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SUMMER 2016

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CONTENTS

Summer 2016

10 Lasting Legacy The Dublin Irish Festival has evolved from a modest local event into a huge regional draw. Even its co-founders are surprised by the growth.

ON THE COVER Photo by Lorrie Cecil

14 Back to School Bigger facilities and curriculum changes greet students as they return to class.

17 Idea Incubator The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center strives to turn startups into success stories. Officials hope it also serves as a model for other communities.

22 Feeling the Heat After seven seasons playing in the NBA, Chris Quinn is taking a shot at a coaching career in Miami.

DEPARTMENTS

8 Around Town IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash

3 From the Editor 4 Events Calendar 7 City Notes Dublin offers several municipal and safety academies to connect residents and government.

30 Library Notes The Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library offers numerous back-to-school resources.

32 Healthy Living Teresa Caudle of Interim HealthCare of Columbus discusses home safety for older adults.

33 Outtakes

BUILDING BUSINESS

26 Historic Dublin The downtown district continues to draw both merchants and customers. Upcoming development could give the area even more momentum. 2

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From the Editor

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f you’re like many local parents, you might be wondering how summer break flew by even more quickly than usual this year. Most central Ohio school districts— including Dublin—are starting a week earlier, which boosts the perception of a shorter summer. When Dublin City School District students returned to class Aug. 17 with new supplies and backpacks in tow, many found something else new waiting for them: additions to their schools. ThisWeek Community News reporter Sarah Sole, who covers the Dublin beat, talked with school officials about the facility and curriculum changes that were in place when students returned to class. Check out her story to learn more, and read some advice for parents of first-time students, on page 14. It seems hard to believe, but only 20 percent of visitors to the Dublin Irish Festival come from the city itself. With more than 103,000 attendees last year, according to the annual event report, that’s still a healthy 20,600 or so of your friends and neighbors. Not too shabby, considering the city has about 44,000 residents. The festival, which just wrapped up its 29th year, has far surpassed the modest original expectations of its co-founders. ThisWeek Community News reporter Andrew King talked with some of them (including Kitty Munger, who’s on our cover) about the event’s origins and successes. “Lasting Legacy” starts on page 10. And because this event is so significant for Dublin, you’ll find more Irish Festival fun in the Around Town and Outtakes photo features. Also in this issue, don’t miss a fascinating profile of Dublin Coffman High School graduate and NBA player Chris Quinn. Fun fact: While he played for both the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, he just missed getting to work with LeBron James. Finally, take a look at what makes Historic Dublin’s business climate tick and how the city is helping to support startups through the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center. Thanks for reading.

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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 Oct. 10.

SEPTEMBER Sept. 3 Historic Dublin Street Bazaar Historic Dublin will host more than 80 street vendors, arts and crafts, food trucks, live entertainment and shopping at this open-air street market. The “Irish Alley” area will feature Irish vendors, performers, Irish-inspired classes and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Dublin. Free. historicdublin.org Sept. 4 11th Annual Italian Gathering Evans Automotive and Primary Aim will host the 11th Annual Italian Gathering, which benefits the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Wendy’s Wonderful Kids. The event features Italian vehicles and motorbikes of all vintages including Alfa Romeo, De Tomaso, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia, Lamborghini, Maserati and Pantera. This year’s special guest is Lamborghini authority and retired test driver Valentino Balboni. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wendy’s Co. headquarters, 1 Dave Thomas Blvd. Free admission, parking is $10. For more information, call 614-471-7535, email gevans@ee.net or go to italiangathering.com. Sept. 4 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 Sept. 4 Campfire & Stories Enjoy s’mores around a campfire and bring food to cook. Meet at Red Oak Trailhead. 7 p.m. Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland Croy Road, Plain City. Free. metroparks.net 4

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Sept. 10 Irish Second Saturday Historic Dublin will host a Saturday filled with Irish experiences, including free Irish-themed music, entertainment, a themed craft, shopping discounts at Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland and more. Schedule TBD. Historic Dublin. irishisanattitude.com Sept. 20 Confluence: A Group Exhibition of Riverbox Artists The Dublin Arts Council will host an opening reception for Confluence, a group exhibition by artists in the Riverboxes collection, which combines letterboxing and geocaching with public artwork. The exhibition will coincide with the launch of a new Riverboxes series, also titled Confluence. 6-8 p.m. Dublin Arts Council Gallery, 7125 Riverside Drive. The exhibition will be on display through Nov. 4. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. dublinarts.org

senior vice president of strategic initiatives at the Wendy’s Co. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location TBD. $20 for chamber members, $30 for nonmembers. dublinchamber.org Sept. 24 Historic Dublin Business Association Chili Cook-off Tour Historic Dublin dining establishments as they compete for the title of Best Chili in the City. Sample, vote and watch the judging ceremony where one restaurant will be crowned by a panel of local celebrities. 1-4 p.m. Participating restaurants are Dublin Village Tavern, J. Liu Restaurant & Bar, La Chatelaine, Mezzo Restaurant & Bar, Oscar’s of Dublin and Tucci’s. $10. historicdublin.org Sept. 24 Fall Stargazing Look at planets and constellations using telescopes and binoculars. Meet at the Energy Center (at the windmill). 8 p.m. Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland Croy Road, Plain City. metroparks.net

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Sept. 20 Taste of Dublin This event allows participants to sample items from area restaurants and catering companies. This upscale community networking event is for ages 21 and older. 6-8:30 p.m. The Wendy’s Co., 1 Dave Thomas Blvd. $35 before Sept. 15, $45 afterward. Tickets include beverage tickets and food tastings. dublinchamber.org

Oct. 8 Irish Second Saturday Historic Dublin will host a Saturday filled with Irish experiences, including free Irish-themed music, entertainment, a themed craft, shopping discounts at Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland and more. Schedule TBD. Historic Dublin. irishisanattitude.com

Sept. 21 Women in Business Luncheon This Dublin Chamber of Commerce event allows attendees to share information about their businesses, exchange ideas and referrals, and establish new relationships. The featured speaker is Abigail Pringle,

Oct. 15 BREAD! A festival of arts and community The Dublin Arts Council will present an inaugural event, BREAD!, a festival of arts and community. The festival (Bake, Reconnect, Educate, Artmaking & Diversity) will connect the community

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Oct. 20 Halloween Spooktacular The city-hosted fun, not scary, seasonal event for children includes a treat trail, live entertainment and activities. Details had not been finalized as of press time. The event typically is held from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road. dublinohiousa.gov through art and traditional breads of the cultures in its neighborhoods. The festival features bread sculptor Ciril Hitz, a native of Switzerland who teaches full-time at the International Baking & Pastry Institute at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Activities will include booths designed to emulate dining rooms, bread sampling, traditional music and dance, art making, food and more. Noon to 10 p.m. Historic Dublin. Free. dublinarts.org Oct. 20 Zumba Party to Fight Breast Cancer In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce invites residents to a Zumba party to fight breast cancer. The event includes two sessions of Zumba, refreshments and door prizes. Registration fees will go to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. 5:30-7:30 p.m. BMI Federal Credit Union, 6165 Emerald Parkway. $10. dublinchamber.org Oct. 31 Trick or Treat Trick or Treat in the city will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. dublinohiousa.gov Dublin365 | Summer 2016

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Nov. 17 Masayuki Miyajima: Black, White, Grey The Dublin Arts Council will host an opening reception for Masayuki Miyajima: Black, White, Grey. Miyajima will close the 2016 Visual Arts Series with a solo exhibition of functional Japanese ceramic artwork. The resident of Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, will exhibit handcrafted stoneware and porcelain objects. This marks Dublin’s first official international cultural exchange, through which Dublin and Mashiko will participate in at least one exchange annually as part of a friendship cities declaration signed in December 2015. Miyajima’s COURTESY DUBLIN ARTS COUNCIL pottery became the bestselling artwork in Dublin Arts Council history during his 2010 and 2013 solo exhibitions. 6-8 p.m. Dublin Arts Council Gallery, 7125 Riverside Drive. The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 23. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. dublinarts.org.

