains hard and his willingness to be great is what makes him a good jumper,” Ayers said. “The experience that Nigel had last year at the state championship meet has helped him a lot. There are many kids who freeze up under that kind of pressure and Nigel embraced that situation and took his (natural) ability and used it.” Preacher, whose twin brother, Aryton, is one of the top sprinters in central Ohio, said the more pressure he faces, the better he competes. “I really love it when I know I have great competitors against me. It always makes me want to jump higher and higher,” he said. “I love the atmosphere at big track meets and I love the excitement that the crowds bring. I know I clown around a lot of times, but I used to be a real quiet kid and with this success in track it has bumped my personality up and it has made me much more confident in everything I do. Track has really made a difference for both Aryton and myself. We are lucky to have it in our lives.” I’ll see you at a meet. Larry Larson is a former athletics director at Grandview High School. He can be heard as “Mr. High School Sports” on WTVN 610 AM.
College bound Watterson High School students Justin McCarthy (left), Megan Foley and Tim Carter recently announced where they will compete in college athletics. McCarthy, the son of Mark and Polly McCarthy, will play football at Dayton. Foley, the daughter of Tim and Victoria Foley, will compete in equestrian at Delaware State. Carter, the son of Robert and Christine Carter, will play football at Walsh.
Sports briefs Bengals receiver to hold camp Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jordan Shipley’s inaugural football camp is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 21-22 at Sycamore High School in Cincinnati. Shipley will direct camp activities and provide instruction, along with prep and collegiate coaches from the Cincinnati area. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-14.
For more information and to register, visit www.CampShipley.com or call (888) 3892267.
Griffin to speak at charity camp Former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin will be the featured speaker at the annual Lauren’s First and Goal Football Camp on June 26 at Otterbein University. The camp is a fundraiser for
Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, which provides financial support for brain tumor research and families living with pediatric cancer. The one-day camp is open to student-athletes entering grades 9-12 this fall. Athletes will be divided into small groups to receive instruction in offensive and defensive skills from volunteer coaches. To register for the camp, visit www.LaurensFirstandGoal.org.
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OHSAA votes down spring football practice Girls soccer expanding to three divisions next season By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers
The OHSAA sparked emotion in more than one direction April 7 when it denied a proposal from the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association to allow a two-week period of skill instruction in May. According to the official OHSFCA release that has been posted online by several news outlets, including JJHuddle.com, the proposal asked for two weeks of football instruction during the final two weeks of May. The timeframe for the workouts would have been a maximum of 10 hours and would not have exceeded more than two hours per workout. Also as part of the proposal, athletes participating in an OHSAA spring sport would have been required to complete
their season before participating in the football workouts. For spring sport coaches such as A.J. Auld of the Dublin Jerome High School boys lacrosse program, the OHSAA’s unanimous rejection relieves the continuing pressure for prep athletes to specialize. “I encourage my guys to be multisport athletes because it’s good for a number of reasons,” Auld said. “I know the OHSAA promotes all sports and not just football. If they approved this, why would they just allow one sport to be able to do that? Why wouldn’t they allow basketball to do it? I have a good relationship with the football coach at Jerome, and us sharing players has been mutually beneficial. I know I can’t simulate the intensity (during a practice) that one of my players can have going up against one of their rivals on a Friday night, and the same is true in the other direction.” For others such as Brookhaven’s Steve Ayers, the OHSAA’s decision to deny the proposal was “kind of disappointing.” In its official release, the OHSAA cited “concerns over the impact it would have on other spring sports, as well as the requests that would come from
other sports.” The OHSAA indicated, however, that it is examining the possibility of expanding the 10 days of coaching currently permitted over the summer in all team sports. Some of the nation’s most recruited football states, including California, Florida and Texas, are among those that have some format that includes spring football practice. “We really don’t get that many days in the summer,” said Ayers, who is an assistant football coach with the Bearcats and the school’s head coach for wrestling and boys track and field. “Down south they all have spring football, and as a state it kind of puts us behind. It seems like another thing to hold us back. We kind of felt good that they were thinking about it. When coaches collaborate, they can work it out.” Among the reasons the OHSFCA created the proposal was a concern regarding AAU flag football programs and their influence on OHSAA-sponsored football. In addition, it cited a lack of opportunity for Ohio high school football players to display their skills to college coaches during the May recruit-
