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New athletics department finalized By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers The reorganization of the Pickerington Local School District’s athletics department was completed this week with the rehiring of two former assistant athletics directors. The Pickerington Board of Education on Monday, Aug. 8, voted 4-1 to complete the restructuring of the district’s athletic department by rehiring Jim Campbell and Scott Barrett. Campbell was given a one-year con-
tract to serve as an assistant athletics supervisor at Pickerington High School Central. He will receive an annual salary of $76,365. Barrett was extended a one-year contract to be an assistant athletics supervisor at Lakeview Junior High School. As assistant athletic supervisors, the two will work under Mark Aprile, who in May was named director of student activities in charge of leading athletics programming for the district’s two high schools and two junior highs. Campbell and Barrett will assist with
overall management of the district’s high school and junior high athletics programming, respectively, which will include scheduling, evaluation of coaches and budgeting. They also will assist their respective building principals with disciplinary matters. “These are one-year contracts,” PLSD board member Cathy Olshefski said. “We take a step of faith and we evaluate and we analyze. I think we just need to press on and tweak where we need to tweak.” Campbell previously was assistant
athletics director at Central, where he earned an annual salary of $45,277. Barrett was an athletics coordinator at Ridgeview Junior High, where he received $57,681 annually. Their new jobs come after the district eliminated one high school athletics director job and consolidated the duties of the remaining athletics department positions in an effort to reduce costs. “We can’t lose sight of the fact that this (restructuring) is over $200,000 in savings,” PLSD board member Lori Sanders said.
The loan opponent to the moves was board member Lee Gray, who said the district likely would have recognized more savings if it had not required assistant athletics supervisors to be certified teachers or have school administrator licenses. Gray said he didn’t oppose Campbell or Barrett and called them “exceptional individuals” who have been “loyal” to the district. However, he said the district could See FINALIZED, page A2
Pickerington EQUINE OPPORTUNITY hires Fulton as its new city planner By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers Scott Fulton, a Franklin County development and planning official, was tapped this week to serve as Pickerington’s city planner. City Manager Bill Vance announced his choice on Monday, Aug. 8. Fulton will take the post on Aug. 22. He currently is a planner with the Franklin County Economic Development and Planning Department, where he has worked since 2008. “The addition of Fulton later this month will position Pickerington extremely well to expand its creative, expedient approach to community development services,” Vance said. “We have been able to put together a dynamic team of individuals who are results-oriented. I think the entire community will see the Scott Fulton benefits.” He will receive an annual salary of $58,000 plus the standard benefits offered to nonunion city employees. Pickerington human resources director Lynn Miller said these include: major medical and dental insurance at a premium cost of 10 percent; one vacation day for every month worked, although Fulton can’t take any vacation until he’s worked in Pickerington for a year; four personal days; use of a city vehicle for city business or reimbursement for gasoline for his personal vehicle, if it is used for city business; 9.2 hours of sick leave a month. There are no relocation expenses or travel expenses to the city, and no pension pick-up. Fulton was selected from a pool of 10 candidates for the post, which was left vacant after former city planner Joe Henderson was promoted last month to serve as Pickerington’s development services director.
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(Above) Maddie Myers, 11, prepares to give Trigger a kiss uring the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Departement’s horsemanship class Aug. 8 at Cruiser Glen Farms in Canal Winchester. (Left) Melissa Spivey, 8, closes her eyes as she rides Jiggers under the watchful eye of trainer Denise Upperman.
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After nearly two months of debate, Pickerington City Council on Aug. 2 approved entering into a joint planning agreement with Violet Township. Council voted 5-2 to join the JPA, which, although not legally binding, commits the two governments to provide copies of all formal development and land-use proposals submitted to their respective jurisdictions to each other within five days of receiving them. The action came after council voted 5-1 on June 7 to approve the first reading of a resolution to enter into the JPA.