NOVEMBER Nov. 2 Women in Business Luncheon This Dublin Chamber of Commerce event allows attendees to share information about their businesses, exchange ideas and referrals, and establish new relationships. The featured speaker has not yet been announced. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location TBD. $20 for chamber members, $30 for nonmembers. dublinchamber.org Nov. 12 Irish Second Saturday Historic Dublin will host a Saturday filled with Irish experiences, including free Irish-themed music, entertainment, a themed craft, shopping discounts at Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland and more. Schedule TBD. Historic Dublin. irishisanattitude.com Nov. 13 Grant’s SIDS 5K Run/Walk The second Grant’s SIDS 5K Run/Walk is organized by family and friends of Grant Peyton Williams with help from the Columbus Running Co. The event

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raises funds for research, education and support programs to combat Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Proceeds benefit the SID Network of Ohio. 9 a.m. running trail west of the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road. $25. grantssids5k.com Nov. 15 Wine and Craft Beer Tasting The Dublin Arts Council will host a wine and craft beer tasting fundraiser to support arts and arts education programs. Attendees can sample fine red and white wines, craft beers and small plates. They also will get an exclusive preview of Masayuki Miyajima: Black, White, Grey, a solo exhibition of elegant functional Japanese ceramics that will open to the public Nov. 17. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dublin Arts Council, 7125 Riverside Drive. $75. 614889-7444 or dublinarts.org/events/ winetasting.aspx

Sources: city of Dublin, Dublin Arts Council, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau, EvieSays, Metro Parks

City Notes

Academies Connect Residents, Government By Malerie Holte

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rom its humble beginnings, Dublin has grown into a thriving community where people of all backgrounds and ages live, work and play. But how did Dublin become the world-class city it is today, and how is it able to sustain its outstanding quality of life? Residents are learning the answers to those questions and more through Citizen U, a behind-thescenes look at all of the work city employees do to keep Dublin up and running. Citizen U is a municipal academy that, over the course of seven weeks, invites students into more than eight departments of city operations. The hands-on learning begins on day one, when participants explore the offices of the city manager and Department of Finance by not only talking with department leaders but also examining financial spreadsheets. The exploration into how the city operates continues as students visit Public Service, Police and Court Services, Information Technology, Community Relations, Events Administration, Human Resources, Volunteer Resources, and Parks, Recreation, and Facilities. Students go through a graduation ceremony during the final week and are recognized at a Dublin City Council meeting on the final night of class. By that time, participants have gained a new perspective on everything from snow plowing to business development. The feedback has been extremely positive. “Citizen U certainly did open my eyes to more of our amazing and wonderful city,” said Niki Lombardo, a Citizen U graduate. “Having the opportunity to interact with the people who daily work to keep our city safe, beautiful and prosperous was a true pleasure.” Community Connections The Citizen U program is rooted in community connection and action. By getting involved and witnessing everything that employees do for Dublin, residents gain a new respect for public servants throughout the city. At the same time, the employees who serve as instructors are able to interact with participants and develop a better appreciation for how much residents care about the city and how it functions. Program participants are encouraged to share what they learn with friends and neighbors. Citizen

U highlights how community building is a two-way street that relies on both employee infrastructure and residential support. It takes many hands and a lot of trust to build a successful city. “At the end of the day, it’s all about relationships,” said Christine Nardecchia, Dublin’s volunteer resources administrator. “Every single employee in this city is in the business of community relationships. Citizen U brings that to the forefront. And every resident leaves the class with a renewed sense of citizenship, appreciation and responsibility that there is no man behind the curtain. It’s all of us.” Citizen U is free and open to any Dublin resident over the age of 18. Beginning with the class of 2017, the initiative will add an extra week to the curriculum. The city will reach out to alumni this fall for help designing the expanded program. Look for information about 2017 application dates and deadlines on the city’s website at dublinohiousa.gov in January. Other Opportunities While Citizen U has a week devoted to learning about police, those looking for a more in-depth law enforcement experience have the opportunity to attend the Dublin Citizen Police Academy. In this 12-week program, students take part in demonstrations of typical policing activities such as traffic stops, the arrest process, search and seizure and even a firearms shooting experience. This academy seeks to foster a strong partnership between the community and the Dublin Division of Police. The current class will graduate in November. Look for more information in the coming months about registration for the 2017 class on the city’s website. The Dublin area is also home to the Washington Township Citizen Fire Academy. Similar to the Dublin Citizen Police Academy, this program allows residents to join professionals as they lead tactical operations. Participants get to use a fire hose on a live fire, rappel down a four-story tower and crack open the “jaws of life.” More information can be found on the Washington Township website at wtwp.com. For Dublin to truly succeed, its public servants can’t do the job alone. They need the support of an educated and engaged community. With each of these academies, employees and residents learn more about each other and work together to build a community that will continue to thrive for years to come.

Malerie Holte is an intern with the city of Dublin Community Relations Department. She is a creative writing major at Ohio State University. Dublin365 | Summer 2016

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Photos by Lorrie Cecil More than 900 people participated in the IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash. The event, which was held Aug. 4 in Historic Dublin, is the traditional kickoff to the Irish Festival in conjunction with the Dub Crawl. 1 Kristin McCrory of Athens celebrates her finish. 2 Vincent Palicki, 9, and his mom, Theresa Mazzitti 3 Ben Stach and his dad, Mark Stach 4 Stephanie Skipworth of Ostrander and Chris Burkhardt of Columbus 5 Daisy and John Madison 6 Charlie Colson, 10, of Dublin, gets a high-five from Stinger as he wins the Kids Dash. 7 The Smith family: Jovie, 5, mom Nicole and Tag, 6, of Dublin 8 Lauren Metzger, 12, and mom Sarah Metzger 9 Kaylee Krause celebrates her second birthday by running the Kids Dash. 10 The Root family: dad Tim, Jayna, James, 2, and mom Betsy 11 Annika Mehta, 4, watches for her parents, Ashish and Divya Mehta.

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Lasting Legacy The Dublin Irish Festival has evolved from a modest local event into a huge regional draw. Even its co-founders are surprised by the growth. By Andrew King

“(Kitty Munger) brought a wealth of experience to the table and continues to do that. She’s left her mark on a lot of people and volunteers, our staff and myself included.” Mary Jo DiSalvo city eventS administrator

