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Relay For Life slated for June 18-19 By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers The Relay For Life PickeringtonReynoldsburg will be held at Pickerington High School North from 10 a.m. June 18 to 10 a.m. 19. “We have 17 teams this year and we hope to raise over $27,000,” event chair Colleen Pospishil said. Individuals and teams can register on-

line at www.relayforlife/pickerington, or by contacting Andrea Perlman, an American Cancer Society staff member for the Relay For Life PickeringtonReynoldsburg event, at (888) 227-6446, extension 3213. Money is raised through donations from local individuals and companies. Donations can be made online at www.relayforlife/pickerington, or at the event.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event to honor survivors, patients, caregivers and those lost to cancer, as well help raise funds to fight the disease. Local organizers are seeking teams from both cities and beyond to walk continuous laps June 18 and 19 and raise money to recognize those who’ve faced cancer and help to fight the disease. “We do a 24-hour event because can-

cer never sleeps,” Perlman said. “There will be events all day. We have bands coming and we have themes for the laps.” As of June 3, American Cancer Society officials said approximately 120 people had registered to participate in the Pickerington-Reynoldsburg event. The organization will continue to accept registrations for teams and individuals up to the day of the Relay. “We encourage everybody to come

out,” Perlman said. “You can participate as an individual and we encourage people to form teams of five to 15.” She said organizers also encourage creative fundraising efforts. In past years, those activities have included on-site sales of baked goods, glow sticks, beads and other items. Each Relay For Life event starts with See RELAY FOR LIFE, page A4

OPVBA seeks strong finish to ‘Operation Feed’ drive

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By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers This month, the city and several Olde Pickerington Village businesses will wrap up an inaugural campaign to help out central Ohio’s largest annual food drive. Those who live and work in Pickerington may have noticed food collection boxes in front of or inside several businesses and city offices. It’s all part of a partnership initiated this year between the Olde Pickerington Village Business Association and the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, an organization that attempts to feed hungry and financially strained people in a 21-county region in central and eastern Ohio. For more than 30 years, it has spearheaded “Operation Feed,” a program which seeks donations of non-perishable food items through partnerships with area businesses. Last year, the effort generated enough food for 4.55 million meals, and it’s seeking to raise 5 million meals this year. The donated items will be distributed to food pantries throughout the food bank’s service area. In April, the OPVBA member businesses, the city of Pickerington, the Pickerington Police Department and the Pickerington Public Library placed collection boxes at their offices and facilities. Roughly 70 to 80 percent of the food collected through the drive will go to the PCMA Food Pantry of Pickerington. See OPVBA, page A8

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(Left) Stephen Turley, a graduating senior from Pickerington High School North, leads his 3-year-old cousin, Faith Yoakam, back to her seat. (Right) Lena Obert, grandmother of PHS Central graduating senior April Wycuff, takes an opportunity to see her granddaughter eye to eye. Obert is 5-feet tall, while April is a full foot taller. Both Pickerington high schools held commencement ceremonies at World Harvest Church in Canal Winchester on June 4. For more photos from the ceremonies, see page A11 or visit ThisWeekNews.com to view a slideshow.

Frozen yogurt store offers ‘healthier’ desserts By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers A central Ohio couple recently opened a new frozen yogurt business in Pickerington to fill what they see as a void in “healthier” dessert options for the local community. After recently retiring from the world of international stocks trading, Margaret Hanson and her husband John, an educator by day, sought an entrepreneurial venture to help fill their time. They decided to open an Orange Leaf Self Serve Frozen Yogurt franchise, which they did

on May 18 at 10503 Blacklick-Eastern Road, Suite 700, in the Hunters Run Shopping Center. “We started researching businesses on the Net and came across the concept of frozen yogurt,” Margaret Hanson said. “It’s a new, fresh concept and it’s a healthy alternative to desserts. “Then we tried Orange Leaf samples and decided they were the best.” The Hansons said they chose Pickerington for multiple reasons. For one, it is a central point between the couple’s Buckeye Lake home, and John’s home in

Columbus, where he cares for his parents. Although Grandview and Upper Arlington have Orange Leaf stores, the franchise wasn’t represented in Pickerington, they said. Additionally, the Hansons felt there was a general lack of frozen yogurt offerings in the city. “It was just something that sounded like something we’d have fun doing,” Margaret Hanson said. “Pickerington just seemed to be an ideal location between our two homes, and there was just nothing like this here.”

Church mission marked by help and heartbreak By DAVID S. OWEN ThisWeek Community Newspapers Members of the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church who returned May 29 from a three-day relief mission to tornado-ravaged Alabama said the experience was both an eye-opener and a success. Nearly 80 people, most members of the church’s youth group, drove south in nine vans and trucks on May 26 to help victims in Harvest, Ala., one of the communities hit hardest by tornadoes in early April. See CHURCH MISSION, page A3

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Continued from page A1 The 1,200-square-foot Pickerington store, bedecked in bright colors, also is designed to present a vibrant and fun atmosphere, she said. There is indoor and patio seating, and patrons can choose the carryout option, taking their selfserve concoctions with them. As for offerings, Hanson said there are a total of 30 flavors that are rotated periodically. There are six yogurt machines that at any one time offer two different flavors, as well as the option of swirling flavors. Hanson said flavors available at any one time range from “basics,” such as vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, to peanut butter, cheesecake, chocolate and raspberry, blueberry, confetti cake and red velvet cake. Two “classic” offerings are classic tart and Dole pineapple, Orange Leaf’s lone non-dairy option. “They’re basically non-fat and low-fat,” she said. From there, patrons can choose from 18 cold toppings and 18 dry toppings, as well as syrups. “You make your own dessert,” Hanson said. “Then you put it on a scale and weigh it and we charge 45 cents on ounce. “When you come in, you choose, you weigh and you pay.” Orange Leaf will operate yearround, opening at 11 a.m. seven days a week. Closing time is 10 p.m. on weekdays and on Sunday, 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition to Margaret and

Senior center summer music series begins June 23

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Cortlandt Martin, 17, shares a laugh with friends June 6 at Margaret and John Hanson’s new Orange Leaf Self Serve Frozen Yogurt franchise in Pickerington.

John — who will work at the store when he’s not teaching at Bishop Watterson High School and Columbus State Community College — Orange Leaf will have about five employees, Margaret said. Located adjacent to Marcus Theatre, the store also currently is providing a 15 percent dis-

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Summer concert series, film lineups scheduled By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers Annual summer traditions of music and movies in Sycamore Park will continue again this year through two longstanding Pickerington Parks and Recreation Department programs. This month marks the beginning of the 2011 Giant Eagle Summer Concert Series and the 2011 Friday Night Flicks presented by Fairfield Federal. Both programs, which are entering their 11th year in the city, will be offered weekly in Sycamore Park through mid-August. “These events are free entertainment for the community and we get a lot of great feedback,” said Rebecca Medinger, Pickerington recreation administrator. Schedules for both series are posted on the parks and recreation department page on the city’s website, www.pickerington.net. They also are listed in the department’s program guide, which recently was mailed to residents. As usual, the summer concerts will be held on Sundays at the Sycamore Park Amphitheater from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Medinger said the event seeks to provide entertainment for adults, but families are welcome at the concerts. On June 12, the Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Parrots of the Caribbean, will take the stage. Subsequent shows will include Capitol Sound on June 19, The British Invasion on June 26, Pickerington native Chris Logsdon on July 10, Agent 99 on July 17 and country cover band Jacked Up on July 24. In August, the series will feature Rolling Stones tribute band, Satisfaction, and Red Hot Rhythm Review on Aug. 14. A special July Fourth show will be held at Victory Park featuring Columbus jazz legend Arnett Howard. That show will include music sets from 8 to 10 p.m. and 10:30 to 11 p.m. In between the music, a fireworks display will be held. “It’s a wide range, anything from the oldies to