By NATE ELLIS will open later this month when ThisWeek Community Newspapers school begins for all students in Pickerington Local School District. The Pickerington Community Devor, DeGeeter and Harr were School finalized its board this week appointed to the board on July 11. by appointing two new members. Devor will serve a two-year term, On Monday, Aug. 8, Janie Sher- while DeGeeter and Harr each were aw and Deborah Dunbar were ap- appointed to four-year terms. pointed to four- and two-year terms, “We do this because we don’t respectively, on the Pickerington want all of the board members leavCommunity School Board of Edu- ing at one time,” PCS Superintencation. dent Bob Blackburn said. The two will join board President Devor retired from the PLSD in Chuck Devor, Lisa DeGeeter and 1998 after teaching English for three Katie Harr in filling out the board years at Pickerington High School. for the community school, which He then spent six years working part-
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time for the district as he helped implement Tech Prep, a civil engineering program which integrated science, math, language, arts and technology learning. Devor currently is an adjunct English professor at Capital University. He formerly was a licensure officer for the university, where he reviewed qualifications of teaching certification applicants. DeGeeter is executive director of the Child Advocacy Center of Fairfield County. The nonprofit organization teams with professionals from law enforcement, children’s
services, victim services, mental health, prosecution and the medical field to investigate, treat and prosecute cases of child sexual and severe physical abuse. DeGeeter’s agency currently conducts abuse-prevention programs in school districts in the county, including Pickerington. She is a parent of two PLSD students and has worked on various school levy campaign committees and school sports and music booster groups. Harr taught math at Pickerington See BOARD MEMBERS, page A4
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However, the matter was tabled on June 21 and July 19, as various council members sought to hash out details of the information-sharing arrangement and the impact it might have on local development. Council’s Aug. 2 approval of the agreement followed the unanimous endorsement from Violet Township trustees on July 5. In addition to sharing formal development and land-use plans, the JPA also will establish a panel of at least two representatives from both governments; the panel would have no authority to change, approve or stop a proposed project, but could offer recommendations or express concerns for the respective governments and developers to consider. According to Pickerington city manager Bill Vance, who, along with Violet Township director of operations Bill Yaple, proposed the JPA, the panel, or commission, would serve to resolve concerns, rather than adding bureaucracy that would slow or scuttle projects. “(It) is an agency that works on behalf of responsible developments,” Vance said. “… It’s designed for efficiencies, not to hold up a process. This is a positive proposal where the city and township want to work together for responsible development.” Council’s two opponents to the JPA were Cristie Hammond and Brian Wisniewski. Hammond questioned the need for the JPA commission because it won’t have voting authority to affect development proposals. “The commission seems like it’s kind of a useless tool for me because it doesn’t have any power,” she said. Wisniewski has opposed the JPA since its introduction on the grounds that formal development and land-use proposals already are public record available for review by any government entity or individual. He also maintained the commission would add bureaucracy, which could impede projects. “I do not see the need for this and I think it will cause more problems than good,” Wisniewski said. Rocco Sabatino, a Violet Township resident who owns commercial property in the township and city, spoke out against the JPA. He agreed that it would add a layer of bureaucracy and said property owners should be able to opt out of the JPA district so their projects aren’t subject to review by the JPA’s commission. “It’s totally unnecessary,” Sabatino said. “Any time the township wants a filed application, it’s public record. … This is nothing but bureaucracy. “When I have something I want to do in the city, I want to deal with the city and only the city,” he said. Council President Brian Sauer and Vice President Tony Barletta said the JPA would show that the city and township will work together to foster mutually beneficial developments, as opposed to fighting or nitpicking about projects. They also said the commission established through the agreement could help keep both governments apprised of proposed projects and allay respective concerns. “Any time you have two entities sitting down and having a discussion, I think, it’s always better to do that face-to-face,” Sauer said. “You show people it’s a straight-up thing. It’s not a backroom deal.”
Fulton, 32, of Merion Village in Columbus, said he sought the city planner position because of recent growth in the Pickerington area, which he said will lead to numerous development and planning prospects for the city. “I’m really excited,” he said. “I wanted to be part of Pickerington. It’s a really good group of people. We share the same values of hard work and customer service. There’s a real cando attitude there.” He said he’s eager to immerse himself in the community and get a better handle on planning issues. Initially, he said he expects the Diley Road corridor to be a primary focus because of increasing development interest and potential in the area. “I think Diley Road is going to be something I spend a lot of time on,” Fulton said. “There’s talk of redoing the zoning code, as well.” As city planner, Fulton will review all development proposals to ensure they meet Pickerington’s planning and zoning code, as well as assist applicants through the development process. “Scott’s regional experience, knowledge and network of contacts, enhances our mission to support responsible development and successful business retention in our community,” Henderson said. “We see in Scott the level of proactive commitment to customer service that we value highly in this department. “All year, we have been redoubling efforts to provide business-friendly support, professional accountability and continuous improvement programs,” he said. “We are confident Scott will further advance these community-driven planning and development efforts.” Fulton studied urban planning at Miami University and earned a master’s degree in geography/urban planning from the University of Toledo. He also has worked for the Licking County Planning Commission.
