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Spring 2016

14 Sweet Spot For 40 years, the Memorial Tournament has been one of the region’s signature events, bringing recognition and revenue to its host city. Organizers want to ensure the tradition continues.

ON THE COVER ThisWeek file photo

20 Game Changer Dublin Scioto graduate Jay Richardson spent more than a decade on the gridiron for the Buckeyes and in the NFL. Now, he’s a local TV personality and chairs his own foundation.

28 Summer Fun Events both iconic and new are on tap for residents.

34 Irish Enthusiasts Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland has long been a fixture in Dublin. The shop’s owners take pride in promoting the culture as well as their community.

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DEPARTMENTS

12 Around Town The Dublin Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon

6 From the Publisher 7 From the Editor 8 Events Calendar 11 City Notes

Dublin City Manager Dana McDaniel on the importance of engaging the community

37 Library Notes There’s a full slate of summer activities at the Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

38 Healthy Living Dr. Timothy Miller from the Ohio State University Sports Medicine Department says stretching not only prevents injury, but boosts performance.

40 Outtakes

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24 Economic Evolution The Perimeter Commerce District has grown from farmland into a thriving mixed-use development.

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From the Publisher

Introducing Dublin365

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elcome to the newest quarterly glossy magazine from ThisWeek Community News: Dublin365.

This new publication and related website, Dublin365mag.com, were created to bring you more news about the community you call home.

Dublin is rapidly growing, on both the residential and business fronts, and the magazine aims to capture this vitality with a mix of news, feature stories and photos that bring a unique perspective only ThisWeek Community News can.

The publication you’re holding is the culmination of many months of work by numerous departments, and we’re excited to share with you—our readers—the inaugural issue.

ThisWeek publishes 25 community newspapers around central Ohio, including ThisWeek Dublin Villager. No one covers community news like we do. Our weekly papers are longtime, trusted resources, and Dublin365 will complement the award-winning coverage we already provide in print and online.

Content will include business and economic development, features on local newsmakers, education, arts and entertainment, health and wellness, parks and recreation, sports, dining, shopping and more.

Online, Dublin365mag.com will showcase the unique content of Dublin365 with bonus features, a real-time events calendar, news updates and links to city, school, civic and other resources.

Our goal is for Dublin365 to be a hub of local news and happenings, where readers can not only find compelling stories but also learn about upcoming events and participate in social media channels.

To that end, we invite you to submit events for our online calendar, which includes categories such as arts, business, civic, health, literature, music and parks. There’s no charge, and you don’t have to create an account. Just click the calendar icon on our home page.

Dublin365 will be delivered quarterly to more than 30,000 homes in the Dublin City School District and a few surrounding neighborhoods. Look for the magazine to arrive with TheBag, in its own clear wrapper. You’ll also find copies at select distribution points around the community.

I hope you’ll take time to read the magazine and let us know what you think. We’d like to know what types of content are important to you. What did you like? Was there anything you didn’t? Your opinions will help us improve the usefulness of this new publication. Drop us a line at editorial@dublin365mag.com.

Sincerely,

Roy Biondi Vice President and Group Publisher ThisWeek Community News

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From the Editor

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Notable Events Put Dublin in Spotlight

By Julanne Hohbach

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e’re fortunate to be launching Dublin365 at a dynamic time—both in terms of the city’s development and as a bevy of warm-weather activities gets underway.

There’s a lot going on in this growing community, and spring and summer offer unmatched opportunities to get out and explore it.

Dublin boasts two major upcoming events that attract not only residents, but also a significant number of visitors. Chalk it up to the luck of the Irish, perhaps.

The first of those is the 41st Memorial Tournament, which will be played May 30 through June 5 at Muirfield Village Golf Club. The house that Jack built shines on TV, bringing national attention to this city of 43,000 people and to central Ohio as a whole.

Meanwhile the Dublin Irish Festival, in its 29th year, draws more than 100,000 people to Coffman Park each August for entertainment, food and Celtic culture.

But there are numerous other events lined up in the next several months, from farmers markets to a frog jump, not to mention Independence Day. Get your calendar and check out

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“Summer Fun” on page 28 to mark down your must-dos.

On the business front, things are booming all over town. Learn about the continuing growth of the Perimeter Commerce District in “Economic Evolution,” starting on page 24. And read about Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland and the owners’ commitment to the community.

Also in our debut issue, you’ll find a feature on Dublin Scioto High School graduate and former NFL player Jay Richardson. ThisWeek Community News sportswriter Jarrod Ulrey talked to Richardson about his late foray into the sport, his years playing in Ohio Stadium and his newfound passion for broadcasting. “Game Changer” is on page 20.

You’ll find lots more news, including the Around Town and Outtakes photo features, an events calendar and the Library Notes and Healthy Living columns. All of those will be recurring content, along with stories on local newsmakers, business and more.

I hope you enjoy the first issue—and look forward to the next one.

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Events

To submit an item for the calendar, go to Dublin365.com. All events will run online and select listings also will appear in the magazine. The deadline to submit listings for the next print publication is July 18.

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June 2 NextGen Dublin Happy Hour Mix and mingle with area young professionals while checking out Ted’s Montana Grill. The event will include free appetizers and special drink prices.

5:30-7 p.m. Ted’s Montana Grill, 6195 Sawmill Road. Free. dublinchamber.org June 5 Coffman Homestead Open House The historic Coffman House and one-room school exhibits will be open for tours, hosted by the Dublin Historical Society. Parking is available at Dublin City Hall and other lots along Coffman Park Drive. 1-4 p.m.

Coffman Homestead (in Coffman Park), 6659 Emerald Parkway. Free. dublinohiohistoricalsociety.org June 13 Summer Teen Yoga This class is designed to help teens build strength and learn how to manage stress while having fun with friends. It will introduce teens of all ages to the basics of yoga for all body types for fun and relaxation. No experience required.

12:30-1:30 p.m. Mondays. Series 1: June 13, 20, 27, July 11; Series 2: July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8. Nurture Yoga, 6017 Post Road. $35 for series or $10 weekly drop-in. nurture-yoga.com/workshops

or explore acting techniques in a natural riverfront amphitheater. Weekly sessions begin June 13 and conclude Aug. 12. Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Drive. $140-$190. dublinarts. org/education/classschedule.aspx

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June 1 Sister Hazel Platinum-selling group Sister Hazel will perform new songs such as Kiss Me Without Whiskey as well as fan favorites including All For You. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Bogey, 6013 Glick Road. $30, ages 18 and up. eventbrite.com/e/ slice-of-the-90s-the-bogey-tickets22706489722?aff=tw

June 13-Aug. 12 Summer ARTcamps ARTcamps at the Dublin Arts Council provide summer exploration for ages 6-13. Mold clay on a potter’s wheel, sculpt, draw and paint using a variety of materials, discover papermaking

June 25 Columbus Take Steps For Crohn’s & Colitis The Take Steps walk is one of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s largest events. To date, it has raised more than $60 million nationwide to fund research and patient support programs for digestive diseases. Entertainment includes the Dublin School of Rock and a kids’ area. 4:30-6 p.m. Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Parkway. cctakesteps.org/ columbus2016 June 28 NetworkDublin! Business Breakfast Start the day off with an opportunity to develop new business connections. These monthly Dublin Chamber of Commerce events allow participants to meet new contacts and improve their business knowledge.

7:30-9 a.m. Sunny Street Cafe, 7042 Hospital Drive. $10 for chamber members, $35 for nonmembers. dublinchamber.org

JULY July 3 Coffman Homestead Open House The historic Coffman House and one-room school exhibits will be open for tours, hosted by the Dublin Historical Society. Parking is available at Dublin City Hall and other lots along Coffman Park Drive. 1-4 p.m.

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July 4 Dublin Wind Symphony Concert The Dublin Wind Symphony, one of four ensembles that make up the nonprofit Dublin Community Bands, will perform. 10-11 a.m. Dublin Community Church, 81 W. Bridge St. dublinbands.com For more events, see the Summer Fun story on page 28.

July 7-9 34th Annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-In This annual fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation will feature numerous street rods and classic cars. Thursday is the fourth annual Rolling Legends Tour to Washington Court House. Friday features the Cruise-In and a concert by the Van-Dells. Saturday is the Classic Auto Show and a concert by Phil Dirt and

July 21 Women in Business Luncheon These Dublin Chamber of Commerce events allow attendees to share information about their businesses, exchange ideas and referrals, and establish new relationships. The featured speaker is Elaine Roberts, president and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. La Scala Restaurant, 4199 W. Dublin-Granville Road. $20 for chamber members, $30 for nonmembers. dublinchamber.org

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June 5-July 31 and Aug. 14 Sundays at Scioto The 33rd annual Dublin Arts Council Sundays at Scioto summer concert series will highlight local, regional and international performers, from blues to a cappella to Celtic music. Concerts will be performed from 7-8:30 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater at Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Drive.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks and dessert providers will sell concessions, and a portion of the sales will benefit the series.

Donations also will be accepted.

Several events will feature Kayak to the Concert packages with Olentangy Paddle. For more information, go to olentangypaddle. com/special-tour-events.php.

the Dozers. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 8 and 9. Event times vary.