ing period. “I know a lot of people might be against it, but obviously I’m a football coach and I’m also a football fan,” Dublin Coffman football coach Mark Crabtree said. “Anything that can be done to promote the sport of football I’m in favor of doing. During the last two weeks of May, most of our players are doing absolutely nothing unless they’re competing in a regional tournament in their spring sport, and those are the kinds of athletes that we’d want to be competing at that time. “Football is the one sport that gets the short end of the stick because all of the other sports you can do year-round in some form. We’re limited the most, yet it’s the biggest sport with fans and them being fanatical about it.” •The OHSAA voted 6-3 to approve a proposal from the soccer coaches association to expand the girls soccer state tournament from two divisions to three beginning this fall. Girls soccer surpassed the 501-team benchmark during 2010. Twenty-three teams from the Central District competed in Division II last fall, producing one district champion. Although the OHSAA has not an-
nounced breakdowns by division, teams such as Worthington Christian (116 girls) and Wellington (77 girls) likely would be among those that would drop to Division III. Worthington Christian was seeded third for the district tournament and Wellington was seeded eighth last fall. “That gives us a better chance once we get into the tournament,” Worthington Christian athletics director Kevin Weakley said of his team’s likely drop. “The challenge in Division II is that there are a lot bigger schools than us in it like Bexley and Hartley. When we made the jump to Division III with the boys, it helped us significantly.” Another effect of the increase in divisions is that schools such as DeSales and Watterson as well as some Columbus City Schools would drop from Division I to II. DeSales and Watterson have been perennial powers in boys soccer while competing in Division II, but neither school got past the district semifinal round while competing in Division I in girls soccer last fall. julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
Wellington Roundup
Boys lacrosse team looks to build on strong start By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers
The Wellington School boys lacrosse team had one of the smallest rosters at the Saltsburg (Pa.) Kiski Invitational on April 1-2. Yet, the Jaguars went 3-0 at the tournament, defeating Morgantown (W.Va.) 10-5 on the first day and Kiski 9-6 and Wheeling (W.Va.) Linsly 19-6 on the second day. First-year coach Patrick Donlon said the lessons learned at the event will carry his team through the rest of the season. “It’s a great way to start out,” said Donlon, whose team dropped to 4-1 with an 11-10 loss to New Albany on April 8. “The tournament taught them that size doesn’t matter. It’s all about heart and determination.” “It was a lot of fun,” senior midfielder Chris Coughlin said. “We just stuck to our skills and played as hard as we could. The second day, we were playing the other team as much as we were the weather, because it was pouring. The field was basically a mud pit. Again, we played our offense and our defense.” Wellington, which is off to its best start since starting 5-1 in 2008, is in the midst of a stretch in which it plays four games in nine days. The Jaguars played Hilliard Bradley on April 12 and Dublin Scioto on April 13 and play host to Westerville Central on Friday, April 15, and Watterson on Wednesday, April 20. Central was 3-0 after beating Westerville South 9-5 on April 8 and outscored its first three opponents 46-22. Watterson was 2-4 after losing to Olentangy 13-6 on April 8. Wellington was averaging 11.8 goals through five games. Donlon said he hasn’t changed much of the offensive strategy since taking over for Andrew Farber, who coached the team to a 9-7 finish last year. However, Donlon has made changes defensively and the Jaguars were allowing 5.6 goals through five games. “Our defense is young, but I think our coach has set up something that really works,” Coughlin said. “When we run it right,
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Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Wellington baseball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, softball and boys tennis teams: BASEBALL March 31 — Lost to Orangeburg (S.C.) Preparatory School 13-1 April 1 — Lost to Minong (Wis.) Northwood 24-5 and New York (N.Y.) Dalton School 12-1 April 2 — Lost to Kingsport (Tenn.) Sullivan North 18-2 April 5 — Game vs. Fisher Catholic postponed April 8 — Lost to Worthington Christian 10-0 April 9 — Defeated Independence 2311 and lost to Independence 14-10 April 12 — Played Marion-Franklin April 13 — Played Hartley April 14 — At Grandview April 16 — Home vs. Madison Christian (DH) April 20 — At Columbus West April 21 — Home vs. Granville Christian Of note: The Jaguars were 1-6 before April 12. BOYS LACROSSE April 1 — Def. Morgantown (W.Va.) 10-5 April 2 — Def. Saltsburg (Pa.) Kiski 9-6; def. Wheeling (W.Va.) Linsly 196 April 6 — Def. Johnstown 17-0 April 8 — Lost to New Albany 11-10 April 12 — Played Hilliard Bradley April 13 — Played Dublin Scioto April 15 — Home vs. Westerville Central April 20 — Home vs. Watterson Of note: The Jaguars were 4-1 before April 12. GIRLS LACROSSE April 1 — Game at Rocky River can-
it works beautifully.” “It’s totally new. I’ve never seen this type of defense before,” senior midfielder Corey Morse said. “We let (the opponent) dodge and then once they do, you double-team them. It’s like tricking them. It actually only took a couple of days (to learn the defense). It was a quick adjustment.” According to Morse, the team’s success goes beyond its offensive and defensive strategies. “This year we just have more team chemistry,” he said. “Everyone likes each other, which is always good. We work together. I’ve been playing with some of these guys for like six years. Everybody knows what everyone
Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Upper Arlington boys tennis team: *March 31 — Match vs. Thomas Worthington postponed April 2 — Defeated Cincinnati Sycamore 3-2. Stu Little (second singles), Brandon Griffin (third singles) and Nate Wallace and Eric Vannatta (first doubles) won. April 4 — Match at Watterson postponed
an OCC-Central Division title at second doubles. “At first, it was difficult,” Wallace said. “I mostly played singles growing up. During the preseason (last year), I got to play a lot of doubles and Eric and I got better as the year went on.
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UA’s Adriane Ghidotti (left) and Sally Holbert celebrate after the Golden Bears scored a goal April 5 in a 13-9 victory over Thomas Worthington.