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Jim Sotlar said the move was needed after Violet Elementary principal Molly Dalgarn resigned last month. To assist Jones as he oversees both schools, the board unanimously approved a one-year contract for Kara Jackson to serve as an administrative intern at Toll Gate Middle School. “(Jones) will still be overseeing Toll Gate Middle School but will spend the majority of his time at Violet Elementary,” Sotlar said. “This gives us time to look for a full-time principal for Violet Elementary.”
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Man enters not guilty plea to cultivation charges By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers A Canal Winchester man charged with cultivation of marijuana pleaded not guilty during an Aug. 8 arraignment in Fairfield County Municipal Court. Leon Endicott, 71, was arrested Aug. 3 after authorities acting on a tip raided his property at 7210 Amanda-Northern Road and reported finding $1 million worth of marijuana..
He posted $10,000 bail and was reaccording to Fairfield leased from the Fairfield County jail a County Sheriff Dave day later. Phalen. The FairfieldThe charge against Endicott is a secHocking Major ond-degree felony, according to court Crimes Unit is asdocuments. Initial reports from the Fairsisting in the investifield County Sheriff’s Office indicated gation, he said. it was a first-degree felony. “I think what sets A search of a building and semi trail- Leon Endicott this apart is it was er on Endicott’s land by the Street Crimes nestled in a nice Reduction and Apprehension Program neighborhood and the individual involved (SCRAP) turned up 300 marijuana plants, in it was 71 years old,” Phalen said. “It
was very high-quality marijuana and it was a sophisticated growing operation.” In addition to pot, he said more than $135,000 worth of growing equipment was seized. “We think (Endicott) was directly involved,” Phalen said. “The rooms where he grew marijuana were fairly well-concealed. “We suspect it was in operation for at least a year. I think, due to the volume of the operation, there probably were
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Pickerington Garden Club, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Pickerington Public Library, 201 Opportunity Way. The club will learn to make felt flowers. Call Libby Stearns at (614) 837-4455 or Barbara Kochick at (614) 837-3951. Visitors and new members welcome. Central Ohio 9-12 Project, 5 p.m. the second Health Wednesday and 7 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the Medical clinic, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednes- month. Meeting location varies. For information, day of the month at Vineyard Community Church, call Mike Lyons at (614) 561-4040 or email 15187 Palmer Road, Reynoldsburg. Free sports info@CentralOhio912.com. and school physicals, health screenings and treatSee COMING UP, page A6 ment for non-emergency illnesses are offered. The
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Then: Seen in this 1928 photo are Pickerington Creamery employees and owner, Arthur J. Good (back row, seventh from left.) Good owned the Creamery from 1913 until his death in 1960. The business headquarters were at 80 W. Church St. During A. J. Good’s tenure, the Creamery was the largest employer in the Pickerington area, with a crew of 200 working round the clock. At the height of operations, it was the largest butter-maker in Ohio, annually churning 2.5 million pounds of its famous Mayflower brand butter as well as more than 70 other labels or brands. Now: A. J. Good wanted to provide nearby housing for his employees, so in 1940, he purchased four lots and built four houses across from the Pickerington Creamery at Church and Cross streets. The homes he built were identical two-story, two-bedroom units. Frances Stotler remembers the homes being built when she was a Pickerington High School student. A few years later, she went to work for the Pickerington Creamery and stayed there 43 years. She has lived in one of the Creamery employee homes on Church Street since 1951. See these homes on your way to the PetFest in Olde Pickerington Village from 5-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2. While in the Olde Village, visit the Pickerington-Violet Township Historical Society Museum at 15 E. Columbus St., where you can find more information about A. J. Good and artifacts from the Pickerington Creamery. The museum will be open during PetFest and is open regularly on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is always free. For more information about the PetFest, the museum, its exhibits and a selection of gifts inspired by the past, go online to www.pickeringtonhistoricalsociety.com.
