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Deal’s off: City, Onyx no longer talking Nightclub objects to fines, liability; city protests ‘11th-hour’ counter-proposal By CHRIS BOURNEA ThisWeek Community Newspapers Upper Arlington City Council voted unanimously Monday night to file an objection to renewing the liquor license of Onyx nightclub, 1973 Henderson Road. The city attorney’s office had been negotiating with Onyx’s owner, Shahriar Kazemi, since a Nov. 14 shooting in which two men were wounded. The negotia-
tions were designed to increase safety at the nightclub in exchange for the city filing no objection for the renewal of the liquor license. A tentative agreement the city presented to Onyx last week included changing the nightclub’s music format from “gangsta rap” to mainstream hip-hop and top 40 and a requirement that the business pay a $25,000 fine if it violated any aspect of the agreement.
Onyx’s attorney, Ian James, submitted a counter-proposal early Monday suggesting that the fines would be lowered to $10,000 for a first offense, $15,000 for a second offense and $25,000 for a third offense if the club reverted to playing music with violent lyrics. James said the counter-proposal also omitted a clause that would have held the business liable for criminal activity that occurred in the parking lot.
“If that’s going to happen, then we’re going to shut down every bar in the city,” James said. Council members said they were dismayed that Onyx chose to submit a counter-proposal “at the 11th hour” and that the proposed fines weren’t enough of a deterrent to keep the club from changing its musical format back to gangsta rap. “I don’t see why they should have a problem with a fixed $25,000 penalty at
each occurrence,” council president Frank Ciotola said. Council members said they were open to continuing negotiations with Onyx through the end of the year and would withdraw the objection to the liquor license if a satisfactory agreement is reached. James said his client does not intend See ONYX, page A2
City to keep 3 jobs, lose animal control position
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Upper Arlington City Council voted Monday night to save two city jobs, make two positions parttime and abolish another. All four jobs had been under consideration for elimination during discussions related to balancing the city’s 2011 operating budget of $36.5-million. The two positions that were spared are management assistants in the public safety and police divisions. Council opted to change the cultural arts coordinator and comBy Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek munity affairs assistant from full J.T. Yan, 9, and Peter Klamar, 12, laugh after a piece of their gingerbread house broke while they were trying to assemble it. time to part time, and to abolish Youth in grades 4-8 had the opportunity to make gingerbread houses at the Upper Arlington Public Library on Dec. 8. The the position of animal control ofparticipants had about an hour to create their houses, which were then judged by the library staff. ficer. In keeping the jobs that had been up for elimination, council members said they gave a great deal of weight to the testimony of residents who said the services provided by those staff members are essential. Council member Erik Yassenoff suggested that the positions should be maintained until after a comBy KATE HETRICK “The current five-year plan was frontloaded Potts said. pensation study of city employCompleted projects include major facili- ees is completed next spring. ThisWeek Community Newspapers with major projects at Barrington and “That would be a more approGreensview,” said Christopher Potts, the dis- ty additions at Barrington and Greensview, Members of the Upper Arlington Board trict’s executive director of general business. as well as numerous repairs and improveof Education heard an update on the district’s He provided the board with a comprehen- ments to each of the district’s facilities. Potts permanent improvement plan at Monday sive list of projects the district has complet- said about $8-million has been spent on pernight’s meeting. ed since summer 2008 to demonstrate “how manent improvements since 2008. “This list alone shows you the importance A combined permanent improvement and far reaching and how important that permaoperating levy was passed in November 2007, nent improvement levy has been to our dis- of the PI,” said treasurer Andrew Geistfeld. allowing the district to allocate approximately trict and to the students and the staff.” “It’s a great resource. We really have done $2-million per fiscal year to facility mainteThe levy has allowed the district to com- something in every building.” nance, repair and improvement., as well as plete important safety and security projects See BOARD, page A2 as well as general maintenance and upkeep, capital purchases.
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maintained,” Yassenoff said. Ultimately, council voted 6-1 to maintain the public safety and police management assistants, with council member David DeCapua casting the sole dissenting vote. DeCapua said maintaining the positions would simply delay having to make tough budget decisions. “We’re going to do nothing but kick the can further down the road,” DeCapua said. Council also voted 4-3 to abolish the animal control officer position, with council members Yassenoff, Ed Seidel and Debbie Johnson casting the dissenting votes. Council voted unanimously to make the cultural arts coordinator and community affairs assistant positions part-time. City manager Virginia Barney said staff will have to evaluate how services will be impacted by the cuts. “Making two positions parttime requires some consideration on what impact it would have on both those departments,” Barney See POSITION, page A2
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n’t do it anymore, so the Upper the least artistic person around.” There are courses on the busiconducting it. ness of art, photography in a por“It’s at the new fire station 72. trait studio, English castles and They’ll get a little tour of that sta- tasting chocolate and olive oil. tion. It’s fire and police together.” Class topics are chosen from Then there’s a class on bedbugs surveys, by looking at what other — how to identify, prevent and programs around the country are treat infestations. Erstein said they offering, suggestions from busihad the class a couple of years ness owners and via other means. ago and it wasn’t very popular. “One I put together that I’m exWith the recent spread of bed- cited about is a series called ‘Dibugs, however, she’s expecting versity Dining’,” Erstein said. more people to register. “The first one will be at China Another course is based on Julia Dynasty in the Shops at Lane AvCameron’s book “The Artist’s enue. I’m sure there are people Way.” who go to Chinese restaurants “It’s a 10-week program for who order the same thing each people to get in touch with their time, and they’re afraid to try creativity,” Erstein said. “I’ve ac- something else because they may tually gone through it, and I’m not like it.
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There’s always something new going on in LifeLong Learning, the UA Parks and Recreation Department’s adult education program. The department mailed out its Winter 2011 Activity Guide earlier this month, and as usual it included a number of new LifeLong Learning classes. “We’re doing a ‘CSI: Upper Arlington” this time,” said Kate Erstein, administrative specialist for Parks and Rec’s LifeLong Learning division. “We had a forensics class a number of years ago at the Columbus crime lab that was so popular. They could-
“This is an opportunity to try other things without committing to a whole serving. Hopefully it will be a success and each quarter after that, I plan to do a different restaurant. a different cuisine.” Most classes are held at municipal building and the Senior Center. Erstein said 20,000 people take the courses annually, with nearly half from Upper Arlington. “We’ve had people come from Circleville and Cleveland to take particular classes,” she said. The LifeLong Learning program started in 1972 through the schools, and switched over to the See TOPICS, page A2
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Santa and a couple of his reindeer will make their return to Tremont Center on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Santa and two (perhaps even four) reindeer will be in front of Huffman’s Market, 2140 Tremont Center, from 1 to 8 p.m. They won’t be hitched to Santa’s sleigh, though, but will be penned in front of the store. “Generally, they have two. Usually a mother and its baby,” said store owner Tim Huffman. “They put more than that in there and they get a little bit more rambunctious.” Huffman joked that he gets the reindeer from the North Pole, but in reality, they come from a central Ohio reindeer farm. “I am in my 60s, and the first
A closer look From 6-8 p.m., a fire pit will be lit, carols will be sung, and hot chocolate, cookies, cider and horse-drawn carriage rides will be available at businesses throughout Tremont Center.
time I saw live reindeer was three years ago out at Easton,” Huffman said. “We thought it would be a fantastic event to have them here. “People are overwhelmed by them, because most people never see a reindeer,” he said. “The parents and the kids absolutely love it. It’s pretty busy anyhow, and it just adds to the excitement.” Huffman said his business has done some sort of holidaythemed activity for the past seven years. It draws more peo-
ple to the center and contributes to their enjoyment of the season. “We don’t ask for money, it just brings people out here so they have a good time and enjoy the festivities,” Huffman said. From 6-8 p.m., a fire pit will be lit, carols will be sung, and hot chocolate, cookies, cider and horse-drawn carriage rides will be available at businesses throughout Tremont Center. Since the event takes place the Tuesday before Christmas, “all the kids will be off, so they have the whole day to be able to partake of it,” Huffman said. So how was Huffman able to get Santa to visit Upper Arlington so close to his big delivery to kids around the world? Let’s just say he knows Mr. Claus personally. gbudzak@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com
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to further negotiations with the city and will take its case to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control. “We’ll meet them at the division. We’re not going to work with these guys anymore,” he said. “They’re not sincere in what they’re saying.” The city’s objection will be submitted to the Division of Liquor Control and both sides will have an opportunity to explain their positions when the division schedules a hearing early next year to consider renewing Onyx’s liquor license.
POSITION Continued from page A1 said. Council also voted unanimously to eliminate six vacant positions and to authorize a contract with the Walters Consulting Group to conduct the compensation survey at a cost not to exceed $26,950.