Metro Center Business Park, 555 Metro Place N. $10. arthritisautoshow.com July 11 Dublin Wind Symphony Concert The Dublin Wind Symphony, one of four ensembles that make up the nonprofit Dublin Community Bands, will perform. 7-8:30 p.m. Senior Star at Dublin Retirement Village, 6470 Post Road. dublinbands.com July 14-16 National Volleyball Tournament The National Volleyball League will hold a professional beach volleyball championship event with 13 courts, a Vegas-style swim-up pool bar and a 6,000-square-foot sports bar. Schedule

This season’s lineup includes: June 5 – Jonathan Kingham (pop, folk, jazz) June 12 – Ray Fuller & The Bluesrockers (heritage blues) June 19 – William Florian (1960s pop, folk) June 26 – PUBLIC (pop, rock) July 3 – Paradise Island Band (party/ dance, funk, rock) July 10 – Six Appeal (a cappella) July 17 – Hey Mavis (roots, Americana) July 24 – Honey & Blue (pop, Americana, blues) July 31 – Rachel & the Beatnik Playboys (blues, Americana) Aug. 14 – Dulahan (contemporary Celtic)

Aug. 4 Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash/ Dub Crawl This tradition combines fitness and fun with the start of the Dublin Irish Festival.

After the race, stick around for music, entertainment and specials at the annual Dub Crawl. All registered 5K participants will receive a one-day adult admission ticket to the festival. Kids Dash at 6:45 p.m., 5K run/walk at 7 p.m. Historic Dublin. $5-$35. dublinirishfestival.org/ igs-energy-dif-5k-and-kids-dash Aug. 16 Business After Hours Socialize, develop business relationships and meet potential future clients at this Dublin Chamber of Commerce event, which features food, beverages, networking and door prizes.

5:30-7 p.m. Coffman Homestead, 6659 Emerald Parkway. Free for chamber members. dublinchamber.org

July 18 Dublin Wind Symphony concert The Dublin Wind Symphony, one of four ensembles that make up the nonprofit Dublin Community Bands, will perform. 7-8:30 p.m. Indian Run United Methodist Church, 6305 Brand Road. dublinbands.com

Aug. 18 Dublin Chamber Tech Talk Series The Dublin Chamber of Commerce will kick off a series of quarterly TechTalk discussions featuring information technology leaders from the region.

The August topic is “How You and Your Business Can Take Advantage of the ‘Smart City’ of Dublin.” The featured speaker is city CIO Doug McCollough.

6-7:15 p.m. Expedient Data Center, 5700 Innovation Drive. $10, includes pizza and beverages. Driver’s license is required to enter the building. dublinchamber.org

July 19 Golf Classic The Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s annual 18-hole scramble/shotgun golf classic offers networking and extras.

9:30 a.m. The Country Club at Muirfield Village, 8715 Muirfield Drive. $125-$2,500. dublinchamber.org

Sources: Dublin Arts Council, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin Community Bands, Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spingo

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City Notes

Engaging the Community 365 Days a Year

By Dana McDaniel

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t’s no secret that these are exciting times for an incredible statistic and one in which all associated with Dublin: Our neighborhoods are thriving. The city this community should take great pride. is primed for continued economic growth and When it comes to working in Dublin, the numbers are prosperity. Our businesses are flourishing. Our almost equally impressive. The survey shows 94 percent of schools are excelling. respondents believe Dublin is an excellent or good place Adding to the momentum is the birth of Dublin365. to work. That is a testament to the detailed planning and A new publication means more opportunities to share all visionary leadership over the years that have attracted the wonderful attributes of life in Dublin. Aptly named, quality businesses to our city.

Dublin365 will showcase all the exciting activities, events, Everything the city does revolves around improving life people and places that make Dublin a community of choice for residents and businesses. That is what public service is for our residents 365 days a year. all about, and it all starts with communication. Where there From the global spotlight on the is effective communication between a city government and Memorial Tournament to the its residents, great things can happen.

“Punk, Funk and Fireworks” of the That is why elected officials and Independence Day Celebration and city staff continue to emphasize the high-stepping dancers at the community engagement efforts.

Dublin Irish Festival, summer is a Residents have always been great time to enjoy all the special encouraged to attend Dublin City events that make Dublin not only Council meetings or to contact a great place to live, but also a their leaders. But now, residents are destination to visit. more likely to see leaders available Our more than 100 miles of bike not only at City Hall but also in the Citing police protection, paths and 60 parks featuring a variety community. Examples of this include parks, events, recreation of offerings from undeveloped nature events such as Coffee with the City programming, snow removal trails to active athletic facilities Manager and visits to neighborhood and many other services, showcase the natural beauty of the association meetings. city on crisp autumn days, as Dublin The city’s administrative team will 98 percent of respondents City Schools students embark on meet with residents this summer in said Dublin is an excellent another academic year in one of a series of monthly visits to Dublin’s or good place to live.

Ohio’s premier districts. parks and neighborhoods. These The sledding hill at Scioto Park, opportunities offer the face-to-face an indoor lap pool and state-of-theinteraction that is so crucial to art fitness facilities at the Dublin continuing effective dialogue and Community Recreation Center keep pursuing continuous improvement. residents energized and engaged The community engagement throughout the winter months. does not end there. We live in a Spring puts the crowning glory on the lush landscape, world where information is accessible 24/7 through the beautiful flowers and trees that truly make it “Greener in Internet and social media, and city officials realize the Dublin.” importance of keeping residents in the know around the clock. That is why Dublin is extremely active on Our residents make it clear that they are very every major social media platform, including Twitter and satisfied with city amenities and services, as evidenced by Facebook. These have proven to be valuable resources for the results of this year’s Community Attitudes Survey. us to both inform our residents and to hear their concerns Citing police protection, parks, events, recreation 365 days a year. programming, snow removal and many other services, We look forward to continuing the dialogue with you— 98 percent of respondents said Dublin is an excellent or our residents—and encourage you to engage in all there is good place to live. to do around you in a community that offers great variety Think about that. Nearly every person polled believes it every day of the year. does not get any better than living in Dublin, Ohio. That is

Dana McDaniel is the Dublin city manager. He can be reached at dmcdaniel@dublin.oh.us.

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PHOTOS BY Joshua A. Bickel The Dublin Chamber of Commerce hosted almost 200 employees from more than 35 businesses at its 20th Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

The event was held April 27—on National Administrative Professionals Day—at Wedgewood Golf & Country Club in Liberty Township.

It celebrated employees’ hard work with lunch, chair massages and door prizes.

1 Barb Duhl, Sharon Smith and Sara Hall of the Washington Township Fire Department 2 Jackie Marsano and Mary Ann Potter of Fahey Bank 3 Bob Bowen of the Case Bowen Co. toasts his employees. 4 Leslie Sheridan, Wendy Carter, Pat Simmons, Jois Henry and Sandy Burns of OCLC Online Computer Library Center Inc. 5 Amar Sandhu (front), Breana Higgins, Arricka Boyd, Angelic Lowe, Natasha Akram and Robin Reiterman of Associa Real Property Management 6 Guests dine at the luncheon.

7 Breanne Taylor of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce speaks to attendees. 8 Dianna Wooton, Anne Dannemiller, Marqwyn Williams, Brock Setmire and Franklin Davis of Hertz Rent-A-Car 9 Stephanie Kozalek (front), Kim Gepper and Bonnie Scafaro of OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital 10 Brittany Guarasci and Brianna Carroll (front row), with Ashley Hetherington, Jessica Flynn, teacher Sarah Rothwell, Elizabeth McGovern and Tess Somerville of Dublin Coffman High School. The group made a presentation about graphic arts and the adult coloring book trend.

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For 40 years, the Memorial Tournament has been one of the region’s signature events, bringing recognition and revenue to its host city.

Organizers want to ensure the tradition continues.

By Don Delco

D “The exposure Dublin has had on the world stage and network TV for an entire week has helped make Dublin what it is.

We appreciate everything the tournament does.”

Greg PetersoN mayor of Dublin

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an Sullivan had one responsibility as a sixth-grader and volunteer at the Memorial Tournament in 1978. He was working one of the scoreboards, and it was up to him to post the names and current scores as each group played the hole.

He misspelled the name of major champion and former Ohio State University golfer Tom Weiskopf. “His wife came over and told me it was wrong,” Sullivan says. “It didn’t feel good, as a sixth-grader, to be told I made that mistake.”

Today, Sullivan’s responsibilities at the Memorial Tournament are too numerous to list.

The Upper Arlington native graduated from manning a scoreboard to working the event as a bartender and a server while a student at Miami University. In 1987, he was an intern for the tournament and the Ryder Cup, and in 1990 took a job as the tournament’s director of sales and marketing. For the last 15 years, he’s served as the executive director.

Sullivan has watched firsthand as the Memorial Tournament, which first teed off in 1976, quickly grew and established itself as one of the crownjewel events—sports and non-sports alike—in central Ohio.

“We’re a sports asset that means a lot to the community,” Sullivan says. “We’re in a nice spot in the calendar being that first week of June.

Everyone is ready to get out of a tough winter and awful spring and getting ready to embrace summer. We feel like we’re a rite of passage to

summer and we hold that as a unique aspect to our tournament.”

Also key to the Memorial are its community engagement and the ongoing involvement of perhaps the best golfer of all time, Jack Nicklaus.

There’s no doubt this PGA Tour stop welcomes the world’s best players, but the event’s reach extends far beyond the fairways and greens of Muirfield Village and the house that Jack built.

Founding Father Nicklaus grew up in Upper Arlington, across the street from Scioto Country Club. He began playing golf at age 10, and two years later he won the first of five consecutive Ohio State junior titles.

