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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.

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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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Kitchen Fronts brings more than three decades remodeling experience to clients William Michael started in the remodeling business in 1965 and went on to start his own company, Kitchen Fronts, in 1982. Settling down in Gahanna to raise his four sons the company grew.

More than 34 years later Kitchen Fronts and Wall to Wall Remodeling is proud to offer many remodeling services including kitchens, countertops, bathrooms, floors, basement remodels, room additions and more! We are happy to service all of your remodeling needs.

Our decades in the business mean that we can help you design your dream remodel and turn it into a reality.

We have numerous styles, textures, colors, and accessories for you to select from.

Whether you are renovating, making additions or simply improving your home our know-how and skilled craftsman can

get the job done!

We will help you design the room of your dreams, and leave you with a free estimate. Eliminate the stress of remodeling with one phone call.

In today’s competitive marketplace it is often difficult to know where to start.

If you start with us, you will start with a company that is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau for more than 34 years and has an A+ Rating! Additionally, we are with the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio, the National Association of Homebuilders, the Ohio Home Builders Association, and licensed, bonded and insured.

We realize that nothing is more important than the satisfaction of our clients. Let us show you what we can do for you, call us today!

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The Judy Sweatland team is here to help with all your real estate needs!

Judy Sweatland has been an established realtor in the Gahanna and surrounding areas since 1987. She has achieved numerous recognitions such as the Re/Max Lifetime Achievement Award.

She is still active in the Gahanna Area Realty Association where she has held several offices.

She works endless hours, but always has special times for her family and eight grandkids. She has enjoyed watching them all grow up and become wonderful young adults. Four of them are still college students. She is also becoming a great

grandmother in the fall for the first time.

In the last three years, her son Mark and daughter-in-law Renee have joined her.

Between them they list homes/condos, sell to buyers throughout the Franklin County area, as well as help investors find homes.

We are truly a “team effort” and help all of our buyers and sellers find what they are looking for.

Don’t hesitate to contact any of us for any real estate needs. We are always available. Our office is right in the heart of Olde Gahanna at 130 Mill St.

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Grolls Furniture Gallery of Easton: Proud partner of Heather Wilcox Designs and Bob Webb Homes at this year’s Parade of Homes!

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. 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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The Diamond Studio: Dedicated staff, immense savings The Diamond Studio specializes in one-of-a-kind custom jewelry pieces. Our store is very unique in having a master goldsmith onsite, every day of the week, allowing customers to be involved in every step of the design process. All of our jewelry and watch repairs are done on site/in house. This gives our clients piece of mind that their valuable possessions are secure and in the right hands—it also creates drastic savings.

The business comes from humble beginnings, starting when Bryan Hinton took over his father’s watch business in 1987. Shortly after, Hinton and co-owner Ron Legg, established a retail jewelry and watch store in Reynoldsburg in 1999.

After 15 years of business, Hinton and Legg embraced the opportunity to create a new store front in Gahanna—The Diamond Studio came to be in November of 2013.

The distinct atmosphere of the Diamond Studio sets us apart and is created by a combination of different aspects of our business. Being a family owned and operated store, we pride ourselves on the outstanding level of customer service we provide.

Our staff remains dedicated to finding the finest and most valuable precious stones and jewelry lines. This allows us to create immense savings that we pass on to our customers.

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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.

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

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.

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Creative Child Care, Inc. — Experts in Early Childhood Education Creative Child Care is a quality educational child care provider that has been serving Franklin County since 1970! Every Creative Child Care center is highly rated through Step-Up-ToQuality. This means that the children enrolled at our centers participate in a learning and development program whose level of quality exceeds Ohio’s child care licensing standards.

We provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to develop and learn, and regular communication with the family to ensure the best situation for every child in our care! Our curriculum goes by the child’s interest meaning the children learn through play. It is the teacher’s job to acknowledge the children’s interests and create intentional lesson plans while meeting the curriculum goals set by the Ohio Department of Education.

Our Gahanna location is conveniently located near the intersection of Taylor Station Road and Westbourne Avenue.

The Director of this center, Billie Clark, started her career with Creative Child Care in 2007 as a lead Preschool Teacher and was quickly promoted to Assistant Director.

In 2015 she became a Director. Billie has a degree in Early Childhood Education, is active in the Early Childhood Community, and is completely devoted to the children

Always a friendly smile awaiting you!

Without question, the premier family dentist for all of central Ohio is Marc J. Hollander. His mix of higher education, experience and friendly demeanor make him a must when selecting your family dentist.

Dr. Hollander began practicing general dentistry in 1977. A native of southern California, he moved across the country and attended the Ohio State University where he earned a BS degree and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Dr. Hollander is part of many local continuing education organizations.

Dr. Hollander and his friendly staff are here to help with your dental needs and concerns. They can help you maximize your dental insurance benefits.

Go ahead. Give them a call and schedule your appointment. You will not be sorry.

Dr. Hollander is dedicated to giving you an awesome smile you can be proud of!

Creative Child Center is located at Taylor Station Road and Westbourne Avenue. Stop by and meet our Director Billie Clark (left), and our friendly staff.

Or call (614) 864-2424 or visit www.creativechildcareinc.com for more information. and families that she has the pleasure to work with every day!

We offer full-day Toddler, Preschool and Prekindergarten programs and a 3-hour Preschool program through the Ohio Department of Education. Qualified families can participate in this program for little or no cost.