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been good stewards of their permanent improvement money,” said superintendent Jeffrey Weaver. He also said the district needs “to show that we are keeping our promises and we’re moving forward in attempting to protect the facility and infrastructure assets of the district.” In other business Monday: • President Robert Arkin presented a resolution of commendation and appreciation to Debbie Vanderson, who is retiring on Dec. 17 after 25 years of service. “It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with you,” Arkin said. “You are going to be very much missed.” Vanderson served as the executive assistant to the superintendent, and will be replaced by Karla Croswell. • The board approved a 2.165 percent increase in monthly health insurance premiums for 2011. There will be no change to premiums for dental and vision insurance. “It’s really extraordinary to see a number as small as that for health insurance,” Arkin said. • The board approved a motion to donate 41 cell phones no longer in use by the district to the organization Cell Phones for Soldiers. www.ThisWeekNews.com
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Unions not to blame for elimination of jobs To the editor: As union president of Upper Arlington Firefighter’s Local 1521, it is incumbent upon me to respond to recent attacks by members of city council. I began working in Upper Arlington in 1992 as a firefighter. I have since become a paramedic and most recently a lieutenant. Being a firefighter has been my dream since I was a young child. After getting hired I tried to get involved as much as possible. I became active with the union, attended training on my days off and assisted with the fundraisers that we hold for the many charities that we support. A few years ago I became union president and continued the work that we do for charities. We are active in assisting with MDA, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and most recently the OSU Burn Foundation. Volunteering our time to assist with fundraising is a great way for us to give back and gives our union a lot of pride. One of the duties of the president is to attend council meetings off duty. Although this is an onerous duty, I decided that it would be a good idea to take special care on this task with the recent cutting of positions and jobs within the city. What I have witnessed is very disheartening. Our council is slashing jobs and positions due to “potential financial shortfalls” in the future. At a recent meeting our council members went even further to blame these cuts on the city’s union members and the collective bargaining process. They pointed out that a firefighter costs the city $125,000.00. They forgot to mention that we are the second lowest cost fire division in the central Ohio area. They didn’t mention that we have pensions because, as public employees, we are not eligible to receive Social Security. Despite all of this propaganda, the fact is that the average firefighter pension is under $30,000 a year. Some council members would like to cut positions from the fire division as well. They may not recall that we cut 8 percent of our division back in the ’90s and never regained those positions. Upper Arlington is the only fire division in central Ohio protecting 40,000 residents with only two fire trucks. I stand behind the Upper Arlington Fire Division as the most efficient and hardest working fire division in the central Ohio area. We need our residents’ support when one-sided comments are made regarding us. I applaud the fiscally responsible decision-making of our UA officials. Each year our actual revenues come in higher than predicted and actual expenditures come in lower. This conservative approach has allowed our small bedroom community to accumulate a surplus of $15-million. The economy in UA is flat at worst, but we are far from broke. In my 18 years with Upper Arlington Fire, I have seen things that I hope no one else will ever experience. I know that all of our union members do better than their best to assist residents on what may be the worst day of their life. I also know that, regardless, we are going to continue to do this to the best of our ability. The Upper Arlington firefighters union is not trying to
force council to cut positions within the city. It is our view that the city can keep these positions and still maintain funds. I have been at the meetings and have heard residents speak out for the cultural arts position, for the police administrative assistant, for the animal control officer, for the horticulturist, and for the assistant to community affairs. I agree with every one of you who has advocated for these positions. The city of Upper Arlington is what it is because of these positions, and your elected council is about to change this, using the firefighters and the union as a scapegoat. This is what it comes down to: The money is there, it is going to continue to be there, because we have an excellent city staff and economic development department that is getting the work done. The fire division is currently providing a service greater than any other in central Ohio at a cost cheaper than any other. We will continue to do that. Feel free to come out and visit us and find out how we do that.
It might also be a good idea to come to the city council meetings and find out what’s going on in our city. Jim Mild, president Upper Arlington Firefighters Local 1521
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To the editor: The TriVillage Mentor League recently hosted its annual “Bid & Benefit Kids In Our Community. Come Celebrate the Positive Power of Mentoring.” and would like to thank the Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, and greater community for so generously supporting the event and organization. The 2010 Benefit reached new highs in sponsorships, attendance, and generating funding. More than 250 attended the event and $21,000-plus was raised. Thank you to our generous See LETTERS, page A6
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Give yourself the gift of safety this holiday In my first year as fire chief, with the holiday season in full swing, I’m reminded of how fortunate I am to work in a community that takes to heart the importance of public safety. At the same time, the devastating effects of the 1980 Christmas Eve fire at Kenny and McCoy that took the lives of two adults and four children continues to render a reality check, and prevents those of us in this profession from becoming complacent about Upper Arlington’s fire safety record. Those who remember that horrific night may recall the immediate fear that permeated the community. News articles told of a run on smoke detectors, depleting supplies in central Ohio stores. Some firefighters I have talked to say it remains the most stark and emotional incident of their career. Rather than spouting a doomsday message or coming across as preachy, I’d like to take this opportunity to gently remind people to take positive steps toward assuring a tragedy-free holiday season. Following are my five holi-
day-related fire safety topics, and what you can do to minimize your risk. Christmas Trees: Every JEFF live ChristYOUNG mas tree needs a fresh cut immediately prior to inserting it in a wide-legged stand. Give it a big drink of water at first and then top it off each day. Set the tree up away from open flames and space heaters. Toss your damaged light cords, and then go out and buy UL-approved light sets. Use a large-gauge extension cord, and unplug the tree lights before leaving the house or going to bed. Candles: Always have someone awake and in any room where candles are burning. Keep combustibles a distance of one foot from the open flame in all directions. Install candles in a sturdy, noncombustible holder that’s hard to tip over and can hold all the dripping wax. Put lit candles in a location away from pets, children, open
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windows and doors, and fans. Space Heaters: Keep a threefoot open space all the way around space heaters. Use ULapproved heaters with automatic tip-over shutoff switches. Plug heaters directly into outlets, without extension cords or adapters. Chimneys: Have a licensed chimney sweep or masonry contractor inspect and clean chimneys annually. Burn seasoned wood, but no trash or wrapping paper. Remove all ashes (even cold ones) to the outside of the house (not the garage) in a non-combustible container. Smoke Detectors: If you don’t have any, go out and buy at least one tonight. If you have them, make sure they work. And if you can’t afford one, call us and we’ll bring you one (and install it for you if you are unable). There is no cheaper insurance against being trapped in a fire. It’s my Christmas wish to you that your memories of this year’s celebration are ones of joy and happiness. Spend a few minutes to review these safety precautions against your own situation at home, and you’ll also make the UA Fire Division’s Christmas a happy one. Jeff Young is chief of the Upper Arlington Division of Fire.
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DAN MCCORMICK owners. If the premise of increasing value is true, many of us can add to our net worth by exercising our rights. If you can increase the value of your $300,000 home by, let’s say, one percent ($3,000), by putting in a thousand dollars worth of sidewalks we’d all be silly to pass on such a bargain. Equally concerning is a false premise that a majority of council members are anti-sidewalk and want to only promote car transportation. I’ve spoken with the current council members over the years and have yet to find any who don’t want to promote a walker-friendly or biker-friendly community. A valid concern raised by some members of council and ignored by others is that we haven’t fixed the sidewalks that are the city’s responsibility. Our Transportation Master Plan cites that it would cost tens of millions of dollars to retrofit sidewalks into the parts of Upper Arlington that don’t have them. I don’t think asking the question “why are we spending money to add new sidewalks (costing tens of millions of dollars) when we haven’t fixed our current side-
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Girls Basketball
Paradiso adjusting to role at point By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers
As the Upper Arlington High School girls basketball team prepares to play host to Hilliard Darby in an OCC-Central Division game Friday, the plan is to make it as difficult as possible for new point guard Audrie Wolfe to bring the ball up the court. “We will probably use a little more full-court defense the next couple of games,” coach Chris Savage said. “I know they are really young this year and
(when we face a team with a young point guard) we turn up the pressure.” At a glance Wolfe, who played point guard for the Below are the recent results and coming sched- *Last Tuesday — Played Dublin Coffman junior varsity team, replaces Kalee Seaule for the Upper Arlington girls basketball *Friday — Home vs. Hilliard Darby. The Bears gle, a first-team all-OCC selection who team: defeated the Panthers 56-30 and 64-54 last graduated last year. *Dec. 7 — Defeated Thomas Worthington 52- year. 48. Michela Paradiso and Sarah Hobbs had *Tuesday — At Central Crossing. The Bears UA’s junior point guard, Michela Par11 points each. defeated the Comets 55-22 and 48-31 last adiso, knows exactly the growing pains *Last Friday — Def. Worthington Kilbourne year. Wolfe is going through. After serving as 49-37. Leading 23-21 at the half, the Bears Of note: The Bears were 2-0 overall and 2-0 a backup to three-year starter Ashley Stuoutscored the Wolves 10-3 in the third quar- in OCC-Central before last Tuesday. ter. Mary Corbett had 13 points. *OCC-Central game art last year, Paradiso is facing a full-court press from other teams and from her own adiso, who scored 11 points against 7 and four against Worthington Kilbourne expectations. “It has been a big change,” said Par- Thomas Worthington in the opener Dec. last Friday. “The biggest difference is just
the pressure of bringing the ball up the court. But our team has been great in rallying around me and helping me get better.” Paradiso said Stuart, who averaged 7.1 points, 3.6 assists and 3.5 steals a game and was first-team all-OCC last year, was her role model. “It’s been really hard not having Ashley around,” Paradiso said. “She taught me to keep my head up even if I turn the ball over time and to never give up.” See GIRLS, page B3
Commentary
Winter PASSING OUT CHECKS is full of must-see events As the 12 days of Christmas are upon us, how about the 10 must-see events of the central Ohio high school winter sports season? Here is a list, which I have checked twice, of events you should enjoy during the cold months ahead. I have put them in order, from 10 to 1, with No. 1 at the top of my LARRY personal wish LARSON list. 10 — See the Upper Arlington girls swimming team in action. Can you say six consecutive state championships? That is what this brilliant program has achieved. 9 — Go to a middle school, freshman or junior varsity sporting event and don’t attend just because it’s your grandson, neighbor’s daughter or co-worker’s kid. Just go and support these hard-working athletes and coaches. They truly will appreciate it. 8 — Attend a full-day wrestling tournament. You have to commit almost an entire Saturday, but it’s worth it when you see the efforts being displayed. There are perennially good powers around our area, and if you venture out to places like West Jefferson, Marion Pleasant or Marysville, you will see top action for not too long a drive. 7 — Watch Dave Butcher coach a girls basketball game. I met him 25 years ago when he was on his way to his first state championship as coach at Pickerington. Now, he is the coach at Pickerington North. It never matters what his talent level is, his teams are always dangerous. 6 — Venture out to a bowling palace — I guess they don’t call them alleys anymore — and see the determination and skill of these young athletes in the newest OHSAA-sanctioned sport in our state. Find the schedule for Westerville South, Buckeye Valley, Gahanna or Westerville Central and go watch them roll. 5 — Check out the Blue Jackets Cup hockey tournament. If you like watching the NHL, here is a chance to see some future stars in your own backyard. The tourney starts Feb. 10 and spotlights most of the teams in the Columbus area. Dreams are manufactured through events like this. 4 — Go to the Cindy McGee Gymnastics Invitational. This winter’s event is on Jan. 15 at Dublin Coffman and features some of the top athletes and teams from our area. You could go to lots of Saturday invitationals, but I hold this one at the top because I got to see Cindy McGee perform when she was at Dublin nearly 30 years ago. Cindy died young and tragically, but her name and
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Upper Arlington’s Patrick Goth checks Findlay’s JoJo Brigdoi into the boards during a game last Saturday at the Dispatch Ice Haus. The Golden Bears lost 4-0 and will return to action Friday through Sunday at the Tam-O-Shanter International Tournament.
