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Quality Yard & Home Maintenance offers quality service at an affordable price My name is Jeremy Nestor. My wife and I have three daughters and live in Pataskala. We attend Eagle Rock church in Pickerington. My goal with this business is to “first Honor God with our business” and then run a successful all-around company to serve customers in a small service area including and surrounding our home town. I was born and raised in Pataskala and graduated from Watkins Memorial. I am very grateful for my family, business and what God has done in my life. Our vision: Be the best company for hire by performing quality service that customers deserve, which will lead to repeat business for both our landscape and handyman departments. We are a full service lawn, landscape and home maintenance company. We
are fully insured and licensed. We offer reliable, quality lawn, landscape and home maintenance at an affordable price. Our clients are typically homeowners and business owners who outsource all of their maintenance to our one-stop shop. Are you a homeowner or business owner who doesn’t have the time and/or knowledge to handle the maintenance of your home, yard or business? Our process will ensure your work gets done the right way, and cheaper than calling all the different contracting companies, and still guarantee that you are satisfied. We offer a Moneyback Guarantee! We will work with you until you are satisfied or refund the amount of labor charged. Give us 1% of your trust and we will earn the other 99%. Call us at (614) 559-0078.
Don’t take our word for it. Here is what others are saying about us: “I employed the services of Quality Yard and Home Maintenance last year after my backyard succumbed to the scorching summer heat and insect damage. There were things growing in my backyard that made it look like a desert, and I thought my neighbors would crucify me! Jeremy and his professional team restored my yard and it looked beautiful! I’ve employed other lawn care companies in the past who only seemed interested in making money instead of taking care of their clients’ lawn needs. Quality Yard specialists treated my lawn according to the weather and what my particular lawn needed instead of strictly on a schedule. I also had them plant a couple of trees this season, trim some shrubs, and complete a fall bed cleanup. They did an amazing job, and some neighbors who used other lawn care services have asked me about Quality Yard.” - Kevin Kinney, Westerville, OH “Quality Yard and Home Maintenance brought my lawn back to life. We began working with them shortly after moving into our new home three years ago, and they have done an excellent job of maintaining our landscaping and caring for
our lawn. Their crew is always reliable, punctual and dependable. Jeremy will bend over backwards to make sure you’re satisfied with their work.” Thanks, - Dave Stukus, New Albany, OH “Jeremy, Just wanted to tell you that your helper did a fine job on everything. You have found a way to get the very best workforce.” Thank you - John Murphy, Pataskala, OH “Quality Yard has been treating my lawn and bushes for the past three years. Before I employed them I tried other national companies with lackluster results. Jeremy told me when he first saw my lawn that it would take a few years to get it where I wanted it. He was absolutely correct now my yard is the envy of my subdivision. I always receive comments about how full and green my lawn and bushes look. In addition to my lawn he finished my basement last winter turning it into a Theater Room that is just perfect for family escapes. Jeremy is very fair with his pricing and ALWAYS does a quality job. Highly recommended!” - Michael Brammer, Pataskala, OH
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Grolls furniture Gallery of Easton: Proud partner of Heather Wilcox Designs and Bob Webb Homes at this years Parade of Homes! Bringing home the 2016 “Peoples Choice Award” Its been an exciting year for us at Grolls Furniture Gallery near Easton. We started our third year here and couldn’t be happier. We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Wilcox Designs and Bob Webb on their beautiful home in Verona … this year’s BIA Parade of Homes location. The home was designed with a focus on family and earned numerous awards, ultimately winning the coveted “Peoples Choice Award!” The warm reception Grolls received at this year’s Parade of Homes was so special. We continue to draw upon our many years of experience as we strive to provide an elegant and eclectic collection of furniture and accessories not readily accessible in area stores. We also want to make your shopping relaxed and enjoyable. For many years we have served our customers with pride. In today’s hectic world of changing standards, we remain committed to quality and value. Buying here is about the touch of your hand on a fabric sample or on the sheen of superbly crafted wood. The gentle, guiding help that a staff with years of experience offers assurance your selection meets your vision! If you are looking for a particular piece of furniture, please ask... we are happy to help! Join us for a cup of coffee at 4066 Morse Road or call us at (614) 342-8200. Browse our website at www.grollsfurnituregallery.com.