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Continued from page C1 2 win over Watterson on April 7 and nine in a 13-6 win over Cincinnati Sycamore on April 9. Thomas Worthington, which had scored in double figures in four of the previous eight meetings with UA, entered the game averaging 18 goals. Fulwider said she learned how to position herself in goal and how to get to the ball from watching 2010 graduate Kevyn Harer, a three-year starting goalkeeper. She’s also learned the importance of communication on the field. “Initially, we were lacking a little bit of communication, but our senior class really stepped up with our junior class and we’ve all gotten to know who the boss is out there and what to do,” Rocheleau said. “We’ve all start-
Below are the recent results and coming schedules for the Upper Arlington boys and girls lacrosse teams: BOYS April 6 — Defeated Olentangy Liberty 11-7. Luke Treece and Cam Williams scored three goals apiece. April 8 — Def. Cincinnati Moeller 92. Williams had three goals. April 9 — Def. Cincinnati St. Xavier 10-9 (OT). Williams had five goals. *April 13 — Played Dublin Coffman April 16 — At Pittsburgh Mount Lebanon April 17 — At Murrysville (Pa.) Franklin Regional *April 20 — At Hilliard Davidson Of note: The Bears were 4-0 overall
ed to communicate better and it’s made us a better defensive unit.” “I’ve always been sort of a loud person,” Fulwider said. “I needed to remind myself to call out
“Eric and I help each other out. There’s not a lot of difference between what I do and what Eric does. We’re both good at returns and at the net.” pbatterson@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
where the ball is and constantly calling out the crashes.” pbatterson@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
All-Star Classic set for April 17 The third annual Jump25.com Ohio College All-Star Classic will be held Sunday, April 17, at Upper Arlington High School. The event will begin at noon with a high school boys allstar game featuring seniors from central Ohio. At 1:45 p.m., seniors from Ohio NCAA Division II and III and NAIA schools will play in the men’s small college all-star game. At 3:30 p.m., a men’s Division I college all-star game featuring seniors from Ohio schools will be played.
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April 8 — Def. Toledo St. John’s 3-2. Billy Weldon (first singles), Little (second singles) and Griffin (third singles) won. *April 12 — Played Hilliard Darby in OCC-Central opener *April 14 — Home vs. Central Crossing April 15-16 — At Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier Jamboree *April 18 — At Worthington Kilbourne *April 19 — At Westland April 22 — Home vs. Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier Of note: The Bears were 2-0 overall before April 12. *OCC-Central match
and 1-0 in the OCC-Buckeye before April 13. GIRLS *April 5 — Def. Thomas Worthington 13-9. Adriane Ghidotti had four goals. April 7 — Def. Watterson 19-2. Rachel Marsh had three goals. April 8 — Def. Northbrook (Ill.) Glenbrook North 20-2. Marsh and Abby Dugger had three goals apiece. April 9 — Def. Cincinnati Sycamore 13-6. Samantha Farwick had four goals. *April 13 — Played Dublin Coffman April 16 — Mason and Toledo St. Ursula in Hannigan-Galipault tournament at Thomas Worthington *April 19 — At New Albany *April 20 — Home vs. Hilliard Darby Of note: The Bears were 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the OCC-Buckeye before April 13. *OCC-Buckeye game
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does.” •After playing Worthington Christian on Thursday, April 14, the boys tennis team will have five days off before traveling to Granville on Wednesday, April 20. Coach Tom Haddow plans to use that time to try to sort out his doubles lineup. “We’ve got to find some doubles teams,” Haddow said. “We have teams and they’re coming together. I think we’ll be all right once they do. Communication is the key for doubles. If they encourage each other, things go so much better.”
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Continued from page C1 back and win your next match.” Wallace and Vannatta opened the season with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Nikhil Grandhi and Jeffrey Kaplan at first doubles in the Bears’ 3-2 victory over Cincinnati Sycamore on April 2. “I thought that was very important for us,” Wallace said. “We were the first ones off the court and that gave the rest of a team a boost knowing we were up 1-0. That win is going to give us a lot of confidence for the rest.” Wallace continues to embrace his role as a doubles player, even though he mostly played doubles last year and teamed with 2010 graduate Andrew Giljahn to win
celed *April 5 — Lost to Columbus School for Girls 17-10 April 7 — Def. Westerville North 2013 April 11 — Lost to New Albany 14-6 *April 12 — Played Hartley April 16 — Home vs. Gates Mills Hawken *April 21 — At Columbus Academy Of note: The Jaguars were 2-1 overall and 0-1 in the CIL before April 12. *Central Independent League game SOFTBALL March 28 — Def. Dayton Miami Valley 18-4 and 13-2 in Cocoa, Fla. March 29 — Game vs. Delta in Cocoa, Fla., canceled March 30 — Lost to Urbana (Ill.) 150 in Cocoa, Fla. March 31 — Game vs. St. Louis Park (Minn.) Benilde St. Margaret’s in Cocoa, Fla., canceled April 1 — Game vs. Wilmot (Wis.) Union in Cocoa, Fla., canceled April 2 — Def. Northland 27-6; lost to Bexley 13-2 April 5 — Game at Berne Union postponed April 9 — Lost to Fisher Catholic 100 and 10-0 April 12 — Played Tree of Life April 14 — Home vs. Brookhaven April 16 — At Franklin Heights (DH) April 20 — Home vs. Beechcroft Of note: The Jaguars were 3-4 before April 12. BOYS TENNIS April 4 — Match at Upper Arlington B postponed April 5 — Lost to DeSales 4-1 April 6 — Def. Village Academy 4-1 April 7 — Def. Hilliard Bradley 5-0 April 12 — Played Bexley April 13 — Played St. Charles April 14 — Home vs. Worthington Christian April 20 — At Granville Of note: The Jaguars were 2-1 before April 12.