His talent led him to Ohio State, where he became the first golfer to win an individual NCAA Championship and U.S. Amateur in 1961. A bronze plaque posted next to the entrance of the Ohio State Golf Club’s pro shop reads: “The Ohio State University Golf Courses Collegiate home of Jack Nicklaus The greatest golfer ever to play the game” Few would argue that sentiment.

Nicklaus turned pro in 1961. He won 73 times on the PGA Tour, including a record 18 majors (the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship). It’s been 30 years since Nicklaus won his last major at age 46, but no one has been able to top that record—not

even Tiger Woods, who stands four shy.

Five years after Nicklaus turned pro, he became the first player to win backto-back Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. The tournament, its traditions and place in the golfing landscape have always held a special place for Nicklaus, who won a record six green jackets in 1963, ’65, ’66, ’72, ’75 and ’86.

It was at Augusta National in 1966 where he had the idea of bringing a tournament with similar qualities to central Ohio. “Back then, we had about six home Ohio State football games and that was it,” Nicklaus says. “I wanted to bring something like the Masters back to Columbus, Ohio, back to the place where I grew up, back to a place that supported me through the years and to a town that was starving for something else to do and sink their teeth into.”

That year, Nicklaus acquired 220 acres in northwest Columbus near what was then the village of Dublin. It wasn’t until July 28, 1972, that construction began on Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Nicklaus had three things in mind when he designed the course and the tournament. First, he wanted to deliver a first-class product, from the way the course was designed to how the players, patrons and media were treated. He also wanted to give back to the community and to honor the greats of the game.

“I remember hearing (former chairman of Augusta National Golf Club) Cliff Roberts say that their only goal was to be a service to the game of golf,” Nicklaus says. “I love that. That’s really our only goal here. Golf has given me so much and it’s given this community a lot, and I wanted to make sure that we could give the game back something and that’s what we’ve tried to do.”

Place in History The professional golf season is governed by who wins the four majors, which start in April and end in September. Sprinkled in between are a handful of marquee tournaments, including the Memorial.

Since 2003, the tournament has been played the weekend after Memorial Day—two weeks before the U.S. Open.

Most pros like to play the Memorial and then take a week off to prepare for the season’s second major. Golfers love the Muirfield Village course, the way they and their families are treated and, of course, the sizable purse. Not to mention it’s tough to turn down an invitation from the Golden Bear himself.

By design, the Memorial pays homage to the Masters with manual rather than electronic scoreboards, white overalls for the caddies, green trash bags, yellow flagsticks, tournament officials and

Dan Sullivan has been executive director of the Memorial Tournament for 15 years.

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Muirfield Village members wearing jackets at all times (gray, not green) and a world-class course with an eerily similar par-3 12th hole.

But the tournament doesn’t rest on its laurels. Nicklaus is known for making tweaks to keep the course competitive with today’s technology and players.

He’s changed hole designs, added and removed bunkers and even overhauled No. 16 in 2010. In last year’s tournament, it was the third-toughest hole, with an average score of 3.186. Even the iconic clubhouse, which sits on the hill that frames the 18th hole, received a major renovation prior to the 2013 tournament.

“Every year (Nicklaus) tries to elevate this event and tries to make changes to the golf course to make it better, to make it more difficult, to make it harder, more playable,” Woods said

before the 2015 Memorial. “He’s not afraid to make these changes and that’s a testament to Jack’s dedication to trying to make this golf course better and this tournament better.”

Woods has won the Memorial a record five times, in 1999, 2000, ’01, ’09 and ’12.

He leads the list of some of the game’s greats who have won at Muirfield Village, including host and founder Nicklaus (1977, 1984), Fred Couples (1998), Ernie Els (2004), Raymond Floyd (1982), Hale Irwin (1985), Greg Norman (1990, 1995), Curtis Strange (1988) and Tom Watson (1979, 1996). “(Nicklaus) has done an incredible job over the years not only with the golf course but the community itself,” Woods said. “To do it for 40 years, as well as he’s done it, he and (wife) Barbara have done an incredible job.”

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Charitable Legacy The same year Nicklaus first envisioned a hometown golf tournament, his 11-month-old daughter, Nan, was experiencing choking fits. “We found she swallowed a crayon and it lodged down in her windpipe,” he says.

A doctor (not a pediatrician) performed an endoscopy with an adult bronchoscope. The crayon broke and lodged in her lung, bringing on a bout of pneumonia. The Nicklauses took their daughter to Columbus Children’s Hospital. “We weren’t sure about Nan for a while, and we felt like the Children’s Hospital saved her life,” Nicklaus says.

“We said if there’s anything we ever do in life, it’s going to help children.”

Since the Memorial’s inception, Children’s Hospital (renamed Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 2007

“I wanted to bring something like the Masters back to Columbus, Ohio, back to the place where I grew up, back to a place that supported me through the years and to a town that was starving for something else to do and sink their teeth into.”

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in recognition of a $50 million donation) has been the primary recipient of tournament-related charitable donations.

This April, the Memorial Tournament hosted the sixth annual Legends Luncheon presented by Nationwide at the Ohio Union, on the Ohio State campus. The fundraiser, which is an alliance with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and Nationwide Children’s, raised a record $1.1 million— bringing its six-year total to more than $4 million.

“The founding mission of over 120 years is that no child will be denied care because families can’t pay for it,” says Nationwide Children’s CEO Dr. Steve Allen. “It’s events like the Legends Luncheon that gives us the resources that allows us to pursue that mission but also accomplish what this community expects of us.”

The first Legends Luncheon raised $250,000. “We all know the competitor Jack is,” Nationwide CEO Steve Rasmussen says. “His immediate reaction that year was, ‘You guys can do better.’ ” “Not that $250,000 was bad,” Nicklaus interjects.

“Six years later, you can see what a little prodding can accomplish,” Rasmussen says.

Each year, a portion of the Memorial Tournament’s proceeds are donated to central Ohio charities. Total contributions entering the 2015 event were more than $26 million, with more than $14 million of that going to Nationwide Children’s. In addition to the luncheon, there also is a benefit concert and four-mile race.

“I wouldn’t be truthful if I could say I

envisioned this is what would come out of this partnership,” Allen says. “We’re so grateful for how this continues to grow year after year. Every year we say, ‘Wow, how can they top it?’ But they do. It’s one of those things that makes Columbus and Dublin, of course, such a remarkable place to live and work.”

Far-reaching Impact The construction of Interstate 270 finished a year before the first Memorial Tournament. Six years later, a portion of it was named the Jack Nicklaus Freeway by former Ohio Department of Transportation Director David Weiron.

When the Memorial Tournament’s first tee shot was struck in 1976, Dublin had fewer than 5,000 residents.

Today, the city—a designation earned in 1987—estimates that number has grown to 43,000.

“The population explosion is due to a few basic characteristics,” Dublin Mayor Greg Peterson says. “One, I-270 runs right through the middle of the city and provides a lot of exposure to corporate residents and other people in central Ohio. And the Memorial Tournament cannot be overemphasized by putting Dublin on the proverbial map.

“The exposure Dublin has had on the world stage and network TV for an entire week has helped make Dublin what it is. We appreciate everything the tournament does.”

Muirfield Village Golf Club also has hosted a Ryder Cup (which pits 12 Americans against 12 Europeans), a Presidents Cup (12 Americans against 12 non-Europeans) and a Solheim Cup (similar to the Ryder Cup, but for women).

The Memorial is the city’s largest event in terms of visitor counts and has been for the last 20 years, according to Scott Dring, executive director of the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Tournament organizers don’t release attendance figures, but the city’s 2,100 hotel rooms see a jump in occupancy.

Dring says more than 6,000 room nights were sold for the 2015 tournament.

Jack Nicklaus (right) and PGA Tour Deputy Commissioner Jay Monahan speak at a press conference held Dec. 15, 2015, at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

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Tiger Woods shakes hands with Jack Nicklaus while receiving his trophy following the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2012. It was Woods’ fifth and most recent victory in Dublin.

Memorial Tournament Facts

2016 Tournament Dates: May 30-June 5 Purse: $8.5 million, winner receives $1.615 million Tickets: mtbadge.com Course: Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Drive, Dublin 43017 Par: 72 Length: 7,337 yards Course Designer: Jack Nicklaus Course Rankings: No. 1 (Best Course in Ohio – Golf Digest); No. 15 (America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses – Golf Digest); No. 28 (Top 100 Courses in the U.S. – Golf.com); No. 34 (World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses – Golf Digest); No. 53 (Top 100 Courses in the World, Golf.com) Defending Champion: David Lingmerth First Winner: Roger Maltbie, 1976 Most Memorial Tournament Titles: Tiger Woods (1999, 2000, ’01, ’09, ’12); Kenny Perry (’91, ’03, ’08); Jack Nicklaus (’77, ’84), Greg Norman (’90, ’95) and Tom Watson (’79, ’96) Course Record: 61 – John Huston (1996) Low 72 holes: 268 – Tom Lehman (1991) Most Appearances: Jack Nicklaus (30); Jay Haas (29); Roger Maltbie (27) Most Cuts Made: Jay Haas (27 made in 29 appearances); Jack Nicklaus (22/30); John Cook (20/24) Best Percentage of Cuts Made: Tiger Woods (14 made in 14 appearances) and Johnny Miller (10/10) Most Top 10 Finishes: Jay Haas (9) and Tiger Woods (8) Other Events Held at Muirfield Village: Ryder Cup (1987); U.S. Amateur (1992); Solheim Cup (1998); Presidents Cup (2013). It is the only course in the world to host a Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and Solheim Cup.

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David Lingmerth hits his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament on June 7, 2015.