’70s and ’80s music, all the way to current hits of the day,” Medinger said. As for Friday Night Flicks, the movies this year will be geared toward children. Each of those to be screened will be rated G or PG. The movies will be projected onto Sycamore Park’s landmark barn, near the amphitheater. The movies generally are scheduled to begin around 9:20 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 19. “We usually say the movies will start about 20 minutes after dusk,” Medinger said. “It’s kind of unique for Pickerington.” This year’s Flicks lineup will kick off June 10 with “Cats and Dogs Revenge of Kitty Galore.” Other June shows will include “Alpha Omega” on June 17 and “Shrek Forever After” on June 24. On July 1, “Despicable Me” will be screened, “Megamind” will be shown July 8, “Legends of the Guardians” will be featured on July 15 and “Letters to Juliet” will be screened on July 22. There will be no Friday Night Flicks on July 29 because of the Violet Festival. However, on Aug. 8, the series will resume with “Toy Story 3.” “Nanny McPhee Returns” and “The Karate Kid” will conclude the Friday Night Flicks series on Aug. 12 and 19, respectively. “It’s great free entertainment, especially for young kids,” Medinger said. As always, parks officials encourage those attending the summer concerts and movies to bring their own seating or blankets. Visitors also are permitted to bring food and drinks. However, alcohol is prohibited. For those who don’t wish to lug in a cooler or picnic basket, Medinger said, both programs will feature a food vendor this year. It’s the first time food and drinks will be sold during the events. Additional information about the concert series and the Friday movies is available at the city’s website, or by calling the parks and recreation department at (614) 833-2211.

Church member Matt Elliot, one of the mission’s chaperones, said even a month since the area was hit by the raging storms, there was still much work to be done. He said the relief mission’s main task was to help with cleanup efforts. “We wanted to be able to help with cleaning up debris and help families with the opportunity to begin to rebuild. Basically, the neighborhood we were in was pretty much still a disaster area,” Elliot said. “I had never seen anything like that. It was shocking and overwhelming to see that much destruction,” he said. Elliot said church members saw bare trees and bare ground and although some clean-up had already been completed, much of what they saw was either half a house still standing or an entire house collapsed into rubble on top of its foundation. He said the group split into smaller groups, with some charged with cleaning up and chopping wood, while others sorted out recyclables, including metals and plastics, and helped salvage any valuables. “I found a digital camera and put it aside for the family,” he said. “We gathered all of those things together, any clothing that was still in good shape — we even moved an entire house to the curb. “It was a one-story house and everything had to be moved to the curb so the Army Corps of Engineers working with FEMA could come and remove everything.” Elliot said the group’s main mission was intended to make sure victims were not forgotten and to assist any way possible. “Personally, I feel like we have escaped a lot of tragedy here in Ohio and I felt this is something I can help do for my fellow Americans,” he said. “I want to be able to get down there and help, as well as just share the love of God with those people.” A return trip may be organized in July to help families rebuild their homes, Elliot said. RUMC member Lisa Cordova, Pickerington High School Central student, said she volunteered for the mission not only for the experience but especially to help the victims. “It was kind of breathtaking,” she said of seeing so much destruction. “It’s hard to describe. It brought me to tears, honestly, to see all the people — I mean, they have their lives, but that was kind of it, because of their hous-

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ny. Candles inside bags filled with sand are lit, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. As people take time to remember, those who have walked alongside others battling cancer can grieve and find healing, Perlman said. Lastly, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where participants make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. This may include getting a screening test, quitting smoking or talking to elected officials about cancer. “As the sun rises, it represents the new day, and victory over cancer with our survivors,” Perlman said. “I really do encourage the community to come out and see what Relay For Life is all about.” nellis@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

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Police reports Pickerington police May 14 • A Pickerington man was charged with obstructing official business after fleeing from an officer responding to a disturbance at a Stonecreek Drive Northwest bar. • Several residents of Sycamore Drive and Pickerington Ridge North reported someone forced entry to their vehicles and stole a variety of items. • A Pickerington woman was cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance following a crash on state Route 256. • A Columbus woman was cited for a marked lanes violation following a stop on Refugee Road. • A Manchester Circle woman reported someone entered her shed and stole an axe, two garden rakes and three shovels. • A Pickerington man was cited for two counts of license forfeiture suspensions, FRA suspension, no working taillights and no seat belt following a stop on Windmiller Drive.

May 15 • A 16-year-old Pickerington boy was cited for careless operation following a crash on North Center Street. • A Reynoldsburg man was cited for OVI suspension following a stop on state Route 256. • A Sycamore Creek woman reported someone entered her unlocked vehicle and stole a laptop computer.

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property after allegedly robbing with previous convictions, a two people in Newark of a mobile marked lane violation, light telephone and a GPS device. required and no turn/stop signals following a stop on Hill Road. • A Canal Winchester man May 17 • A Columbus man was cited reported someone forced entry to for failure to control, hit-skip and his vehicle while it was parked at furnishing false information fol- a Hill Road movie theater and stole lowing a crash on state Route 204. a global-positioning system device. • A Pickerington woman was May 21 charged with domestic violence • A Columbus man was cited stemming from an incident at a for improper backing, FRA susMcMunn Street residence. pension, 12-point suspension and child support suspension followMay 18 • A Columbus man reported ing a crash on state Route 256. • A Columbus man was cited someone forced entry to his vehicle while it was parked at a for expired tags following a stop Stonecreek Drive fitness center on state Route 204. • A Westerville man was and stole his driver’s license, a charged with domestic violence debit card, an insurance card and a GPS device. A Columbus woman after allegedly striking a woman also reported her purse and con- on Melrose Boulevard. • A Pickerington man reported tents were stolen from the vehithe unauthorized use of his credit cle. • A Vermillion, Ohio, woman card. Loss was $33. • A Canal Winchester woman was cited for failure to maintain was cited for driving under susassured clear distance following pension following a stop on state a crash on Tussing Road. Route 256. • A Pickerington man was • A Pickerington woman was charged with receiving stolen prop- cited for a noncompliance suserty, obstructing official business, pension and FRA suspension folfailure to maintain control, license lowing a stop on Tussing Road. expired more than six months and • A Canal Winchester man was reckless operation after allegedly cited for drug abuse following a being found in a stolen vehicle on stop on Tussing Road. McLeod Parc. • A Herrogate Square man May 22 reported he found a bag contain• A man, no address provided, ing two spoons, a syringe and a was charged with domestic viopen tube next to a fire hydrant on lence and assault after allegedly his block. striking another man following a • A Pickerington man was crash in the parking lot of a state charged with two counts of drug Route 256 restaurant. abuse, possession of drug para• A Columbus man was cited phernalia and possession of mar- for two counts of speeding, FRA ijuana following a stop on Raab suspension and a noncompliance Street. Another Pickerington man suspension following a stop on was charged with obstruction of West Columbus Street. official business, possession of marijuana and possession of drug May 23 paraphernalia, and was arrested • A Pickerington woman was on a warrant from Fairfield cited for failure to maintain County for failure to appear. assured clear distance following a crash on state Route 256. May 19 • A Reynoldsburg woman was • A Columbus woman was cited for two counts of child supcited for an equipment violation port suspension following a stop and driving under a license for- on Tussing Road. feiture suspension following a May 24 stop on Hill Road. • A Pickerington man was cited • A Pickerington man was for careless operation following charged with OVI, OVI refusal, open container, a turn signal vioa crash on Hill Road. • A Reynoldsburg man was lation and improper turning folcited for failure to maintain lowing a stop on Hill Road. • A Pickerington woman was assured clear distance following cited for speeding, failure to reina crash on state Route 256. • A Pickerington woman was state a license and no seatbelt folcited for failure to maintain reaSee POLICE, page A7 sonable control following a crash on state Route 256.