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UA’s Frank Epitropoulos has been offered scholarships by several Division I schools.
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Continued from page C1 between the coaching staff and players. “We make sure everybody participates in the offseason lifting program,” Golden said. “It’s very important, especially this year to try to develop some linemen, and I think we had some real success. We had a great winter.” According to Miller, missing the playoffs the past two years is driving players to the weight room. “It’s a huge motivation,” he said. “Everybody’s lifting hard and our numbers (in the weight room) keep
•Coach: Mike Golden, seventh season •2010 record: 6-4 overall, 4-3 (fourth) in OCC-Central Division •Final 2010 computer ranking: 14th in Division I, Region 3
going up and up. Everybody’s so motivated for this season. Nobody’s ever excited for two-a-days, but we’re pumped for them this year.” pdolan@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
Basketball camp set for April 27-29 The Johnny Clark/ Jump25.com Spring Break 2011 Shooting and Offensive Skills Camp will be held April 27-29 at Hartley for basketball players in grades 4-11. On each day of the camp, boys and girls in grades 4-7 will receive instruction from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by boys and girls in grades 8-11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Instruction will be given by Clark, a former assistant player development and shooting coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. For more information, call (614) 341-SHOT (7468).
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Nestled in the trees overlooking the Scioto river, this one-of-a-kind home is available in The Quarry. Be soothed by the calm waters as you relax on your deck! The newer kit is updated w/Miller cab, updtd BA, soaring ceils in the LR, & a LL that is perfect for informal entertaining. Asking price for this exquisite home is.
CAPTIVATING WATER VIEWS
DUBLIN RIVERFRONT HOME
ATTENTION INVESTORS
Located just steps from historic downtown Dublin this riverfront home is situated on almost a half acre lot w/a deep water dock. Home features Brazilian Cherry hdwd flrs, mother-in-law suite/ apt, 4 FPs, deck ovrlking the river & 4-car tandem gar. Stop in for a visit & stay for a lifetime.
4 Columbus Duplex’s-total of 8 units. Low maintenance exterior, perfect owner occupied and investor! All units rented with higher rent potential. Curb Offers Only.
$699,900
$699,900
$599,900
MLS#2928212
MLS#210007928
PERFECTION!
COUNTRY LIVING
Wooded views surround you from the outside, while a soothing palette of natures’ colors were lovingly chosen for a zen like ambience. First floor owners’ suite, first floor den, loft, full basement with extra course, 2-car garage, granite kitchen with designer style. This condo is simply exquisite!
Scenic Hilliard 2-story on 1.6 acres. Features 4 BR, 2.5 BA, FR w/fireplace, 1st floor laundry. Newer roof, siding & gutters. 32x48 detached outbuilding. 3-car attached garage.
$293,900
$289,900
MLS#211008207
NEW LISTING
MLS#210002020
MLS#2940504
WOODS OF DUBLINSHIRE Spacious 4 BR, 2.5 BA home with 3,163 SF of living space. Great potential in this 2-story. Large master suite w/sitting area, 2 large walk-in closets, double sinks. Large kit open to 2-sty grt rm. Nice private lot. This is a short sale & needs some TLC priced to move fast. $279,900
BALLANTRAE JEWEL
Beautiful home w/stone & stucco exterior features soaring ceilings in the GR, granite kit w/see thru FP nook next to the sunlit morning rm. Formal DR w/crown molding & chair rail. 4-6 BR, 4.5 BA. 1st flr owner BR, den & lndry rm. Loft/Bonus rm. Professional theatre rm & billiard rm w/kitchenette in LL. Patio in rear yard great for outdoor entertaining. 3-car attached side load garage w/opener. $500,000 MLS#211006805
RIVER LANDINGS 2-STORY
B’ful well maintained 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2-sty in River Landings. Gleaming hdwd floors in entry & kit. Grnt cntrs & center Island in lg kit with bay eat-in area open to spac fam rm with FP. Nice all season rm with hdwd flr & views of great lndscpd bkyd w/brick patio.