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“Being the title sponsor for the Memorial Tournament was important because we wanted to showcase our hometown, we wanted to look for additional ways to amp up the focus on the Children’s Hospital and it was a chance to work with Jack, a son of the city of Columbus and of Ohio State.”

Steve Rasmussen Nationwide CEO

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Ten years ago, Sullivan commissioned a study that found the Memorial injected $38 million into the central Ohio economy. “Admittedly we need to do another one,” he says. “That took into account all the unique spending, not only in Dublin, but from around the entire area related to the Memorial Tournament.”

“Everyone becomes a golf fan the week of the Memorial,” Peterson says.

“The city really treasures its relationship with the Memorial Tournament and Mr. Nicklaus. We’re heading toward a halfcentury of golf here and the tournament and the city are so intertwined, it’s exciting to be a part of it.”

Planning for the Future Rasmussen received a call in 2010 that the Memorial’s presenting sponsor, Morgan Stanley, was ending its relationship. Would Nationwide be interested?

“It wasn’t a hard decision,” Rasmussen says. “Being the title sponsor for the Memorial Tournament was important because we wanted to showcase our hometown, we wanted to look for additional ways to amp up the focus on the Children’s Hospital and it was a chance to work with Jack, a son of the city of Columbus and of Ohio State. It was a perfect storm that came

Did you know?

The course the Memorial Tournament is played on isn’t the only golf course in Muirfield Village. Six years after the inaugural tournament, the Country Club at Muirfield Village opened. The club, which is often confused with its more exclusive neighbor, touts its family-oriented atmosphere and status as a “new club with Muirfield traditions.”

together and made the decision for us.”

In December, organizers announced the Memorial Tournament will be presented by Nationwide through 2021.

The purse will increase this year from $6.2 million to $8.5 million, with the winner receiving $1,615,000 and a threeyear exemption on the PGA Tour, instead of the traditional two years. And the purse will increase $200,000 each of the next six years, keeping the tournament among the highest regular season prize money events on the PGA Tour.

In the 2015-16 season, only eight

NOW OPE N & ACC EP TIN G PA TIE NT S “We’re so grateful for how this continues to grow year after year. Every year we say, ‘Wow, how can they top it?’

But they do.”

Dr. Steve Allen Nationwide Children’s Hospital CEO

events—four of which are the majors— have a higher purse.

“I’m extremely proud of this tournament’s first 40 years,” Nicklaus says. “The enhancements we’ve made with the tour, I’m looking forward to the next 40, too. This is a legacy.

I’m very proud of what’s happened here and many other people should be proud, too.”

Sullivan’s responsibilities now extend well beyond spelling golfers’ names correctly. He also is tasked with improving the Memorial Tournament’s reach and exposure while maintaining its traditions. “We want to change with the times as Columbus and Dublin have grown and expectations of entertainment grow,” he says. “We want to maintain the unique traditions of the event in the likeness of the Masters, but provide conveniences and other things that are related to attending today’s golf tournaments.”

The Memorial Tournament has become a sports-related asset on par with local professional franchises such as the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets, Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew SC and Minor League Baseball’s Columbus Clippers.

The region’s ability to host a golf tournament the caliber of the Memorial has helped land the Presidents Cup, the Ryder Cup and the U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club, which will be played later this year.

“It’s all part of the plan for ensuring the Memorial Tournament has a place in the golf industry as one of the top events,” Sullivan says. “We’re always growing. You have to. Too many other events have failed or weakened over time. We don’t want to become one of those. We have a great asset here that we want to keep growing.”

Don Delco is a web producer for 97.1 The Fan.

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I’ve been too fortunate. I believe you try to live each day being happy with where you are in life.”

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However, it didn’t take long for him to learn that the business is more than sipping a cup of coffee and chatting.

“I used to say that’s a cake job,” Richardson says. “But you’ve got somebody in your ear. You’ve got a script in front of you. You’ve got a teleprompter scrolling and you’re on camera, so you’re accessing about three or four different senses at one time. You’re seeing, you’re reading, you’re processing,

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Dublin Scioto graduate Jay Richardson spent more than a decade on the gridiron for the Buckeyes and in the NFL. Now, he’s a local TV personality and chairs his own foundation.

By Jarrod Ulrey you’re listening and you’re talking all simultaneously. There’s a lot of things at work. You do that for a solid hour, and your brain is like, ‘OK, let’s take a rest here.’ If you mess it up, there’s no redo.

You just mess it up.”

These days, it’s all part of the job for Richardson, who made the transition from professional athlete to broadcaster when he joined the news team at ABC 6/Fox 28 for the stations’ fall football coverage in 2014.

The 2002 Dublin Scioto High School graduate, who went on to play for Ohio State University and for five seasons in

the NFL, served as an in-studio analyst for Buckeyes football games throughout the 2015 season.

More recently, in addition to working the annual Ohio State spring game April 16, he made appearances on Fox 28’s Good Day Columbus morning show, where he got to flex his broadcast muscles with some non-football topics.

Richardson, 32, makes it a point to be visible in the community as well. He served as emcee at the annual fundraiser for the Young Life Columbus City chapter held April 12 at Dock580 in the Italian Village neighborhood. “We had about 200

guests and some big sponsors (at the Young Life event), and it was awesome to see the kids there do some skits and just show how much that organization has done for the city,” says Richardson, a Columbus resident. “I felt like Chris Rock at the Oscars, getting to crack some jokes and hang out.”

During the second week of June, he’ll run a teen camp affiliated with the Jay Richardson Foundation.

“I’ve got to say my faith is really important to me and that I’ve been super blessed. I never complain about anything.

How could I complain because I’ve got it too good. I’ve been too fortunate. I believe you try to live each day being happy with where you are in life.”

Finding Football Being 6 feet 6 inches tall and 280 pounds during his college and pro playing days wasn’t “all it’s cracked up to be,” Richardson says, particularly when flying on an airplane or going on a road trip.

However, he knows his path would have been much different were it not for his size, because he never considered himself a jock or had much interest in football when he was young.

Richardson was more interested in drawing, and even attended an arts program at Columbus College of Art & Design as a middle schooler. When he grew from 5 feet 11 inches as an eighth-grader at McCord Middle School in Worthington to 6 feet 4 inches by his sophomore year, people took notice.

“I had teachers say, ‘You ever thought about football?’ ” Richardson says. “I was like, ‘You know, I should probably think about this.’ I was always in the higher percentile for kids my age.”

He attended Worthington Kilbourne High School as a freshman but moved to Scioto before his sophomore year, after his mother, Deborah, married Glen Johnson.

He played basketball at Scioto and became a standout defensive lineman and tight end in football for the Irish. “I was in the office and he came walking by (shortly after I got hired), and you could tell he was given some God-given gifts,” says Dublin Scioto head football coach Karl Johnson (no relation), who took over for Richardson’s junior season. “If you don’t have them, then you don’t get the opportunity, but he kept developing and he got a great opportunity.”

Richardson’s emergence as a college prospect, meanwhile, wasn’t something he was expecting. But by the end of his junior season, he had more than 30 Division I offers. “I remember when I got my first scholarship offer at the end of my sophomore season,” he says. “I didn’t even know what a scholarship was. My

mom’s like, ‘Sweetie, it means you’ve got somewhere to go to college, they’ll pay for everything and you can play football.’

At the time I didn’t even really love football, but from there obviously the madness ensued.”

He recorded 73 tackles as a senior in 2001, when Scioto went 10-2 overall, and made what felt like an easy decision to sign with Ohio State. Although he redshirted as a freshman, he celebrated from the sidelines as the Buckeyes beat the University of Miami 31-24 to win the Fiesta Bowl national championship game after the 2002 season.

Richardson played sparingly as a backup in 2003 and started in six games in 2004, finishing with 14 tackles and one sack, before going down with a seasonending knee injury.

His college career finally took off in 2005, when he played in 12 games on the defensive line, and he built on that by playing all 13 games in 2006, recording 25 tackles, including 8.5 for loss. That season, the Buckeyes beat the University of Michigan 42-39 in a matchup of the nation’s top two teams but lost to the University of Florida 41-14 in the national championship game.

“I had my ups and downs like all college kids,” says Richardson, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in African American studies with a minor in communications. “I didn’t play football until high school. It wasn’t until my redshirt sophomore year, my third year, that I started to kind of put it together a little bit, began to get a little more comfortable.”

Going Pro One moment that changed Richardson’s life occurred just before his senior year, when coach Jim Tressel asked if he thought he had a shot at playing in the NFL. “He was like, ‘Yeah Jay, you can definitely play,’ ” Richardson says. “ ‘We knew that four years ago. The question is, are you going to make a decision. …

If you want to play, just do the math and go after it.’ So my whole offseason I just trained differently, I ate differently and I spent way more time in the weight room.

My last year was awesome.”

Richardson had three sacks in the 2007 Hula Bowl after his final season with the Buckeyes and watched as the draft season unfolded. While some reports said he could go as high as the second round, he wasn’t watching TV when he got a call Sunday, April 29, 2007, from the Oakland Raiders. Seconds later, it was announced that the Raiders were selecting him with the first pick of the fifth round. “(Oakland coach Lane Kiffin says) ‘You’ve got a shot at a job if you get your

butt out here and earn it,’ ” Richardson says. “I flew out 48 hours later and that journey began.”

The Raiders had reached Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002 but then endured four consecutive losing seasons by the time Richardson was drafted. They went 4-12 in his rookie season and followed with 5-11 seasons the next two years.