• A Canal Winchester man was cited for driving on a noncompliance suspension, FRA suspension and headlights required following a stop on Refugee Road. • A Pickerington man was cited for failure to maintain reasonable control following a crash on Cool Spring Court. • A 14-year-old Columbus girl was charged with receiving stolen property, no operator’s license, falsification and careless operation following a stop on Windmiller Drive. • A 17-year-old Pickerington boy was cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance following a crash on Refugee Road. • A Columbus woman was cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance following a crash on Interstate 70. A Columbus man also was cited for no operator’s license, two FRA suspensions and three suspensions for failure to May 20 reinstate. • A Pickerington man was • A Pickerington man was charged with receiving stolen charged with OVI, OVI refusal

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Events POP Arts, 895 Old Diley Road, is offering summer piano and voice lessons on weekday afternoons. Call (614) 403-6486. Antique Fire Engine Muster, sponsored by the Central Ohio Antique Fire Apparatus Association, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Ohio Fire Academy, 8895 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg. See displays of antique fire apparatuses. Food and beverages will be available. Visit www.coafaa.org. Bloodmobile, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way. Call (800) 733-2767 to schedule an appointment. Bloodmobile, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the American Motorcycle Association, 13515 Yarmouth Road N.W. Call (614) 8561900, extension 1307, to schedule an appointment. Toastmasters Open House, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way. Free and open to the public. Call Nathaniel at (501) 908-5001.

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In brief Lions Club hosts annual pizza challenge The Pickerington Lions Club held its 10th annual Pizza Challenge May 26 at the Pickerington Senior Center. Seven shops participated: Kingy’s, Catalfino’s, Romeo’s, Classics Pizza, Creno’s, Pizza Hut and Uno’s Pizzeria. Entries were divided into two categories: “Judges’ Choice” and “People’s Choice.” The challenge was a “blind” taste test, meaning that no one knew what pizzas they were judging. The winners were Catalfino’s (best specialty pizza); Uno’s (Judges’ Choice for best pepper-

Red Cross The following events are offered by American Red Cross of Fairfield County. Call (740) 687-5585 to register. Classes are held at the Chapter House, 121 W. Mulberry St. in Lancaster, unless otherwise specified. Babysitter Training, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, for ages 11 to 15. Bring a doll or stuffed animal without a tail, as well as a sack lunch. Class fee is $40 and is required with pre-registration.

oni pizza) and Romeo’s (People’s Choice for best pepperoni pizza). Other shops receiving honors in the People’s Choice category were: Kingy’s (best sauce), Pizza Hut (best crust) and Creno’s (second place, best pepperoni pizza). Other winners in the Judges’Choice category were: Classic (second place, best pepperoni pizza and best sauce), Catalfino’s (best crust) and Romeo’s (second place, best specialty pizza). The celebrity judges included Mayor Mitch O’Brien, Boy Scout Troop 256 scoutmaster Jerry Pritchard, Kiwanis Club representative Mike Sabatino, GOOD Program founder Ron Derry and his wife, Pam, also of the GOOD Program.

Meetings Pickerington AmSpirit, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Fridays at Pizza Cottage, 1000 Old Diley Road. This is a business networking and referral group meeting. Visitors are welcome. Visit amspiritpickerington.com. Pickerington Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the first-floor conference room at Kroger, 1045 Hill Road N. Visit pickerington.freetoasthost.net. Pickerington Lions Club, meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. For location and time, call 920-0800. Reynoldsburg/Pickerington Rotary Club, noon Tuesdays at Wesley Ridge Community Center, 2225 state Route 256. Visit www.rprotary.com or email viperoffice@viperprotectionservices.com for more information. See COMING UP, page A7

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Police reports Continued from page A6 lowing a stop on West Columbus Street. • A Cambridge Way man reported someone forced entry to his home and stole a firearm. • A Pickerington man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a stop on state Route 256. A 17-yearold Reynoldsburg boy was charged with drug abuse stemming from the stop, and another 17-year-old Reynoldsburg boy was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. • A Pickerington man was charged with drug abuse and con-

for failure to yield following a crash at the intersection of Sycamore Creek and Penn streets. • A Maple Place man reported his son found a large knife in his yard. • A Reynoldsburg man was cited for speeding and a noncompliance suspension following a stop on West Columbus Street. • A Reynoldsburg man was charged with driving under suspension, no seatbelt and failure to May 25 display license plates following • A Pickerington man was cited a stop on state Route 256.

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OPVBA seeks strong finish to ‘Operation Feed’ drive Continued from page A1 The drive will conclude at the end of this month, and the local Operation Feed partners are hoping to finish strong. “The overall Operation Feed effort stops at the end of June, so that’s when we’re ending ours,” said MeLisa Longo, operations manager with the Pickerington-

based Law Group of Haywood & Little, who, along with Margaret Arendt, helped forge the local program. “Pickerington has a long history of being a generous, community-oriented city,” Longo said. “The OPVBA’s support of Operation Feed, along with our city offices and police department, is just the latest example of the great peo-

ple we have here.” Collection boxes can be found at the following locations: • BJ’s Bouquets, 18 W. Columbus St. • Deblin Design, 18 E. Columbus St. • The Hair Boutique, 37 E. Columbus St. • Law Group of Haywood & Little, 21 W. Columbus St.

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• Pickerington Chamber of Commerce, 13 W. Columbus St. • Spence Environmental Consulting, 70 W. Columbus St. • Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way. • Pickerington City Hall, 100 Lockville Road. • Pickerington Police Department, 1311 Refugee Road. A total collections count hasn’t been taken locally, but Longo said approximately 369 pounds of food from the Pickerington area recently were delivered to the Mid-Ohio FoodBank after various collections boxes were filled. “It’s kind of something that’s snowballed,” Longo said. During the program’s final push,

Operation Feed partners continue to seek nonperishable food donations that are not in glass containers. In particular, they are seeking pasta meals in a can, canned fruit, tuna, canned vegetables, canned meat, soup and peanut butter. Additionally, those who wish to help out can make financial donations. However, organizers said they cannot accept cash. Checks can be made payable to Mid-Ohio Foodbank/Operation Feed and presented to the local Operation Feed partners. Through its corporate resources and partnerships, every $1 donated results in $8 worth of groceries distributed, Longo said.

“In this extremely tough economy, more people than ever are struggling to put food on the table. Pickerington has always been a generous, caring community, and we are seeing that spirit reflected in our food drive,” she said. “We’re still collecting, though, so we encourage everyone to pitch in so that we can end this effort with a bang.” Additional information about the local Operation Feed effort can be obtained by contacting Longo via email at ml@haywoodlaw.com, or by calling her at (614) 920-1764, extension 73. nellis@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com

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Get your friends and family involved. There are likely some very talented people in your circle of friends. Tap them to be part of your special day. You can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by asking your friends to fill important MICHELLE roles such as photographer, DJ and florist. JOHNSON Find something borrowed. Friends and family may have centerpieces, apparel or other items from their wedding that they would be honored to loan you for yours. Ask around. Purchase in season. When choosing flowers, look for varieties that will be in season on your wedding day. You’ll save a bundle and likely have more beautiful arrangements. The same principle works with menu planning. Look for local and in-season foods when deciding what you’ll serve at the reception. Negotiate. Don’t hesitate to ask for a discount from your vendors and suppliers. In a tough economy, they may be willing to offer you great rates to get your business. And there’s no harm in asking. Rent what you can’t afford to buy. Although most brides opt to purchase and store their wedding dress after the big day, few ever wear or do anything with the gown again. By renting, you can wear a designer dress for a fraction of the cost of purchasing. Reduce the size of your guest list and wedding party. Scrutinize your guest list and consider limiting the number of your attendants. Scaling See FINANCIAL FINESSE, page A9

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Military news Air Force Airman Trokon N. Williams graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Rod and Nyemadi Williams of Pickerington. Williams completed an inten- Trokon N. sive, eight-week program that Williams

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warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Williams is a 2009 graduate of Pickerington High School Central.

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1 duction of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance fell victim to the company’s recent restructuring, CAPA was able to secure the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players to present the same classic light opera for the same dates: June 10-12 at the Southern Theatre. (Meanwhile, CAPA and Opera Columbus will get to work on fashioning the model of a modern opera company.) Pirates is a masterwork for sure, finding the composer and lyricist at the top of their considerable game — clever, engaging, incisive and a frolicsome good time. Tickets are $102.50-$10. Call (614) 469-0939.

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bison show is the biggest yet, as the lovely and talented Mrs. Robison — the smashing and smooth country singer Kelly Willis — is sharing the bill this time. Kelly’s out of semi-retirement for a few marital-bliss shows this summer; expect a show both playful and poignant. Tickets are $30. Call (614) 5656130.