MLS#210039133 $279,900
MLS#210022187
CARRINGTON WAY 2-STORY Fabulous 4 BR 2-story w/designer upgraded kit w/granite counters & tray ceil. Large 1st flr den w/French doors. Hdwd trim & 6-panel doors thru-out. Recently painted w/soft palate of colors. Expansive owner suite w/marble shower & whirlpool tub. $354,900
MLS#210032335
BRITTON FARMS GRAND HOME Step inside & admire the 2-story entrance, large island kitchen, sunny eating space, 4 large bedrooms, spa-like bath & vaulted owners suite. A fenced yard with large deck perfect for backyard smores & parties! Bright, light & room for everyone. $279,000 MLS#210035954
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HANOVER SQ DR SPLIT
RIDGEWOOD 4-LEVEL SPLIT
SERENITY ON 9 ACRES
A charming 2-story Condo with inviting features and beautiful scenery. 2 bedroom with 3 full baths, great room, & rec room. Gorgeous kitchen with new granite counters and dining area. Den with a water view. 2nd level laundry & utility room. Back patio are with a magnificent view of water and pond! Access to walking & bike trail!
Pride of ownership in this 3 BR & BA! Kitchen has been completely remodeled with Corian counters, Hickory cabinets & recessed lighting. Basement is partially finished. Screened in porch is a great place for entertaining & leads to the fenced in backyard w/patio. Fireplace in LL, ceramic tile entry & terrazzo porch.
Amazing property just 25 mins west of Hilliard. 3 lg BR, 2 full BA, 3-car det gar, summer house, & just over 9 acres full of fruits trees & walking paths. The 1st floor features kit w/hdwd flrs & eat-in area, liv rm, den, fam rm, WB stove, & 1st flr owners BR w/BA.
$259,900
$254,900
$249,900
MLS#211011609
MLS#211010379
RIDGEWOOD 4-LEVEL SPLIT
RIVER PLACE UPDATED HOME
Gather in the vaulted great room addition! Kitchen has cherry cabinetry and a cozy window seat overlooking the fragrant mimosa tree. Hardwoods floors, 4 generous size BRs, 2 full bas & a beautiful fenced yard with shed. Buckeye tree included!
Open, spacious floor plan with room for everyone! All new carpet, paint, granite kitchen & baths! This home has been lovingly maintained.4largebedrooms,2.5baths,deck overlooking green space & so much more!
$239,900
$239,900
MLS#210035089
MLS#210043215
RIDGEWOOD CHARM One of the prettiest yards in the area with a shady pergola & curved paver walkway. 4 generous size bedrooms,family&livingrooms&alovelysunroom overlooks fenced yard. Hardwood floors, turned stairway, freshly painted throughout. Must see!
MLS#210025788 $245,000
PRETTIEST HOME IN BROOKFIELD VILLAGE! All you need to do is simply move in! Remodeled master bath with beautiful ceramic tile, finished lower level, 4 generous bedrooms, 2.5 baths, first floor utility room, close to shopping, parks, and restaurants. Asking price $229,900
HAYDENS RESERVE BEAUTY B’ful 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2-sty! Kit w/granite counters, 42” cabinets, large pantry, SS appliances & laminate wood floor. Great room w/cathedral ceilings, stone floor to ceiling FP & new tile flooring. 1st floor owners suite & laundry. Vaulted 4-season room, club house & pool. MLS#210034940
HERITAGE CREEK BEAUTY Pride of ownership shows thru-out this one owner home w/1st flr owner suite & BA. Large kit includes appl’s & plenty of cabinets. Great rm is open w/ cathedral ceilings & skylights. Formal BR, bsmt, loft, & neutral décor thru-out. Enjoy the covered porch or entertain in the fncd bkyd w/deck.
MLS#211008434 $229,900
MLS#210010330
$244,900
MLS#211002165
RIDGEWOOD SPLIT Don’t miss this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 3-level split. Beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances & newer laminate flooring. Large living room & dining room. Hardwood floors in all bedrooms. 3-season/Florida room overlooking fenced yard. Deck, shed & well landscaped. $219,900
MLS#211004225
NEW LISTING
RIDGEWOOD RANCH
Updated 3 BR ranch w/cherry cabinetry, designer stainless appl’s, gorgeous granite w/an island that is open to the living room w/natural hardwood floors. Updates include the roof in ‘05, tankless water system ‘08, furnace & A/C in ‘07 & so much more. $209,900
MLS#210037953
TERRA DRIVE 2-STORY
Beautiful 2-story home, close to down town. Gorgeous! Entry/kitchen/eat in/half-bath! Large kitchen w/ center island & SS appliances. Open to family room. Nice finished lower-level for workout area. Owner vaulted suite w/master bath w/double sinks/garden tub/walk-in-closets. LL Rec room & stamped concrete patio. Much more, come visit today! $204,900 MLS#211011258
HAMPTON RESERVE CONDO
WYNNEOAK 2-STORY
A TRUE BEAUTY
B’ful 3 BR, 3 full BA End Unit! GR w/wall of wins, FP & hdwd flrs. Grmt kit w/grnt cntrs & 42” cabs. Enjoy the view of the Nature preserve & pond from the 4-season rm. 1st flr owner ste, lndry & den/or 2nd BR. Hg 2nd flr fin bonus rm w/full BA & tons of add’l storage space. This is a must see & priced thousands below cost of building new.
5 Striking home at the end of a cul-de-sac with oversize lot!9 foot ceilings give a spacious feeling to this great home w/large FR & sunlit bayed eating area. Island kit w/plentiful cabinetry & first flr lndry. Fin LL, patio & more to explore!