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early 30 years ago, Kitty Munger was tasked with showing just how Irish a town in central Ohio could be. In 1988, she had become one of the first to join a group pushing for a new event in Dublin. The idea, conceived at first by Mary Margaret McClernon and Terrie Conrad, was to put together a small celebration they called the “1/1000.” Dublin had just become a city, inching over the 5,000-resident requirement thanks to volunteers counting people door-to-door. The same year, more than 3,000 miles away, Dublin, Ireland, was celebrating its 1,000th anniversary. Organizers thought it was the perfect opportunity to help link the two cities. After all, according to local legend, the town was named by John Shields, who in 1810 helped John Sells survey lots. Shields reportedly named it after his Irish birthplace. Organizers asked the Columbus Feis, an Irish step-dance competition, to be a part of their celebration at what is now Dublin Coffman High School. The group would showcase its Irish links in a modest event that no one expected would return for a second year, let alone establish itself as a regional event. The community took a little convincing. Kay McGovern was Feis chairwoman at the time and was surprised at the “dubious” attitude some had. “They were sitting here saying we’re not Irish and I thought, ‘What do you mean we’re not Irish? Every street in this town has an Irish name on it,’ ” she says. Barbara Avery, then a Dublin city councilwoman, helped route bed tax funding to the festival. She remembers people being largely intrigued by the idea, though some were skeptical. “We had a couple people who, whatever happened, they didn’t like it,” she says. But Munger was up for the challenge. As one of the group’s younger and more enthusiastic members, she drove around town with her camera, gathering evidence that the city had plenty of Irish influence—just in case the naysayers balked. “I remember going out and taking pictures of things in Dublin that had a shamrock—the police car and the

city logo and the names of the streets that were Irish names,” she says. “It wasn’t necessarily a difficult task to get it done, but we did jump through a few hoops to make sure no one questioned it.” Gargantuan Growth More than a quarter-century after she showed those photos to Dublin City Council, Munger, 57, is still involved with the Dublin Irish Festival, which has ballooned into a gigantic draw for the city and the region. With more than 100,000 attendees, organizers say it’s the second-largest Irish festival in the country, behind one in Milwaukee. According to the most recent annual event report, more than 18 percent of last year’s guests came from outside Ohio. “It’s grown beyond, I think, what any of the founders thought it would be,” Munger says. “It’s been fun to watch it grow and to be part of it. I think we all just thought it would be a one- or twonight event.” The co-founders take pride in the organic nature of the event’s evolution. Corporate sponsors such as the Wendy’s Co. helped get some events off the ground in the beginning, but the vast majority of the work and planning were done by individual volunteers. “There was no corporate entity that said, ‘Look, we’re going to do this big thing,’ ” Conrad says. “It was not a city that said, ‘This is what we’ll do to make Dublin a big deal.’ It was really a groundswell of the community.” As the years went on, people like Munger and McGovern stayed involved while more and more community members signed on to help. “It became kind of a prestige thing to be a volunteer at the festival,” Avery says. Twenty-nine years in, Munger hasn’t lost the enthusiasm that made her want to take pictures of the entire city’s Irish heritage. City events administrator Mary Jo DiSalvo, who has been involved with the festival for 16 years, says Munger always has been willing to do whatever was necessary. “When there was no budget and nothing but a volunteer corps, Kitty was writing up media releases and calling Dublin365 | Summer 2016

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Gerry Curran of Lewis Center, dressed as St. Patrick, leads the Celtic Canines in a parade during the first day of this year’s Dublin Irish Festival.

“There was no corporate entity that said, ‘Look, we’re going to do this big thing.’ … It was really a groundswell of the community.” Terrie Conrad Dublin Irish Festival co-founder

“I thought, ‘What do you mean we’re not Irish? Every street in this town has an Irish name on it.’ ” Kay McGovern Columbus Feis former chairwoman

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the networks and radio and TV and promoting that Dublin, Ohio, had an Irish festival and encouraging people to come see for themselves what this was like in our own backyard,” DiSalvo says. “Now, we have an event where the economic impact of this event is in the millions of dollars for the entire region.” For Munger, volunteering was never about prestige. Her grandmother was from Ireland, and Munger has visited the country several times. “That was always part of my history, and then I started taking Irish dance classes when I got out of college,” she says. “I fell in love with it and started competing with other Irish dancers and got more involved in Irish cultural activities in Columbus. When this came up in Dublin, where I was living, I just thought it was the perfect opportunity.” McGovern remembers someone asking her if Munger was a good fit for the group. “She was aware of the culture and she was third-generation Irish,” McGovern says. “She was involved in a lot of Irish activities. So I said, ‘Yes, I think she’d be a good addition.’ ”

Leaving a Mark In the last 30 years, Munger has gone from eager volunteer to experienced professional—both in her work and personal lives. She worked her way up from intern to director of communications at the Wendy’s Co., where she spent 23 years and oversaw such projects as the Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger national launch and the 2013 opening of the company’s flagship restaurant/museum in Dublin. The Shoppes at River Ridge location is home to a life-size statue of founder Dave Thomas. Today, she’s executive director of Wendy’s Old Fashioned Franchise Association and president of her own consulting business, Munger Ink. Those marketing and communication skills have served her—and the Irish Festival—well. “I remember writing news releases and getting pictures of Irish wolfhounds and hand-carrying those things to TV and radio stations,” she says. “When I think about having written news releases and getting photos for publications and then getting to

where we are now, it’s really amazing.” While Munger’s enthusiasm has rubbed off on those around her, DiSalvo says her expertise also has been important and will leave a lasting legacy. “I can honestly say that I look to Kitty for guidance on so many things,” DiSalvo says. “As a professional in the public relations and marketing field, she brought a wealth of experience to the table and continues to do that. She’s left her mark on a lot of people and volunteers, our staff and myself included.” The event has left its mark on Munger as well. She says she’s “extremely proud of where the Irish Festival is, from where we started to where we are now.” She hasn’t missed one day of the festival in its 29-year history. Despite her professional accomplishments, Munger says one of her proudest moments was organizing the world’s largest Irish jig, which was certified by Guinness World Records. In 2007, volunteers put together the recordsetting attempt during the festival, with instructors on-stage and participants in the crowd. “It was a Saturday evening and everyone stopped and jigged,” Munger recalls with a laugh. “Teachers led the dance from stage, and everyone did

“It became kind of a prestige thing to be a volunteer at the festival.” Barbara Avery former Dublin city councilwoman

it. We passed out numbered stickers to figure out how many people were participating. I remember people were saying, ‘I can’t jig,’ and I would just say, ‘Try.’ ” The record of 10,036 participants is still on the books with Guinness. “Being a PR person and doing events for a living, that was just a lot of fun,” she says. Organizing a Guinness World Records attempt is the kind of contribution that sets Munger apart from some of her contemporaries. While she wasn’t the only founder of the festival, DiSalvo says she’s perhaps the most involved of any of the original group. “There are a lot of

retirees among the group who have truly paid their dues,” DiSalvo says. “They’re still interested and they’re still involved, but maybe not to the level of Kitty.” Festival devotees shouldn’t expect Munger’s contributions to end any time soon. She says one of her favorite traditions is watching the tents go up in the weeks leading up to the festival. She’s often considered leaving the work to someone else. But inevitably, she finds herself back in the mix, being as involved as she can be. “Every year that goes by, I watch the tents going up and I think, ‘It’s here again. It’s absolutely here again,’ ” she says. “And after being on the committee every year for 29 years, I think, ‘I’m done. I’m finished.’ Then I see those tents going up and I think, ‘Maybe one more year.’ ” While the 30th anniversary of the festival in 2017 would provide a round number for her exit, she’s not sure she can bring herself to stop there. “I thought, ‘Let’s go out on 30,’ ” she says. “But I said the same thing about 20. I’ll probably have to move out of Ohio before I can stop.” Andrew King is a reporter for ThisWeek Community News.

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Back to School Bigger facilities and curriculum changes greet students as they return to class. By Sarah Sole

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Kristen Alcox and her children, Kelsey, 10, and Drew, 9, are ready for another year at Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School.

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nce the Dublin Irish Festival is over, Kristen Alcox knows it’s time to start readying her family for the start of a new

school year. “That kind of signifies the end of the summer for us,” she says. It means establishing a new bedtime routine for Kelsey, 10, and Drew, 9, who are entering fifth and third grades, respectively, at Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School. Alcox goes light on the back-to-school shopping: The kids each will get one new item to wear until fall shopping begins in earnest come September. School supplies preordered through Bailey will give Kelsey and Drew the majority of what they’ll need for the new year without traipsing to the store. The start of school also means a postdinner family ice cream trip—a tradition Alcox says originated when Kelsey was in kindergarten or first grade. The family ends the school year in the same manner. Like the Alcoxes, other families in the Dublin City School District spent the first part of August readying themselves for a new academic year, which began Aug. 17. In some cases, students returned to recently renovated schools.