Please call (614) 864-2424 to schedule a visit! We do appreciate it if you call to schedule a time to tour our building and see the love and learning that goes on at Creative Child Care, however, walk-ins are always welcomed!

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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!”

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Nutcracker Restaurant wins first place and $10,000 grand prize in General Mills’ National Dessert Award competition

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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.

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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 just 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.

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.

Professional Clock Services – Family owned for more than 40 years

Professional Clock Repair Specializing in the repair & restoration of antique and modern clocks.

• We make house calls, on floor and large wall clocks.

• The business you’ve trusted for over 40 years.

• 5 Miles East of Downtown Sunbury.

• Home Pick-up & Delivery Available.

Proudly • 9:30 to 6:00 Tuesday thru Saturday serving • Four convenient locations to serve you: Licking County Sunbury, Marion, Newark & Grove City

740-965-3550

661 North County Line Rd. Between Sunbury & Johnstown

www.proclockrepair.com

Free Estimates

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”

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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Columbus Academy invites parents to PreK and Kindergarten Showcase Columbus Academy will host a Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Showcase on Wednesday, Oct. 19, starting at 9:30 a.m. All families with children between the ages of 3-5 are encouraged to attend and should RSVP by calling (614) 509-2220.

This parent-only event will allow attendees to learn about the curriculum and visit active classrooms, where they can observe teachers and students in daily routines. “If you are looking for the best educational options for your young child, you really should register for this free event,� said John Wuorinen, Academy’s director of admissions and financial aid. “Families interested in applying for the 2017-18 school year will have the chance to tour our facilities, see actual classrooms in action, view samples of program materials and converse with teachers and school administrators.�

Academy’s success comes from small classes, outstanding teachers, an inclusive culture with a global outlook, a strong emphasis on ethics and character, a plethora of athletic opportunities and a new visual arts center to both encourage and showcase student creativity.

An 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures that each child receives individualized attention as well as instruction in foreign language, science, music, drama, art, physical education and other curricular enhancements on a regular basis. “It meant the world to me—to us—that we left him this morning in good, kind, nurturing hands and that he returned totally exhilarated by the day,� wrote a

You are invited to observe Columbus Academy classrooms in action on Wednesday, Oct. 19, during the PreK and Kindergarten Showcase at 9:30 a.m. RSVP by calling (614) 509-2220. current kindergarten parent to the school. “I am continually amazed at the genuine care Academy shows for our children, as well as the warm and professional environment that envelops you as soon as you drive on to campus.�

Interested families should also plan to attend the Admissions Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday,

November 20. Activities that afternoon will include tours of campus and more in-depth discussions with current students, parents, teachers, coaches and administrators.

Personal tours can be scheduled at any time of the year by calling the school’s Admissions Office at (614) 509-2220.

If you are interested in an Academy

education for your child, now is the time to begin the admissions process. Screening begins in January. Places are awarded beginning March 1.

Academy’s 231-acre campus is located just a few minutes northeast of downtown Columbus at 4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna 43230. Go to columbusacademy.org to learn more.

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KEMBA is proud to serve Gahanna The Credit Union has better rates, lower fees and people who care KEMBA Financial Credit Union opened its doors to the Gahanna community in March 2015, and is proud to serve this influential and growing central Ohio community. What first began as the Credit Union for Kroger Bakery employees in 1933 has since grown to be the largest credit union in central Ohio, serving more than 80,000 members and the employees of more than 150 central Ohio companies.

Since its inception, KEMBA has served the community as a not-for-profit financial cooperative, owned by its membership.

Simply put, KEMBA is not a bank, it is a financial partner. In general, credit unions are a smart alternative to banks because you are an owner, not just a customer.

In fact, because KEMBA exists solely to serve its members (customers), not thirdparty stock holders, profits are returned to its membership in the form of lower fees, and better rates; and, credit unions, like KEMBA, offer all the same financial products as banks.

KEMBA’s main purpose is to promote thrift; and, decisions are made locally and with the members’ best interests in mind. KEMBA representatives are always happy to meet with members to help them make the right decisions specific to their individual financial needs.

A common misconception about credit unions is a lack of convenient locations.

Many credit unions, like KEMBA, participate in a Shared Branching Network which allows members to conduct account transactions at more than 5,000 credit unions nationwide. Plus, members can utilize more than 50,000 ATMs across the country without paying a surcharge fee.

As part of KEMBA’s mission to offer

competitive financial services that contribute to the well-being of its members and their families, KEMBA is pleased to provide free credit counseling services to its membership. Certified financial counselors can help members examine their financial situation and recommend solutions.

KEMBA also provides retirement planning

and investment services to help members create individualized plans to meet their needs.

Like larger financial institutions, KEMBA also serves the small business community. Products such as checking and savings are available, but also commercial loans and merchant services.

KEMBA is committed to providing small business owners with the tools needed to manage their finances.

Financial security is a significant benefit of credit union membership, for both personal and business accounts.

Credit union deposits are insured up to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, similar to insurance at a bank; but on top of that, KEMBA provides an additional $250,000 in private deposit insurance. Simply put, KEMBA is a safe, solid and sound financial option for central Ohio families and businesses.

When you choose a credit union, you are not only choosing a better way to bank for yourself and your family, but you are also choosing to keep your money local.

Credit unions pride themselves on being an asset in their communities, and KEMBA is proud to offer community support in Gahanna and throughout central Ohio.

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614.235.2395

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