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New Albany Ballet Company opens new facility Division program. The New Albany Whether your child is a New this year is Ballet Company classes for boys. Yes, is always full of toddler, a teen, or somealmost every little excitement this where in between NABC girl takes ballet at time of year as we has a place for them. some point but lets gear up for our not forget those older annual Nutcracker brothers. NABC offers performances. This a boys-only tap and hip hop class. New year is no exception, only it seems with so boys are entering the program each week many changes over the past several months, and getting a sense of how fun dance can the level of excitement is at an all time high. be for them too. Boys are allowed to try a In August New Albany Ballet Company, few classes for free before committing to the NABC, moved into its brand new 19,000 program. There has also been an increase in square foot facility built exclusively for dance. Several packed open houses, a ribbon boys attending ballet classes. NABC has developed a beginning teen cutting ceremony, and a fun pizza party to program where students ages 12 and up kick off the new season allowed the now that have very little dance can try a ballet, 700 families that attend the school to see tap, jazz and modern class with students the new building. As you enter the doors their same age and skill level. Most dance nothing short of WOW seems to come out studios throw beginning teenagers in with of each and every dancer. The new space younger students but NABC allows these is gorgeous and provides so much room to teens to try classes with other teens. Dance not only take dance classes but to “hang is social and we understand the desire to be out� with dance friends. Parents have with your own age group. ample space to sit and watch a class, read a Whether your child is a toddler, a teen or book, or hang out with their friends. Dance somewhere in between NABC has a place studios don’t have to be drab and gloomy. for them. NABC is central Ohio’s leader NABC is now nothing short of bright and in training classical ballet. Our faculty fabulous!! and student’s accomplishments speak for Along with expanding the size of the themselves. But we understand not all building NABC was also able to expand students are looking for such a serious its programming. The Children’s Division ballet-training program. Many students just classes start as young as two years old want to dance for fun. We offer classes for and provide plenty of daytime, evening, those students and welcome anyone new to and Saturday options. Whether you stay try a class for free at anytime. Not everyone at home or work full time the schedule decides to dance in the beginning of the accommodates all. We even have several fall. That’s why we allow new students the different daytime options to work around the much-needed two and three year old nap opportunity to try a class year round and join into our program mid-year. We have the schedule! space, faculty, and programming to allow Along with an expanded Children’s such a wonderful opportunity to all. Division came a much larger General
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‘The Cooperative Difference’ The Energy Cooperative, a not-forprofit energy enterprise founded in 1936, is headquartered in Newark and serves more than 62,000 electric, natural gas and propane members in 14 counties throughout east-central Ohio. It is under the direct control of its member/ consumers who elect directors to oversee cooperative operations. From its inception, The Energy Cooperative has been guided by one strategy throughout—an emphasis on people, not profit. It’s that strategy which makes the cooperative difference and allows local people to ensure for themselves the best possible rates and service quality to meet their needs. The foundation for the success of The Energy Cooperative can be found in the Seven Principles that are the framework for doing business: 1. Voluntary and Open Membership 2. Democratic Member Control 3. Member’s Economic Participation 4. Autonomy and Independence 5. Education, Training and Information 6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives 7. Concern for Community The cooperative has more than 165 employees with a wide variety of experience and talent. These employees support the principle framework by being committed to providing safe and reliable energy to our member/owners with highly-responsive service. The Energy Cooperative strives to ensure that the communities we serve are enhanced due to our presence. The cooperative continues to expand its reach with electric and natural gas service to meet the energy needs of consumers in western Licking County. The Energy Cooperative recently completed
the construction of The Smith’s Mill Substation near the intersection of Jug Street and Beech Road in New Albany. This substation currently serves 670 members with the potential to serve more residential, commercial and industrial
members in the New Albany and Johnstown areas. At the same time the cooperative is expanding its natural gas service in the Johnstown area and is now fueling a portion of its fleet vehicles with propane.
The Energy Cooperative is a Touchstone Energy® Partner. For more information on The Energy Cooperative visit www. theenergycoop.com.
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Pictured: The Energy Cooperative recently completed the construction of a new substation located near the intersection of Beech Road and Jug Street NW. We are also expanding our natural gas service into western Licking County.
Since 1936 The Energy Cooperative has had a solid history of providing safe and reliable energy in 14 counties in east-central Ohio. The cooperative continues to expand its reach with electric and natural gas service to meet the energy needs of consumers in western Licking County. The Energy Cooperative recently completed the construction of the Smith’s Mill Substation near the intersection of Jug Street and Beech Road in New Albany. This substation currently serves 670 members with the potential to serve more residential, commercial and industrial members in the New Albany and Johnstown areas. At the same time the cooperative is expanding its natural gas service in the Johnstown area. We look forward to many more years of providing safe, reliable energy and great member service, right in your own backyard! For more details visit www.theenergycoop.com.
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New Albany Arts Council looks to add adult community theater  Back in 1993, the New Albany Arts Council was formed by Harold Cooper, who had envisioned the organization to be a leading player in the promotion and expansion of arts in New Albany. Sadly, Harold Cooper passed away this year, but we remain steadfast in the mission he exemplified: making the arts available to any and all who wish to participate. We will miss him greatly and are forever grateful for his guidance and love. Our Rose Run Players youth theatre troupe had another great year, performing The Lion King Jr, for a record crowd at The McCoy Center in July. The show featured one of the largest casts in program history. We look forward to presenting Madagascar-A Musical Adventure Jr., also at The McCoy Center, July 13 -16, 2017. Stay tuned to our Facebook page and website for audition information. Building on the success of our youth theatre troupe, and in anticipation of the construction of the New Albany Amphitheater, now in design stage, we feel the time is right to add
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another new program for our residents! Planning is underway to add adult community theater to our growing list of programs under the Rose Run Players umbrella. Interested local
thespians should watch for news releases and progress updates in 2017, and join the planning process. Follow us on Facebook! All of our programs are made possible through
the dedicated work of volunteers, financial support of local business, grant opportunities from the New Albany Community Foundation and City of New Albany, and the continued
support and participation of our membership. Thanks to outstanding community support for our Golf for the Arts fundraiser in memory of Tom Tykodi this past September, we are ready to kick-start adult community theater in 2017! ( Mark your calendars for September 25, 2017, for next year’s charity golf outing!) We are proud to be a major player in the New Albany community and can’t wait to see what artful “happenings� occur in our
town’s future as we bring art to life! Will you be a part of the arts in our community? Join the New Albany Arts Council today or find out more about our programs and events at www. newalbanyarts.org You might just find one that’s a perfect fit for your artistic talent! New Albany Arts Council P. O. Box 151 39 E. Main St. New Albany, OH 43054 (614) 775-6222 www.newalbanyarts.org
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Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices Integrity One Realtors are your central Ohio real estate resource If you want to be the next “Sold” in central Ohio, call the leader in the real estate industry, Patti Urbatis, at Berkshire Hathaway HomesServices Integrity One Realtors. Our name says it all— Integrity is our #1 priority. We understand that selling your home is an important decision for you. Our goal is to help you sell your property for the highest price attainable, within the time frame that fits your plans, and to make the home selling process as efficient, stress-free and successful as possible. We offer a no cost market analysis of your home to help you understand the marketing process, to acquaint you with the current market activity in your area, and to explain how Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Integrity One Realtors and our team of professionals can assist you in achieving the sale of your home. You will be delighted with the home selling experience. Our trusted central Ohio teams of realtors want to sell your home and/or get you into a new one today. We have executive homes for sale all across central Ohio in areas like Columbus, Granville, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, Westerville and so many more. While we specialize in selling luxury homes in areas like New
Albany and Granville, we are experts in cities within 100 miles of Columbus. Whether you want to live in a big, bustling city or a small, quiet neighborhood, or far out in the country, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Integrity One Realtors has luxury homes available to meet any criteria. If you have questions about buying or selling your home, or even just relocating, our devoted team is here to answer them for you. No matter what your home buying or selling needs are you can trust the dedicated agents at Integrity One Realtors. We are committed to being your #1 central Ohio realty team. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. Give us a call at (614) 245-8994 or (740) 587-7042; we can’t wait to hear from you! No pressure, no strings—just superior service!