A Growing District Students at six of the district’s 12 elementary schools are attending expanded buildings this year. Albert Chapman, Bailey, Glacier Ridge, Griffith Thomas, Olde Sawmill and Scottish Corners elementary schools all received additions during the summer, says Brion Deitsch, the district’s chief operating officer. The improvements were funded by a 2008 combined 7.9-mill operating levy and a no new millage, $50 million bond issue. Of that $50 million, $35.5 million was used for additions to Coffman High School and Ann Simpson Davis and Henry Karrer middle schools, along with security, technology, equipment and maintenance, says Finance Director Stephen Osborne. The remaining $14.5 million was slated for a 13th elementary school. But the project was put on hold when the economy soured, Deitsch says. In August 2014, when conditions had improved, Superintendent Todd Hoadley put the question to the community: Did residents want a new elementary school with redistricting or additions to existing buildings? “The community overwhelmingly supported the idea of additions in lieu of a 13th elementary school,” Deitsch says. The district spent about $645,000 on architecture and engineering and

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Olde Sawmill Elementary School is one of six buildings where additions were completed during the summer.

Albert Chapman, Bailey, Glacier Ridge, Griffith Thomas, Olde Sawmill and Scottish Corners elementary schools all received additions during the summer. The improvements were funded by a 2008 combined 7.9-mill operating levy and a no new millage, $50 million bond issue.

$9.3 million on construction, Deitsch says. Olde Sawmill’s addition includes two new classrooms and group space. The rest of the schools each received four new classrooms and group space. The new classrooms are equipped with updated furniture and smart boards and are arranged to foster collaborative learning. Of the six schools, Olde Sawmill, built in 1981, is the oldest. Glacier Ridge, which opened in 2006, is the newest. This is the second addition for Thomas, which was built in 1988. None of the others had prior additions. Updated Curriculum In addition to brick and mortar upgrades, the district also has revised its social studies curriculum and instructional practices. Chief Academic Officer Kimberly Pietsch Miller says the changes affect kindergarten through 12th grade. An evaluation process included working with high school students, parents, city officials and university officials to get input on what a social studies education should provide. Beginning in January,

teachers worked on developing a new curriculum. At the heart of the changes is an inquiry-based approach, Miller says. In a nutshell, the learning is based upon asking questions—“thinking, not just memorizing information,” as Miller puts it. While most courses remain the same, some were revamped to reflect the new approach, Miller says. For example, students learning about modern world history might talk about how historical events could be compared and applied to current events. They would be encouraged to problem solve based upon what they learned. In another curriculum modification, the district is expanding service for students identified as gifted in the area of superior cognitive ability (a state designation) from fourth and fifth to sixth through eighth grades. Extra Resources All students, regardless of whether they’re identified as gifted, can access additional educational resources in a variety of ways. Parents looking to nurture their children’s interest in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects have a number of options within and outside the school day. A media specialist at Davis Middle School worked with the district’s information technology academy to create a Girls Who Code club, says Miller. And over the last year and a half, the district has provided about $12,000 to each of its 20 buildings for maker spaces, she says. Funding came through a $1 million Straight A grant from the state. The spaces are available for students to create products out of physical materials or virtually via computers. Dublin365 | Summer 2016

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Some schools are using these areas for activities both during and after school, Miller says. A teacher at Willard Grizell Middle School, for example, has offered lunchtime challenges for students interested in STEM. Parents of elementary school students can use an enrichment wiki to aid children in learning. Last year, the website focused on what students in grades K-3 would learn in each academic year, Miller says. This year, the district is expanding that to include fourth and fifth grades. Information for all grades on developing thinking habits also can be found on the site, sites.google.com/a/ dublinschools.net/dcs-enrichment-forparents/?pli=1. In addition to enrichment, there are resources to aid students who are struggling with certain subjects. “We have a number of processes in place as well as educators who are there to support students if they need additional help academically,” Miller says. During the past year, district officials reviewed and revised the process for students who require either additional assistance or an accelerated curriculum. The process for assessing a student’s need and developing an intervention program includes teachers, parents, administrators, counselors and psychologists. Most of the academic support is provided during the school day, Miller says. Students may work with reading intervention teachers, for example. At the secondary level, students may work on subjects during student center time and counselors provide additional service during the day. Those counselors and teachers work closely with families to provide additional services, if needed, either before or after school. “It’s really very individualized,” Miller says. A support teacher, GeorgiAnn Diniaco, also works with students and families on issues related to drug and alcohol abuse, Miller says. System of Support If parents are concerned about their child, Miller advises them to first reach out to the teacher, who also can serve as a resource for social or emotional issues. Building principals, assistant principals and counselors can help coordinate efforts. Students can seek help independently, or parents, teachers or administrators can refer someone, Miller says. School psychologists and counselors are available to discuss challenges related to friends, loss of family members, divorce or other family changes. New students 16

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emotions, Harrison-Mills says. Schedules should allow for downtime away from computer, television and smartphone screens. Academics and sports can contribute to a child’s stress levels, Harrison-Mills says. Changes associated with puberty, family dynamics and school settings also can generate stress.

“We have a number of processes in place as well as educators who are there to support students if they need additional help academically.” Kimberly Pietsch Miller chief academic officer

can get help during the transition. Counselors and psychologists work with teachers to provide support in the classroom. The district also partners with counseling organization Syntero to provide more intensive support services, Miller says. According to national statistics, one in five children will have some kind of mental health disorder, says Sara Harrison-Mills, director of youth and prevention programs with Syntero. The earlier those issues are addressed, the better a child’s prognosis will be. “Parents are experts in their children,” Harrison-Mills says. It’s normal for children to experience worry or sadness, she says. If those feelings persist for a week to two weeks, or if the symptoms impact activities, parents may want to consider counseling for their child. Untreated problems left to fester can lead to risks such as substance abuse and suicide. Harrison-Mills advises parents to stay calm when their children experience worry or stress. Parents should focus on listening rather than lecturing and: • View the issue from the child’s perspective. • Acknowledge the child’s feelings. • Trust your instincts. • Ask questions. Parents also shouldn’t be afraid to adjust their student’s schedule. Younger children should have time to play, since that’s how they learn to regulate their

First-time Students Though school can seem scary for incoming kindergartners, there are steps parents can take to help their children make the transition with ease. For some, it may take a while to get used to the new schedule. Margaret Robinson, a kindergarten teacher at Bailey, recommends parents become familiar with their student’s school, routine and transportation. “A lot of it is just setting expectations for what your day is going to be,” she says. While open houses give families an opportunity to meet students’ teachers and explore their classrooms before the new academic year begins, subsequent events give an overview of grade-level subject matter. Robinson advises establishing a regular bedtime to help children settle in to a school routine. She suggests reading together before bed as well. If your child is anxious, mention it to his or her teacher. Parents also can communicate positive messages about school to their children, such as “I can’t wait to hear about your day,” or, “I know your teacher has many fun things planned for you today.” In class, children will read, write and do math every day, and science and social studies will be part of their literacy and math units, Robinson says. Every school offers a curriculum night within the first two weeks of school to help parents learn academic expectations. “It’s more than just knowing your letters and your numbers and being able to count,” she says. Alcox, past president of the Bailey Parent Teacher Organization, says she had lots of questions when Kelsey started kindergarten. Once other parents gave her advice, she felt more comfortable, which in turn made her daughter more comfortable. And since Kelsey will enter middle school next year, Alcox says she’s already starting to talk to other parents about the impending transition. “It’s a village,” she says. “We’ve got to work together.” Sarah Sole is a reporter for ThisWeek Community News.