Robert Plant and the Band of Joy plays the Palace Theatre Monday, June 13. Plant revived the name of his pre-Zeppelin outfit for his current project, one that boasts a lineup sure to thrive in the folk-rock legacy of the original. Opening is North Mississippi Allstars, touring in support of their latest CD, Keys to the Kingdom. Tickets are $62.50/$42.50. Call times in the last 20 1-800-745-3000. 3 Two years or so, The Beat has caught Robert Plant live in conAustralian chanteuse 4 Lovely cert. Lenka recently released her While the signs of inevitable sophomore CD, Two. The collecaging are certainly there, we were tion of jaunty, whimsical pop ditnot disappointed and, frankly, a ties reveals an artist confident and little surprised both times at the charming, insinger’s fitness, and especially his vested and invoice. gratiating. A spin of Two found The Beat smiling on a number of occasions — Lenka the kind of stuff The Beat wishes would find a home at Top-40 radio or at the very least Adult Pop, because it’s catchy and fun but still credible. We’d anticipate her show, Tuesday, June 14, at The Basement, will be a joyful dance party. The alluring and quirky Elizabeth and the Catapult opens. Tickets are $12/$14. Call 1-800745-3000.

that he’s able to do what he does for a living. No, literally. Aside from his catchy nickname (more on that later) and one-of-a-kind licks and riffs, doing back flips and other stage gymnastics is what Shorty’s known for. Shorty started doing the flips when he was in his teens, encouraged by one of his mentors, Guitar Slim, to add some showmanship to his performances. That was in the 1950s. He’ll still do a flip today at age 71. “I just like to have myself some fun,” he told The Beat. “But you can’t get too excited, and you have to do it in time, in rhythm. If the band is going crazy and they don’t know what’s coming, well, one time I ended up with my right arm in a sling.” Shorty tells the story of his influence on a young Jimi Hendrix (Shorty would befriend and later marry Jimi’s half-sister), of whom Shorty said, “Jimi would go AWOL from his Army base to catch my local shows. He told me the reason he started setting his guitar on fire was because he couldn’t do the back flips like I did. “I’m up there to entertain and make the fans happy,” Shorty told The Beat. Born David Kearney in Houston, Texas, and raised by his grandmother in Kissimmee, Fla., Shorty attempted to follow in his uncle’s footsteps as a guitar player. As a 6-year-old, Shorty said, he would sneak into his uncle’s room once he’d gone to work and try to play the guitar, until one day he’d just about given up. “I was kicking it and slamming the strings. I told my grandmother ‘I hate that guitar,’” he said. “My grandmother asked my uncle, ‘Will you teach that boy to play

Guitar Shorty and his band will play Von Jazz & Blues Supperclub Thursday, June 16. Tickets are $20. Call (614) 431-5299.

guitar before I kill him?’” Long hours on his uncle’s knee gave way to a gig with a local band — but being a kid in a band full of adults also meant he was the shortest member of the band. A club owner laid the moniker Guitar Shorty on him then, and it stuck. His reputation was growing as well, and he caught the ear of blues master Willie Dixon and that of Ray Charles, who hired him and with whom he spent a year on the road, still in his teens. In the 1950s and ’60s, Shorty toured and recorded the occasional single. He moved to the Los Angeles area in the ’70s, and played gigs with every blues star, including B.B. King, Johnny Copeland and T-Bone Walker. But it wasn’t until the ’90s that he began a serious recording career. His new CD, Bare Knuckles,

is his seventh — third for Alligator Records. “I still enjoy what I’m doing,” he said. “I’m thankful every day for the gift to be able to do this.” Shorty admitted that most of his trademark licks are recorded live rather than rehearsed. Still, the studio is no substitute for the stage. “Stuff just comes to me while I’m playing. The same song tonight and tomorrow night is not going to sound the same,” he explained. “If you do the same thing over and over, it’s like eating the same food all the time — it gets stale. “If you can’t be creative, you’re wasting your time. That’s what music’s all about.” ■ For more from The Beat’s interview with Guitar Shorty, read the BeatBlog at www.ThisWeekNews.com/blogs.

New chef brings menu thrills to The Rossi “The thrill is goooone, baaaaby,” yowled B.B. King as I was seated at a rare available table in The Rossi Bar + Kitchen. Usually, a shopworn song like this deflates my mood. But that night (Was it the festive crowd? The stylish restaurant?), the old tune felt almost fresh. And hey, I’ve got nothing against B.B., but as the evening progressed, I realized the blues dude’s words couldn’t have been more off base. Because the thoroughly fabulous food I began slamming back at the Rossi proved the thrill is most certainly not gone here. Actually, I haven’t been more enthusiastic about this place since reviewing it the week it opened, in April 2005. My excitement grew from fantastic nightly specials and spread to just-introduced menu items rolled out by the Rossi’s bright new chef,Andrew Smith. Formerly working in that artsy hotbed of culinary daring called Portland, Ore., Smith’s stuff has been creative without tasting strange, ingredient-conscious without sounding

MENU by G.A. Benton precious. This translates into meals as good as I’ve recently had anywhere in town. Before eating, though, try one of the Rossi’s wild cocktails, like the giggly Beet Down ($10). Not only does this rubycolored, hefty, aromatic oddball go down considerably better than it sounds, but I kinda love it. Refreshingly, it’s a bit citrusy with orange-kissed Watershed Gin flying off pomegranate molasses, both grounded by splashes of earthy beet juice. Crystals of sea salt crust the cocktail glass, realigning the palate between sips. The lovely, light and lemony-dressed arugula salad ($10) is another new favorite. It’s huge — a salad king crowned with toasted hazelnuts and a crunchy crostini smeared with Lucky Penny goat

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Pork and Beans entree at The Rossi.

cheese. Rimming the plate of regal greens are warm prosciutto-wrapped dates that bring smooth and chewy, sweet and meaty contrasts. Like all specials (including a nifty P.L.T.: pancetta, lettuce and tomato salad

with Lucky Penny feta) it’s listed on cards posted above the restaurant “pass.” There, you might also see a (sexily seared) scallop, (bacony) crispy pork rillette and tomatillo-jam appetizer. If you do, order this immediately. Ditto for a terrifically balanced soupof-the-day gazpacho ($6). Rustic yet lush, its fresh and colorful chopped vegetables (tomato, cucumber and red onion) were aromatized by a hint of basil and enriched by drops of an excellent olive oil plus pulverized bread. This brings us to what’s become a much-talked-about dish around town — the Rossi’s incredible new Pork and Beans ($18). Criminally undersold by its mundane name, this breakout entree can easily erase bad memories of underachieving predecessors of the same name. It begins with a huge and beautiful bone-in, center-cut pork chop, expertly char-grilled like the tender and juicy steak it is. On top is a mass of mayonnaisedressed slaw sharpened by sliced green

The Rossi Address: 895 N. High St., Short North Phone: 614-299-2810 Web: rossibarandkitchen.com apple and bits of pickled jalapeno. Surrounding this are gigantic, meaty and creamy corona beans (think extra-large butter beans) that are a riotous pleasure to eat. Combined, it all made for a comfort-food masterpiece dripping with so much arousing flavor that I literally had to pound on the table and declare, “Holy slab of hog, that’s good!” In a similar, dressed-up-casual vein was a glorious Pork Confit sandwich ($9) served with terrific fries. Assembled with carnitas-like strands of intensified pulled pig meat and pickled watermelon rind scented with cinnamon, it’s like the dream of a summertime picnic awakened by a clever chef. And another reason to visit the thrilling Rossi again.