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Best kept secret in New Albany Audio Visual Communications Systems – a client-focused provider of superior quality residential audio video systems Audio Visual Communication Systems (AVCS) has been providing state-of-the-art userfriendly technologies for 25 years. Michael Zajd, BSEE, the president of the firm, has spent his entire career in the audio/ video industry and his mission thru AVCS, is to offer the best customer service prior to, during and after the system installation. With today’s modern home consisting of many different systems, they cannot be known as just being the “A/V guy”. Therefore, they are truly Low Voltage Systems Integrators. The systems consist of many different venues and it is their job to coordinate them all. The systems installed range from custom designed audio video systems, satellite installation, computer networks, security, security cameras, phone systems and whole home control systems. Whether you simply need a flat screen TV hung over a fireplace or want a luxurious dedicated home theater, AVCS will deliver products and services to satisfy your needs and within your budget, whether it is $1,000 or $100,000. Michael and his staff come to your home and work with you, your architect and/or interior designer to design a system
Michael and his staff come to your home and work with you, your architect and/or interior designer to design a system that will not only function well, but will be integrated with the decor of the home.
that will not only function well, but will be integrated with the decor of the home. As custom installers, they specialize in getting the project done right, no matter what challenges are encountered. Although there are numerous
custom AV companies and big box stores in the area, AVCS is unique in that they develop on-going relationships with their clients and are there to support them, long after the installation. Today, many of AVCS’s new projects are from repeat
customers, wanting to upgrade their systems or referrals received from them. After 25 years in business, many clients have come back to Michael over and over as they upgrade or move into new homes.
Audio Visual Communication Systems Call for an appointment (614) 899-7162 www.avcommsys.com mjzajd@avcommsys.com
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Making your home—HOME for the holidays! By Sandy Warner Oakland HOME Store Manager For many of us, decorating your home for the holidays can seem like such a daunting task. Most of us will either pull out the artificial tree or visit the local garden store or tree lot to find the perfect tree for your family. Where there’s a tree, there is usually a wreath that is hung on the front door or over the fireplace. And that is where many of us stop. Tree. Wreath. Done. However, all it takes is just a few details to add character, warmth and a sense of festivity to your home. It doesn’t require tools, breaking your budget, and it certainly doesn’t require re-doing your entire interior decor. In fact, trending in the world of holiday decor is a more simple, clean style, which is great for those of us that don’t have time or the desire to embellish every inch of our homes in red and green. And just because it’s simple and natural doesn’t mean it’s not elegant and sophisticated.
Here are a few ideas that may inspire you this season.
Bling is in! Touches of sparkle with natural elements will really make your decorations come alive.
Candles can make a home calm and welcoming. Flameless varieties will help with home safety.
• Choose timeless pieces - things you can bring out year after year and that don’t lose their holiday appeal. Stay away from fads, such as bright, unusual colors and patterns that will be out of style by next year. • Wreaths can always be used on front doors and mantles, but adding a wreath or swag to other doors in your home will quickly carry holiday cheer throughout your house. Consider the door of a bathroom, closet, or a set of French doors. And, don’t forget wreaths can become instant centerpieces when set in the middle of a table, then filled with candles or a vase of holly and berries. • Adding brass, gold, or silver items to your existing decor will create “holiday bling”. Combining this bling with branches of evergreens, birch logs or a wooden Christmas tree will make those pieces come alive. Don’t be afraid to incorporate those sparkly pieces with natural elements. • Find yourself with too many ornaments? Group them in a glass or wooden bowl which becomes an instant centerpiece for your coffee table. • Your family dining table is an important part of the holidays, so make it special! Take a small group of evergreens, tie a ribbon around them, and then place them on top of each of your place settings at the holiday table. This can also be done with cinnamon sticks, sprigs of berries, and artificial mistletoe. The use of chargers has increased and non-traditional chargers are all the rage. Whether it be a blackboard, slice of wood or piece of slate, make sure it still allows your guests to eat comfortably during their special dinner. • Pillows are a great way to accessorize your living space. Adding holiday pillows to your existing ones will give your room new life and comfort for the holidays. • Adding sprigs of holly and /or berries has always been one of my favorite things to do to spice up my home. Setting them in an existing vase, crock or piece of pottery adds instant holiday magic and is super easy. They can be real or artificial! Make sure the berries are red, not a burgundy or dark color. The darker colors will muddy up the room, instead of making it pop! • Candles are a must. With today’s flameless varieties, it opens the door to using candles safely throughout your entire house and creates a beautiful atmosphere that is both calming and welcoming. Don’t forget lanterns and hurricanes. They give your candles personality and presence. Candles are essential. You can never have enough. • And, remember to add a few key pieces such as a family heirloom, a special snowman, or a favorite platter. It’s all about adding the personal touches to what you already have that can turn your home into a festive, cozy holiday haven. Have fun and we’ll see you soon at Oakland Nursery HOME.
Make your dining table a special gathering area for the holidays with small touches such as evergreens or cinnamon sticks tied with a ribbon at place settings.
Extra ornaments and pinecones in a vase with a ribbon makes a beautiful and easy centerpiece.