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The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center strives to turn startups into success stories. Officials hope it also serves as a model for other communities.

Incubator M any central Ohio municipalities go out of their way to attract development to their community. They offer incentives, real estate and a variety of amenities unique to each location. But Dublin has set itself apart by being even more proactive and grooming future businesses from within. In the midst of the 2007-09 recession, Dublin officials realized they needed a new approach to economic development. They knew they had a wealth of talent and entrepreneurs in the community, but didn’t know how to access them or encourage them to find a way out of the downturn. “In traditional economic development, there’s always been a push toward expanding the businesses you have,

The Dublin Entrepreneurial Center is home to 150 businesses.

building relationships with them and attracting new companies to move into your community,” Economic Development Director Colleen Gilger says. “During the Great Recession, we had a lot of Dublin people that either found themselves out of work or saw a downsizing approaching. We wanted to create a new division within economic development to focus on the creation of new companies, and we wanted to create a place where people could come and get all the resources they needed within our community.” So the city teamed up with Columbus startup incubator Rev1 Ventures (then known as TechColumbus) to create the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center, which was established in 2008. The idea was to create a space where small

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businesses—ranging in size from one to several employees—could have access to resources, network and get off the ground. The city leases part of the Class A office building at 565 Metro Place S. and in turn charges rent to DEC tenants. Rent is based on a number of factors, including how much space and what kind of office they’re using, as well as what kind of connectivity they need. The center has expanded several times, most recently in 2015 when the DEC added 5,400 square feet of space on the first floor of the building. The main location is on the third floor, with around 23,000 square feet. Nearly eight years after launching, the incubator now houses 150 businesses—a number that manager Chaz Freutel says makes the center the largest of its kind Dublin365 | Summer 2016

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“There are a lot of companies out there bootstrapping with very little money in their startup phase. So to provide them with some of those resources in education is a pretty big component.” Chaz Freutel DEC manager

in the country (at least that his staff has been able to find). But that wasn’t always the case. Freutel’s company, Get-U-Connected, which offers business services and consulting, was one of the DEC’s first tenants. He soon was asked to help coordinate things, and quickly realized businesses that needed the center most came from a variety of backgrounds and in a variety of sizes. “They might be currently employed somewhere else and are trying to start a business on the side, or they’ve already taken the steps to launch a business fully and they’re fully committed to that or they’ve been established,” he says. The center easily could have become simply a group of offices for fledgling companies. Dublin had the space and the money to provide homes for the businesses, but city officials knew they needed to offer more to create tenants that could function after they left the confines of the DEC. Freutel says that while “most people recognize us as being a place for space,” the education provided to tenants is equally, if not more, important. “It might be accounting or legal or health care or web development,” he says. “It’s personal and business education, not that we’re discouraging participation in chambers or other things where you pay and you get those 18

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things that go along with it. But the idea was that there are a lot of companies out there bootstrapping with very little money in their startup phase. So to provide them with some of those resources in education is a pretty big component.” Corporate Camaraderie Another intangible resource the DEC offers is networking. While each tenant has its own dedicated space, businesses aren’t cordoned off into closed offices. They’re neighbors who share a lounge, a coffee machine and a refrigerator. Jason Ault is the co-founder and chief operations officer of Coffman Media, which spent time in the DEC before moving into its own Dublin office. Ault, a Dublin native, credits the networking capabilities of the center for some of his company’s momentum. “I think it accelerated our growth, just because we were able to capitalize on a lot of new relationships going to work every day,” he says. “Going to work in our own office limited us to just seeing ourselves. At the DEC, you’re getting a cup of coffee and relationships just naturally foster. … Business was had just by happenstance of running to the restroom. So I think the experience there was invaluable.” Kristine Gross is president of

SportsBrain, a concussion care and research company that required a different kind of networking. SportsBrain was started in Chicago, and Gross wanted to expand the footprint into Ohio. The connections she made at the center allowed the business to grow in its new city, which will soon become its headquarters. “It’s great, particularly for someone who’s not a native Ohioan,” she says. “I didn’t know a lot of people here. Coming from Chicago, which is a big city, I came here and people are so friendly and so willing to help you. It’s remarkable.” Easy access to other companies has other benefits, too. Freutel says one of the things he’s discovered is that a bartering system has evolved between the companies in the center. Businesses will offer their services in exchange for the specialties of others, creating a community that collaborates on ideas and projects. “Someone can walk right out of their office and say, ‘OK, my web developer is right here,’ ” Freutel says. “There are all these pieces, and it’s almost like you’re stepping out into a corporation with all those resources at your disposal but they’re not your company. So the community is very important. We place an emphasis on, ‘If you’re going to be here, you need to be willing to be part of the community.’ ”

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But that integration isn’t the only thing DEC leaders look for in a prospective tenant. While they started off welcoming almost anyone who was interested, today the center has to be choosier out of necessity. Freutel and other team members evaluate each business to see how it functions, where its potential lies, whether executives are capable of producing a business plan and other necessary pieces of a functioning company, and—most importantly—what the “value is to Dublin.� “Are they going to be a sustainable business?� he says. “Are they going to be adding employees, contributing to the fabric of the Dublin community? Or are they just hanging out? Do they just want to be here, want an address, those kinds of things? Are they just taking up space? Sometimes we can’t read that right out of the gate, but we can make that determination (quickly).� In those cases, a business’ lease won’t be renewed. Beyond Dublin As DEC companies succeed and demand continues, Gilger says the city plans to start tracking which businesses are successful and which don’t make it. With that data, she hopes to create a better environment for businesses throughout central Ohio—not just in Dublin.

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“Now that we’re in that seven- to eight-year range, we’re seeing a lot of companies that have added several employees and moved out and stayed in Dublin in traditional leased office space,” Gilger says. “We’ve seen multiple companies that have decided, after meeting another company down the hall, that they’re better merging together. “And what we’ve really seen is this open culture to startups in the region. … We found that other communities wanted to do the same thing. We want to help them do that because we really feel like every community in central Ohio can have one of these. They don’t compete against each other. The more available they are in the region, the more opportunities residents in central Ohio have.” When Coffman Media moved out of the DEC May 1, Ault says it was an easy choice to stay in the city. “Dublin has always been, in my opinion, on the leading edge—from business to schools to technological advances,” he says. “My family lives in Dublin and we wanted our kids to grow up here. The business community is just as good with the startups. It’s just a great place to

network and do business.” Gilger says the regional way of thinking is what makes Dublin attractive to out-of-towners. For example, SportsBrain is moving from Chicago largely because of Dublin, but also because of what central Ohio offers as a whole. “We hire a lot of athletic trainers and kids that have had concussions,” Gross says. “Every single person on my team, we’ve all had concussions. We understand what it’s like to go through that. … And we’ve worked with and continue to hire people who get it and are passionate. So having OSU and some of these other universities like OU, it’s a great breeding ground for bringing in (employees).” SportsBrain will get up to $34,592 in incentives from the city (via a threeyear 20 percent performance incentive on payroll taxes as well as data storage at the DEC) in exchange for adding 21 new jobs and remaining in Dublin for at least five years. The company, which is owned by Cognitive Ventures, also got a six-year tax credit from the state. Freutel says he and the rest of the DEC team aren’t letting the success

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After seven seasons playing in the NBA, Chris Quinn is taking a shot at a coaching career in Miami. By Jarrod Ulrey