TheGlennisperfectlynestledneartheScioto River, shopping, & easy access! This 2-story home is updated w/a lovely spa BA, pretty kitchen w/new cntrtps, newer roof, HVAC & a shady bk patio!
$199,900
$189,900
MLS#210027921
MLS#211000742 $179,900
MLS#210021546
NEW LISTING
RIDGEWOOD 3-LEVEL SPLIT Super value on this 3-level split! Lovely full brick fireplace in living room, & lower level is finished with second fireplace. Expansive fenced yard with patio & mature trees. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & fully equipped kitchen! $169,900
MLS#210030946
SCIOTO WOODS 2-STORY
EDGEWATER BEAUTY
HUMMELL GROVE 4-LEVEL SPLIT
Property has it all! Stream, fire pit, pond, patio, deck, hot tub & 3-season rm. Owners suite w/new Berber carpet & private access to BA. Wood floors on 1st floor. Large FR open to DR. New appl’s, roof & siding. Newly finished basement w/built-ins, surround sound & office.
Located in Edgewater with pretty ponds, walking paths, and parks! 3 large BRs, plentiful closet space, GR, and large kitchen with all appliances included. Backs to wded area with a nice size fenced yard. Easy to move right in and enjoy!
This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath features an updated kitchen with Corian like counters, SS appliances. Updated bath w/ceramic floor & shower. New roof & siding 2009, new H20 tank in 2008. Laminate floor entry hall. ¾ red oak floor in kitchen & dining room. Close to shopping and community parks.
$169,999
$149,900
$134,900
MLS#210033896
MLS#211010155
LUXAIR RANCH
Well maintained brick ranch home in the heart of Hilliard. New roof in ‘08. Kitchen has been updated w/oak cabinets. Large family room addition w/french doors to the patio & fenced yard. Newer windows, trim & 6-panel doors. 2-car tandem block gar has work benches & electric. Great starter home!!
MLS#211010210 $129,900
MLS#210039560
NEW PRICE
COUNTRY RANCH Enjoy the country life w/city access in this all brick 3 BR, 2 BA ranch. Kitchen w/custom cabinets & hardwood floors, front screened-in patio & oversized 2.5-car garage. Over half acre lot. SOLD “AS IS”. SS Bank Approved $113,000
MLS#2923272
VILLAGE AT SOUTHERN POINT CONDO Well maintained 3 bedroom condo with detached 2-car garage. Upgraded fixtures throughout home & neutral décor. Large owner bedroom with plant ledge & walk-in closet. Upstairs laundry. Nice covered porch. Walk to parks and community pool. $104,900
MLS#211004602
HILLIARD COMMONS CONDO
ROSARY RANCH
Neutral 2 bedroom condo includes all appliances. Finished rec. room in LL with half bath. New roof in 2009. Clubhouse with fitness facility & pool. Columbus Taxes with Hilliard Schools. Immediate occupancy & ready for your personal touches!
Own cheaper than rent. Rehab of this home is almost complete. Flooring, kitchen, bathroom & paint will all be new. Walking distance to schools.
$69,900
$39,900
MLS#211006491
GROVE CITY ACREAGE 50.66 acres Agricultural zoning. CAUV renewed, Lease rights until December 2011 farming 48.20 acres with income of $4,820 annually.
MLS#210024584 $379,950
MLS#210016851
ThisWeek Community Newspapers Upper Arlington
Page C8
April 14, 2011
The Susan Wainfor Advantage Group www.MemoriesBeginAtHome.com
614-582-7355 • 614-850-4663 NEW PRICE
Nestled in the trees overlooking the Scioto river, this one-of-a-kind home is available in The Quarry. Be soothed by the calm waters as you relax on your deck! The newer kit is updated w/Miller cab, updtd BA, soaring ceils in the LR, & a LL that is perfect for informal entertaining. Asking price for this exquisite home is.
CAPTIVATING WATER VIEWS
DUBLIN RIVERFRONT HOME
ATTENTION INVESTORS
Located just steps from historic downtown Dublin this riverfront home is situated on almost a half acre lot w/a deep water dock. Home features Brazilian Cherry hdwd flrs, mother-in-law suite/ apt, 4 FPs, deck ovrlking the river & 4-car tandem gar. Stop in for a visit & stay for a lifetime.
4 Columbus Duplex’s-total of 8 units. Low maintenance exterior, perfect owner occupied and investor! All units rented with higher rent potential. Curb Offers Only.
$699,900
$699,900
$599,900
MLS#2928212
MLS#210007928
PERFECTION!
COUNTRY LIVING
Wooded views surround you from the outside, while a soothing palette of natures’ colors were lovingly chosen for a zen like ambience. First floor owners’ suite, first floor den, loft, full basement with extra course, 2-car garage, granite kitchen with designer style. This condo is simply exquisite!
Scenic Hilliard 2-story on 1.6 acres. Features 4 BR, 2.5 BA, FR w/fireplace, 1st floor laundry. Newer roof, siding & gutters. 32x48 detached outbuilding. 3-car attached garage.