Visit the New Albany Oakland Nurseries store for holiday festivities
Family heirlooms and favorite collectibles add history and generate memorable stories to share with family and friends.
5211 Johnstown Road • (614) 917-1020 • Horse-drawn Carriage rides: Saturday, Nov. 26, Sundays, Dec. 4, 10, 11 and 18, noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Free popcorn and holiday cookies on the weekends starting Saturday, Nov. 26. • New Albany High School “A” Capella Singers starting at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 10. • New Albany High School Jazz Band Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at 2 p.m. • New Albany High School Strings Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. • Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus! Saturday, Dec. 17. Please call the store for details.
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Active participatory learning propels Ready Set Grow! Remember your own early childhood days? Running, climbing and swinging on the playground, digging in the sandbox, painting at the easel, building with blocks, playing with friends? If you attended a high quality preschool program, you were provided with plenty of materials to explore and you made exciting discoveries every day. Educational research confirms these experiences as essential to healthy early childhood development. Hands-on learning engages all areas of the brain and sets the foundation for later school success. This is the education you want for your child! You’ll find it at Ready Set Grow, a
nurturing haven for child development. As a leader and innovator in early childhood education, Ready Set Grow implements the High Scope curriculum. Research-based and child-focused, High Scope uses “active participatory learning” to achieve powerful, positive outcomes for children. Whether engaged in childselected play experiences, teacher-led small group experiences, or movement-focused large group experiences, children are active participants in their own learning. As parents, teachers, and educational researchers have discovered, the High Scope curriculum,with its active learning approach,not only helps young children excel in language and cognitive learning,
but also promotes independence, curiosity, decision-making, cooperation, persistence, creativity and problem-solving—the fundamental skills necessary for success in adult life. “It’s a very natural way of learning,” says Maggie Spangler, Director of Education at Ready Set Grow. “When an infant, toddler or preschool child is curious about something in their world, they naturally want to explore and learn more. When adults nurture that curiosity by providing enriching experiences, children discover new ideas and master new skills. At Ready Set Grow, our teachers are constantly assessing children’s development and interests,
encouraging curiosity and exploration, and helping children grow as life-long learners.” Ready Set Grow’s approach to early childhood education is unique in New Albany. Always focused on the very best for young children, their large, three-building campus has sunshine in every classroom, large play areas, natural décor, plenty of enriching play materials, and a speciallytrained, nurturing staff. For the premier early childhood education experience in New Albany, enroll your child at Ready Set Grow! For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit www.rsgrow.com or call (614) 855-5100.
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Infant Programs (6 weeks- 18 months) Toddler Programs (18 months- 3 years) Preschool Programs (3 years- 5 years) Before and After School Programs (Kindergarten- 5th Grade) • School-Age Summer Programs • Transportation to New Albany Schools 5200 New Albany Road • New Albany, Ohio 43054 • 614.855.5100 • www.rsgrow.com
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Small-house concept for senior care gives residents a feeling of home By Encarnacion Pyle The Columbus Dispatch Despite a more than five-decade age difference, Elva Gillis, 88, and Cynthia Nkrumah, a 35-year-old nurse’s aide, sat side-by-side on a recliner in the living room, giggling and eating apple slices like a couple of school girls. Nearby, George Roloson, 84, and his wife Jayne, 91, read the newspaper at a long dining room table, the summer sun streaming in from the front window. A few seats away, another senior resident ate a slice of homemade chocolate cake while watching an aide, all of whom are called “elder assistants,� cut up peppers and onions for lunch. By all appearances, inside and out, this New Albany-area nursing home could be any house, in any neighborhood — and that’s the beauty of it. “We like to say, ‘small house, big difference,’� said Gary Horning, a spokesman at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices, which is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and serves more than 4,100 people annually in all of its facilities. Just like there’s no place
like home, there are few places like Otterbein’s “small-house� skillednursing and rehab neighborhoods if you can’t be home, Horning said. Dr. Bill Thomas, a Harvard-educated geriatrician, created the small-house idea and persuaded an organization to build the first in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 2003 as part of his Green House Project. The approach has been adopted by others since then and is believed by many to be the wave of the future. The largest provider of this concept in Ohio, Otterbein has eight smallhouse neighborhoods, including this one, off Harlem Road, just north of New Albany, and another in Gahanna on North Hamilton Road. Both have been built in the past 1 1/2 years. Each Otterbein neighborhood is made up of five small houses, purposely built in a residential setting so it feels like any other neighborhood, said Kevin St. John, the “guide� or administrator of the New Albany-area neighborhood. Unlike more traditional nursing homes, Otterbein’s houses have no nurses’
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Resident Elva Gillis has decorated her private one-bedroom suite at the Otterbein home with personal touches like a photo of her late husband. stations, long hospital corridors, or institutional kitchens or dining rooms. There also are no medicine carts parked in the halls or call lights beeping over the doors, he said. “It’s a great, small, family-type environment where everyone knows one another,� said Kris Willis, 68, of Clintonville. Her mother lives in the New Albany-area community. Each Otterbein house is home to 10 residents (for a total of 50 in the neighborhood), all of whom get their own private one-bedroom suite with a bathroom.