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hris Quinn has become accustomed to an unusual schedule and life changes throughout the last several years, but he’s learned there’s one thing he can count on living in south Florida: the weather. During the summer, temperatures in the low 90s and thunderstorms are routine. After growing up in Dublin and attending the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, the contrast has been a sharp one at times. “It’s been raining a lot and it’s starting to get really hot,” Quinn said earlier this summer. “June, July and August here are probably worse than in Ohio.” Not that the 32-year-old Quinn is complaining much these days. The former basketball star from Dublin Coffman High School lives in Coral Gables, Florida, near Miami with his wife, Lauren Quinn, and their two children, Charlie, 5, and Lydia, 3. The Quinns are expecting their third child in September. When he’s not busy with family, Quinn has a job that many dream of: coaching in the NBA. After playing for some of the greatest coaches in NBA history during a seven-year professional career that included three-plus seasons with the Miami Heat and stints in two other countries, he rejoined the Heat as an assistant coach two seasons ago. The nature of Quinn’s profession means his calendar is constantly changing, beginning in late September when training camp opens. “We love south Florida,” he says. “The weather obviously year-round is very good, and we were 22

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ling Heat here for four years during my playing days, too. My schedule kind of varies week to week during the season. It’s certainly not a 9-to-5 job with weekends off, but you figure it out and make it work. “There is a lot of travel involved, but it’s fun at the same time. I get to stay around the game that I love, which is basketball, and I get to still be involved with the competitive nature of the game at the NBA level. I also get to create relationships that I’ll remember. We all work hard.”

“My schedule kind of varies week to week during the season. It’s certainly not a 9-to-5 job with weekends off, but you figure it out and make it work.” Chris Quinn Miami Heat assistant coach

Competitive Streak Tony Bornhorst was coaching at a basketball camp in Chicago and Quinn was in elementary school when Bornhorst first met the youngster, who would grow to just 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds by the time he played in the NBA. “He looks like a frail, soft kid, but he had that ‘it’ factor,” says Bornhorst, who was Coffman’s coach from 1994-2002. “He was such a determined, hard-working player. He got up out of bed every day and said, ‘What can I do better?’ What he’s accomplished is one of the greatest accomplishments in Dublin sports history.” Those traits were something Quinn showed long before he stepped onto a basketball court for Coffman in 1998, and even before his family moved to Dublin when he was in fifth grade. Susie Quinn, who coached her son when he was young, remembers grounding him because of how competitive he would get during games. “When he was little, he would not like to lose,” she says. “We lived in Dallas when he was in kindergarten and he played in a first-grade league, and if he wasn’t playing or having fun, he would get mad. That competitive streak was always there. We’d tell him that he could come back when he was having fun.”

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“He was such a determined, hard-working player. He got up out of bed every day and said, ‘What can I do better?’ What he’s accomplished is one of the greatest accomplishments in Dublin sports history.” Tony Bornhorst former Dublin Coffman coach Courtesy Fighting Irish Media

His mother, who has worked as an administrative secretary at Dublin’s Scottish Corners Elementary School for several years, grew up in New Orleans. The Quinn family—which includes Chris’ father (also named Chris) and his sisters, Jess and Bree—also lived in Chicago before coming to Dublin. “Playing in different places, he had to go out and just join the crowd,” Susie says. “As far as basketball is concerned, he just loved playing it so much. Having to go to new cities and play with a new team, it’s what made him new friends and accept challenges.” High School Hoops Quinn’s jersey number at Coffman (20) was retired Feb. 13, 2007, five years after he completed perhaps the greatest career in program history. As an 11-year-old, Quinn was a student manager for the Shamrocks in 1995 when they won a Division I district championship. Flash forward to his junior year, when Quinn averaged 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists and was a first-team all-state honoree in 2001 to lead the team to its next district title. He topped that performance in 2001-02, averaging 22.4 points and seven assists while committing just 32 turnovers as Coffman again won a district championship. As a senior, Quinn was runner-up for the Associated Press’ Mr. Basketball title behind LeBron James, finishing his prep career with 1,670 points and 468 assists. Quinn graduated in 2002. The memories are still vivid for Bornhorst, who stepped down at the end of Quinn’s senior season. One that sticks out to him took place during the first round of the Division I district tournament in 2001, when Groveport Madison High School’s Eric Smith opened the game with two dunks. Quinn 24

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responded with back-to-back 3-pointers as Coffman went on a 20-0 run on the way to a 59-24 victory. “They had scouted us, and we played them in a close game a few weeks earlier (a 54-51 Coffman win), and this kid for Groveport tomahawks (a dunk),” Bornhorst says. “So we inbound it to Chris, he’s about two or three steps away from the Groveport bench, and (he) nails (a 3-pointer). He held three fingers up and the crowd instantly got quiet. He always kind of kept to himself, but that was one time he showed some fire. “I also remember a game when we were playing a City League team and they were pressing the daylights out of us, and he had a temperature of 101. The trainer would hold a bucket under him during timeouts because he was so sick. He played the whole game and we won. He could play through a lot of pain.” Bornhorst, though, knew he’d seen an exceptional player—and person— even before those two events. During the summer before his junior year, Quinn helped an Ohio all-star team win a tournament in Milan, Italy, despite having a broken foot. “His basketball IQ was so high,” Bornhorst says. “He made his teammates better. “On the flip side, he had a great soft spot. I remember him being a sophomore, seeing a young girl who had special needs and him helping her out.” The Road to the Pros Quinn’s life took shape in new ways in 2004. The summer after his sophomore season with the Fighting Irish, in which he started 25 games and averaged 14.3 points, friends introduced Quinn to fellow Notre Dame student Lauren Berasi. Quinn and Berasi, a 2003 Bishop

Watterson High School graduate who played field hockey for the Eagles, were married in July 2009. Lauren, a marketing major at Notre Dame, has since started her own custom invitation and design business. “We’ve got our third (child) on the way,” Quinn says. “Obviously outside of basketball, they’re my everything, seeing them grow up.” During his four seasons playing for the Fighting Irish, Quinn’s performance earned him a shot at a pro career. He averaged 12.6 points and was a team captain as a junior, then led the team in scoring (17.7 points) and assists (6.4) while making first-team all-Big East his senior year. Quinn graduated in 2006 with a degree in marketing. Although he wasn’t selected in that year’s NBA draft, he signed a partially guaranteed contract with the Heat. During his time with the team, he played two seasons for Hall of Famer Pat Riley and the next season and a half for Erik Spoelstra. The two coaches have won five and two NBA titles, respectively. Quinn led Miami in both 3-point field-goal percentage and assist-toturnover ratio in 2008-09, and ranks 10th on the team’s all-time 3-point percentage list (.397). After he was traded by Miami, he played the final 25 games of the 2009-10 season with the New Jersey Nets and 41 games in 2010-11 with the San Antonio Spurs under coach Gregg Popovich, who also has five NBA titles on his résumé. Because of the NBA’s 2011 lockout, Quinn signed with Khimki Moscow Region of the VTB United League in the summer of 2011 while Charlie was just a few months old. He later had a short stint in Spain before signing with the NBA Development League’s Tulsa 66ers on Dec. 28, 2012. Quinn played seven games for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012-13 before being waived that summer. (Though they have two teams in common, he never worked with James, who played for Miami from 2010-14 before rejoining the Cavs.) Throughout his NBA playing career, Quinn returned to Dublin in the offseason to practice in the Coffman gym. His impact still reverberates throughout the program. “Every time he wanted in the gym, we’d get him in there,” Coffman coach Jamey Collins says. “He’s given so much back to our program. Chris was a huge influence on our current group of players, on (2016 graduates) Luke Vargo and Seth Fuller. He built relationships with those guys when they were entering high school.