Lac Viet ratchets up cultural-diversity format at Westerville bakery Nanak Bakery and Lac Viet have combined “His good product, my forces in Westerville. good product — that’s a Thang Nguyen has opened his Vietnamese restaugood fit,” he said. rant inside the bakery, which was founded more Plus, he has expanded his than a decade ago by husband-and-wife team bill of fare to include more Hoomin Soltanirad and Fatimah Tajik. appetizers, such as mango Nguyen said his bowls of noodle soups, rice and shrimp salad, crunchy Vietnamese fish tacos dishes and sandwiches match well with the Euro- and fried smelts, and entrees, such as lamb pho pean and Middle Eastern pastries and custom cakes and a lamb rice platter. offered at Nanak, 895 S. State St. The move was strategic, he said. Nguyen has

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Hooman Soltanirad (left) is the owner of Nanak Bakery and Thang Nguyen is the owner of Lac Viet on Bethel Road. Raad holds a chocolate ganache raspberry cake and Nguyen holds a dish of shrimp mangos salad and beef pho at the Nanak Bakery, 895 S. State St. Nguyen has opened the Vietnamese restaurant inside Nanak Bakery.

his eyes on the Chase bank crowd in Westerville, where employees number in the 2,000 range. He hopes reasonable prices — no single dish tops $9 — and quick service should get people in the door. “To keep my concept working, I need the volume,” he said, noting that a full liquor license is in place. Banquet space will be used for large parties or spillover seating during restaurant hours. Patio seating also will be added. Nanak, which got its start in Bethel Center, has been long known for its quality, natural desserts. When Soltanirad and Tajik relocated to Westerville in late 2009, Nguyen opened his second Lac Viet in their Bethel Road storefront. Nanak offered a menu of savory items until recently. Soltanirad said it was too difficult to run the bakery and a separate eatery, so he brought in Nguyen. “I know him. I think his food is very good,” he said. “It’s something Westerville doesn’t have.” Nguyen established his first Lac Viet almost seven years ago in the North Market and later opened Phat Wraps, a healthy-food concept on campus. He said he has sold his interest in both restaurants so he could focus on his two other stores. In related news, Nguyen has attained a license through the Ohio Department of Agriculture that allows him to transport food from Lac Viet on Bethel to other locations, meaning he has turned that store into a commissary kitchen. He recently bought a 60-gallon stockpot and intends to sell his pho broth to other restaurants. “I’m ready for the next level,” he said. Lac Viet is open for lunch and dinner hours six days a week, closed Sunday. For more information, call 614-882-0588.

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in the University District, he now operates Johnny Oak’s Cajun BBQ at the corner of High and Gay streets downtown. Oak said he’s there from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. His specialties are blackened beef brisket, pulled pork, rib tips — offered as sandwiches or part of a platter — and a smattering of sides, which change frequently. Incidentally, Oak said he got his start on a food truck at Central and McKinley avenues on the West Side of Columbus. Great China has opened in the old Fuddruckers location at 3586 W. Dublin-Granville Road, just east of Sawmill Road. The place offers a full Chinese menu (and a traditional menu for those who ask), plus a few Thai and Japanese dishes, said manager Brad Tsai. Great China seats 120 in roughly 5,000 square feet of space. The restaurant has a full liquor license. It is open for lunch and dinner hours daily. For more information, call 614336-2465.

After 21 years in business, the Wine Vault on Sawmill Road has closed. The last day was Saturday, June 4. Manager John Smither, who had been there 16 years, chalked it up to fierce competition, particularly from the chains. “The pie’s not any bigger and it’s getting split Barbecue veteran Johnny Oak has returned to the mobile food business. In addition to his store thinner and thinner,” he said.

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(Above) Kayla Napier helps Kristen Goldbach with her tassel during Pickerington High School Central’s commencement ceremony at World Harvest Church on June 4.

(Above) The family of Taylor Eblin (drinking a bottle of water) held a graduation tailgate for her at Pickerington High School North’s commencement ceremony at World Harvest Church on June 4. Eblin’s father, Steve, her grandmother, Sharon Buccilla (right) and siblings Janelle, 9, and Jude, 8, attended.

(Left) Pickerington High School Central graduates throw their mortarboards into the air at the end of the commencement ceremony June 4. (Right) PHS North graduate Tony Boreio listens to the speakers at the ceremony.

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Track & Field

Central girls team finishes in style By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Pickerington High School Central seniors Elizabeth England, Jasmine Greene, Jalisa Jarrett and Jordan Robinson ended their prep track and field careers on the awards podium at the Division I state meet. The 1,600-meter relay that featured Greene, Jarrett and Robinson as well as freshman Morgan Richardson finished fifth in 3 minutes, 54.39 seconds on June 4 at Ohio State. It was a significant step up from a year ago when the relay that included Greene, Jarrett and Robinson settled for 11th (3:57.49). According to Jarrett, the foursome was hoping to run 3:52 in the 1,600 relay. “It feels pretty good,” said Robinson, who will attend Bennett College in Greensboro, N.C., but isn’t planning to compete in track. “We just wanted to (finish in the top eight and) get on the podium. We were always in the top five (during the race). Last year we got to state in the (800 relay) and (1,600 relay). If we hadn’t gotten here again this year, it wouldn’t have felt the same.” A year ago, Robinson also ran on the 800 relay that included Greene and Jarrett and placed 11th (1:43.15). This season, the 800 relay of England, Greene, Jarrett and freshman Cortisha Short finished eighth (1:42.23). The four points from the 1,600 relay and the point from the 800 relay gave Central a tie for 35th with seven other teams behind champion Reynoldsburg (47) as 70 teams scored. According to Short, the 800 relay didn’t come together until the postseason. Greene ran the first leg at state followed by England, Short and Jarrett. England is planning to compete for Ohio Dominican University, Jarrett will run for Cincinnati and Greene will compete for Detroit Mercy. Greene and Jarrett each com-

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North’s Zena Kolliesuah crosses the finish line after placing second in the 400 meters during the Division I state track and field meet June 4 in Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State. Kolliesuah also finished second in the 200 meters.

Track & Field

North’s Kolliesuah dual runner-up By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers

Pickerington High School North seniors Zena Kolliesuah and Michael Ballentine each experienced mixed feelings after their performances in the Division I state track and field meet June 4 at Ohio State. Nothing, however, could change the fact that both athletes had their best state finishes in their final prep meet. Kolliesuah had a pair of runner-up finishes, placing second in both the 200 meters (24.62 seconds) and the 400 (54.77). She had the best time during the preliminaries of the 400 and led for part of the final but was passed in the closing seconds by Brunswick’s Brianna Neitzel (54.7). It was the fourth time Kolliesuah qualified for state. Her best previous state finish came See TIGERS, page B2 in 2009 when she was fourth in

nell University. “I thought it was a little disappointing at the end of the 400. I tightened up a little bit. But it was exciting. We had graduation in the morning, so this was a nice way to end my high school career. I think it’s great to have two second-place finishes.” It was the fourth state meet for Ballentine. After placing 13th in the high jump as a freshman and tying for 11th as a sophomore, Ballentine tied for eighth last year with a jump of 6 feet, 6 inches. On June 4, he cleared the same height but earned a tie for sixth place with Middletown’s Dennis Brown behind champion Nigel Preacher of Brook-haven By Tim Norman/ThisWeek (7-0). On his last attempt, BallenNorth’s Michael Ballentine easily clears the bar at 6 feet, 2 inches during the high jump June 4 in tine’s right leg locked up, hinthe state meet. Ballentine tied for sixth place. dering his hopes of continuing. “I think I honestly thought it the 100 and helped the 800 relay drew because of an injury. who is running in the Midwest finish fourth. She advanced to “Just to be on the podium is a Meet of Champions on Saturstate in the 400 last year but with- huge blessing,” said Kolliesuah, day, June 11, and will attend CorSee PANTHERS, page B3

Girls Basketball

Forte to replace Brockwell as Tigers coach By KURTIS ADAMS ThisWeek Community Newspapers