At the heart of each home is a large hearth, circled by sofas and recliners, with a TV on one side and a quieter nook on the other for activities such as reading, card playing and raising the heart rate on an exercise bike. Off to the side is a big kitchen and breakfast bar, where “elders� (aka residents) and their loved ones can help staff plan and cook meals. There’s also a long family-style dining table, a house laundry room and a spa with hairstylist’s chair and jetted tub. At the back of the house
is a screened-in porch with tables and chairs and a fenced outdoor patio, complete with a garden where residents can pick fresh veggies for their meals. “We have block parties and family get-togethers and do whatever activities the elders are interested in,� Horning said. In fact, everything about the houses is centered on the residents, St. John said. “They get up and go to bed when they want to, they can eat when they want and they can do what they want,� he said. “It’s their home.� It seems to be paying off. Residents of the New Albany-area neighborhood reported a higher-thanaverage score on a state satisfaction survey last year, said Beverley Laubert, the state’s long-term-care ombudsman. Each house is staffed with certified nursing assistants with advanced training. In addition to providing care, these elder assistants pitch in with most household activities, including cooking, laundry and light cleaning. According to studies, nursing assistants at small homes are more knowledgeable about
residents’ likes and dislikes because of the consistent staffing. They’re also more likely to believe they can be a positive role in the seniors’ lives, report more job satisfaction and tend to stay longer on the job. There’s also a medical director and licensed nurses who go among the houses, St. John said. And residents have access to a dietitian, social-services coordinator and speech, physical and occupational therapists, as well as other medical professionals. “It’s not your grandmother’s nursing home,� said Kathryn Brod, president and CEO of LeadingAge Ohio, a trade group of nonprofit nursing homes and other senior services. It’s a model that state aging director Bonnie Kantor-Burman says is truly groundbreaking and can be adopted by others. “Family and others who walk into a small house often say, ‘I could live here,’� she said. “That says a lot.� epyle@dispatch.com @EncarnitaPyle This story originally appeared in The Columbus Dispatch Sunday, July 3, 2016
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Saturday at the Symphony The New Albany Symphony Orchestra is proud to introduce a new concert series, titled “Saturday at the Symphony.� Presented by PNC Arts Alive and in partnership with Autism Society of Central Ohio and Methodist Eldercare, NASO has designed these sensory-friendly performances for audience members who prefer or require a more relaxed concert environment. Each performance will be presented in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment with lots of visuals, and will include a complimentary treat for everyone in attendance. While Saturday at the Symphony is open to anyone, this series of 45-minute concerts has been designed to meet the needs of families with very young children, those on the autism spectrum, and individuals who have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Audience members will be free to move around, talk and BYO reinforcements and motivational systems. House lights will be turned on but dimmed; family restrooms will be available; and “chill-out� zones, including hands-on activities, an instrument petting zoo, and communication cards, will be provided in the lobby. Attendees will be able to download a “What to Expect at the Concert� story board and attend a “Meet Your Seat� afternoon prior to concert day. NASO musicians, ushers and volunteers will receive specific training from partner organizations to accommodate the audience. Events such as Saturday at the Symphony are an integral part of improving the lives and experiences of individuals with autism or dementia and their families. The nature of these disabilities can often increase family isolation due to involuntary sensory and behavioral responses. Saturday at
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Presented by: Saturday, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. A rejuvenating, water-inspired concert including the Blue Danube Waltz and more Visit NewAlbanySymphony.com for tickets and more information. the Symphony performances will help everyone access the arts in an accessible and forgiving environment. Â
’Tis the season to shop at New Albany Ace Hardware New Albany Ace Hardware is your friendly neighborhood hardware store complete with fresh, free, hot coffee in the morning, free hot popcorn all day and most days the friendly wagging tail of either store dog Cincy the lab mix or Daisy the rescue poodle. Customers’ dogs sometimes stop by for a visit, as well as a free dog biscuit at the register. And that’s just fine with store owners, married couple Wendy Weiler and Mike Dwyer. Both agree, “We set out to create a great locally-owned, family-run hardware store‌ a great place to shop and a great place to work.â€? Now is the time to take advantage of the great seasonal savings on holiday dĂŠcor and gift items at New Albany Ace Hardware. You will find gifts for everyone along with Christmas lights, artificial trees, ornaments, wreaths, garland and much, much more. ‘Tis the season‌ and ‘Ace is the Place.’
All of the folks at New Albany Ace Hardware are also proud of their everyday product mix and brand names that include Craftsman tools, Traeger, Weber Grills, Scotts Lawn Products, Amy Howard chalk based decorator paint, Valspar and Clark+Kennsington interior and exterior paints. Kamado Joe Grills are in stock now. A large selection of fasteners are available by the piece. Delivery for larger items is also available. Other services include glass and acrylic cut to order, re-screening windows and doors, key cutting and Stihl power equipment repair along with online orders and in-store pick-up. New Albany Ace Hardware is located at 5595 New Albany Road. W., just around the curve from Giant Eagle near Central College Road. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.
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Nutcracker Restaurant wins first place and $10,000 grand prize in General Mills’ National Dessert Award competition As a winner of a number of awards you will find Nutcracker 50s Family Restaurant is an old-fashioned treat. Nutcracker, located at 63 East Broad Street at the intersections of State Routes 16 and 310 in Pataskala, impacts all your senses with its authentic old diner look, the patter of diners, and great smells and tastes. Nutcracker is a mom and pop family business operated by Steve and Nancy Butcher celebrating 21 years in business. Nancy is well known for her homemade desserts and fresh pies and was pleased to be honored with first place in the dessert category for her Snicker Cookie Pie in General Mills Nationwide Recipe Contest. Nutcracker provides veterans with free meals each Veterans Day and Memorial Day. But, did you know that Nutcracker was selected as one of Ohio’s Top Ten unique restaurants in Ohio by Ohiotravelers.com, or that they
were listed as a Top Ten Mom & Pop Restaurant by Only in Your Home Town, or that they won the Good Neighbor Award from the Ohio Restaurant Association. Nutcracker is a great family stop when visiting Lynd’s Fruit Farm for the Farm Market or You Pick and allows you to enjoy a slower and simpler family time! They have an extensive menu serving breakfast all day, plus, diverse lunch and dinner menus. You’ll find daily blue plate lunches, weeknights (after 3 p.m.) all you-can-eat dinners, and great selection of sandwiches. Not to be missed is our bacon wrapped filet mignon every Saturday after 3, in-house-made meatloaf or handbreaded country fried steak. Open Sunday and Monday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit Nutcrackerpataskala.com or call (740) 964-0056.