Boys Basketball
Richter making most of move to inside By PATRICK DOLAN ThisWeek Community Newspapers
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The Golden Bears’ Wes Richter goes up for a shot last Friday against Worthington Kilbourne’s Josh Hudson.
Upper Arlington High School boys basketball coach Tim Casey expects post player Wes Richter to create matchup problems for opponents this season. Richter, a 6-foot-5 senior, played point guard last season but was moved inside this year to help offset the loss of 6-6 post player and 2010 graduate Jeff Vaughn, who averaged 12.6 points last season and was named honorable mention all-district in Division I and first-team all-OCCCentral Division. Richter, who averaged 9.3 points last season and made honorable mention all-district and second-team all-league, wouldn’t have played point guard if he didn’t possess good ball-handling and passing skills. He also is a capable 3-point shooter.
At a glance Below are the recent results and coming schedule for the Upper Arlington boys basketball team: *Dec. 7 — Defeated Thomas Worthington 65-39. Brian Sullivan scored 31 points and Carter Smith scored 16. *Last Friday — Def. Worthington Kilbourne 50-48. Wes Richter scored 20 points and Smith scored 14, including the winning layup as time expired. Last Tuesday — Played Dublin Jerome *Friday — At Hilliard Darby *Tuesday — Home vs. Central Cross-
“I think he’s doing very well,” Casey said after Richter scored a career-high 20 points in a 5048 win over Worthington Kilbourne last Friday. “He’s a good option (in the post). He has long arms, and he’s strong. He’s stronger than he looks. I think he’s a tough matchup for people. He’s not your traditional post guy. He’s got ball skills, and he can
ing Dec. 28, 30 — Girard (Pa.) Holiday Tournament. The Bears play Erie (Pa.) Mercyhurst Prep in the first round and play Girard (Pa.) or Pittsburgh Canevin Catholic in the consolation or championship game. *Jan. 4 — At Westland *Jan. 7 — Home vs. Hilliard Davidson Of note: The Bears were 2-0 overall before last Tuesday and are 2-0 in the OCC-Central. *OCC-Central game
shoot it. He’s one of those guys that can get a tough bucket inside or step outside and hit some shots.” Richter admits he’s still adjusting to the position change. “It’s a lot different not handling the ball,” he said. “I guess it’s more execution toward me, See BOYS, page B3
Wellington Roundup
Another slow start doesn’t faze boys team By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Depth wasn’t one of the concerns Brian McCants listed at the beginning of the Wellington School boys basketball team’s season. Now it has become a primary concern for the Jaguars. So far this season, Wellington’s limited depth has the team at 0-3 overall after losing to Worthington Christian 69-41 on Dec. 7. “We’re hurting right now,” McCants said. “We’ve been using a seven- or eightman rotation and playing three sophomores as we try to heal up. “The guys who are playing are getting valuable experience. They’re out there See LARSON, page B2 trying to get better and learn from their
soccer season. Also out are sophomore forward Billy Brisk (foot injury) and sophomore guard/forward Jonathan Robinson Below are the recent results and coming sched- first quarter. Grace Korandovich scored 13 points. (concussion). ules for Wellington boys basketball, girls bas- Last Saturday — Defeated Marion Catholic 35The lack of depth took its toll during a ketball and swimming and diving teams: 28. Korandovich scored 13 points. stretch where Wellington played three Last Tuesday — Played Highland BOYS BASKETBALL games in five days. The Jaguars lost to Dec. 7 — Lost to Worthington Christian 69-41. Today — At Shekinah Christian Trent Davis scored 11 points and Tyler Sharp Of note: The Jaguars were 0-3 overall before last Columbus Academy 70-36 on Dec. 3, DiTuesday. added 10 points. vision IV state runner-up Newark Catholic Last Tuesday — Played Gahanna Christian SWIMMING AND DIVING 59-56 in overtime on Dec. 4 and Division Friday — At Shekinah Christian Last Saturday — Boys: Finished third (259) at III district runner-up Worthington ChrisSaturday — At Mansfield St. Peter’s four-team Jaguar Invitational behind Grandview Of note: The Jaguars are 0-3 overall. tian 69-41 on Dec. 7. (397) and Centennial (332); Girls: Finished first GIRLS BASKETBALL (412) McCants was pleased with how his Dec. 7 — Lost to Columbus Academy 40-25. Friday-Saturday — Yule at the Pool meet (Columteam played against the Green Wave. JuThe Vikings outscored Wellington 18-5 in the bus Aquatic Center) nior Terren Taylor scored 25 points and had nine rebounds and five assists, but the mistakes. When you’re playing with just The Jaguars are without senior forward Jaguars missed the front end of four 1seven guys, they have to be iron men right Alex Anderson, who has been battling a now because we don’t go any deeper.” nagging ankle injury stemming back to See JAGUARS, page B2
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Swimming & Diving
UA boys, girls teams win Ned Reeb Invitational By AARON BLANKENSHIP
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Many members of the Upper Arlington High School boys swimming and diving team often felt they’ve been competing in the shadow of the Golden Bears’ girls squad, which has won six consecutive Division I state titles. Sophomore Joey Long hopes UA’s boys team made a statement by scoring 407 points to win the Ned Reeb Invitational last Saturday at Ohio State, ahead of runner-up Hunting Valley University School (399) and 43 other squads that scored. “Everybody talks about our girls team because they’ve been so good for so long, but we’re good, too, and we want to win big championships like this so that people will talk about us, too,” Long said. “This is pretty good for right now, because we’re all pretty worn down from our training.” Long finished second in the 500yard freestyle in 4 minutes, 48.68 seconds and third in the 200 free in 1:45.63. All three of UA’s relays placed second. Andrew Rabe, Adam Rabe, Long and Adam Dodson competed in the 200 free relay (1:28.52); Long, Adam Rabe, Sean Neri and Ryan Cutler swam the 400 free relay (3:17.54); and Neri, Andrew Rabe, Max Jelen and Dodson teamed up in the 200 medley relay (1:38.77). “We didn’t win any events, but we needled away at this with a lot of depth,” coach Mike de Bear said. “We were missing one of our top boys (Alex Chin), but we have a lot of talent in our program. We have some high pointscorers, but we need to be a team in the true sense of the word to win big meets.”