$293,900
$289,900
MLS#211008207
NEW LISTING
MLS#210002020
MLS#2940504
WOODS OF DUBLINSHIRE Spacious 4 BR, 2.5 BA home with 3,163 SF of living space. Great potential in this 2-story. Large master suite w/sitting area, 2 large walk-in closets, double sinks. Large kit open to 2-sty grt rm. Nice private lot. This is a short sale & needs some TLC priced to move fast. $279,900
BALLANTRAE JEWEL
Beautiful home w/stone & stucco exterior features soaring ceilings in the GR, granite kit w/see thru FP nook next to the sunlit morning rm. Formal DR w/crown molding & chair rail. 4-6 BR, 4.5 BA. 1st flr owner BR, den & lndry rm. Loft/Bonus rm. Professional theatre rm & billiard rm w/kitchenette in LL. Patio in rear yard great for outdoor entertaining. 3-car attached side load garage w/opener. $500,000 MLS#211006805
RIVER LANDINGS 2-STORY
B’ful well maintained 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 2-sty in River Landings. Gleaming hdwd floors in entry & kit. Grnt cntrs & center Island in lg kit with bay eat-in area open to spac fam rm with FP. Nice all season rm with hdwd flr & views of great lndscpd bkyd w/brick patio.
MLS#210039133 $279,900
MLS#210022187
CARRINGTON WAY 2-STORY Fabulous 4 BR 2-story w/designer upgraded kit w/granite counters & tray ceil. Large 1st flr den w/French doors. Hdwd trim & 6-panel doors thru-out. Recently painted w/soft palate of colors. Expansive owner suite w/marble shower & whirlpool tub. $354,900
MLS#210032335
BRITTON FARMS GRAND HOME Step inside & admire the 2-story entrance, large island kitchen, sunny eating space, 4 large bedrooms, spa-like bath & vaulted owners suite. A fenced yard with large deck perfect for backyard smores & parties! Bright, light & room for everyone. $279,000 MLS#210035954
NEW LISTING
HANOVER SQ DR SPLIT
RIDGEWOOD 4-LEVEL SPLIT
SERENITY ON 9 ACRES
A charming 2-story Condo with inviting features and beautiful scenery. 2 bedroom with 3 full baths, great room, & rec room. Gorgeous kitchen with new granite counters and dining area. Den with a water view. 2nd level laundry & utility room. Back patio are with a magnificent view of water and pond! Access to walking & bike trail!
Pride of ownership in this 3 BR & BA! Kitchen has been completely remodeled with Corian counters, Hickory cabinets & recessed lighting. Basement is partially finished. Screened in porch is a great place for entertaining & leads to the fenced in backyard w/patio. Fireplace in LL, ceramic tile entry & terrazzo porch.
Amazing property just 25 mins west of Hilliard. 3 lg BR, 2 full BA, 3-car det gar, summer house, & just over 9 acres full of fruits trees & walking paths. The 1st floor features kit w/hdwd flrs & eat-in area, liv rm, den, fam rm, WB stove, & 1st flr owners BR w/BA.
$259,900
$254,900
$249,900
MLS#211011609
MLS#211010379
RIDGEWOOD 4-LEVEL SPLIT
RIVER PLACE UPDATED HOME
Gather in the vaulted great room addition! Kitchen has cherry cabinetry and a cozy window seat overlooking the fragrant mimosa tree. Hardwoods floors, 4 generous size BRs, 2 full bas & a beautiful fenced yard with shed. Buckeye tree included!
Open, spacious floor plan with room for everyone! All new carpet, paint, granite kitchen & baths! This home has been lovingly maintained.4largebedrooms,2.5baths,deck overlooking green space & so much more!
$239,900
$239,900
MLS#210035089
MLS#210043215
RIDGEWOOD CHARM One of the prettiest yards in the area with a shady pergola & curved paver walkway. 4 generous size bedrooms,family&livingrooms&alovelysunroom overlooks fenced yard. Hardwood floors, turned stairway, freshly painted throughout. Must see!
MLS#210025788 $245,000
PRETTIEST HOME IN BROOKFIELD VILLAGE! All you need to do is simply move in! Remodeled master bath with beautiful ceramic tile, finished lower level, 4 generous bedrooms, 2.5 baths, first floor utility room, close to shopping, parks, and restaurants. Asking price $229,900
HAYDENS RESERVE BEAUTY B’ful 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2-sty! Kit w/granite counters, 42” cabinets, large pantry, SS appliances & laminate wood floor. Great room w/cathedral ceilings, stone floor to ceiling FP & new tile flooring. 1st floor owners suite & laundry. Vaulted 4-season room, club house & pool. MLS#210034940
HERITAGE CREEK BEAUTY Pride of ownership shows thru-out this one owner home w/1st flr owner suite & BA. Large kit includes appl’s & plenty of cabinets. Great rm is open w/ cathedral ceilings & skylights. Formal BR, bsmt, loft, & neutral décor thru-out. Enjoy the covered porch or entertain in the fncd bkyd w/deck.