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Professional Clock Services – Family owned for more than 40 years Do you have a mechanical clock, old or new, that needs repair and restoring? Then you need Professional Clock, located at 661 N. County Line Road, Sunbury, OH 43074. For more than 40 years, Professional Clock has been servicing clocks and music boxes in central Ohio, surrounding counties and rural areas. Owner and Master Clock Maker Mary Gaines started her journey in her parent’s jewelry store when she was just 13 years old. She founded the family business in 1976 after receiving her education from a 5-year apprenticeship program under one of America’s leading clockmakers. Son Landon is the Co-owner, House Call Specialist and Master Clock Maker. Sister Rosalie coordinates the work while her daughter Linley specializes in anniversary and mantle clocks. “I never dreamed this would turn into a family business” says Mary. “This has been a dream come true.” The shop is situated in a beautiful country location where customers experience “professional and courteous service” in a “friendly and causal”
Professional Clock Repair Specializing in the repair & restoration of antique and modern clocks. atmosphere. Enjoy a free estimate while you wait. House calls are available. All work is guaranteed! Professional Clock is the family who “really love their work and treat clocks as they would their own.” Four convenient locations to serve you : Sunbury, Marion, Newark & Grove City Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (740) 965-3550 profclock@earthlink.net www.proclockrepair.com
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Building, renovating and selling New Albany since 1993 “The name you know and trust!� Guzzo & Garner Custom Builders, LLC, was formed in 2015 to formalize the relationship of two respected New Albany custom homebuilders, Ron Guzzo and Joe Garner. Ron and Joe have worked together for 23 years building customer respect and satisfaction within the New Albany Community. Business First recognized Ron and Joe as the 12th largest remodeler in the Columbus market. 2015 and 2016 were very busy years for Guzzo & Garner with homes in New Albany Farms, Lambton Park Road, Ealy Crossing, and Ebrington. And renovating homes in Tensweep, Milton Court, Ackerly Farms Road, Keswick Drive and several on Lambton Park Road. Guzzo & Garner has its sights on being the builder of choice in Ebrington for 2017. Of the six lots they had in Ebrington, half are in contract or on hold! Ron is well-known realtor that has worked in the New Albany area for over 30 years. Please consider the Guzzo & Garner Team for all your real estate needs! Visit our website at www.guzzoandgarner.com.
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Parents can help students build strong study skills By Jim Benedict Center Director Sylvan Learning of Columbus Try to remember. When you were a student, did you ever ask, “How will Grammar (or Geometry or Social Studies) benefit me later in life?” Be honest. Now, return to today. When was the last time you took notes at a meeting, prioritized your “to-do” list, or organized a project from start to finish? The skills you use to do these tasks at work and at home are the same skills you learned and honed in English class (and Geometry and Social Studies). Now, your children are developing those skills that will enable them to read analytically, write and speak expressively and think strategically. And when they ask, “What good is this going to do me?”— you know that it all starts with taking notes in History class, studying for that Bio exam and juggling time to accommodate school, sports and social calendars! Organization, time management, note taking, test taking and strategic reading are all essential study skills that are first introduced to young people in the classroom, but ultimately transfer far beyond school. To help your child develop these skills in a way that is meaningful to them — mainly applying them to their “job” which is school — Sylvan Learning recommends tips that parents can follow:
Organization and time management
• Have students use a planning calendar to track daily, weekly and monthly assignments and responsibilities. • Encourage children to break down large, complex tasks into manageable pieces. • Have children prioritize homework and other tasks when they get home from school, then complete the tasks in that order. • Model the habits you want your children to emulate. Are you organized? Do you prioritize tasks and do them right away or do you procrastinate? Show your child your own to-do list and show them how you tackle your biggest tasks first.
Note taking • Don’t panic if a child’s notes look sloppy and disorganized (whether on paper or online). It’s often just a sign of a student with an active mind who is organizing things in ways that work best for him or her. • Encourage students to review their notes and even
rewrite them, if necessary, to be sure they make sense. • As they review their notes, have children identify the most important points and highlight them. Help them reorganize their notes as they go rather than waiting until the end of the term.
Test taking • Urge a student to study over a period of days or weeks instead of cramming the night before. • Be sure students go into the test with the right equipment, whether that means a calculator, class notes, textbooks or simply a pencil. • Encourage them to answer test questions they know first and then go on to the more challenging questions.
and personalized methods have inspired more than 2 million students to discover the joy of learning. Sylvan’s certified personal instructors provide individual instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and test-prep for college entrance and state exams. New STEM courses provide additional inspiration and fun for students in grades 1-6. Sylvan helps transform kids into inspired learners with the skills to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else.