Below are the results from the Ned Reeb Invitational held last Saturday at Ohio State: GIRLS Team results: 1. Upper Arlington (UA) 471; 2. Solon (S) 289; 3. Watterson (WAT) 262; 4. Granville (G) 237; 5. Thomas Worthington (TW) 166; 6. Mason (M) 147; 7. Westerville Central 146; 8. Akron Firestone (AF) 145; 9. Fremont Ross 127; 10. Dublin Coffman (DC) 118; 11. Hartley (H) 111; 12. Delaware 98; 13. Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown 93; 14. Toledo St. Ursula Academy 84; 15. Bay Village Bay 76; 16. Pepper Pike Orange 75; 17. Marysville (MA) 72; 18. Olentangy Liberty 67; 19. New Albany 62; 20. Columbus Academy (CA) and Westerville South 57; 22. Dublin Jerome 53; 23. Pickerington North 52; 24. Pickerington Central (PC) 49; 25. DeSales 44; 26. Dublin Scioto (DS) 41; 27. Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit (CFWJ) 37; 28. Olentangy 36; 29. Columbus School for Girls 31; 30. Elyria Catholic (EC) and Gahanna 30; 32. Centerville (C) 28; 33. Hilliard Davidson 24; 34. Findlay 20; 35. Hilliard Bradley and Hudson 19; 37. Avon Lake 11; 38. Westerville North 8; 39. Millbury Lake and Mount Vernon 6. Individual results: 200 medley relay: 1. Upper Arlington 1:51.25; 2. Solon 1:51.46; 3. Thomas Worthington 1:51.5; 200 free: 1. Katie Miller (AF) 1:51.37*; 2. Camey Rabold (WAT) 1:53.53; 3. Sydney King (G) 1:54.63; 200 IM: 1. Abby Chin (UA) 2:07.53; 2. Lauren Comer (UA) 2:11.34; 3. Miranda Hampton (MA) 2:11.47; 50 free: 1. Michelle Rielly (WAT) 24.13; 2. Annie Marquiss (S) 24.39; 3. Kelsey McRill (S) 24.66; Diving: 1. Natalie Ritter (CA) 417.4;
2. Morgan Mullens (C) 413.05; 3. Mackenzie Twerty (EC) 409.7; 100 fly: 1. Miller (AF) 56.56*; 2. Maddy Martin (PC) 56.64; 3. Liz Harty (DS) 58.57; 100 free: 1. Kayla Hammerberg (UA) 53.58; 2. Harty (DS) 53.69; 3. Rielly (WAT) 53.71; 500 free: 1. King (G) 5:01.84; 2. Chin (UA) 5:03.03; 3. Samantha Schuttinger (WAT) 5:10.21; 200 free relay: 1. Solon 1:38.72*; 2. Watterson 1:40.88; 3. Upper Arlington 1:41.13; 100 back: 1. Claudia Doyle (TW) 57.76; 2. Rabold (WAT) 59.07; 3. Miranda Hampton (MA) 59.19; 100 breast: 1. Andrea Cottrell (H) 1:06.35; 2. Nichole Gill (DC) 1:06.8; 3. Danielle Margheret (CFWJ) 1:07; 400 free relay: 1. Upper Arlington 3:35.69*; 2. Watterson 3:36.78; 3. Thomas Worthington 3:42.11. BOYS Team results: 1. Upper Arlington (UA) 407; 2. Hunting Valley University School (HVUS) 399; 3. Solon (S) 260; 4. St. Charles 239; 5. Toledo St. Francis (TSF) 207; 6. Cleveland St. Ignatius (CSI) 168; 7. New Albany (NA) 138; 8. Thomas Worthington (TW) 127; 9. Dublin Jerome (DJ) 112; 10. Findlay (F) 109; 11. Fremont Ross (FR) 108; 12. Akron Firestone (AF) 95; 13. Hartley (H) 85; 14. Dublin Coffman 78; 15. Granville (G) 72; 16. Pickerington North (PN) 69); 17. Mason (63); 18. Grove City 62; 19. Cincinnati LaSalle 58; 20. Olentangy 49; 21. Mount Vernon 48; 22. Lancaster (L) 42; 23. Worthington Kilbourne 38; 24. Colonel Crawford and Hilliard Davidson 33; 26. DeSales (DeS), Macedonia Nordonia (MN) and Westerville Central 30; 29. Lyndhurst Brush 28; 30. Canal Winchester and Pepper Pike Orange 23; 32. Gahanna, Gates Mills Gilmour Academy
and Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 18; 35. Dublin Scioto 17; 36. Columbus Academy, Dresden Tri-Valley and Centerville 14; 39. Olentangy Liberty 13; 40. Westerville North 12; 41. Hilliard Darby and Westerville South 11; 43. Bellbrook and Marysville 7; 45. Bay Village Bay and BloomCarroll 6. Individual results: 200 medley relay: 1. Hunting Valley University School 1:36.2; 2. Upper Arlington 1:38.77; 3. Cleveland St. Ignatius 1:38.78; 200 free: 1. Dan Miller (TSF) 1:39.59*; 2. Mike Gaudiani (HVUS) 1:43.55; 3. Joey Long (UA) 1:45.63; 200 IM: 1. Nicholas Crane (HVUS) 1:53.1*; 2. Chris DePietro (L) 1:56.6; 3. Patrick Kelly (H) 1:59.87; 50 free: 1. Andrew Malone (HVUS) 21.31; 2. Cooper Staton (DeS) 21.5; 3. Sam Reeder (TW) 21.93; Diving: 1. Michael Kreft (S) 445.8; 2. Steven Rominik (MN) 425.55; 3. Jacob Kasper (DJ) 417; 100 fly: 1. Ronnie Bolden (H) 52.11; 2. Russell Stack (HVUS) 52.83; 3. Alex Hoffman (FR) 53.39; 100 free: 1. Miller (TSF) 46.46; 2. Alex Alfonso (NA) 47.7; 3. Reeder (TW) 48.08; 500 free: 1. Gaudiani (HVUS) 4:43.05; 2. Joey Long (UA) 4:48.68; 3. Ryan Cutler (UA) 4:49.15; 200 free relay: 1. Hunting Valley University School 1:27.47; 2. Upper Arlington 1:28.52; 3. New Albany 1:29.48; 100 back: 1. Nicholas Crane (HVUS) 51.81; 2. DePietro (L) 53.63; 3. Sean Neri (UA) 54.4; 100 breast: 1. Andrew Malone (HVUS) 56.8*; 2. Derek Hren (CSI) 57.63; 3. Andrew Bartley (AF) 58.7; 400 free relay: 1. Hunting Valley University School 3:10.74*; 2. Upper Arlington 3:17.54; 3. Cleveland St. Ignatius 3:20.37. *Meet record
Hartley sophomore Ronnie Bolden was the only central Ohio boys swimmer to win an event. He won the 100 butterfly in 52.11, ahead of University School’s Russell Stack (52.83). Bolden said he enjoyed having the opportunity to race against the best Division I athletes from around the state. “This was more of a surprise for me than anything,” Bolden said. “Being in lane two, I had to race off the edge,
and I was surprised that I was able to get a personal record here. It was fun to get to race all of these people that I normally don’t get to race against.” •Upper Arlington’s girls team scored 471 points to cruise to the title ahead of runner-up Solon (289). Coach Dan Peterkoski was pleasantly surprised by his team’s margin of victory. “We’ve graduated 14 All-Americans
the past three years, so we’re not as deep as we we’ve been in the past,” Peterkoski said. “But it was impressive how many we put in the finals. We’re showing that we’re deeper than I thought we’d be.” Senior Abby Chin won the 200 IM (2:07.53) ahead of teammate Lauren Comer (2:11.34). Chin also placed second in the 500 free (5:03.03) behind ablankenship@thisweeknews.com Granville’s Sydney King (5:01.84). www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
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Sports briefs Spring baseball training offered Watkins Memorial High School will be host to a sixweek spring training baseball program for players in grades 1-12 from Jan. 9 through Feb. 13. Watkins Memorial coach Don Schone will direct the program with U.S. Baseball Academy. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching and catching. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call (866) 622-4487.
Baseball team seeking players The 16U Columbus Sharks baseball team is looking for a third baseman and a pitcher to complete its 2011 roster. For more information, contact Steve Parker at sdp196@yahoo.com or at (614) 284-3825.
Schools announce coaching vacancies The following schools are seeking coaches: Dublin Jerome — Boys varsity golf, boys varsity track and field, girls varsity track and field, varsity assistant softball, junior varsity softball head coach. Send résumé to Nick Magistrale, athletics director, Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland Croy Road, Dublin, 43016 or e-mail magistrale_nick@dublinschools.net. Johnstown-Monroe — Junior varsity softball, eighth-
UA senior Kayla Hammerberg won the 100 free (53.58) ahead of Dublin Scioto’s Liz Harty (53.69), and Hammerberg finished fourth in the 50 free (24.75). The Golden Bears also won two relays. Hammerberg, Chin, Comer and Gabby Veri won the 400 free (3:35.69) ahead of Watterson (3:36.78), and Comer, Beth Long, Chin and Jessica Miller won the 200 medley (1:51.25) ahead of Solon (1:52.46). “There’s a lot of pressure to win these meets, because everyone is going for you when you’re the state champion,” Chin said. “But it’s fun to be in that position, and this is good practice for state, because it’s the same format as how the state meet is run. We’re young this year, but it looks like we’ve got a lot of good raw talent.” Watterson, which has finished second at state each of the past two seasons, placed third (262). Michelle Rielly won the 50 free (24.13) ahead of Solon’s Annie Marquiss (24.39) and finished third in the 100 free (53.71). Camey Rabbold finished second in both the 100 back (59.07) behind Thomas Worthington’s Claudia Doyle (57.76) and the 200 free (1:54.62) behind Akron Firestone’s Katie Miller (1:51.37). Watterson coach Quintin Ward is optimistic that his squad can challenge Upper Arlington at state. “UA is weaker relative to other years, and I think we can give them a challenge if we all click on the same day,” Ward said. “But UA really flexed its muscles here and showed why they’re still the favorite to win.”
grade softball, seventh-grade softball. Contact athletics department at (740) 967-2721. Marysville — Varsity assistant baseball.Contact athletics director Cal Adams at CAdams@marysville.k12.oh.us. St. Charles — Varsity golf. Send résumé to athletics director Dave Lawler at dlawler@cdeducation.org. •To add to this list, contact ThisWeek at (740) 888-6069 or sports@thisweeknews.com.
providing functional strength and conditioning programs, online coaching and relevant health and wellness information. There are articles, handouts and resources on just about every topic relating to women’s needs as athletes. Female athletes also can purchase and download a sport specific exercise program to get started on improving conditioning. For more information, e-mail Hofmann at margaret@femaleathletesfirst.com.