Richardson, who played linebacker, started 11 games in each of his first two NFL seasons and played in 16 games all three years he was with the Raiders.

He became a free agent during the 2010 offseason. “We had some really cool talent there but didn’t do a whole lot of winning,” he says. “We didn’t always draft well. I played well and had a blast.”

In 2010, Richardson played in seven games for the Seattle Seahawks, who made it to the second round of the playoffs. He was a free agent again after that season but didn’t sign with any teams and worked in the insurance industry for a year. (He’s currently a client relationship manager with Northwestern Mutual.)

During the 2012 offseason, then New York Jets coach Rex Ryan called Richardson with a proposition. “I know you played for my brother, Rob Ryan, for a couple years in Oakland, and he said you could (help our team), so what are you thinking?’ ” Richardson recalls.

“I was like, ‘I’ve had a year off, I feel great, my body feels good.’ I was super rusty the first month in practice but once (my timing) came back my body felt amazing.”

Although he didn’t make the Jets’ roster, he used a strong performance in the New Orleans Saints’ training camp in 2013 to create another opportunity.

Though he was cut from the roster at the end of the preseason, Richardson was later signed by the Saints and played four games that season—his last in the NFL. “It was just really cool to finish off with a franchise and a city like New Orleans,” Richardson says. “They love their Saints. I spent the bulk of my career with Oakland, and that’s always the team I’ll be identified with. (Former Raiders coach and owner) Al Davis gave me my first job, so I’ll always love that guy.”

Giving Back Richardson calls his mother, whose alma mater also is Ohio State, his “inspiration.” She worked for the U.S. Air Force in the defense department in the Pentagon when Richardson was young, so they lived in Guam, Korea and Japan before moving back to the United States and eventually settling in central Ohio.

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same as his biological father. “That’s top secret stuff, and you’ve got to go on like five dates with me before you even know stuff like that,” he says with a laugh.

He has two brothers with the same first name: Josh Richardson, a 2008 Scioto graduate who went on to play football for the University of Kansas; and Josh Johnson, a stepbrother who graduated from Scioto in 2011 and attends Bowling Green State University.

Richardson’s mother, a co-founder of the Football Parents Association at Ohio State University, is on the board of the National Alliance for Youth Sports and is an ordained minister. She helped create the Jay Richardson Foundation with her son in 2008 and serves as the nonprofit’s chairwoman.

“He’s turned out to really be a fine young man,” Deborah Johnson says. “He enjoys giving back. When we decided to do the foundation, it wasn’t a tug of war.

So many people want to see their kids go to the NBA or the NFL so we wanted to do something that would help kids beyond just that.”

The theme of the Jay Richardson Foundation is “Team Family.” Rather than doing a camp focused on football, Richardson’s programs have centered on topics such as career building and life skills. This year’s summer camp, which

“He’s got a little bit of a public profile outside of football, and I think that gives him another platform.

He’s really into developing people.”

Karl Johnson Dublin Scioto High School football coach

is aimed at teenage boys and girls, will be held June 9-11 at Dublin Scioto. The cost is $74.99 per family, including food.

“We’re going to teach parents about social media and how to help limit their kids’ exposure on social media,” Richardson says. “On the last day we’ll have the parents come to do some family-building things with the kids. We have sponsorships for up to 50 of the kids, so it’ll end up being free for most of them. I think it’ll bring families together, and that’s kind of the goal of the Jay Richardson Foundation.”

Past camps have featured speakers such as former Ohio State football player Roy Hall and businesspeople

including Mark Kvamme, co-founder and partner of Drive Capital, a Columbusbased venture capital firm. “(Richardson is) doing a lot of great things,” Scioto’s Karl Johnson says.

“He’s got a great personality and a great smile. He’s got a little bit of a public profile outside of football, and I think that gives him another platform. He’s really into developing people. What was neat about his camp is that it’s not a typical sports camp.”

Finding His Niche Even during his early years with Ohio State, Richardson became a go-to interview for reporters after games.

That continued when he played for Oakland, and during his off-seasons as an NFL player, he gained broadcasting experience on the local ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates talking about college and high school football.

After his final season with New Orleans, Richardson called ABC 6 sports director Clay Hall about being part of the station’s broadcast team. “He brings expertise and charisma and just a passion for the subject matter,” Hall says. “He’s lived it. He played in the (No. 1) versus 2 game against Michigan. The thing you find is that not everybody can get it from (their head) to (their mouth).

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TOP LEFT: Dublin Scioto’s Jay Richardson stuffs Upper Arlington’s Brian Yontz during a rushing attempt in an October 2001 matchup. TOP RIGHT: Richardson, 99, celebrates after a defensive play against the University of Wisconsin in October 2004 at Ohio Stadium. BOTTOM: Richardson on the Good Day Columbus set When the red light goes on, the more reps you get, the better you become. He just brings a lot of experience.”

Richardson was on the field doing analysis for ABC 6 throughout the 2014 college football season and covered the Buckeyes’ 42-20 national championship win over Oregon in the studio.

The experience he’s gained has opened up opportunities to work on Good Day Columbus as well. “I got to cover that final game in-studio here, and that’s when I realized I liked being instudio, so this whole season they put me on the anchor desk and I was in-studio for The Football Fever every Saturday

morning,” Richardson says. “I’ve been progressing. I think The Fever is the highest-rated pregame show in central Ohio, so that’s awesome.

“Our news director asked me if I’d want to co-host some of the Good Day Columbus shows, so we did about eight shows over the course of about a month or so where we’d talk about pop culture and some different things that aren’t football-related. When people see me they see a football player, and I’m kind of anything but that, but you wouldn’t know that unless you hung out with me.

Don’t get me wrong, I love football, and it’s opened tons of doors, but I did a lot

of different stuff as a kid.”

Being on TV has shown a side of Richardson that his mother always knew was there.

“Good Day Columbus is where he shows so much of his personality,” Johnson says. “When you see him outside of his sports element, it’s an amped-up version of his personality.

I’ve seen him learning how to work on camera, and he likes getting better. He’s always had a good mind and a quick wit.”

Jarrod Ulrey is a sportswriter for ThisWeek Community News.

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Building Business

Scott Schroeder, director of growth and business development for OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, says the health-care system was drawn here because of the population, workforce and city planning.

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conomic F Evolution The Perimeter Commerce District has grown from farmland into a thriving mixed-use development.

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orty-one years ago, when she first started working at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin was “a real farming community,” recalls Margie Amorose, the chamber’s executive director. There were no traffic lights in the then-village—save for a flashing light at Riverside Drive and state Route 161.

A motel, the Kingswood Inn, stood near where OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital is today. “That’s really all I can remember out there,” she says.

Now, Dublin is booming. Last year, urban studies theorist Richard Florida ranked the city No. 13 on his list of America’s Leading Creative Class Cities, evaluated on their share of workers in science and technology; arts; culture; media and entertainment; business and management; and health care and education. Dublin has more than 3,000 businesses, 43,000 residents and a workforce of 70,000 (25 percent of whom are residents).

The passing decades have seen the Perimeter Commerce District, one of Dublin’s seven business districts, evolve from the farmland of Amorose’s memory to a thriving mixed-use commercial district.

The district is bordered by Post Road to the north and Commerce Parkway to the east, and has easy access to state Route 161 (its borders to the south and west), U.S. Route 33 and Interstate 270—not to mention popular destinations such as Muirfield Village Golf Club.

The 800-acre district “is a mixture of businesses, some in the medical industry, obviously there’s a lot of retail, too,” says Economic Development Administrator Kyle Kridler. “During (Memorial) Tournament time, it’s a great resource and amenity for our visitors who are traveling from Ohio, or even across the country.”

The district is “a microcosm of Dublin,” says Director of Economic Development Colleen Gilger. “It has a lot of medical office space—Dublin Methodist Hospital is part of the Perimeter Commerce District—and it is our largest core of retail in the city, but then it also has a lot of small businesses.”

Although Dublin is often known for its large office buildings along Interstate 270, that’s just part of the story. “Sometimes what gets lost in translation is just how many small businesses are in the city of Dublin. The median size of a Dublin business is only seven employees, so the Perimeter Commerce District really provides a lot of the small office condo space for a lot of the small business users—and then they have quick access to all of those retail amenities,” Gilger says.

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Natalie Rusch and Jordan Helman opened Zest Juice Co. at 6704 Perimeter Loop Road in January.

“It has a lot of medical office space … and it is our largest core of retail in the city, but then it also has a lot of small businesses.”

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An Emerald City Gem The $130 million, 324,000-square-foot Dublin Methodist Hospital, which opened in 2008 with 475 employees, is chief among the gems in this Emerald City district.

Scott Schroeder, director of growth and business development for Dublin Methodist and Grady Memorial hospitals, says OhioHealth was attracted to Dublin’s sizable population (and anticipated population growth), workforce and city planning. “Based on the trajectory of the market, it was clear OhioHealth needed to be a part of that community in a deeper way,” he says.

The hospital, which features an emergency room, intensive-care unit, maternity/obstetrics department and surgical units (inpatient and outpatient), saw tremendous growth its first few years alone, including an 83 percent increase in surgeries, from 3,259 in 2009 to 5,970 in 2012, according to an OhioHealth report. As a result, OhioHealth—which also has a 100,000-squarefoot medical office building nearby—added more services, including a cardiac catheterization lab. Other health-care providers also set up shop nearby.