Reading • Encourage young readers to use all the clues available to them while reading, such as headlines, pictures, captions, charts, tables and graphs. • Urge them to read different types of writing, such as books of fiction and nonfiction, newspaper and magazine articles, letters and Web sites. • Talk with kids after they read a book or article. Have them tell you what the story was about, why it did or didn’t interest them and how it related to their life. Studies show that the more involved parents are with their children’s education, the better the children do in school. What the studies don’t say is that this involvement is not just in the children’s school, but in the children’s lives. Since life is a balance of basic core skills (reading and math) and personal skills, such as communication and responsibility skills (organization and time management), parents need to nourish all of these skills, not just the ones that yield a grade. The sense of accomplishment students can feel from a “job well done” is something every parent can teach by showing students how to break those big tasks into the necessary steps. Your child will thank you for teaching them this important life skill! For additional educational resources for children in grades pre-K through 12, please visit www.SylvanLearning. com or call (614) 9449510. Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels. With more than 30 years of experience and more than 600 centers located throughout North America, Sylvan’s proven process
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www.MrsTurbosCookies.com Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies™ is a retro themed 50’s style bakery that delivers gourmet cookies and treats approved by pin-up girls everywhere. These thick, chewy and positively addicting delights are not your average treats. We offer cookie decorating classes, birthday parties, corporate gifts, catering, weddings, and party trays! Stop by and see our party/ meeting room. Open 7 days a week! Mon. Wed. 9am-7pm Thur. Fri. 9am-9pm Sat. 11am-9pm Sun. 11am-4pm 1050 Beecher Crossing North Gahanna, OH 43230 (614)245-4840
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Bakery delivers made-fromscratch amazing treats! Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies™ is a retrothemed 50’s-style pin-up girl bakery that delivers cookies and treats approved by pin-up girls everywhere. Mrs. Turbo’s Cookies™ was founded and is located in Columbus Ohio. The name of the company originated from my husband’s nickname — you guessed it Turbo! Mrs. Turbo started baking cookies and treats for the hubby and his coworkers in 2012. One bite of the cookie and it was a unanimous “Why aren’t you selling these?” and “Where can I get more?” A couple years of market research and recipe refinement and a cookie company was born. These thick, chewy and positively addicting delights are not your average cookie. Our products are all natural with no additives or preservatives. We use whole grain flour, organic cold milled flax, fruit from Ohio farms and select premium Belgium dark chocolates.
We make everything from scratch using only the best ingredients so you truly get the best treat you’ll ever eat! Stop in and see Mrs. Turbo located at 1050 Beecher Xing North, Gahanna.
Change your address, not your lifestyle Wesley Woods is a brand new, retreatstyle neighborhood designed for largely independent residents searching for selfsufficient living with a bit of reassurance. Both singles and couples representing a range of ages and needs enjoy secure, detached home environments. Our residents are lively and interconnected, involved in a multitude of local opportunities and experiences. Wesley Woods offers extensive amenities, including several floor plans, provided yard work, patios, housekeeping and health services.
We even welcome pets! Pick a place where you can relish the comfort of home and cherish time with friends and family. We look forward to showing you our own piece of paradise, located in New Albany on 38 wooded acres. You be close to Easton Shopping Center, the Columbus Airport and New Albany Country Club. Call us at (614) 656-4100 or visit WesleyatNewAlbany.com. Wesley Woods is a Life Plan Community.
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Luke Mowery, 2, of Lewis Center, examines pumpkins in the pumpkin patch as part of Family Day during the 19th annual New Albany Classic on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at the Wexner residence in New Albany, Ohio. The event, hosted by Abigail Wexner, is a fundraiser for The Center for Family Safety and Healing.
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Trust your smile to the specialists! Dr. James Hutta, recently voted one of the top orthodontists in Columbus, has been in practice for 24 years and offers cutting edge technology to provide the very best orthodontic care for his patients. Dr. Hutta and board certified orthodontist Dr. Jeffery Price create results worth smiling about for thousands of patients. Through the use of the Damon® bracket system, Insignia Advanced Smile Design®, Invisalign®, Invisalign Teen®, and digital technology, Dr. Hutta and Dr. Price individualize each patient’s treatment to
fit their needs. Dr. Hutta and his team treat every patient like a family member and create smiles that last a lifetime. They offer flexible financing options and accept most insurance plans to make your dream smile affordable. Isn’t it time to get the smile you’ve always wanted? Call Dr. Hutta’s office at (614) 855-8800 or visit them on-line at www.lovethatsmile. net to schedule your complimentary consultation.
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Dr. Hutta and his staff work hard to give you a great experience from the moment you walk in the door. They are friendly and helpful and truly want the best for you and your smile. I was hesitant to go to the orthodontist as an adult but the moment I got there the staff was encouraging and very welcoming. It is a family-friendly environment that is age appropriate for children and adults alike. Dr. Hutta really works with you individually to find the best treatment option and make sure you are comfortable with the decision. I was confident in the decision we made together and was so happy with the results. Dr. Hutta has a patient for life. You can be sure I will be taking my children there when the time comes!”
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All Tails ‘R’ Waggin‘ is Readers Choice winner! In 2014, All Tails ‘R’ Waggin‘ completed a fabulous new expansion that includes a huge Doggie Daycare & Training wing, a very upscale Self-Service Pet Salon, and 12 Exclusive Patio Deluxe Suites. The recently opened Daycare and Training wing is a favorite amongst customers and the staff! “Everyone loves it”, Nichols exclaims. The socialization and exercise that Doggie Daycare provides is an important aspect for a well-rounded pooch. All Tails is open for daycare EVERY day of the week! Going Holiday shopping, having a party, or watching the game? Drop them off at All Tails! Their new Self Service Salon has a walkin shower for larger breeds, two raised tub stations, high powered dryers and professional grooming tables. Customers are given a tote filled with towels, brushes,
grooming tools and great-smelling cologne. Nichols visited other basic “dog wash” facilities, and wanted people to have an upscale experience coming to All Tails. She definitely accomplished this! Don’t want to “do it yourself,” you can always call upon their professional grooming team. Their highly qualified groomers are ready to provide your pet with a fabulous grooming experience. Need training? “We have a variety of packages for every budget and issue. Daycare equals a happy, tired pooch. Training equals a happy, relieved pet owner! Our training has taken off and has been a great success, call us if you need help.” Nichols states. Compared to other kennels, All Tails has very spacious accommodations, starting at just $22 a day. The most economical lodging is their 4 ft x 14 ft run, which
includes three exercise/potty breaks a day. They currently boast 30 Private Deluxe Suites that are catered to only the most spoiled pets. These are secluded away from the main kennel area, making your pet’s experience a little more home-like and quiet. You can choose one with or without a patio, but all suites come with a TV, toddler bed, window and 4 outdoor breaks a day. “Simply put, We truly do have the best suites, Nichols states. The owner, Renee Nichols, graduated from Ohio State in 1993, and shortly thereafter decided to follow her love of animals. She started her grooming business in late ’94, then moved to the current location and again expanded in 1999 by building the original pet care center. The following year, she designed the first “Deluxe Suites” of their kind in Ohio. Unlike the big chain facilities, she prides
herself on working and running her own business, every day! “Customers love that I live on site, and know I’m always overseeing everything,” Nichols states. “They mention our Great Reviews, as well as complimenting me on such an awesome staff. We have a very friendly, yet experienced team, most of whom have been with us many years. I am very blessed.” All Tails is a member of the New Albany Chamber, and is just five miles east of the heart of New Albany, on old St. Rt. 161. If you need anything for your pet, please take a minute to look them up online at www.Alltails.com or call (740) 927-0555. “Come tour our facility anytime! We really want you and your pets to become a part of our All Tails family,” Nichols exclaims!