BOARD MEMBERS Continued from page A1 High School from 1994 to 1999, and currently is a high school math teacher for Canal Winchester Local Schools. She also is coowner of the Pickerington ColdStone Creamery/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Harr has four children currently attending Pickerington schools and a daughter who graduated from the district in 2009. Dunbar is a parent of three children in the district and is the owner of NeNe Enrichment Center, a daycare center for special needs children. She also is a child advocate and a foster parent. Sheraw is the 2010-11 PLSD Teacher of the Year. She retired from teaching at the end of last school year after serving as a coordinator for Pickerington High School Central’s Success Academy and career-based intervention programs. She also spent
more than three decades in teaching, starting as an English teacher in Teays Valley Local Schools. “They brought this group together because of their varied background and experience,” Devor said. The PCS will be funded by two federal grants distributed to Ohio. It will be sponsored and overseen by the Pickerington Local School District, which initially will provide some start-up funds. The community school will operate in its inaugural year out of Pickerington High School North. It’s designed to serve students in grades nine through 12 who are primarily between the ages of 16-21 and who previously had been home-schooled or are at risk of not graduating. It is expected to serve approximately 50 students in 2011-12 and grow by about 25 students each year. Currently, the school has 25 students.
“I expect we will have more than 25 kids,” Blackburn said. “… We would like to have at least 50 students.” The PCS will include teacherdirected, intensive proficiency skill tutoring, designed around the students’ individual learning plans, according to Blackburn. The aim is to help students pass the Ohio Graduation Test and develop post-secondary career plans. In addition to providing specialized education to students who might fall behind or drop out of more traditional classroom settings, the community school also would allow the PLSD to maximize its state funding. Each time a student leaves, the district loses that portion of per-pupil funding from the state. More than 51 percent of the PLSD’s operating funds come from the state. nellis@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekNews.com
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PATCH walk/run aims to get kids on track By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community Newspapers A trio of mothers who have seen their own children and others struggle to navigate the pitfalls of growing up hope an Aug. 20 event will raise funds for programming to keep local youths out of trouble and on track toward success. Two years ago, Pickerington residents Angela Garrett and Darlean Cummings, as well as Janice Spruiel, who lives in Franklin County, founded Parents Addressing Teen CHallengens (PATCH.) The nonprofit, grassroots group seeks to identify children who have academic or disciplinary problems at school, as well as those who run afoul of the law or have social difficulties. It then provides its own programming or refers youths to professional agencies with the goal of keeping them on course toward high school graduation and entering the post-graduate job market. PATCH will host a “Save Our Youth 3K Walk-a-thon and Run” beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 20 at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, 7680 Wright Road, Canal Winchester. Proceeds from entry fees and donations will go toward helping PATCH launch pilot programs to help
troubled youths and expand the services it already provides. “We, ourselves, had children that went through the Pickerington Local School District and saw their struggles,” Garrett said. “We wanted to be able to help parents and students by providing a service that wasn’t there.” The cost to participate is $15 for adults, $5 for youths age 13 to 17. Children age 12 and younger can run or walk for free. All who participate must sign a waiver. Those who wish to pre-register or donate to the cause can call PATCH at (614) 917-0148 or email pkpatch@sbcglobal.net. Additional information also is available on the group’s two Facebook pages, Parents Addressing Team Challenges or Parent Support Columbus. The PATCH founders said one Save Our Youth goal is to end the cycle of youth-related crimes and drug and alcohol use in the community by sponsoring programs to educate students about the negative effects of those types of activities while empowering them to make positive, nonviolent choices. They also hope the walk and run will raise awareness about PATCH, so youths, parents and potential community partners know there is a local resource to