“When Dubin Methodist came, it was the beginning of Dublin being a real city, in my mind,” says Amorose. “After they came, the doctors’ offices, the dentists’ offices, the X-ray places, the labs … all of those things came mainly because of the impetus of the hospital being here. Things just started to happen around it.”

A Wired City Dublin Methodist, which has received “Most Wired” status from Hospitals & Health Networks magazine for five straight years, is one of a number of businesses taking advantage of DubLink, a broadband infrastructure of about 125 miles of optical fiber and 24 square miles of Wi-Fi. The fiber-optic system runs underground throughout Dublin and surrounding central Ohio communities and provides high-speed (1-gigabit per second) Internet access.

In February, City Manager Dana McDaniel told Area Development magazine that “about 10,000 jobs overall have come to Dublin that have been specifically attached to deals in which its fast fiber was the most important, or a major, factor.

In addition, the arrival of those companies and projects has yielded $31 million in direct tax revenues to the city, even as Dublin has been able to reap nearly $5 million in savings and cost avoidance for its own operations.”

And it’s still improving: In May 2015, Dublin City Council OK’d more than $1 million in network upgrades over a six-year period ($865,000 from the city, $300,000 in state funds and $360,000 from the Ohio Academic Resource Network). In addition to bringing fiber to more buildings, businesses that make use of DubLink each could save tens of thousands of dollars in avoided carrier costs, free server space and choice among Internet service providers.

Northwoods, a software developer and service provider for human services agencies, relocated to Dublin from Worthington not long after its founding in 2003—first to Emerald Parkway and then, in 2009, to its current headquarters on Wall Street.

As a tech company, Northwoods has particularly valued DubLink, says Chief Operating Officer Christopher Carlson. “While it’s extraordinarily important to us as a technology company, as we know, it’s more and more important to every business. No matter who you are, good, consistent access, fast access to the Internet—whether that’s because you have an e-commerce site, whether that’s because you’re hosting or doing that type of work … it’s just crucially important,” he says.

On the Move Accounting firm Rea & Associates moved to its current home on Perimeter Drive in 2000 after outgrowing a smaller location on Post Road, says executive principal Clay Rose. There were few buildings in the Perimeter Commerce District back then, but “This area was the most logical, from a growth standpoint at that time,” he says.

Still, with Rea taking up only one-third of its new building and subleasing the rest, the move took some confidence that future tenants would see the logic, too. Fortunately, Rose says, “it’s worked out”—the space is fully occupied.

Until earlier this year, Dr. Dana Winchester was one of those tenants, operating her Winchester Institute of Chiropractic Health and Wellness out of the Rea property. After 12 years, her business—which includes 26 full- and part-time employees—had grown too large for the site, she says, but she wanted to stay in the Perimeter Commerce District. “I knew I needed to stay here because you build these relationships—that’s what sustains your practice and gives you a place in the community,” she says.

An active member of Dublin’s chamber of commerce, she says 90 percent of her business has come from referrals, many of them originating with her chamber connections. “I created, really, the foundation of my practice through the chamber,” Winchester says.

And it seems as though more business is always coming. In January, Natalie Rusch and husband Jordan Helman opened Zest Juice Co. on Perimeter Loop Road (Zest also has locations in Grandview Heights and New Albany and plans to open this summer at Easton). The owners of a neighboring business in Grandview—the Blowout Bar—gave Rusch and Helman the heads-up about an open storefront near their Dublin location.

“When we were told about the opportunity, we immediately jumped on the space. … We knew it would not stay vacant for long (because) the Perimeter Commerce District is a very busy area that attracts a lot of Dublin residents, and it’s also closely located to many businesses in Dublin,” Rusch says.

A Compelling Vision Like Amorose, Rose sees major change from the Dublin he knew as a child to the Dublin of today.

“When I grew up, when I graduated in 1970, we had one high school, and ours was the first class to have more than 100 people graduate,” he says. “The growth has been very extreme … but it’s been very good, and I applaud how it’s been handled. It was going to happen one way or another, but how it’s been managed and the quality of what we’ve been developing in Dublin, I think, is very, very positive.”

Schroeder’s vision is equally optimistic. If you go back to 2005, he says, “There wasn’t much here. There was a cornfield … and so this place has exploded, and it continues. What’s great about the city of Dublin is they’re really painting a great picture of the future. They’re breaking up these areas, whether it’s the West Innovation District or the Perimeter Commerce District or Shier Rings, Bridge Street. … They’re coming up with a really compelling picture, and so I only see this place continuing to grow—and grow at a really fast rate.”

“The growth has been very extreme … but it’s been very good, and I applaud how it’s been handled.”

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Summer Fun Events both iconic and new are on tap for residents.

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Roy, a border collie, performs a herding demonstration at the 2015 Dublin Irish Festival.

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busy lineup of seasonal activities is about to begin in Dublin. And not all of it involves the iconic Memorial Tournament or the Dublin Irish Festival.

Several new offerings are in the works, from an outdoor market to a theater group, while the Dublin Kiwanis Frog Jump will celebrate its golden anniversary.

For months, local recreation, arts, business and charitable groups have been revving up for what should be an action-packed summer with something for every taste.

Here’s a sampling of the goings-on that were planned as of late April. To find more local events, check out the sidebar of online resources on page 31.

Retail Therapy A new shopping opportunity begins this summer as Dublin Mercato—an Italian-inspired outdoor market—sets up shop on Thursdays and Saturdays in Historic Dublin.

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tomatoes, corn, eggplant, raspberries, pears and squash as well as Italianinspired desserts, preserves, pasta, honey, oils and vinegars, says Terri Albanese, who’s organizing the market.

“Years ago I lived in Dublin and thought there was such an opportunity for a market in the downtown,” says Albanese, whose family owns Piccola Farms in Sunbury.

Unlike a traditional farmers market where individual merchants sell their own wares, Albanese will buy products from a number of local farms, including her family’s, and sell them. “We’re working with farmers who want to sell their products but would rather spend their efforts growing the food,” she says.

Dublin Mercato will operate from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturdays beginning June 4 through Labor Day weekend.

“This will be intimate,” Albanese says.

“We’re starting slow and steady, so we get to know the people and they get to know us, so friendships are shared and stories are shared.”

Meanwhile, the traditional Dublin Farmers’ Market is held from 3:30

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to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through September in the parking lot of Oakland Nursery, 4261 W. Dublin-Granville Road.

Also in the historic business district, Second Saturdays will replace the Jig Thursday series this summer, says Christena Wentz, vice president of the Historic Dublin Business Association and owner of Chelsea Borough Home shop.

Special activities will be set up on the second Saturday of each month, mostly from 1 to 4 p.m., “to celebrate the community and give families someplace to go outside to explore our restaurants and shops,” Wentz says. “People can enjoy themselves more and shop and relax.”

The third annual Slider Challenge is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. July 9, when participants can chow down on six different sliders at six different restaurants for $15, with proceeds donated to the Dublin AM Rotary Club.

Wentz herself will sponsor pop-up shops on Second Saturdays, inviting selected local artisans to sell their art inside and outside her store. Their offerings include homemade leather goods, jewelry, watercolors, T-shirts, peanut brittle and salsa.

“It’s constantly rotating and changing,” Wentz says. That effort will extend through December.

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On Stage A new theater group will debut May 31, when Tantrum Theater opens its inaugural season with the comedy rock musical Little Shop of Horrors at the Abbey Theater in the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road. The production runs through June 25.

The group, a partnership between the Dublin Arts Council, the city and Ohio University, also will perform a new play, Tammy Faye’s Final Audition, July 5-16 as well as the Irish play Dancing at Lughnasa, which will be staged July 6 to Aug. 13. Each show will run Wednesdays through Sundays and will include at least two pay-whatyou-will preview shows. For more information, go to tantrumtheater.org.

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The Dublin Jerome High School Marching Band participates in Dublin’s Independence Day Celebration last year.

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Performance Series. Columbus magician Michael Kent kicks off the series at 7 p.m. June 23 with a show that includes a touch of comedy. The acoustic folk-Americana-country band Heartbreak Orchestra, also from Columbus, performs at 7 p.m. June 30, followed by jazz singer Dwight Lenox at 7 p.m. July 7.

Finishing out the series are two events for children. Dublin’s Park Playhouse Youth Theater troupe will present Annie Jr., an abbreviated version of the musical Annie, at 1 p.m.

July 11-15 and at 7 p.m. July 14. At 7 p.m.

July 21, Marlene Hartzler and troupe performers will entertain toddlers with songs such as The Wheels on the Bus and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Music & Visual Arts Sunday nights are a time to enjoy the Dublin Arts Council’s 33rd annual Sundays at Scioto, a free summer concert series held weekly from 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 5 through July 31 and on Aug. 14.

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the Celtic music group Dulahan. Food trucks, including an ice cream vendor, also will be at the park.

“It’s a tradition people look forward to every summer,” says David Guion, executive director of the Arts Council.

“People stake out their spots on blankets and lawn chairs and it’s a remarkable way to end the weekend.”

Guion says the concerts hold a special place in the council’s history: The group formed in 1983 after an ad hoc committee brought the Columbus Symphony Orchestra to Dublin to celebrate Scioto Park’s dedication.

In the visual arts realm, two exhibits will grace the Dublin Arts Council gallery at 7125 Riverside Drive this summer. Eileen Woods’ Last Words explores mortality and memory through mixed media and text, including the last words of people both famous and anonymous. The opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. June 14.

Laura Bidwa’s Wonder 48 features paintings made of layers of paint and sanding that depict emotional connections to unexplained visual elements. Bidwa describes her art as “dumbly physical yet metaphorical.” The opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2.