New players sought Jets looking for for senior softball Sign-ups for three senior players, coaches softball leagues for players 60 years and older, 65 years and older and 70 years and older are under way at Berliner Park and McCord Field in Worthington. To join, call Bill Voisard at (740) 549-4020 or e-mail pbvoisard@aol.com.
Volleyball camps, clinics scheduled The Ultimate Sports Center in Grandview is holding several volleyball events, including camps and clinics, leagues and private lessons for boys and girls of varying ages. For more information, visit www.ultimatesc.com or e-mail info@ultimatesc.com.
Website created for female athletes Margaret Hofmann, a Columbus resident, has created www.femaleathletesfirst.com, a website designed to serve the female athlete exclusively by
The Mid Ohio Jets Football Club is looking for players and coaches for full-contact football. Apply online at www.midohiojets.com or call Same Husein at (614) 580-2135.
ThisWeek seeks Community Profiles Has your uncle coached basketball at Gahanna Jefferson Junior High for the last 20 years? Did the Grove City football fan you sat next to claim he has not missed a Dawgs home game since 1971? Is your father credited for starting the lacrosse craze in Upper Arlington? Is your brother a driver at Scioto Downs? ThisWeek is in search of people like that for a series called “Community Profiles.” Contact ThisWeek at sports@thisweeknews.com with the names of people you think have interesting stories. Unfortunately, not all submissions can be used.
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Wellington has started the season 6-19 in the month of November and December the past three years, but made the district finals last year and in 2008. “We keep telling the kids to be patient. It’s going to be nice when we’re healthy again,” McCants said. “No one likes to be 0-3, but we knew come February and March, we’re going to raise some hell.” •Wellington is looking for a boys tennis coach, an assistant coach for the girls varsity lacrosse team and assistant coaches for the middle school’s baseball and softball teams. For information, call the athletic department at 457-7883 or email athletics director Elizabeth Clapacs at Clapacs@wellington.org.
and-1 free throws at the end of the game to allow Newark Catholic to tie the game at 51. “Newark Catholic has become quite a rival for us now,” said McCants, whose team lost to the Green Wave 71-30 in the regular season and Newark Catholic 68-37 last year. “It goes back to (2008 when the Jaguars upset sixth-seeded Newark Catholic 49-45 in a district semifinal). Things got a little chippy towards the end. “Playing them so tough gave our kids a lot of confidence. We want to play every team tough, but we want to really play these other Division IV teams hard because there’s a good possibility we’ll pbatterson@thisweeknews.com see them again.” The Jaguars are not immune to slow starts. www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
LARSON Continued from page B1 brilliance live on. 3 — Get to the Fairgrounds Coliseum for a district or regional boys basketball tournament game. All of you know I am really biased on this one. It is an old building and it costs a ridiculous amount to just park your car on the fairgrounds lot, but this is pure history and reminiscing of days gone by. Once a year since 1923, fans convene to watch basketball history being made. These are days to cherish. 2 — Go see the district swimming meet at Ohio State. Cold February weather outside, warm temperatures and screaming crowds inside the magnificent McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. Every swimmer gives every ounce of effort they have to get to the state meet or surpass their personal-best time. It may be
my favorite sports hours on one single day of the entire year. 1 — This year there is a true urgency in attending a basketball game at Columbus West. I grew up in the 1950s watching City League hoops on Friday nights. Now those memorable courts at East, South and Linden-McKinley are gone, and West will be as well when the renovations reach that classy, old school. So, now is the time to watch one more Cowboys game and try to frame forever what basketball was like in Columbus in a bygone era. Most of all, savor the moments that all of the athletes provide for you. I’ll see you at a game. Larry Larson is a former athletics director at Grandview High School. He can be heard as “Mr. High School Sports” on WTVN 610 AM.
GCSTO holding swim tryouts The Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio (GCSTO) has started its fall and winter swim season and is looking for new athletes. GCSTO was ranked by USA Swimming as one of the top 100 teams in America in 2009 according to the national governing body USA Swimming. The team will practice at Columbus Academy, the Concourse Hotel Fitness Club, St. Charles Preparatory School and the Columbus School for Girls. New swimmers are allowed two weeks with the team to see what it has to offer. For more information, contact GCSTO coach Steve Nye at (614) 478-5445 or stevenye@sbcglobal.net. More information also is available at www.gcsto.com.
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Lacrosse
Ghidotti picks UConn; Treece headed to OSU By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers
According to senior Adriane Ghidotti, a senior attacker for the Upper Arlington High School girls lacrosse team, the sport is a “big thing” at UA. In the last five years, the boys team has won four state titles and finished second once, and the girls team won the 2008 title and finished second three times. As a result, college recruiters often look at UA players. At a Dec. 8 ceremony commemorating athletes who had committed to college, five out of the 16 seniors who had signed letters of intent were lacrosse players. “Everyone (in UA) has to try lacrosse once at least,” said Ghidotti, who committed to the University of Connecticut women’s lacrosse program. “I tried softball, soccer and basketball but overall lacrosse just stuck on me from the get go.” Ghidotti joined attacker Luke Treece (Ohio State), defender Charles Houk (Denison) and midfielders Adam Narwicz (Gettysburg College) and Kyle Vesper (Denison) from the boys team as the lacrosse signees. Ghidotti and Treece had siblings who played collegiate lacrosse. Ghidotti follows her
brother. Matt, a 2008 graduate who plays lacrosse at the U.S. Military Academy. Treece’s brother, Tyler, played club lacrosse at Colorado State and Ohio Wesleyan. Ghidotti, who was honorable mention All-America as a junior, and was first team all-state, all-district and all-conference selection as a senior, scored 111 goals and had 37 assists throughout her high school career while guiding the Bears to a 51-10 record. She visited 15 schools before choosing UConn over Ohio State, Northwestern, Towson, Roanoke and Massachusetts. The Huskies finished 9-8 overall last year, a big improvement over a 3-13 finish in 2009. Ghidotti is part of seven student class. “I’m very excited for the 2011 class. All seven student athletes have the competitiveness, athleticism and work ethic to take us to the next level,” coach Katie Woods said in a release. “They believe in UConn lacrosse and will be a huge part of the future of this program.” “The first time I walked on the campus, it was kind of the middle of nowhere but I fell in love with it just by the look of it,” Ghidotti said. “The girls on the team were so awesome, great athletes and so positive. It was everything
I was looking for in a college.” Treece is the latest UA lacrosse player to commit to the Buckeyes, following Ohio State seniors Scott Lathrop and T.J. Powell and sophomore Mark Crawford. Ohio State coach Nick Myers has mined central Ohio thoroughly with eight of his players, Hilliard Davidson’s Paul Berry, Hilliard Darby’s Nick Liddil, Worthington Kilbourne’s Kevin Mack and Patrick Riffee and Thomas Worthington’s Jake Sharick, coming from Columbus. The Buckeyes were 7-8 overall last year and 26-22 overall over last three years. “I just really like coach Myers and the atmosphere there,” Treece said. “They haven’t done really well recently but I think it’s a program on the rise.” Treece scored 34 goals and had 39 assists last year, was firstteam all-Ohio, all-Midwest, allregion and all-OCC last season. He said there’s a reason why Ohio State keeps looking at Upper Arlington players. “Coach (Ted) Wolford prepares us very well,” Treece said. He knows the game inside and out. He prepares us for the next level.”
15-3-2 finish. “Being in soccer shape and being in basketball shape are two different things,” Savage said. “In soccer, you use a lot more endurance. She has to go a lot faster pace with us. It’s a matter of getting the ball back into her hands as opposed to her feet.” Paradiso takes a little bit of ribbing about her soccer prowess during basketball season. After making six of nine free throws against the Cardinals, a Thomas fan joked, “She can make all these goals in
soccer but she can’t make a free throw.” “That was pretty funny,” Paradiso said. However, the Bears got the last laugh. Trailing by as many as seven points in the third quarter, UA rallied for a 52-48 victory. “We learned we can fight back,” Paradiso said. “It’s always good to come out, get some confidence and get the win.”