“He’s the smartest player I’ve seen in my 19 years of coaching. What’s unique about Chris is that he can talk to doctors, lawyers or administrators, and five minutes later can talk to teenagers.” Coaching Career On Oct. 28, 2013, just four months after playing his final NBA game, Quinn was hired as the director of player development for the Northwestern University men’s basketball program. He spent one season in that post before taking a job in the 2014-15 season with the Heat as an assistant coach for player development. Quinn served as an assistant coach with Miami’s NBA Development League team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, during his first year back with the organization. This past winter, he often was on the bench or right behind the bench for Heat games. “There are not as many resources (coaching in the D-League) as in the NBA, but I was able to grow in an awesome way,” Quinn says. “During the season, there’s lots of film being watched and there are different focuses on a daily basis. We’re preparing for the next game, but I’m also trying to help them build habits for our team and as players.” Despite being just 29 when he played his final NBA game, transitioning into coaching seemed like a natural fit. “I didn’t really know I’d be a coach when I was a player, but when I was figuring out what I wanted to do, not having basketball be involved in my life didn’t seem like a great thing,” Quinn says. “I wasn’t always the biggest player, so I had to have moxie. I always thought more like a coach.” Quinn’s only playoff experience as a player came in 2009, when he saw action in five games of seven the Heat played against the Atlanta Hawks, losing in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Still, he believes his coaching career could be ready for the next level. “I consider myself lucky,” Quinn says. “Coach Bornhorst is someone who I consider a brilliant basketball mind but also a mentor and a father figure. Coach (Mike) Brey has been at Notre Dame (since 2000) and is someone who really helped me a ton. Then I got to play for Pat Riley and coach Spoelstra, who have won championships. Just being able to learn from people like that definitely helps. “I’m lucky to be in such a good place at Miami. As a young coach, I’m trying to figure it all out still. I put in my two cents, but I’m also learning.” Jarrod Ulrey is a sportswriter for ThisWeek Community News.

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any buildings in downtown Dublin tell a story, with histories stretching back decades before the community was incorporated as a village in 1881. They represent homes built by Dublin’s settlers and buildings that housed a variety of commerce: a hotel or post office, a tavern or two, a hat factory, a dressmaker’s shop. Today, most of the buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The preserved 19th-century architecture and small-town feel in this walkable neighborhood along Bridge and High streets, just west of the Scioto River, continue to charm residents and visitors alike. Even with Dublin’s exponential growth during the past few decades (it officially became a city in 1987), the downtown district pays homage to the community’s earliest days. Historic Dublin now offers a modern mix of merchants, one-of-a-kind restaurants, professional offices, residences and small parks. The Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library and two nearby schools draw more pedestrians. Still, the buildings, and their histories, remain a feature. The Dublin Barber Shoppe—the city’s oldest continuously operating business—is one example. The building at 24 S. High St. likely was constructed as a store in the late 1840s and later operated as the Mitchell House boardinghouse. Later, it housed the medical office of Dr. Henry Karrer, a general practitioner known to have delivered many babies, “including the entire 195455 Dublin High School varsity basketball team,” notes an old story from The Columbus Dispatch. The building’s use as a barbershop dates to 1938, when Mose Myers began cutting hair there. Generations of local families have been regular customers since, says owner Craig Price, who followed in his father’s footsteps at the Dublin Barber Shoppe. “Mose started it in 1938, and then my father came here in 1967,” Price says. “My dad cut hair in Worthington for about seven years and then he came here to Dublin. I came here in 1996. Right out of barber school I started here. We worked side by side.” When Jack Price retired in 2003, his son took over what’s become a six-chair shop. “We’ve got a great clientele,” Craig Price says. “They’re good people. They make it fun.” He applauds Dublin for maintaining the district’s historic nature. “The city has done a very good job of protecting the look through the Architectural Review Board,” he says. Family-owned businesses define much of Historic Dublin’s charm and uniqueness, says Anne Gleine, who along with her husband, Al, has owned and operated Ha’penny Bridge Imports of Ireland on South High Street since 1998. Ha’penny’s building was constructed in the 1830s. The Gleines affectionately call it

“the rolling hills of Ireland,” with its sloping original wood floors. Such things are part of the neighborhood’s charm. “It’s not like when you go to the mall,” explains Anne Gleine, who was instrumental in the late 1990s in establishing the Old Dublin Merchants Association, now known as the Historic Dublin Business Association. “You have the family businesses here, like our shop. Across the street you have Chelsea Borough Home. And businesses like the barbershops, the new The Sisters Sweet Shoppe,” she says, which recently moved from one downtown location to another. “It’s a little bit more personal,” Gleine says, “because you have the owners there. It’s unique. So when someone is visiting or in town, a lot of times people will bring people down here.” A Popular Place Although the Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau doesn’t specifically track the number of Historic Dublin visitors, the guest book at its office at Bridge and High streets indicates the destination’s popularity, says Executive Director Scott Dring. About 15,000 visitors have stopped in to sign the book, he says, including travelers from 48 states and 16 countries. “Historic Dublin is a very, very unique product,” he says. “It has a certain vibrancy to it. We have quite a variety and versatility of products down here.” Margie Amorose, executive director of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, agrees. “The Historic Dublin merchants do a wonderful job,” she says, of promoting the district and attracting visitors. Major events such as the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club and the Dublin Irish Festival—as well as nearby attractions including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium—bring thousands of visitors to the district annually. They sightsee and, just like locals, shop and dine in Historic Dublin. A variety of special events—many connected to the city’s Irish brand—occur throughout the year to attract customers. The Dub Crawl, for instance, kicks off the Dublin Irish Festival with an evening of outdoor music, shopping and food. Seven businesses in the district are participating in the first Irish Fairy Doors of Dublin Trail, marking the U.S. debut of the Irish Fairy Door Co.’s magical hunt. Other Historic Dublin events have sprung from the visitors bureau’s Irish Experience grant program, promoting activities such as Irish Second Saturdays and Thursday events that feature local artists, Irish music and dancing. Jeff Hersey of Terra Gallery & Creative Studio received a grant this year to offer Irish-related art activities during the Dublin Art Walk, an event held the second Saturday of each month where participants can watch local artists at work and patronize downtown merchants and restaurants.

“Historic Dublin is a very, very unique product. It has a certain vibrancy to it. We have quite a variety and versatility of products down here.” Scott Dring Dublin Convention & Visitors Bureau executive director

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“The Historic Dublin merchants do a wonderful job.” Margie Amorose Dublin Chamber of Commerce executive director

Terra Gallery & Creative Studio relocated to North High Street in Historic Dublin from the Short North last spring. The grant funds children’s activities such as building small clay cottages and creating kites and rainbows with pots of gold. Hersey operated his gallery in the Short North for seven years before scouting for another location. The search landed him on North High Street in Historic Dublin last spring. “Most of the art we sold was to people in Dublin, some in northwest Columbus and north Columbus. So we basically moved closer to our typical buyer,” he says. In addition to the Dublin Art Walk, Hersey has been involved in other HDBA-sponsored events, including the Historic Dublin Wedding Walk in July, which features vendors, food samples and prizes.