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Welcome to Columbus Integrative Family Medicine Center At Columbus Integrative Family Medicine Center we treat our patients as a whole person. Our goal is to get to the source of the problem whenever possible and not just to treat the symptoms. We are dedicated to the use of innovative and current evidence-based methods of diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions, as well as emphasizing preventative care and wellness. In our plan of care we pay attention to multiple aspects of each individual’s lifestyle such as: environment, sleep, exercise, nutrition, stress management, mind, body and spirit. Integrative Medicine allows us to use several types of allopathic and alternative therapies for management of health conditions and support of a good health and longevity. These include vitamins, supplements, herbs, essential oils and prescription medications when required. When facing a medical illness or injury, it is sometimes difficult to navigate the medical community and find the best physician. Columbus Integrative Family Medicine providers have been nominated as Best Doctors of America for a number of years. But what is more important, our patients highly rate the care we provide them! We take time to spend with our patients to listen to their story before we jump to the plan of action. We will be happy to provide the same type of care to you and your family! Now accepting new patients, visit us at 453 Waterbury Ct, Gahanna or call (614) 515-5244. Learn more online at cifmcenter.com.
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There is no substitute for professional experience. Welcome to Jon’s Painting Co. and Clintonville Gutter Co. We offer a complete range of handyman services to residences of Columbus and surrounding area. No jobs are too big or too small. Our highly trained professionals are among the best in the industry. They are trained to provide you with the solutions you need, as well as the quality you deserve. We look forward to earning your trust. We stand behind the work we do. Everything is done in writing and we do not ask for any money down. We guarantee by the time our work is completed that you will be completely satisfied. We offer discounts to seniors and a one-year warranty on our workmanship. Selection of services offered: • Painting: exterior and interior painting, power washing and more • Roofing: New roofs, tear-offs, roofing repairs and more • Siding: Vinyl siding, diverse color
palette, shakes and more • Gutters: Seamless gutters, downspouts, soffits, fascia and more Jon’s Painting Co. and Clintonville Gutter Co is: • Member of the BBB • Clintonville Chamber Member Treating everyone with golden gloves! If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to call Jon’s Painting Co. and Clintonville Gutter Co. at (614) 414-7997 or (614) 267-5555 anytime.
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Real Deals offers treasures for your home Michele Koester established Real Deals in 2012 ‘off the beaten path’ in charming Granville, Ohio (75 Westgate Drive, Granville). She calls herself the Chief Retail Therapist! “When you come to our store we’re there to help you relax a little bit and just shop. That’s the therapist—to make you feel good about what you’re doing. Plus, I like the idea of always having coffee and cookies—the very warm, fuzzy, mom and pop feel,� she said. Since inception, Real Deals has grown to become one of the most popular home interior, women’s boutique and unique gift stores in central Ohio. Real Deals has been voted Licking County’s “Top Retail Destination� as well as This Week Community News “Readers Choice Award� winner.
Real Deals is a furniture, gift, boutique and home dĂŠcor store that sells all new merchandise, though the goods here seem to have the patina of history, and more interesting character than mass-produced products. It’s the way Real Deals sets itself apart. Michele’s favorite place to be is at Real Deals, working with customers to help them create homes that are lovely and livable, and that celebrate their own style. Customers travel many miles to this “shopping destinationâ€? to find treasures for their home, especially during the holidays. “Visiting Real Deals and getting to see and touch our collection of products is like a little vacation for people who are looking for that special something for their home,â€? said Koester. Items here are displayed in tableaus that allow shoppers to actually see how furniture, lamps, pillows and wall art complement one another, “We help pull the look together.â€?Real Deals is brimming with the bold, bright and beautiful at every glance. “We do our best to keep prices as low as possible, so you don’t have to feel married to the things in your home and can keep current with trends without the burden of high cost to do so,â€? said Koester. “That’s really important to us.â€? Therefore, she noted, the shop is located off the beaten path to keep operating costs low and is only open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays creating a shopping destination. The cost savings from those careful operating decisions are reflected back to customers in the reasonable prices of Real Deals’ goods. Many customers come into the store with a definite style or motif in mind, while others are a blank slate and want suggestions and help along the way. The
Owner Michele Koester readies her Real Deals store in Granville for the holiday season. Real Deals crew is there to assist at every level. Some clients email photographs of an existing space, seeking ways to spruce up, modernize or decorate for the season. “We’ll pull things together and bring it all to them. Sometimes people get mental blocks in their own homes, but we can come in with a fresh eye, and that can really help when someone is struggling with their own space. We are retail therapists,� said Koester. “We just want people to enjoy where they live. Most of what is sold can be given as tasteful gifts, and one section of the store
includes jewelry, scarves and other bling for wearing instead of hanging on the walls. New merchandise comes in each week, so inventory changes frequently and stays on-trend. Weekly deals are offered on the shop’s Facebook site, at www.facebook.com/ GranvilleRealDeals. Real Deals is the ideal destination for a day of shopping. It’s more than a home dÊcor store, filled with gorgeous furniture, artwork, lighting and women’s boutique fashion. It’s a party, every day. Come join the fun!