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team him a lot because he’s such a great player.” Against Kilbourne, Richter scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half, including a 3-pointer with 1 minute, 55 seconds left that gave UA a 48-45 lead. The Wolves tied it at 48 on a 3-pointer by Austin Parker with 40 seconds left. The Bears then played for the final shot and, with Sullivan heavily guarded, Richter stepped outside and passed to junior guard Carter Smith, who drove along the baseline and scored the winning basket on a layup as time expired. “Carter made a heck of a play,” Casey said. “He just took it upon himself to get the ball to the basket and finish. That was huge.” Smith finished with 14 points. He and Richter accounted for all of UA’s 27 points in the second half. “We never quit,” said Casey, whose team trailed by as many as eight points, including 40-32 early in the fourth quarter. “You have to give (Kilbourne) a lot of credit. They’re a good team, they’re well-coached, they’re physical and they took our No. 1 option (Sullivan) out of the game, but I thought Carter stepped up and I thought Wes hit some big shots down the stretch and that’s
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’Tis the season; not all are jolly Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that follows the seasons, according to the Clintonville-based Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. The most common type of disorder is called winter depression. It usually begins in late fall or early winter and goes away by summer. As many as a half million people in the United States may have winter depression; another 10 to 20 percent may experience mild SAD, according to an academy spokeswoman. Seasonal affective disorder may be related to changes in the amount of daylight during different times of the year. “Nearly all studies report a higher incidence in women, but SAD might be more severe for men,” Dr. Renee Markovich, a family physician with the Akron General Center for Family Medicine was quoted as saying. “There is mixed data on the ages, but in general SAD can start at age 23 and decrease as people age.” Although symptoms are clues
A closer look Common symptoms of winter depression include a change in appetite, especially a craving for sweet or starchy foods; weight gain; fatigue and avoidance of social situations.
to diagnose SAD, not everyone with the disorder has the same symptoms, the academy spokeswoman indicated. Common symptoms of winter depression include a change in appetite, especially a craving for sweet or starchy foods; weight gain; fatigue and avoidance of social situations. Symptoms may also include some of the ones that are present in other forms of depression. These symptoms include feelings of guilt, a loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy, ongoing feelings of hopelessness, and physical problems such as headaches. “SAD is the seasonal pattern
of a major depressive episode,” Markovich was quoted as saying. “The variation is that it occurs with a change of season and then when that season ends it goes into remission. It is not really a separate diagnosis than depression; it is more a variant.” Symptoms of SAD keep coming back year after year, and they tend to come and go at about the same time every year. The changes in mood are not necessarily related to obvious things that would make a certain season stressful, such as regularly being unemployed during the winter. “Treatment is usually medications and psychotherapy,” according to Markovich. “However, in people who are not suicidal there is a unique opportunity to use light therapy with ultraviolet ‘light boxes’ that can be used to simulate additional hours of sunlight during the day. “Also, talk to your doctor about any symptoms you may be experiencing, eat healthy and be active; try new activities to keep you moving.”
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Shakespeare at St. Agatha The sixth-graders at St. Agatha School recently celebrated “Shakespeare Week.” Pictured are Daniela Dennis as Lady Macbeth and Nick Haley as Macbeth.
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Physician completes cian with Monarch Health. continuing education Albery to serve Dr. Deborah L. Cole-Sedivy on NDCC board of Upper Ar-
Cheerleaders to offer clinic The Upper Arlington High School cheerleaders will host a cheerleading clinic from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the high school, 1650 Ridgeview Road. The clinics feature UA cheers, dances and chants, and are open to children in kindergartners through eighth-graders. For registration information, call Libby Germain at 459-8809. Space is limited.\
lington recently completed continuing medical education requirements to retain membership in the Deborah L. Cole-Sedivy American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP members must complete 150 hours of continuing medical education every three years. Cole-Sedivy is a family physi-
Sonya R. Albery of Upper Arlington was recently elected to serve on the New Directions Career Center board of trustees. She brings more than 25 years in financial and retirement planning experience, including long associations with YWCA, the Columbus Museum of Art and the Ohio State University Alumni Association. Albery is employed as a financial adviser for Raymond James Financial Services Inc. She holds a bachelor’s degree from OSU.
City news City provides snow removal reminders The city of Upper Arlington aims to return normal driving conditions to all city streets within 24 hours of the end of a snowstorm. Priority for clearing streets takes place in the following order: Arterial streets, the city’s main thoroughfares, receive priority treatment during and after the storm. Collector streets, which carry traffic to the main streets, are plowed and salted after arterial streets are completed. Residential streets consist of all remaining streets in the city. Plowing takes place when snow-
fall exceeds three inches. Residents are asked not to park cars along the street during the snow removal process. Visit www.uaoh.net for a complete list of arterial and collector streets.
Leaf collection program concludes The city’s leaf collection program has ended for the season. Residents have two options for disposing of any remaining leaves: Place leaves in approved biodegradable bags or refuse cans with one Solid Waste sticker affixed to each bag/container. Place these items curbside on the regular refuse and recycling collec-
tion day. Leaves may also be dropped off at the yard waste facility on Roberts Road. Winter hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 5835370, or visit www.uaoh.net.
UA Recycles bins now available Upper Arlington’s Solid Waste provider, Inland Services Corporation, has 18-gallon “UA Recycles” bins available for purchase. Recycling bins are $10 per container. They may be obtained from the city’s Finance Department at 3600 Tremont Road, or by calling Inland directly at 481-8480.
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Boyd, Horn are wed Marcy Bettina Boyd and Zachary Aaron Horn were united in marriage in a Sept. 5, 2010, wedding at Paradise Cove on Lake Grapevine in Southlake, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Alan and Ruth Boyd of Upper Arlington. The groom is the son of Tim and Kay Horn of Austin, Texas. The matron of honor was Brittney Baggott. Bridesmaids were Diane Murphy, Lori Foster, Colleen Carboy and Adrienne Geer. Junior bridesmaid was Alexa Carboy and flower girls were McKenna Carboy and Brianna Huge. Zane Horn served as his brother’s best man. Groomsmen were Sam Christman, Derek Hivnor, Doug Parsley, Judd Sheppard and Travis Haley. Ring bearers were Nicholas Huge and Matthew Huge. A reception was held at Paradise Cove. The couple honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii, and is at home in Frisco, Texas. Zachary and Marcy Horn The bride is a 2001 graduate of Upper Arlington High school consultant for TIAA-CREF. from Trinity University in 2003. and a 2005 graduate of Miami The groom graduated from Mc- He is a regional sales manager for University. She is a retirement Callum High School in 1999 and Recall Corporation.
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A German Village chocolatier is serving her last treats on Christmas Eve. Kristy Yosick of Yosick’s Artisan Chocolates said her closing is unfortunate, but she’s trying to remain upbeat about the situation. “We’re making our best stuff,” said Yosick, who wouldn’t go into detail about her decision to close. “And we’re pushing production as hard as we can so everybody can get as much as they want before we close. We have inventory.” Yosick’s, which opened three years ago at 539 S. Fifth St., is known for its large assortment of handmade truffles, bonbons, hot chocolate and other sweets. The 1,300-square-foot eatery seats 22.
Saying her business has been successful, Yosick said she will miss the camaraderie of her patrons. “I’ve met so many wonderful people,” she said. “I feel like this shop is my living room: people come in, gather and they’ve become friends. My whole life is just warmer and richer from the people I’ve met through this shop.” Resident Frank Wickham, a regular at Yosick’s, said he’s going to miss sampling the products and chatting with fellow customers. “It’s a bright cheery place, very comfortable,” he said. “And the food’s very good, too. I’m disappointed, not happy she’s having to close. It’s probably my favorite places in the village to go.” German Village is known as for its mom-and-pop shops and fierce independent streak. Yosick, who
lives in the neighborhood, lauds the German Village Business Community for its promotion of local businesses. In fact, she said, she had 500 people through the door during the Dec. 5 Village Lights, sponsored by the business group. She said she is also thankful of support from other stores in the tight-knit community. “I’m going to miss the other groups, the other business owners,” she said. “I have a great respect for all of them.” David Cunningham, chair of the German Village Business Community, said Yosick’s departure is a loss. “She’s certainly brought a unique flavor to the village,” he said. “We’re sorry to see it go.” Yosick wouldn’t rule out the possibility of opening elsewhere. “Time will tell,” she said.
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Event WHS plans antique show The Worthington Historical Society will host an antique show Jan. 8 and 9. The show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Holiday Inn Hotel, a block south of I-270. This year’s show will feature several new exhibitors, bringing furniture, stoneware, decoys, golf memorabilia, antique dolls, quilts, linens, an-
tique writing instruments, estate jewelry, silver and more. No reproductions or new items are permitted. Representatives of Weibold Inc. will be on hand to discuss the repair and restoration of damaged items brought in by the public. Proceeds of the show will benefit the preservation of WHS properties: the Orange Johnson House Museum, Jeffers Mound and the Old Rectory. Admission is $8. For more information, call (614) 885-1247.
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Signs of Christmas choir celebrates seasonal music
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Signs of Christmas performs popular Christmas carols in American sign language for shoppers at Polaris Fashion Place on Dec. 10. The group, which has been around for 30 years, promotes deaf and hard of hearing awareness through several performances each Christmas season at malls, churches, nursing homes and schools.
■ The Jazz Arts Group’s upcoming “The Gospel According to Swing” program has its genesis (pun intended) in the predilections of Byron Stripling’s grandmother. Stripling told The Beat his grandmother only listened to gospel music on the radio, all-day every-day. And that she only watched one television show – The Lawrence Welk Show. And that she only had out one book – the Bible. “What I began to see as I was playing the blues was it was really the same as gospel,” he said. “I love gospel music so much. People really respond to it.” Perhaps Stripling sees a little bit of his grandmother’s singlemindedness in young singer Nia Allen. Allen is the daughter of OSU School of Music professor and choir leader Milt Ruffin and singer Merlyn Ruffin. She’s been singing in church – starting where her grandfather pastored – since she
The Jazz Arts Group’s Inside Track series will present “The Gospel According to Swing,” featuring singer Nia Allen, at the Lincoln Theatre Saturday, Dec. 18. Tickets are $30/$25. Call (614) 469-0939.
was a little girl. She is now a Nashville resident and has cut a gospel record. She has also led worship on the national Women of Faith tour (a “great adventure,” according to Allen). “When I first heard Nia, I got chills,” Stripling said. “She is blessed with a gift of singing. It’s a religious thing for her. When she sings about God she means it, because it’s who and what she is.” “Both sides of my family are
musical, so I don’t think I ever had a choice,” Allen said, laughing. “When I got the call from Byron, I was excited, especially about singing at the Lincoln (Theatre),” Allen added. “The Gospel According to Swing” will include traditional gospel numbers, including a tribute to Mahalia Jackson, and holiday music. In addition to Allen and Stripling, the musicians will include Bobby Floyd on piano and Hammond organ, drummer Bob Breithaupt and bassist Larry Cook. The Milton Ruffin Gospel Choir will open the concert. Additionally, Allen and Ruffin will lead a holiday sing-along Saturday afternoon at the JAG Jazz Academy at the Lincoln Theatre. Visit www.jazzartsgroup.org for more information. For more from The Beat’s interviews with Nia Allen and Byron Stripling, read the BeatBlog at www.ThisWeekNews.com.