In a figurative sense, one of the first things Angelita Forte did after being named girls basketball coach at Pickerington High School Central was to grab an eraser. “I haven’t really been asking a lot of questions. I don’t know who started last year, and I’m not looking at the scorebook,” she said after being approved by the school board on May 23. “Everybody is getting a fresh start. It’s a clean slate.” Forte, who is replacing Wade Brockwell, brings a wealth of experience to the position. She spent the past three seasons as a women’s assistant coach

at Boston College, and before that she had been an assistant at Ohio University for two years. The Wintersville native also worked for seven seasons at Steubenville, where she became the girls team’s first female coach and compiled a 45-23 record, including a 7-3 postseason mark, in three seasons from 2003-06. She was an assistant there for four seasons. While with the Big Red, Forte aided in the development of West Virginiarecruit Elizabeth Repella, who ranks 34th in the state in career points (2,065). Repella went on to become one of the premier guards in the Big East Conference, and she completed her career with the Mountaineers this

past season as the program’s seventh all-time leading scorer (1,641) while appearing in a program-record 134 games. Steubenville posted 15 victories in Forte’s first season and captured a district championship in her third. The Big Red won the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference title in 2005-06 before losing to DeSales in a regional semifinal, with Forte being named Division II co-Coach of the Year that season. “We knew she understood the Xs and Os of coaching, but the thing to me that stood out about Angelita was that she just had a tremendous presence (during the interviewing process),” said Central athletics director Pete

Laihr, who said he received about 30 applications and that Forte was among five individuals who were interviewed. “She really impressed the (selection) committee.” Forte, who already is holding open gyms and is trying to get the Tigers into a few additional summer shootouts, said she doesn’t anticipate much difficulty returning to the prep game. And despite not wanting to know much about the potential returnees, she does have a firm understanding of the program’s history, which includes six state championships under current Pickerington North coach Dave Butcher. “I know of him, of course; everybody in the girls game knows his

name,” Forte said. “He did a lot of great things, not just for the program but for girls basketball in general. I can only hope to have that kind of success, although we’d certainly like to be able to add to it.” Forte, who has a grown son, Michael, has several family members living in central Ohio. Two of her five brothers reside in Reynoldsburg and Canal Winchester, and she’s been staying with them after relocating here even before she applied for the job at Central. Forte, who will not have a full-time teaching position but is expecting to be a substitute in the Pickerington district during the 2011-12 school year, also has See COACH, page B3

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STATE CHAMPIONS

Hartley girls capture Division II track title By JARROD ULREY ThisWeek Community Newspapers

During the running finals of the Division II state track and field meet June 4 at Ohio State, the Hartley High School girls team had some of its competitors wear a limited number of white uniforms while a few had to settle for red and blue. It was about the only disunity the Hawks showed all day. Hartley, which had eight runners spread among three relays and five individual events, used its depth to win its second state championship in three seasons. The Hawks won just two events but still scored 47 points to finish well ahead of a field that included runner-up Toledo Rogers (30), Akron St. VincentSt. Mary (28), Peninsula Woodridge (26) and Eastmoor Academy (20). While winning a share of the 2009 title with Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Hartley scored 55 points. The Hawks finished with 71 points at state last year but settled for a runner-up finish behind Cleveland Collinwood (77). “Things were not as easy as they have been in the past,” coach Richard Jones said. “We bend but we don’t break. We did realize that we didn’t have to win as many events as we did last year to wrack up the points. We had depth and we scored in more events than the other teams. “You always want your seniors’ last experience at Bishop Hartley or here at Ohio State to be a good one. We knew the plan in terms of the point spread. The (400 relay) was a very good surprise.” Shining brightest for the Hawks were their relays. The 800-meter relay of sen-

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Hartley’s Chelsea Scott competes in the 300 hurdles at state. She was fourth in the event and fifth in the 100 hurdles. By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek

Hartley’s Chelsea Scott shows off the Division II state team championship trophy the girls won on June 4 in Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at Ohio State. Also pictured (from left behind Scott) are Maya Pedersen, Aisha Cavin, Destany Martin and Deja Martin.

iors Aisha Cavin, Maya Pedersen and Chelsea Scott and freshman Najah Greer won in 1 minute, 40.72 seconds. Then in the meet’s final race, the same foursome won the 1,600 relay in 3:50.13. In between, the 400 relay of junior Destany Martin, sophomore Nala Key and freshmen Deja Martin and Greer took third (49.3). “It’s really exciting to see the crowd cheering for us,” said Destany Martin, who along with some of her teammates had portions of hair dyed blonde the night before the final. Individually, the Hawks had a few anxious moments to overcome. Cavin entered state as the defending champion in the 400 but

had just the ninth-best preliminary time June 3 and finished last (63.36) in the final. The Ohio State recruit placed third in the 100 (12.49). Helping compensate for Cavin’s finish in the 400 was that Pedersen, who has signed with Dayton, finished third (56.84) in the race. “(Winning the team title is) a relief, but I’m kind of sad it’s over,” Cavin said. “My biggest problem was battling my thoughts. “I just had too much anxiety, and the time in between each race does that, too. Maya getting third (in the 400) was good. It was a whole collective team effort today.” “It’s pretty rewarding,” Pedersen said. “I definitely think we

deserved it with all of the hard work we’ve done. It was definitely harder after losing Chesna (Sykes to graduation). I thought we did a good job of substituting people in this year.” Also contributing individually was Scott, a Pittsburgh signee. After having the third-best time during preliminaries in the 100 hurdles, she turned in a fifth-place finish (15.02). She added a fourth (44.44) in the 300 hurdles. The only state qualifier not to reach the finals for the Hawks was Destany Martin in the 100 hurdles (11th, 15.49). “It’s a team thing, and it feels good to come out on top as a senior,” Scott said. •The boys team tied Cincin-

nati North College Hill, Akron Buchtel and Collins Western Reserve for fifth with 20 points in Division II. St. Vincent-St. Mary was first (51), followed by Dayton Dunbar (44), Steubenville (25) and Versailles (23). The 800 relay of seniors Noah Key and Omar Lane, junior Isaiah Walls and sophomore Anthony Allwein finished third (1:29.02) and the 1,600 relay of Allwein, Key, Walls and junior Matt Simpson was second (3:20.34). Also placing was Key in the 400 (third, 49.32). The other state competitors were Allwein in the 400 (ninth, 50.19) and the 400 relay of Lane, Simpson, Walls and freshman Alonzo Saxton (12th, 43.79). Dunbar won the 1,600 relay in a state-meet record 3:16.09. “It was pretty much our best

time of the year (in the 1,600 relay),” Walls said. “We dropped a lot of time from the beginning of the season. Dunbar ran a good race.” “We’re really happy with the outcome,” Simpson said. “We had a lot of injuries this season, so we’re pretty happy with our effort.” The 1,600 relay also was the final prep race for Key, who will play football for Toledo. He ran on the 1,600 relay that was fourth at state last year along with Lane, Simpson and Walls and on the 400 relay that took first last year along with Lane, Walls and 2010 graduate Geoffrey Whiteside. “I graduated last week, so this was my last chance to be around a high school environment,” Key said. julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

TIGERS Continued from page B1 peted at state in either a relay or an individual event in all four years of high school. “It’s what I’ve wanted all four years,” England said. “It’s great to be here. We graduated (June 4) at 9 a.m., so we’ve all had a long day.” “It’s not overwhelming; it’s a lot of fun,” Short said. “It’s like a fantasy, really.” Also competing in the state meet but failing to score were junior Aubrey Burwell in the discus (15th, 106 feet, 4 inches) and Jarrett in the 400 (11th, 58.26). On June 3, the 3,200 relay of senior Kaitlyn Meyer, junior Santele Smith and freshmen Richardson and Elizabeth Weed finished 16th (9:44.55). •Scoring for the boys team was senior Grant Hammond, who tied Solon’s Karl Pierce By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek for eighth (14-0) in the pole Tigers seniors Jasmine Greene (facing) and Jalisa Jarrett share a vault. Champion Jake Blankenhug on June 3 after the 1,600-meter relay advanced to the finals ship of Gahanna tied the state on June 4. Central finished fifth in the event in the finals. record by going 17-0.

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Central’s Grant Hammond clears the bar during his pole vault attempt in the Division I state meet June 4 at Ohio State. Hammond tied for eighth with an effort of 14 feet.