Gallery hours for both exhibits are 10

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Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.

Get Patriotic Memorial Day takes on a mostly reflective tone. It opens with an 11 a.m. parade through Historic Dublin, beginning at the Montgomery Inn, 4565 W. Dublin-Granville Road, and ending at Dublin Cemetery. Local veterans will host a wreath-throwing ceremony on the state Route 161 bridge and an 11:30 a.m. ceremony in the cemetery.

Another ceremony, the Memorial Day Commemoration, takes place at noon at the Grounds of Remembrance in Dublin Veterans Park in Historic Dublin, followed by a free picnic lunch on the grounds of the Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library at 12:45 p.m.

Independence Day is an all-day event in Dublin. It begins at 8 a.m. with the annual Sherm Sheldon Fishing Derby at the Dublin Community Recreation Center pond, followed by an 11 a.m. parade through Historic Dublin.

Admission begins at 4:30 p.m. for a concert by Joan Jett and KC and the Sunshine Band at the Dublin Coffman High School stadium, where fireworks

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The 41st annual Memorial Tournament tees off June 2, following three days of practice rounds. Weeklong patron badges cost $182 (Golden Bear Club badges are $292) and three-day practice-round passes are $35. Practiceround passes are also available at the gate, which opens at 7 a.m.

For more information about the tournament and its history, see “Sweet Spot” on page 14.

Keeping Active Boating meets art during the Arts Council’s Kayak ARTventures: Riverboxes South Run, a 1.5-mile treasure hunt of sorts for adults and children 7-14. Participants use GPS coordinates and written clues to find pieces of a public art series called Riverboxes along the Scioto River, Guion says.

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to noon June 12 at Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Drive. The cost is $44 for adults and $18 for children without boats and $15 and $10, respectively, for those who bring their own boat.

Another Riverboxes event will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 20. For more information, go to olentangypaddle.com/special-tourevents.php.

Families also are invited to the Arts Council’s second D’Art Dash 5K Run/Walk, named after the council’s popular rescue cat. While competition is welcomed and top finishers win medals, the event also is open to strollers and well-behaved dogs on nonretractable leashes. Adult registration is $28 to $30 for the event, which begins at 9 a.m. July 9 at Coffman Park, 5600 Post Road. Children are $23 to $25. Proceeds support the DAC and its programming.

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D’Art will travel the route in a stroller, meowing for the participants, says Janet Cooper, director of engagement for the council. “He loves attention.”

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Later in the summer, serious runners will convene for the OhioHealth Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon at 7 a.m. Aug. 28. Both courses begin and end at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, 7500 Hospital Drive, and wind through Glacier Ridge Metro Park. A post-race party by Deep Eddy Vodka and Buffalo Wild Wings begins at 8 a.m. and includes free food and a free cocktail. Register at emeraldcityhalfmarathon.com.

Archery enthusiasts can see some of the world’s top competitors when Dublin hosts a national qualifier, Buckeye Classic, for the U.S. national archery team. More than 300 archers are expected for the Aug. 26-28 event at Darree Fields, 6259 Cosgray Road.

Sponsored by Ace Archers of Columbus, it is free and open to the public.

Kiwanis Frog Jump Dublin will celebrate the 50th year of its annual frog jump, the oldest festival in the city, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at Coffman Park.

For the first time, the Dublin Kiwanis Frog Jump will include an alumni ring for adults who participated as kids—or want to try it for the first time, says Faith Levine, the Kiwanis Club of Dublin secretary. That’s in addition to the main event, for kids up to age 12.

Each year, more than 1,000 youngsters pay $1 each to sit four at a time in an inner ring with a frog under a cup. When a judge yells “go,” they uncup their frogs and shout and pound the ground in the hopes that their amphibian crosses into the outer ring first and wins the heat.

Final winners take home a trophy and a prize, Levine says.

The event benefits three charities, and participants are invited to bring their own frog or use one of the 500 the Kiwanis hunt down a week before the event.

Sign-ups aren’t necessary ahead of time. “You just come in,” Levine says.

“It’s a family event.”

Dublin Irish Festival All things Irish are on tap Aug. 5-7 at Coffman Park. It’s the 29th year for what organizers say is the biggest three-day Irish festival in the world.

This year’s Dublin Irish Festival entertainment includes the Willis Clan, Solas, Gaelic Storm, Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Scythian, as well as We Banjo 3, Socks in the Frying Pan and Peel Regional Police Pipe band.

“Music is the No. 1 reason people come, and with seven stages we have what I think is the best entertainment lineup we’ve ever had,” says festival organizer Mary Jo DiSalvo. “The biggest returning favorite is Gaelic Storm, and people are crazy excited that they’re back this year.”

DiSalvo’s also excited about another visitor: the Big Idaho Potato Truck. What better place for a 6-ton traveling potato than an Irish event?

In the festival’s cultural areas, participants can chat with authors, hear storytellers, see how Irish linen and wool are created and learn about the country’s national symbol, the Irish harp.

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The ever-popular Brian Boru’s Ireland is a re-creation of life in medieval times, with demonstrations of combat, metalworking and cooking. In the Irish Wake Tent, visitors can see how a wake was carried out in the late 1800s.

Other attractions include Gaelic games for youngsters, sheep-herding demonstrations, shops with Irish wares, an Irish teahouse, whiskey tastings, the Wendy’s Wee Folk Area and the Pot o’ Gold Playground. For a full event schedule, go to dublinirishfestival.org.

Traditional Celtic sports will be showcased Aug. 6 in the Amateur Highland Games Competition, including the hammer throw and the caber toss, which events coordinator Jeremy Gerstacker says is basically an athlete tossing a telephone pole end over end.

For the second year, demonstrations of Celtic cooking will show that the Irish have a wide array of mouthwatering dishes to offer, DiSalvo says.

Festival admission is $8 to $12, with children 12 and under admitted free.

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Owners Al and Anne Gleine offer a mix of merchandise, most of which comes from the Emerald Isle.

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Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland has long been a fixture in Dublin. The shop’s owners take pride in promoting the culture as well as their community.

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he Ha’penny Bridge in Dublin, Ireland, has been a city landmark since it was constructed in 1816 to carry pedestrians over the River Liffey. On this side of the pond, Dublin, Ohio, has a Ha’penny Bridge landmark of its own.

Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland has been a retail fixture in the city for decades. The shop first opened in 1983 and has been owned since 1998 by Al and Anne Gleine, who moved it to a larger Historic Dublin location at 75 S. High St. Though the Gleines aren’t from the Emerald Isle, Dublin is their life—whether it’s Dublin, Ireland, or Dublin, Ohio. They proudly promote the suburb’s identity year-round and understand why people gravitate toward their shop, even if they’re not Irish and it’s not St. Patrick’s Day. “Everyone knows someone who is Irish or is part Irish,” Mrs. Gleine says. “There’s a little bit of green in my blood.”

The shop’s mix of Irish cultural items and keepsakes includes traditional woolen Irish Aran fisherman sweaters, coats, hats, scarves, blankets, Celtic christening bonnets, crosses and jewelry such as Celtic wedding bands.

“Of course we have Guinness items,” says Mrs. Gleine. “We have a man cave in the shop.” There’s an Irish Christmas room, and she shares stories she’s gathered on buying trips to Ireland about how folks there celebrate the season.

Ha’penny also features Dublin, Ohio, merchandise including T-shirts and mugs.

Displays often connect to special events such as Dublin’s Independence Day festivities. The shop is now featuring Belleek fine parian china, handcrafted in Ireland and celebrating its 160th anniversary this year.

What sets Ha’penny apart? Nearly all of the store’s merchandise comes from Ireland, Mrs. Gleine says. “We actually go over to Ireland and do our buying.”

And the shop is a member of the North American Celtic Trade Association, which has helped the Gleines build lasting relationships with vendors who travel to the U.S. for trade shows.

The couple married in 1984—the second marriage for both—and blended their families to raise their children in Dublin. “All five graduated from Dublin Coffman High School,” Mrs. Gleine says.

Four call the city home with their own families, and one son lives in Avon Lake.

They have 12 grandchildren.

K Luck of the Irish The Gleines have long held various leadership and volunteer roles throughout Dublin, including its business scene, community events and, when their children were young, school PTO and sports activities.

They originally jumped into the gift shop business in 1987 by operating the Irish Peddler in the former Stouffer’s Dublin Hotel. He was a certified public accountant and she worked for an international company in a job whose demands sometimes made it difficult to balance work and family life. The new venture gave them more flexibility and the ability to work close to home.

They expanded with two more hotel gift shops in downtown Columbus and at Port Columbus International Airport. “And then we realized it’s sort of like having three kids,” Mrs. Gleine says. “When one of the shops needed something, we were at the other two.

And we had our five kids. It was like having eight kids. We decided we just wanted to come back to Dublin.”

As luck would have it, the couple got the opportunity to buy Ha’penny—a move that allowed them to continue pursuing their passion and promoting the suburb’s connection to its namesake.

“We knew,” Mrs. Gleine says, “that Dublin really had an ear for the Irish.”

She says they believe the chain of events that led to the purchase was guided by their faith in God and their love of Irish heritage. The Gleines had planned to meet with Ha’penny’s owners, Patricia Verhoff and Maureen Murphy, to talk about differentiating their merchandise, since both businesses competed for customers in the historic business district. Instead, they received a letter asking if they wanted to buy Ha’penny. They purchased it in 1998 and moved to their current location.