Holiday Update • Irish folk music troupe Téada presents “Irish Christmas in America” Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Lincoln Theatre. Ballads, carols, jigs and dancing are the order of the evening, and done Yule-ish-ly. Tickets are $26-$11. Call
For 30 years, Signs of Christmas has been making sure folks don’t take the music of the holiday season for granted. “Our mission is to spread deaf and hard-of-hearing awareness and Christmas cheer through the beauty of sign language,” director Andrea Peters explained. In other words, Signs of Christmas performances are not intended exclusively for deaf or hearing audiences, but for all audiences. Member Vickie Walker said the all-volunteer group’s membership includes the hearing-impaired, licensed interpreters, volunteers who’ve been trained in American Sign Language and even those who have no experience signing. She added that there are a few who have been with the group throughout its 30 years. The choir of sorts performs along with recorded Christmas music. (614) 469-0939. • The gold standard for modern Christmas music, Mannheim Steamroller, marks 25 years of holiday-season touring this year. Perhaps hard to recall now, as ingrained in the musical consciousness as these arrangements have become, but the Steamroller’s neo-
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Peters said she begins planning the program during the summer, selecting numbers and preparing the sign translations. The group begins rehearsals in October (although in recent years it has added some non-Christmas season performances as well, including performing at the Ohio State Fair). The performances feature a certain amount of interpretation, Peters said. “You can’t really have a wordto-sign translation,” she said. “You have to match the music and the tempo. There’s some artistic license, but it’s as close to American Sign Language as possible.” The group rehearses at Westerville Church of the Nazarene. Signs of Christmas has a number of upcoming holiday-season performances. Check out the schedule at www.signsofchristmas.org. classical, post-Hooked on Classics fare, the creation of mastermind Chip Davis, surely signaled a new age. Mannheim Steamroller plays the Palace Theatre Sunday, Dec. 19. Tickets are $85-$35. Call 1-800-745-3000. • The Beat became a fan of Trans-Siberian Orchestra because we are enamored with power chords and sentiment. We have remained a fan because, when (we imagine) faced with a decision on whether to hold back or keep adding more (power chords, guitar solos, fireworks, lasers, you-nameit), the decision has always been to add more. Tickets for TSO’s Tuesday, Dec. 28, shows at Nationwide Arena are $57-$25. Call 1-800-7453000.
Uncommon dishes distinguish Polaris-area Chinese Bistro Startling and vivid green floorto-ceiling wallpaper depicting a near life-size bamboo forest lines a good portion of Q2 Bistro. Huge mirrors hemmed in by smooth blonde wooden frames filled in with large round stones face this wallpapered area. Tables are furnished with magic-trick-type candles that flicker with red light but aren’t lit by fire. If all this sounds like the setting of an eccentric restaurant, it is. Located in the Polaris neighborhood, the unique Q2 has lots of old warhorse Chinese takeoutstyle dishes on its menu for lessadventurous appetites. But barely scratch the surface, and you’ll find some fairly unusual (in a good way!) preparations. Like the Walnut Shrimp ($7). Good tasting and good-sized, shellfish served warm were glazed in
MENU by G.A. Benton a slightly sweet Asian mayonnaise. Providing extra interest and crunch were biggish chunks of walnuts. The foundation of this irresistible salad was a bed of chopped lettuce. Spicy Salted Calamari ($7) made every garnish count and didn’t need to rely on a thick or sticky sauce for flavor. Enticingly salty, crisply breaded and fried strips of super-tender squid arrived with bits of sliced scallion and rings of jalapeno. When stacked all together, this made for a kind of bar snack I wish every place would offer. Ditto for the “only at Q2” Black
shoots out quite quickly — I thought it was a plateful of gnocchi-like pasta. Atop a king-sized bed of healthy sauteed choi sum (like spiny, Chinese-style spinach) were clumps of blunt-cut whitefish dipped in a light flour, flashfried and doused in a zippy sauce of salty fermented black beans and ginger. With an extremely mild seafood flavor and a soothing texture like dumplings, this excellent dish would be just the ticket for carbo-eschewing carbo lovers. Another meal with Italian-style eye appeal but real Chinese flaBy Jodi Miller/ThisWeek vors was the unusual and unusuHoisin Duo with Tofu signature ally good Beijing Noodles ($12.75). Looking like a big bowl rice pot at Q2 Bistro. of linguine with Bolognese sauce, Bean Fish Filet dinner entree ($13). it was a large serving of thickish When the dish was first whisked pasta tossed in a lusty and spicy out to me — most of Q2’s food ground pork sauce. Tasting of chili
Q2 Bistro 472 Polaris Pkwy., Westerville 614-898-1988 Web: q2bistro.com Cuisine: Chinese & Asian Price: $$ ($10-$20 per person) Patio: No Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. MondayFriday, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, 4-9 p.m. Sunday oil and ginger, its kicking heat was partially tamed by a topping of cooling cucumber batons. I’ll be back for this one. Q2’s menu touts its “Signature Rice Pots” and with good reason. Sided with a spring roll (crispy and cabbage-y if rather greasy), they’re stir fries ladled atop a mound of steamed rice rustically served in a metal pot with a wood-
en lid. From these quaint all-in-one dinners, the Hoisin Duo with Tofu showed off the restaurant’s facility for quick-cooking proteins. Super tender strands of chicken and beef joined deep-fried tofu triangles, broccoli, water chestnuts, mushrooms and bamboo shoots in a satisfyingly spicy, dark and perfectly salty sauce. Very nice and leftover-sized to boot. Named after sister owners Qina and Qini, whether you crave oldschool favorites like General Tso’s Chicken or prefer less familiar fare, Q2’s got something good for you to dig into. To read G.A. Benton’s blog visit ColumbusDiningGuide.com
Chocolate shop forges relationship with caterer Sher-Bliss has the chocolate and wine covered. Bleu & Fig Catering favors the savory side of the aisle. Together, they’re a perfect fit, their owners say. Owner Cheryl Sher has struck a deal with the catering outfit, which is now operating out of the kitchen space. Bleu & Fig is now in the midst of preparing a take-away menu at the Gahanna store,
1394 Cherry Bottom Road. “We complement one another,” Sher said. Brooke Kinsey, chef of the catering company, said she has rolled out a few hors d’oeuvres, to be savored with carryout wine options at Sher-Bliss. After the first of the year, several meals will be
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Regina Prange, left, and Brook Kinsey of Bleu & Fig Catering have formed a relationship with Sher-Bliss, 1394 Cherry Bottom Road.
available daily. They will change according to whim and the season, Kinsey said. Tentative items include chicken Marsala, risotto-stuffed Portobello mushrooms and penne a la vodka. The caterer’s signature dish is a Maytag blue cheesestuffed fig wrapped in prosciutto, grilled and drizzled with a balsamic reduction. “We don’t own a freezer so nothing’s going to be frozen,” she said. “The menu’s going to be based on what’s fresh.” Bleu & Fig also will provide food for wine events at the store and offer cooking classes. The catering company got its start 2 1/2 years ago. Kinsey, who trained at Johnson & Wales University, said she was leasing corporate kitchen space in Dublin but financially it didn’t make sense. The new arrangement allows her to be a part of Sher-Bliss while focusing on the company’s chief mission: large, off-site catering. But food is only part of it. Bleu & Fig is also known for flowers and design. Kinsey’s partner is Regina Prange, a designer and florist with 30 years of experience. “We just felt there was a lack of design in catering,” Kinsey said.
“We’re trying to do more than just putting food on the table,” Prange added. Sher had attempted to introduce food services at her store a few years ago when she teamed up with Gift of Time, another catering company that chose a different direction, so that relationship dissolved. Sher likes the idea of her store becoming a one-stop food destination. She said she chose Bleu & Fig because she wanted someone “who has the same belief in purity and high-quality products. “I really want this to be a real gourmet market,” she said. Sher-Bliss is open six days a week, closed Sunday. For more information, call 614-428-9463. Village Crepe in Pickerington offers a distinct recipe for its signature product, owner Wayne Moore said. “We have a few secrets in there that give it a different flavor,” he said of the shop, which recently opened at 21 N. Center St. in the town’s historic district. That’s not all. Moore said he makes the preserves — peach pineapple, raspberry and strawberry and spicy blueberry — from scratch, too. Forget whipped cream out of a can: It also is fresh, he
said. Crepes aren’t the only thing the restaurant makes. The menu also features French toast, frittati, omelets, homemade soups, sandwiches and the like. Moore said the average check is around $12, with most crepes costing in the $3.50 range The 1,300-square-foot store seats 38. Village Crepe is open for breakfast and lunch hours daily. For more information, call 614-833-1111.