help kids stay out of trouble while actively and positively participating in school and society. “Pickerington expanded rather quickly and there seemed there was a disconnect between the youth and the issues they were facing,” Cummings said. “We give them an alternative location where kids who’ve been suspended or expelled from school can continue to do their school work, or where we can connect them with professionals that can address the root of their problems. “Those problems could be from drug abuse, anger management or any problems they may have that cause them to get in trouble or act out,” she said. “When they return to school, we want them to be well.” The Aug. 20 event also will provide PATCH with funds to launch its Student Training and Education (STEP) program, which seeks to help young people build character, learn leadership skills and develop a work ethic. It also will provide basic training for obtaining jobs. By partnering with local professional counseling agencies, the city of Pickerington, Pickerington Local Schools and the Pickerington Police Department,
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PATCH hopes to more readily identify at-risk youths, and address their behavioral and academic issues. “Within our programs, we’re going to have motivational speakers talk to students, or bring people in to talk to them about how to dress or behave at job interviews,” Spruiel said. “We’re trying to reach out to kids and parents so everybody can come together.” One person who plans to participate is Pickerington City Council Vice President Tony Barletta, who’s been work-
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crash on Postage Road. July 25 • A Baltimore, Ohio, man was cited for • A Hill Road video vender reported July 21 a red light violation following a crash on someone vandalized a touch-screen ma• A Pickerington woman was cited for Hill Road. chine. Loss was listed at $1,200. failure to maintain assured clear distance • An Alderpoint Terrace woman reported following a crash on state Route 256. July 23 someone stole jewelry, a camera and a • A Canal Winchester man was charged • A Marie Avenue man reported some- GPS device from her residence. with drug abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia following a stop on Diley one threw a rock through a window at his July 26 Road. He also was arrested on a warrant residence and stole the carbineer clip from his gate. • Two women on Montmorency Drive from Fairfield County. • A Columbus woman was cited for fail- reported their vehicles were vandalized. • A Reynoldsburg man was cited for failure to yield, expired plates and driv- ure to maintain assured clear distance folJuly 27 ing under suspension following a crash at lowing a crash on state Route 256. • A Pickerington man was charged with • An Effort, Pa., man reported he was the intersection of Hill Road and disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, ob- robbed at gunpoint in the 1700 block of Stonecreek Drive North. structing official business, vandalism and Hill Road. Loss was listed at $300. assault following an alleged incident in • A Pickerington man was cited for July 22 the 1600 block of Tyler Avenue. speeding, noncompliance suspension and • A Junction City, Ohio, woman was FRA suspension following a stop on Diley cited for failure to obey a traffic control July 24 Road. device following a crash on state Route • A man, no address provided, was ar• A Canonsburg, Pa., man reported some256. • A 16-year-old Pickerington girl was one broke out a window of his vehicle while rested on a warrant from Franklin Councited for failure to maintain reasonable it was parked at a Winderly Road hotel and ty and given a no-trespass order after alcontrol and no operator’s license follow- stole a global-positioning system device. legedly refusing to leave a swimming pool A Bethel, Pa., man also reported someone on Lake Pointe Court. ing a crash on West Columbus Street. • A Willard Drive man reported a video• A Johnstown man was charged with broke out a window to his vehicle while it assault and criminal damaging after al- was parked in the 1800 block of Hill Road gaming system and video game were stolen from his residence. legedly assaulting a person following a and stole his GPS device.
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A little more than two weeks remain before the first official snaps are taken on central Ohio high school football fields. For traditional playoff contenders, the first regular-season game begins a journey that includes the expectation that it might take a dozen games or more before true satisfaction comes. The teams in the middle, meanwhile, enter the season with a different kind of anxiousness.
One team from Division I, Region 3 — Lancaster — went 7-3 and failed to make the playoffs last year. There were seven other teams in the region that went 5-5 or 6-4 and had their seasons end before the postseason. For programs such as Gahanna and Upper Arlington where long playoff runs have come in the recent past, the need to move back into the postseason race is one that can be a consuming desire. Gahanna has missed the playoffs the past three seasons after qualifying for the postseason five of the previous
seven seasons. Upper Arlington has missed the postseason the past two years after making the playoffs nine of the previous 12 years. The Golden Bears won the Division I state title in 2000. “Obviously, winning football teams are expected at Gahanna Lincoln,” Lions coach John Snoad said. “We’ve been a .500 team, and that’s not acceptable in our community. They understand there’s a great tradition with great playoff teams. Last year, we were literally three points away from being 7-3 and the eighth seed.