Hammond’s finish gave the Tigers (0.5) a 78th-place finish behind champion Cincinnati LaSalle (36). “Just being here is one of the greatest things you can do as a vaulter, especially out of our

region,” Hammond said. Also competing but failing to score for the Tigers was the 1,600 relay of seniors Nick Scarberry and Hammond, junior Roger Lewis and sophomore Gemel Trent (11th, 3:22.76). Junior

Davion Bowers was 12th in the shot put (53-8 3/4). While Hammond has signed to compete in track for Miami University, Lewis figures to be See STYLE, page B3

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title in his first season in 200809. The top returnees are expected to include junior guard Phylicia Johnson and sophomores such as twin guards Aajay and Amari Hawkins and post player Allie Luther. Also expected to return will be senior post player Jasmine Henshaw, who made third-team all-district while averaging a team-best 12.1 points, and junior post player Marley Hill, who averaged 9.9 points and was named honorable mention alldistrict. “I’m a defensive-minded coach; I’ll say that,” Forte said. “I’m still in the process of evaluating the players and we’ll go from there. But we’ll stress defense, definitely. That’s where all successful programs get started.”

a sister. Forte had a nephew graduate from Central while another, Phillip Forte, attends school there. She also has a niece at Ridgeview Junior High. Forte played for two years at West Liberty State in West Virginia, where in 1999 she received bachelor degrees in both physical and health education. She inherits a young team at Central, which finished 12-11 overall last season after losing to Brookhaven 54-46 in overtime in a Division I district semifinal. The Tigers won four of their final six games, including a 65-61 win over fourth-seeded Watterson in the second round of the tournament, and nine of their final 14 following a 3-6 start. Brockwell compiled a 46-24 record in three seasons with the kadams@thisweeknews.com Tigers, who captured a district www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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The following schools are seeking coaches: Briggs — Boys soccer, girls soccer. Send letter of interest and résumé to Doug Jones, athletics director, Briggs High School, 2555 Briggs Road, Columbus 43223, or email djones9508@columbus.k12.oh.us. Columbus South — Boys golf, girls golf, boys soccer, girls soccer, boys bowling, girls bowling. Send cover letter and résumé to athletics director Jeffrey Sheppard at jsheppard3911@columbus.k12.oh.us, or fax to (614) By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek 365-6650. Kristen Eisenhauer competes Delaware — Volleyball. Send in the 1,600 meters for the By Tim Norman/ThisWeek letter of interest and résumé to Panthers during the Division I North senior Julianne Ballog runs to the launching pit during the Clint Fetty, athletics director, state meet June 4 at Ohio pole vault competition June 4 at Ohio State. Ballog tied for 15th Delaware Hayes High School, State. Eisenhauer finished 289 Euclid Ave., Delaware 43015, place with an effort of 10 feet, 6 inches. 15th in the event. or email fettycl@dcs.k12.oh.us. Dublin Coffman — Hockey. Contact athletics director Tony Pusateri at pusateri_tony@dublinschools.net. year is only off by three feet of the school record.” Continued from page B1 •To add to this list, contact Also competing at state for the first time were ThisWeek at (740) 888-6069. was going to be the same as last year and the year senior Julianne Ballog and sophomore Kristen Eisenhauer. Ballog tied for 15th (10-6) in the pole before that, and it was,” Ballentine said. Also competing for the Panthers boys was jun- vault with North Royalton’s Briana Krieger. Medior Kyle Mushill, who followed a regional discus ina’s Alex Wasik was first (12-2). Eisenhauer was 15th (5:21.16) in the 1,600. championship May 25 on his home track by finPaid Advertising ishing 14th (135 feet, 4 inches) at state. Solon’s Springboro’s Carly Hamilton was first (4:48.1). Eisenhauer also was a state qualifier in cross A.J. Hicks captured the title with a Jesse Owens country for the first time last fall. Memorial Stadium-record throw of 200-7. “It’s a great experience, so I’m glad I was just It was Mushill’s first state appearance. “Michael has been here for four years, which able to be here at all,” Eisenhauer said. “It defiis a great accomplishment,” coach Dave Spring nitely pushes me, especially since there are a lot Sports Shorts Policy said. “He was at the bottom of the podium last of good girls around the area. I just wasn’t feeling Sports Shorts are a one-of-a-kind year and he moved up this year even though he my best (at state). I felt kind of tired and worn guide to area sports-related was injured during the middle of the season. From down.” events. Whether it’s a clinic, where he was at the regional (when he jumped camp, league signups or other 6-2), his improvement was good. julrey@thisweeknews.com function, Sports Shorts is a great “Kyle is only a junior and his best throw this www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com way to get the word out!

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football camp in mid-May. “I feel as though (the 1,600 relay) ran a good race,” Lewis said. “It’s a big deal to be here. At the beginning of the season, nobody thought that our (1,600 relay) would be at state. We were close to beating our school record.”

hot on the recruiting trail for football over the coming months. He has 12 Division I offers, with several Mid-American Conference schools showing interest in him as a wide receiver. Lewis missed action late in the season because of a ham- julrey@thisweeknews.com string injury suffered during a www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com

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Corbin, Petraitis earn OAC honors

Pickerington North senior Michael Klamo will play basketball at Wittenberg University. Klamo, a 6-foot-5 forward, averaged 7.8 points, five rebounds and two assists per game last season as the Panthers went 21-2 and shared the OCCOhio Division title with Gahanna at 131. Klamo is the son of Beth and Steve Klamo of Pickerington.

Otterbein’s Samie Corbin and Sarah Petraitis, both Pickerington North graduates, have been named to the Ohio Athletic Conference all-academic team in women’s track and field. Corbin, a junior nursing major, also was named to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-District IV first team by the College Sports Information Directors of America, making her eligible for Academic All-America consideration.

In addition, she received all-OAC honors by competing on the 400-meter relay that finished third in the league meet. Petraitis is a senior nursing major.

Ready offering summer camps Ready High School is offering various sports camps this summer. Boys basketball camp for seventhand eighth-graders is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. June 20-23. Girls basketball camp for fourth-

through eighth-graders is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to noon June 27-30. Football camp for fifth- through eighth-graders is scheduled for 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 13-17. Volleyball camps are scheduled June 20-22 for fourththrough sixth-graders (10 a.m. to noon) and ninth-graders (8 to 10 p.m.), and July 12-15 for fourththrough sixth-graders (6 to 8 p.m.). For more information and registration forms, visit Ready’s website (brhs.org) or call the athletics department at (614) 276-5263.

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MECHANICAL DESIGNER The Grote Company is a manufacturer of custom food processing equipment, located on the east side of Columbus. We are looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three to five years’ experience designing industrial equipment using SolidWorks. A minimum 1,000 hours ’hands-on’ experience with SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD system is required. In addition, all candidates must have the ability to create production drawings, layout and modify existing designs, and develop new designs from concept under the supervision of an engineer. An understanding of manufacturing techniques such as welding, machining, and sheet metal forming is required, along with the ability to enter and maintain BOM’s in an ERP system. Good communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with on-site manufacturing personnel are a must. All candidates will have either a two year degree, or equivalent education and experience. Experience in material handling, conveyor systems, or food grade design is a plus. The Grote Company offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package, which includes health, dental, and 401(k) with company match, after 30 days. You can learn more about us at www.grotecompany.com . Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: hr@grotecompany.com.

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Clinical Instructor Technology Learning Complex The Ohio State University College of Nursing is currently accepting applications for a Clinical Instructor in the college’s Technology Learning Complex. Individual will facilitate learning and skills checkoff for various undergradu ate nursing skills; assist students with nursing skills remediation; facilitate simulation education experien ces; plan, research and document scenario and ex ercise simulations for nursing courses; operate human simulations for nursing courses; organize and inventory disposable supplies and equipment; initiate and document new policies and procedures. This is a nine month position beginning Autumn 2011. The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in Nursing and must be a licensed RN within the state of Ohio. Two years of medical/surgical nursing experience desired; knowledge of current nursing trends required. Please send resume to: The Ohio State University College of Nursing Human Resources 1585 Neil Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43210 or email Melissa McConnell at mcconnell.91@osu.edu To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer

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DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET Under policy direc tion of the Board of Commissioners, per forms and assigns all tasks related to the fis cal planning and man agement of a multimillion dollar annual County Budget. Re sponsible for overseeing and coor dinating financial man agement of the Board of Commissioners an nual appropriations; directs the Office of Managment and Budget comprised of budget, financial con trol, purchasing and perform other related duties as required. Qualifications: Must be a Certified Public Accountant or pos sess a Master’s De gree in Business Ad ministration and pos sesses 4-8 years of re sponsible financial management in a me dium to large organi zation. An essential requirement is the knowledge and ability to use financial soft ware in a technologi cal environment. Applications on line, or Commissioners Of fice, 21 West Boardman Street, 44503. Deadline for all appli cations is June 17, 2011 @ 4:30 p.m.