MLS#211008434 $229,900
MLS#210010330
$244,900
MLS#211002165
RIDGEWOOD SPLIT Don’t miss this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath 3-level split. Beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances & newer laminate flooring. Large living room & dining room. Hardwood floors in all bedrooms. 3-season/Florida room overlooking fenced yard. Deck, shed & well landscaped. $219,900
MLS#211004225
NEW LISTING
RIDGEWOOD RANCH
Updated 3 BR ranch w/cherry cabinetry, designer stainless appl’s, gorgeous granite w/an island that is open to the living room w/natural hardwood floors. Updates include the roof in ‘05, tankless water system ‘08, furnace & A/C in ‘07 & so much more. $209,900
MLS#210037953
TERRA DRIVE 2-STORY
Beautiful 2-story home, close to down town. Gorgeous! Entry/kitchen/eat in/half-bath! Large kitchen w/ center island & SS appliances. Open to family room. Nice finished lower-level for workout area. Owner vaulted suite w/master bath w/double sinks/garden tub/walk-in-closets. LL Rec room & stamped concrete patio. Much more, come visit today! $204,900 MLS#211011258
HAMPTON RESERVE CONDO
WYNNEOAK 2-STORY
A TRUE BEAUTY
B’ful 3 BR, 3 full BA End Unit! GR w/wall of wins, FP & hdwd flrs. Grmt kit w/grnt cntrs & 42” cabs. Enjoy the view of the Nature preserve & pond from the 4-season rm. 1st flr owner ste, lndry & den/or 2nd BR. Hg 2nd flr fin bonus rm w/full BA & tons of add’l storage space. This is a must see & priced thousands below cost of building new.
5 Striking home at the end of a cul-de-sac with oversize lot!9 foot ceilings give a spacious feeling to this great home w/large FR & sunlit bayed eating area. Island kit w/plentiful cabinetry & first flr lndry. Fin LL, patio & more to explore!
TheGlennisperfectlynestledneartheScioto River, shopping, & easy access! This 2-story home is updated w/a lovely spa BA, pretty kitchen w/new cntrtps, newer roof, HVAC & a shady bk patio!
$199,900
$189,900
MLS#210027921
MLS#211000742 $179,900
MLS#210021546
NEW LISTING
RIDGEWOOD 3-LEVEL SPLIT Super value on this 3-level split! Lovely full brick fireplace in living room, & lower level is finished with second fireplace. Expansive fenced yard with patio & mature trees. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & fully equipped kitchen! $169,900
MLS#210030946
SCIOTO WOODS 2-STORY
EDGEWATER BEAUTY
HUMMELL GROVE 4-LEVEL SPLIT
Property has it all! Stream, fire pit, pond, patio, deck, hot tub & 3-season rm. Owners suite w/new Berber carpet & private access to BA. Wood floors on 1st floor. Large FR open to DR. New appl’s, roof & siding. Newly finished basement w/built-ins, surround sound & office.
Located in Edgewater with pretty ponds, walking paths, and parks! 3 large BRs, plentiful closet space, GR, and large kitchen with all appliances included. Backs to wded area with a nice size fenced yard. Easy to move right in and enjoy!
This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath features an updated kitchen with Corian like counters, SS appliances. Updated bath w/ceramic floor & shower. New roof & siding 2009, new H20 tank in 2008. Laminate floor entry hall. ¾ red oak floor in kitchen & dining room. Close to shopping and community parks.
$169,999
$149,900
$134,900
MLS#210033896
MLS#211010155
LUXAIR RANCH
Well maintained brick ranch home in the heart of Hilliard. New roof in ‘08. Kitchen has been updated w/oak cabinets. Large family room addition w/french doors to the patio & fenced yard. Newer windows, trim & 6-panel doors. 2-car tandem block gar has work benches & electric. Great starter home!!
MLS#211010210 $129,900
MLS#210039560
NEW PRICE
COUNTRY RANCH Enjoy the country life w/city access in this all brick 3 BR, 2 BA ranch. Kitchen w/custom cabinets & hardwood floors, front screened-in patio & oversized 2.5-car garage. Over half acre lot. SOLD “AS IS”. SS Bank Approved $113,000
MLS#2923272
VILLAGE AT SOUTHERN POINT CONDO Well maintained 3 bedroom condo with detached 2-car garage. Upgraded fixtures throughout home & neutral décor. Large owner bedroom with plant ledge & walk-in closet. Upstairs laundry. Nice covered porch. Walk to parks and community pool. $104,900
MLS#211004602
HILLIARD COMMONS CONDO
ROSARY RANCH
Neutral 2 bedroom condo includes all appliances. Finished rec. room in LL with half bath. New roof in 2009. Clubhouse with fitness facility & pool. Columbus Taxes with Hilliard Schools. Immediate occupancy & ready for your personal touches!
Own cheaper than rent. Rehab of this home is almost complete. Flooring, kitchen, bathroom & paint will all be new. Walking distance to schools.
$69,900
$39,900
MLS#211006491
GROVE CITY ACREAGE 50.66 acres Agricultural zoning. CAUV renewed, Lease rights until December 2011 farming 48.20 acres with income of $4,820 annually.
MLS#210024584 $379,950
MLS#210016851