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Local economists are predicting a continued gradual recovery from the worst recession since the Great Depression. Columbus Chamber of Commerce economic analyst Bill LaFayette predicted continued growth in both the national and regional economies during a 30minute presentation at the Columbus Athletic Club Friday morning. LaFayette’s 12th annual Columbus Blue Chip Economic Forecast included a review of the events of 2010, a discussion of trends that are likely to impact the region in 2011 and an employment forecast for the Columbus region’s key industry sectors. “It wasn’t all that long ago that we were all braced with our heads down in crash position,” LaFayette said. “While I have to tell you that the news is not exactly good yet, it is indeed better. The U.S. economy has been in recovery since a year ago, summer. We now have five completed quarters of growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is the total value of everything produced in the U.S.” LaFayette noted that while the recession cut the GDP by approximately 4.1-percent, the economy has already added back 3.5percent, or half a trillion dollars of gain after inflation, since the second quarter of 2009. “If the forecasts are right, next quarter’s GDP should erase the last of that loss and the GDP should be setting new record highs again,” he said. “But the GDP is going to be a whole lot less than it would have been had we not been through the biggest recession since the Great Depression.” However, LaFayette said a closer look at the most recent GDP figures are less encouraging. “The bad news is that GDP growth is much slower now than it was earlier in the year,” he said. “The fourth quarter of 2009 gave us a 5-percent increase on an annualized basis, which was one of the largest quarterly increases in GDP of the decade. This year’s first quarter was a still respectful 3.7-percent. The second quarter…was a miniscule 1.7-percent and the third quarter was really not much better at 2-percent.” LaFayette noted that there is a silver lining within those gloomy statistics. “The good news is that if you dig below the surface of those somewhat depressing numbers, you find really good news,” he said. “Most of the strong growth that we were seeing last year was stimulus. Most of the recent growth
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On the employment front, LaFayette said employment actually bottomed out in December 2009 and has been increasing in 2010. “Unless things turn out to be a whole lot worse than what we were expecting in 2010, that December 2009 number is going to be the bottom of employment,” he said. “The really remarkable thing about this is the employment turned only six months after the economy turned.” LaFayette said an estimated 8.4million jobs were lost during the recession and it could take years before a substantial number of those jobs come back. “Even if we get the kind of job growth that we saw in the 1990s, we will be adding only about 3million jobs a year,” he said. “So it’s going to take at least several more years to dig ourselves out of the hole that we dug ourselves into.” LaFayette’s presentation was a preliminary glance at his annual report, which will be released Jan. 5 at the Columbus Metropolitan Club luncheon.
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Obituaries KOTSANOS Mary K. Kotsanos, age 88, of Upper Arlington, passed away December 5, 2010 at Darby Glenn Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born June 28, 1922 to the late Gregory and Kathleen Chengges in Toledo, OH. Graduate of Toledo’s Woodward High School. Worked at the Toledo Public Library for several years. Mary and husband, George established and operated George’s Drive-In and Golf Driving Range for many years. She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the Philoptochos. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Palestine Chapter #51. Preceded in death by husband of 45 years, George, daughters Kathleen and Marianne, sister Ann Hibbs, brother Lewis Chengges. Survived by daughter, Denise (Jonathan) Turner; sons, Demos (Jane) Kotsanos and James (Annetta) Kotsanos; grandchildren, Kathleen and Gregory Turner, George, Alexander and Philip Kotsanos; brother, James (Jeanne) Chengges of Maumee, OH; sister-inlaw, Helen Chengges of Toledo, Ohio; goddaughter and niece, MaryAnn (Sam) Harachis; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends may call Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 2990 Bethel Rd., where Trisagion Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday 12Noon at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St. Reverend Economos Michael Kontos officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery. The family wishes to thank HomeReach Hospice and their devoted representative, Betsy as well as the many caregivers at her home, Amanda, Connie, Liza, Patsy and Susan. The family suggests contributions in memory of Mary be directed to either the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral or HomeReach Hospice at 3595 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, 43214. Please sign the online guestbook at www.orwoodyard.com.
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day at the Nature Center. Take a brisk two-mile walk and learn how the big trees survive winter winds and snow. • Preschoolers: Puppets GetBattelle-Darby Creek ting Ready for Winter, 10 a.m. Metro Park or 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Nature 1775 Darby Creek Drive, Center. Bring a puppet or stuffed Galloway animal and join the puppet show • Nature Crafts, 10 a.m. Sat- to learn how animals survive winurday at the Cedar Ridge Lodge. ter. Make ornaments and small gifts out of natural materials. Glacier Ridge Metro Park • Bison, 1 p.m. Sunday at the 9801 Hyland Croy Road, naturalist’s office. Take a threePlain City mile hike and welcome the park’s • Owls, 5 p.m. Sunday at the newest inhabitants, the American bulletin board at the picnic shelbison. ter. Listen for the calls of the • Full Long Nights Moon, barred owl on a one-mile hike. 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at the naturalist’s office. Take a briskly paced Highbanks Metro Park four-mile walk through woods 9466 U.S. 23 N., Lewis Center and prairies. • Christmas Bird Count, 8 a.m. Saturday at the Nature CenBlendon Woods Metro Park ter. Take part in the National 4265 State Route 161 E., Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Westerville Hot cocoa provided. • Just for Kids: Nature • Howl at the Moon, 5 p.m. Crafts, 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sunday at the Nature Center. Take Nature Center. Make a rustic a 3.5-mile walk with your dog. photo frame or journal cover from • Buckeye History, 1 p.m. Suntwig pieces. Bring your own spe- day at the Nature Center. Discial accent pieces. cover facts about Ohio’s state tree. • Howl at the Moon, 4 p.m. Saturday at the Nature Center. Inniswood Metro Gardens Bring your dog along on this 1.2940 Hempstead Road, mile hike. Westerville • Big Tree Walk, 2 p.m. Sun• Christmas Bird Count, 8
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Updated 3 bedroom ranch with 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.
HERITAGE WOODS 2-STORY
RIVER PLACE 2-STORY
TREETOPS CONDO
A TRUE BEAUTY
Great Curb appeal in this 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2,072 SF 2-sty. Frml liv & din rms. Spacious kit with center islnd & new SS appl’s that is open to grt rm. Loft overlkng 2-sty grt rm w/walls of wins & FP. Lg yd with vinyl privacy fence & patio. Price to sell.
This spacious 4 BR, 2.5 BA home features a formal DR, paver patio, eat in kitchen & inviting family room with gas fireplace. 1st floor laundry. Home is subject to short sale approval. Take advantage of this great opportunity today.
Private setting for this end unit ranch condo. Vaulted GR w/FP & dining area. Large kit, 1st floor lndry, guest BR/den, owner’s suite w/vltd ceiling, walk-in closet & BA. Fnshd LL w/full BA & storage. Deck w/great views of green space & nature plus 2-car gar.
The Glenn is perfectly nestled near the Scioto 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!
$218,900
$215,000
$199,900
MLS#210037953
COVENTRY MANOR CONDO
MLS#210039676
RIDGEWOOD 3-LEVEL SPLIT
Maintenance free lifestyle! 1st floor owners’ ste & utility rm w/extra cabinetry & cntrtps. Professionally fnshd LL w/a FR. Two generous size BRs upstairs will be a perfect for guests w/a full BA & loft area. The kitchen is open to the GR & has glass tile backsplash & Corian cntrtps.
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!
$179,900
$179,900
MLS#210028167
HILLIARD RANCH
MLS#210008458 $189,900
ORCHARDS AT BIG BEAR Best location with views of open green space. First floor easy living with vaulted great room with a gas fireplace. Two owner’s suites with vaulted ceilings. 3-season room. Isn’t it time to experience a maintenance free lifestyle?
MLS#210030946 $174,900
MLS#210025647 $189,900
SCIOTO WOODS 2-STORY
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.
MLS#210028269 $169,999
MLS#210021546
VILLAGE AT SCIOTO PARK Enjoy carefree living in this 2 BR, 2.5 BA condo located just minutes from downtown Hilliard. New roof, freshly painted, FP, fnshd bsmt, att gar & patio all await the new owner! Walking distance to schools, Heritage Park & Rails to Trails.
MLS#210033896 $148,900
MLS#210027168
LUXAIR RANCH
COUNTRY RANCH
ROSARY RANCH
GROVE CITY ACREAGE
One story 3 bedroom home with 2-car garage. Screened in porch, new carpet & exterior paint, newer roof & full basement. Full bath off of owner’s rm, WB stove & eat-in kitchen. Great views from the front porch of the sunsets. Won’t last long at this price.
Well maintained brick ranch home in the heart of Hilliard. New roof in '08. Kitchen has been updated with oak cabinets. Large family room addition with french doors to the patio & fenced yard. Newer windows, trim & 6 panel doors. 2-car tandem block garage has work benches & electric. Great starter home!!
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”
Own cheaper than rent. Rehab of this home is almost complete. Flooring, kitchen, bathroom & paint will all be new. Walking distance to schools.
50.66 acres Agricultural zoning. CAUV renewed, Lease rights until December 2011 farming 48.20 acres with income of $4,820 annually.
$130,000
$129,900
$114,900
$69,900
MLS#210026391
MLS#210039560
MLS#2923272
MLS#210024584 $379,950
MLS#210016851