They affectionately call Ha’penny’s historic home, with its worn charm and original wood floors, “the rolling hills of Ireland,” Mrs. Gleine says. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, “It was built in the 1830s, and the upstairs was added in the 1880s.”

Community Collaborators In addition to Ha’penny’s retail offerings, the Gleines work with a travel agency to offer tours to Ireland. They also host visitor tours at their shop.

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Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland 75 S. High St. Dublin 43017 614-760-0047 hapennybridgeimports.com ABOVE: The Ireland room, which contains clothing and jewelry LEFT: A shamrock plant on display

travelers,” Mrs. Gleine says.

The whole Irish feel that Dublin touts, and the business and community promotions tied to it, help set the city apart, says Scott Dring, executive director of the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We work collaboratively on a lot of things,” he says. “Ha’penny has really helped us build our brand as a community.”

A collaboration this year for Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration marked the U.S. debut of the Irish Fairy Door Co.’s family-friendly activity. Ha’penny was one of seven Historic Dublin shops that participated in the first Irish Fairy Doors of Dublin Trail, where visitors who 36

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found all seven magical doors got a T-shirt.

The shop also participates in the bureau’s Irish Experience grant program, designed to create year-round events that attract visitors. Dring says Ha’penny has been awarded grants for Irish Shopping Saturdays and Third Thursdays, where local artists and Irish music and dancing are featured.

A community favorite, the “Best Legs in a Kilt” contest for the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, is sponsored by Ha’penny, with proceeds going to the Dublin Food Pantry. And the shop supports the Dublin Irish Festival each August, as part of its marketplace and Dub Crawl that kick off the celebration.

Helping Dublin’s business community thrive has been a longtime endeavor for the Gleines. In addition to their involvement in the visitors bureau, they’ve been active in the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and many city-sponsored events. Mrs. Gleine was the first president of the Old Dublin Merchants (now the Historic Dublin Business Association).

She acknowledges she’s “go, go, go.

My feeling is if you’re a member, then you need to be involved. Then you really learn more, you meet people. You enjoy it. I guess I’m a people person. I like to be around people.”

If it’s an Irish item a customer is looking for, they know the Gleines

likely can help. “Because we’ve been doing this so long, people come to us.

Recently a customer who had bought a cross here for her brother about 12 years ago came in. He had lost it, and for his birthday she wanted to get him another one just like it.” At a recent Celtic trade show, the Gleines found a replacement.

Ha’penny makes an impression on new customers, too. “I instantly fell in love with the shop,” says Stephanie James, who visited in March. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, police officer was visiting family in Marysville when she shopped at Ha’penny for the first time.

“We went back two more times,” James says, noting there is Irish heritage in her large extended family. “My daughter’s name is Ireland Kelley Rose.”

James says Mr. Gleine noticed that they returned to the shop within days of their first visit, and he spent time sharing stories about Irish culture, the shop’s merchandise and the building’s historic significance.

“When he found out my daughter’s name, he said, ‘Well you can’t get more Irish than that!’ ” James says with a laugh. “It was just a wonderful experience. He treated us like family. It wasn’t like we were customers.”

Debbie Briner is a freelance writer.

Library Notes

Summer Program Keeps Kids Reading

By Candy Princehorn

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his summer marks my first as manager of the Dublin branch. But I’m hardly new to Summer Reading Club, having spent the past few years at Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Northside and Linden branches.

I’m eager to meet Dublin families and get them geared up for another summer of reading fun.

We’re inviting our readers to Be a Hero! Read.

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Summer Reading Club, which kicks off June 4 and ends Aug. 6, is a great way for families to spend time together and keep books in children’s hands during summer break. Children and teens who read over the summer keep valuable skills learned during the school year.

Studies have shown that kids who don’t read over the summer can actually lose as much as two grade levels in reading during the elementary years. And with Ohio’s Third-Grade Reading Guarantee, it’s more important than ever to get books in the hands of our young minds.

How It Works Summer Reading Club connects kids with great books—and e-books and e-audiobooks—and offers plenty of fun programs and the chance to earn prizes. Kids, teens and adults can sign up for free, and read for 12 hours to complete the program. Pre-readers ages 0-4 have their own program: Parents and siblings can read to them for six hours, or they can participate in fun literacy activities.

Participants will need a library card to sign up for and participate in this year’s Summer Reading Club. A CML library card opens the door to learning and fun. Stop by any branch to get a card, or apply on our website.

Help us kick off the nine-week Summer Reading Club at the Dublin branch (75 N. High St.) at 11 a.m. June 4 with help from traditional Irish dancers. See the accompanying schedule of family-friendly events and be sure to mark your calendars.

Plus, families are invited to weekly O’Riley Read-Alouds every Friday at 11 a.m. Meanwhile, K-3 student can take advantage of Reading Buddies, which offers 15 minutes of one-onone reading practice with a staff member each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m.

Special Events Here’s a schedule of Summer Reading Club events at the Dublin branch.

All events are at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, June 4: Irish Dance Wednesday, June 8: Hero Magic with Rory Renick Thursday, June 9: Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld Saturday, June 11: P.T. Reptiles Tuesday, June 14: COSI Superhero Science Thursday, June 16: P.T. Reptiles Thursday, June 23: Humor of Abraham Lincoln with Robert Brugler Saturday, June 25: Irish Dance Tuesday, June 28: Turtle Lady (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

Tuesday, July 26: P.T. Reptiles (2 p.m.)

Wednesday, July 27: Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld Saturday, July 30: Irish Dance Tuesday, Aug. 2: Turtle Lady (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.)

Wednesday, Aug. 3: Draw with Numbers & Letters with Steve Harpster Thursday, Aug. 4: Mr. Puppet For more information, go to columbuslibrary.org/events and click Dublin.

Wednesday, June 29: Be a Hero with Joanie Calem Wednesday, July 6: Draw with Numbers & Letters with Steve Harpster Wednesday, July 13: Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld Tuesday, July 19: Have a Blast Magic with Erica Carlson Thursday, July 21: P.T. Reptiles

Go to columbuslibrary.org/summerreadingclub for details on programs and prizes, plus follow Columbus Metropolitan Library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CANDY PRINCEHORN is the Dublin branch manager for the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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Stretching Boasts Numerous Benefits

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Stretching while the muscles are already loose from a workout will help a person recover faster and prevent injuries.

ll runners know stretching is important, but how many know why?

Have you ever wondered exactly what happens to your tendons and muscles when you stretch? And are you sure you’re stretching in the right places and at the right times?

It may seem like a simple process, but stretching in the right way at the right time can make a huge difference in your overall health and may actually cut seconds off your time.

Here are five facts about stretching you may not have known.

Stretching a tendon too far can cause permanent damage.

Muscle fibers are very pliable. It might surprise some people to know that a muscle can stretch up to one and a half times its original length.

But tendons aren’t nearly as flexible.

Stretching a tendon just 4 percent beyond its resting shape can cause permanent damage.

Most of the time, injuries occur when tendons are stretched too quickly or in unexpected directions. That’s why it’s important to stretch them slowly and consistently.

Stretching is for more than just athletes.

Runners and those who compete in athletic events are well aware of the benefits of stretching, but it may come as a surprise that it also helps patients with conditions such as diabetes and depression. In fact, recent studies by researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center show that stretching during yoga classes can even benefit women who are battling breast cancer.

Stretching increases blood flow, boosts oxygen levels and helps deliver nutrients to muscles. It also removes metabolic wastes such as carbon dioxide, ammonia and uric acid. Sure, stretching helps athletes stay loose, limber and avoid injuries, but it also can benefit others in ways we might not have known.

Warm up first, then stretch.

Many amateurs assume that it’s best to stretch before running or taking part in any type of exercise. Actually, it’s better to warm up first.

Jogging at a slow pace or spending a few minutes on an exercise bike will increase blood flow to the muscles and allow you to get more out of your stretch. Also, remember to build that extra time into your workout routine. If you plan to run on the treadmill for 20 minutes, set aside 35-40 minutes in all. Spend five minutes or so warming up, five to 10 minutes stretching and then begin your workout.

It’s not enough to stretch just muscles and tendons.

Before hitting the road or the treadmill, it’s imperative to stretch hamstrings, quads and calves—but don’t forget the IT band.

The IT band, or iliotibial band, runs from the hip to just below the knee on the outside of the leg. This thick, fibrous tissue stabilizes the knee joint during movement, and it’s important to keep it loose.

To stretch the IT band, put one hand on the wall, cross your feet and use the leg closest to the wall to push against the opposite knee. The hip nearest to the wall should be tilted slightly.

Failing to stretch the IT band or persistent overuse can lead to pain, inflammation and something called IT band syndrome.

Stretching after a run is more important than before a run.

How many times have you finished a rigorous workout, then plopped down on a chair to catch your breath before calling it a day? Most of us have done it, but it’s important to remember: Just because the workout is over, that doesn’t mean you’re finished.

Remember, it is just as important, if not more so, to stretch after exercise. Stretching while the muscles are already loose from a workout will help a person recover faster and prevent injuries.

Stretching is one of the most important actions runners—and all exercisers—can take to avoid injury, strengthen muscles and increase performance. The next time you hit the track, make sure you remember how a few minutes of stretching can immensely benefit your workout and your health.

Dr. Timothy Miller is an orthopedic surgeon and team physician in the Ohio State University Sports Medicine Department as well as a published researcher. Miller serves as the team physician for OSU’s men’s and women’s track and field and cross country teams, and is the team physician for Capital University athletics.

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