Franklin County Board of Commissioners seeks to fill two vacant positions in the HR/Benefits Office resulting from promotion and retirement.

Benefits Analyst Assist with employee benefit plan admin. with focus on oper. proc. and comm.. research, special projects, print and electronic media.

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OPENINGS Due to its continued growth in the Columbus area The Barcus Company, Inc. a local property management firm, has immediate openings for the following positions in the Columbus Metropolitan Area: 1) Office Assistant (clerical) - 25-30 hours/ wk (Westerville) 2) Janitor (full service cleaning) – FT (Northeast Columbus) 3) Leasing Representative (apartment rentals) - 30 hours/wk (Westerville) 4) Maintenance Tech (general maintenance) – FT (Westerville) 5) Occupancy Specialist (eligibility processing for project based section 8 apartments) FT (Northeast Columbus) 6) Occupancy Specialist (eligibility processing for project based section 8 apartments) FT (Downtown Columbus) Applicants must be able to work independently, have excellent communication and organizational skills, be detail oriented and have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the above position applied for. Non-smokers, experience with Microsoft Office and OneSite software are preferred, but not required. Maintenance applicants must have own tools. For all positions we offer a competitive hourly wage, full benefit package including medical/dental insurance, 401k w/match, and good working environments. For consideration, please e-mail your resume, wage history/expectation and indicate which position/location you are interested in to: jims@sterlingllc.com AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST A financially stable, pro gressive, behavioral healthcare provider is seeking applicants with a Master or Doctorate in Mar riage and Family Therapy, a passion for excellence, and an interest in providing cost effective, quality care within a performancebased culture. MFTs serve as primary team members of a recognized familycentered, school-based mental health program. Du ties include intake assess ment, individual therapy, group therapy, and consul tation with school person nel as well as home-based and clinic-based family therapy. Candidates must have expertise in researchbased, theory guided inter vention and be license eli gible. AAMFT Approved Supervision is provided. EOE. Send resume with salary history in confidence to: Northwood Health Sys tems, Attn: Clinical Director PO Box 6400, Wheeling, WV 26003 304-234-3500 Ext. 2248 Fax: 304-234-3511 Email: recruit@ corp.northwoodhealth.com

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City of Pickerington Service Worker II with Water or Collection Certification 17.21/hr The City of Pickerington is hiring a Class I Ohio EPA water distribution or wastewater collection certificate holder for the position of Service Worker II for mowing, plowing and operating tools & equip. to construct, operate, repair, and maintain the City’s water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system, street and storm drainage facilities and systems. Minimum requirements: HS diploma or GED plus two years experience in street construction and maint. plus valid OH CDL. Application packets and details at www.pickerington.net or City Hall, 100 Lockville Rd. Deadline June 23 at 12 o’clock Noon. EOE/ADA HELP WANTED GENERAL

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Reynoldsburg Yard Sale June 10th and 11th, 8am Australian Shepard Pup to 4pm. 8539 Nightstar Ct, pies. NSDR. Lakes Aussies Childrens and Adult cloth - has 2 new litter’s of Stand ing, toys, games, movies, ard Australian Shepherds. books, bicycles, etc. Sport We are a 15 yr. breeder ing goods, excellent cond. NOT a puppy mill! Shots cleats shinguards. and worming done. M Rd solid w/Hazel Eyes, F Rd SMITH FARMS Mer w/Hazel Eyes, M Blue CONDOMINUMS Mer w/Dark eyes, COMMUNITY F Rd Bi w/blue eyes, GARAGE SALE. F Blk Tri w/dark eyes, Located at the intersection M Rd Tri w/hazel eyes, of McNaughten and M BlK tri w/Dark eyes, Baskerville Dr., between F Rd Bi w/Blue eyes, Broad and Main. M Red Bi w/dark eyes, Saturday, June 18th ONLY. F Red Bi w/dark eyes, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. F Red Bi w/dark eyes. Plenty of treasures! $250-$650 contact TBW Community Garage linda.lake@att.net or Sale 6/10-6/11 from 9a-3p! 740-221-6292. Deposit’s Located in far east Colum by paypal to hold. bus just south of I-70 be tween Brice Rd and Rt 256, AUSTRIALIAN BLUE HEEL ER PUPS a 7 subdivision community (Cattle Dog) Just ready1 garage sale means you’re Beautiful mask, registered sure to find something NSDR, shots, have your looking for! Just paretns, excellent for live follow Tussing Rd and look stock & family, $300 each. for the signs! Cash/Visa/M/C419-560Villages at Westchester 0056 Mt. Gilead., OH. Community Garage Sale Fri - Sat, June 10 - 11 In Canal Winchester off of Gender Rd.

Franklin Hills Memory Garden, Canal Winchester, OH. 2 lots, 2 vaults & 1 marker. Make offer, 740-983-3903 Two Cemetery Plots in Garden of Devotion Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. $1500 ea. 631-537-3394

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The Columbus Foundation, the ninth largest community foundation in the country, seeks two individuals to support the work of the Foundation’s accounting/finance and communications/marketing departments.

Staff Accountant Major responsibilities include: processing gift/grant transactions; reconciling investment accounts; posting monthly investment activity; preparing reports utilizing the Foundation’s custom software, Access, Excel, Crystal Reports, etc.: assisting the Foundation’s Controller preparing for and during the annual audit process, including the preparation of IRS Form 990 and assisting in the maintenance of the Foundation’s database. Candidate must possess an accounting degree, familiarity with Microsoft Office and report generating applications, and experience in database management. Not-for-profit accounting experience is preferred but will consider recent accounting degree graduates.

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS AKC black/tan and solid BLACK pups! Family raised, POP. See more at www.mohawkcreek.com $400-450. 740-502-1923 or 4055 Great Pyrenees Pups AKC Reg. $400. b. 4-12-11 Badger Marked, Parents livestock guardians on premises. 3m 4f Vet chkd. 740-381-1399 ckelley@kell eylivestock.com IRISH WOLFHOUNDS. AKC Reg. 12 wks, 2F Wheaten Brindle, 1st shots & wormed, $900. 740-815-7457 Norwegian Elk Hound pup pies, AKC reg, make nice companions or hunting dogs. $200 ea. SR 651, New Bedford, OH, 330-897-6602 POMERANIAN PUPPIES 9 wks, APR reg, vet chk, 1st shots. 614-207-0448 ROTTWEILER PUPS AKC registered, German & Champion bloodlines, hip certifica tion. Call 614-537-7431 YORKIE PUPS Shots & wormed, females $300-$400; males $200$400. Cash only! Call 740-687-5259.

Major responsibilities include: executing digital media strategies and creating compelling, engaging content that inspires and connects donors, prospects, nonprofits, and the greater community with the Foundation. Accountable for day-to-day creation of digital content focused on social media; product launches and promotions; and production of web videos, audio podcasts, blogs, and other multimedia. This position requires a strong passion for communications/marketing and experience with using technology, digital media, and the web. Candidate must have a minimum of four years experience in implementing digital strategies and creating digital content; strong written and verbal skills along with a propensity for visual aesthetic; be highly organized, flexible, and detail-oriented; enjoy working as part of a team; and have the ability to see solutions in a dynamic environment. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, a wide range of social media networking sites, publishing platforms, and Google Analytics is required. Respond by regular mail or electronically, including salary requirements, to:

Goldendoodle Miniature f1b female puppy born 12-31-10. Non-shedding and hypoallergenic. $350 jpick@columbus.rr.com or 740-877-7070

Pam Straker Director of Human Resources The Columbus Foundation 1234 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205 pstraker@columbusfoundation.org • www.columbusfoundation.org

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