And the gallery’s art classes and parties have become popular, Hersey says. The new location has movable walls and more space for events. “We do a lot of customized contemporary art in our in-house studio,” he says, including work that’s being created for two homes in the 2016 Building Industry Association of Central Ohio Parade of Homes in neighboring Powell. Terra Gallery features works by more than 30 artists, including some locals. The gallery’s Historic Dublin presence attracts attention, Hersey says. “We get a lot of people that go past this location, everybody that lives in Muirfield, so we get a lot of exposure. And also from all the restaurants that are here.” New Opportunity Historic Dublin is home to central Ohio establishments including Donato’s and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams as well as several restaurants unique to the suburb. Oscar’s of Dublin, Tucci’s, Mezzo Restaurant & Bar, Brazenhead and Dublin Village Tavern offer a mix of cuisines, ambience, patios and live music. Many compete in the HDBA’s annual Chili Cook-off. Dublin Village Tavern opened 16 years ago on South High Street and has built a loyal customer base. “Lots of them have been coming in here for years,” says general manager Geri Ziemba. “We get a lot of out-of-towners, too. A lot of hotels in the area recommend us.” The tavern’s location and history add to the allure, Ziemba says. “The building we’re

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in was Dublin’s first post office. All the buildings in Historic Dublin have had different uses over the years. The buildings are still being used today and are intact—that’s what’s really unique about it. “I think it’s appealing because it has an old neighborhood feel, with the feeling of a close-knit community that’s here.” The new $300 million, mixed-use Bridge Street District development under construction along the Scioto River aims to capitalize on and extend that Historic Dublin feel and pedestrianfriendly character. Crawford Hoying Development’s plans include condominiums and apartments, a hotel and convention center, offices, restaurants, a grocery store, retail shops and entertainment venues. A pedestrian bridge planned by the city and slated for construction next year will connect project elements on both sides of the river. Hersey is excited about the impact the development could have on Historic Dublin. “I see some opportunity up here with the Bridge Street District. I think it’s going to be one of the best mixed-use developments in the Midwest. “We’re looking for more retailers. The more the merrier.” Adds Price, who has lived in Dublin since 2000: “I think it’s going to be a nice blend. It’s a great concept.” Dring at the visitors bureau sees the development as a huge opportunity for Historic Dublin. “Conservatively, you’re talking about hundreds of thousands of people looking for places to eat, looking for places to shop, looking for things to do.” In the short term, related road projects that bookend downtown Dublin have caused some growing pains. Construction of the roundabout at state Route 161 and Riverside Drive to the east, coupled with the rebuilding of the Interstate 270/U.S. Route 33 interchange to the west, have hampered foot traffic some, Gleine says. But she says officials have done a good job of routinely updating road closures and traffic pattern changes, and the city’s “Open for Business” campaign reminds people they still have access to shops and restaurants. Gleine says the Bridge Street District signals that Dublin continues to move forward. “To me it’s progress,” she says. “We’re all part of the process.” Debbie Briner is a freelance writer.

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Branch Offers Back-to-School Resources By Candy Princehorn

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t Columbus Metropolitan Library, our biggest goal is ensuring that young minds are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in the classroom. With summer winding down and most children back in school, it’s a good time to remind parents about the resources available for the students in their family. Our after-school Homework Help Center is available to students in grades K-12 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday. In addition to friendly staff and volunteers, young patrons have access to school supplies, computers, printers and our entire collection. Just for being CML cardholders, students also have access to our free online resources, including encyclopedias, biographies, language instruction and more. (Click the Research tab in the top toolbar of our website, columbuslibrary.org, and then click Homework Tools.) Each child will need a library card to log in at the Homework Help Center. This is one reason why we like to say it’s the most valuable card in your wallet. It’s free and opens the door to lots of great books, resources and fun. Stop in and chat with a staff member or apply online at columbuslibrary.org/ card-application. We also have a special library card just for children. The Kids Card allows patrons ages 17 and younger to check out up to five books at a time without having to worry about late fees. We introduced this card because we want to remove barriers between kids and the books they love—and the reading skills they need. At CML, we want every child to read at or above grade level and pass the third-grade reading proficiency test. That’s why we offer Reading Buddies, providing K-3 students the opportunity

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Tamra Headrick leads a story time at the Dublin branch. to read with a buddy for 15 minutes to build those critical reading skills. There are no appointments or signups needed; students simply come in during regular Reading Buddies hours, between 4 and 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. We launched Reading Buddies in 2014, and it has quickly become one of our most popular programs. A child’s education begins well before arriving for the first day of kindergarten, which is why we offer regular story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Not only is story time a fun way to build reading skills, but it’s also designed to help parents gain new insights and strategies for being their child’s first teacher. Whether your child is a newborn, toddler or preschooler, we have a story time just for you at the Dublin branch: • Baby Laptime at 11 a.m. Mondays

and Tuesdays. • Toddler Storytime at 10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m. Wednesdays. • Preschool Storytime at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Thursdays. Plus, don’t miss our annual Grave Tales in October. Gather behind the Dublin branch on the hill in front of the historic Dublin Cemetery for a frightfully good time. Arrive early, bring a blanket and prepare to be spooked! The first half of the hour-long spooky story-time program is for younger kids, while the second half-hour is even scarier for the older crowd. Check columbuslibrary.org/ events and click Dublin for the date and time of this beloved annual event. Be sure to follow Columbus Metropolitan Library on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Candy Princehorn is the Dublin branch manager for the Columbus Metropolitan Library. For more information about library services and programs, go to columbuslibrary.org/locations/dublin.

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Home Alone: Signs an Older Adult Needs Help By Teresa Caudle

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hether it is a neighbor, a parent or a family friend, many people know a senior citizen who is living at home alone. When it comes to home safety, not everyone takes the issue seriously, especially elderly individuals. Some people simply have a tendency to overestimate their physical abilities, strength and agility. No adult really wants to admit they are having more challenges each year as a result of diminished strength in their body. All too often, an older person may need more assistance with some aspect of his or her life and yet won’t share that information with family, neighbors or other caregivers. This could be because of pride, or it might be because he or she is having other problems. It’s important to pay close attention to the details surrounding each situation. Here are seven common signs that could indicate an adult may have safety hazards at home without even realizing it.

1. They continue to try to do everything themselves. It’s tempting to want to take on every activity themselves, but at some point in time it’s necessary for elderly individuals to rely on assistance from others. A sense of pride could prevent them from doing this. 2. They are not able to keep up with the house. When visiting, consider whether the adult who used to keep the house immaculately clean is starting to let some chores go. Clutter can increase the risk of tripping and falling. If a senior has difficulty getting rid of things or organizing rooms, it places his or her safety in jeopardy.

3. They have fallen a couple of times already. Falls are the No. 1 cause of accidental death among seniors within their own home. Some issues that increase the chances an elderly person will experience a fall include weakness in the lower body, poor vision, uncomfortable footwear, balance problems or an uneven gait. If a senior already has fallen at least once or twice, even if there were no serious injuries, it’s important that he or she receive medical attention promptly. 4. There are no nonslip mats in the bathroom or kitchen near the sink. Nonslip mats help to prevent falls, especially when linoleum or ceramic tile flooring gets wet. If the senior hasn’t placed any of these mats down, it could lead to a potential safety hazard. 5. They continue to drive, even though they have been involved in close calls. Just because a senior hasn’t been involved in a serious accident doesn’t mean he or she should continue driving. The moment they leave home and are not safe behind the wheel, they are increasing their chances of getting into an accident—and potentially putting others at risk. 6. They are not socializing anymore. Gradually it may become evident that a once-outgoing loved one or neighbor isn’t getting together with friends and family members as often as he or she once did. This could be

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Teresa Caudle, BSN, RN, is director of health-care services for Interim HealthCare of Columbus, which provides in-home health-care and supportive services to individuals and families across central Ohio. For more information, call 614-888-3130 or go to interimhealthcare.com/columbusoh. 32

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Festival Fun Photos by Joshua A. Bickel

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his year’s Dublin Irish Festival, held Aug. 5-7, again brought sizable crowds to Coffman Park to enjoy the vast lineup of entertainment, children’s activities, cultural presentations and vendors.

Jim Potts of Deep Gap, North Carolina, sells a variety of hand-crafted wooden items at his Celtic Signs booth. Tim Nealeigh of Greenville, Ohio, demonstrates traditional weaving to a group of onlookers. Will MacMorran of Seven Nations performs Aug. 5.

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