“A good team has good discipline. The key here is if we take care of business in key plays. Those are the things that separate the fine line between being 5-5 and being 7-3 or 8-2. We have some tremendous talent, and now we have to work very hard to get strong in the weight room and get out and be disciplined.” Others in Region 3 left on the outside a year ago when each went 6-4 were Pickerington North, Groveport, Olentangy Liberty and Mount Vernon. One school in particular that hopes failing to make the postseason won’t
become a habit is Liberty, which had made six consecutive postseason appearances before last season. Olentangy, Dublin Jerome, Dublin Scioto, Olentangy Orange and Watkins Memorial all were 6-4 but were left on the outside of the Division II, Region 7 playoffs a year ago. Among the others hoping to be breakout teams this year are Granville and Licking Heights, both of which went 7-3 last year but failed to make the Division III, Region 11 playoffs. See FOOTBALL, page B3
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Athletes admire, inspired by heroes There are youngsters in central Ohio who want to develop into the athlete and person that the high school students writing in my summer series are today. These bowlers, football players, golfers, soccer players, track athletes and wrestlers are held in the highest LARRY esteem by LARSON younger athletes who know their accomplishments. So, who are the heroes for these role models? Let’s find out. Jimmy Gammill, New Albany, football: “I admire (NFL quarterback) Tim Tebow because he is a Christian athlete and strong in his faith. He never let anybody tell him he couldn’t achieve what he wanted to and he worked hard to get what he wanted.” Jake Blankenship, Gahanna, pole vault: “My hero is (pole vaulter) Tim Mack. I have met him a couple of times and he has been someone who I have admired for a while. I like the way he jumps and the way he teaches.” Michela Paradiso, Upper Arlington, soccer and basketball: “My biggest role model is my older sister, Domini. She is a great human being who has great morals and is always willing to help others and myself. I love her so much and she has helped me get through some truly tough times.” Austin Cuervo, St. Charles, golf: “My role model is my father because he is a very dedicated man and has always been my idol.” Chase Delande, Hilliard Davidson, football and wrestling: “My hero is my father, Dave Delande. He is always there for me, gives me great advice as well as good coaching tips.” Mary Wells, Westerville Central, bowling: “My top hero or role model is (professional bowler) Kelly Kulick because she was the first woman to win the USBC Tournament of Champions.” Faith Washington, Reynoldsburg, track: “My best hero? This year I don’t have a best. So many people have been the light when I needed one with encouragement and support. They all are like family in shining armor.” Napoleon Bell, Hartley, football and wrestling: “My hero is God. It is sacrifice and love for others that can be translated into the love you must have for your teammates and the selflessness you must have on the field.” Morgan Ransom, Columbus Academy, golf: “My grandparents are my heroes. They have always supported me in golf and in life and I have
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Hilliard Davidson’s Bo Delande looks to elude a Mentor defender during the Wildcats’ 36-35 double-overtime victory in the Division I state championship game on Dec. 2, 2006, at Fawcett Stadium in Canton. Delande scored all five touchdowns for the Wildcats and ran for the decisive two-point conversion.
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ThisWeek Community Newspapers steals and two assists. Former Hilliard Davidson has been around for 22 years. That DARCY FISHBACK, Upper ArlingHigh School football standout timeframe was used as the basis to ton8.girls swimming (Feb. 27-28, 2009) Bo Delande fondly recalls high- compile a top-10 list of the top indi- — During preliminaries Feb. 27, Fishstepping into the end zone with vidual performances we’ve covered. back broke the state record in the 100the winning two-point conver- Along with the experienced sports staff yard butterfly when she finished in 53.38 at ThisWeek and Steve Blackledge, seconds. She won her fourth state title sion in the 2006 Division I state high school reporter at The Columbus in the event the next day in 54.17 secchampionship game. Dispatch, we arrived at a top-10 list. onds. Fishback also swam on two stateThe 6-foot, 185-pound run- Below are Nos. 2-10. Let us know your record relays: the 200 medley (1:43.59) ning back’s score lifted David- thoughts at ThisWeekSPORTS.com. and the 200 freestyle (1:34.24). 7. CHARLES JOHNSON, Watkins son to a 36-35 double-overtime NOS. 2-10: Memorial boys basketball (Feb. 24, win over Mentor on Dec. 2, 10. MAURICE HALL, Brookhaven 1995) — There have been few more 2006, at Fawcett Stadium in football (Oct. 27, 2000) — During a surprising performances than what this Canton. It was the Wildcats’ season in which he rushed for 3,057 5-8 senior guard accomplished in leadto rank fifth on Ohio’s all-time ing the Warriors to a 93-87 overtime first state championship and the yards list, Hall’s most memorable individual upset of second-seeded and statefirst Division I state final de- performance came during the final week ranked London in the second round of cided in overtime. of the regular season. The Bearcats the Division II district tournament. Delande finished the game beat Briggs 75-16 as Hall rushed for Watkins Memorial was just 1-19 enwith five touchdowns and 236 411 yards and eight touchdowns on tering the matchup but got 57 points 19 carries. from Johnson, who made 19 of 34 from yards rushing on 47 carries. His 9. LATOYA TURNER, Pickerington floor, including eight 3-pointers, and five touchdowns set a state tour- girls basketball (March 19, 1999) — was 11-for-15 from the free-throw line. The 6-foot-4 senior helped the Tigers He added eight rebounds, six steals nament record. “I think about the game all advance to the Division I state final and five assists. 6. KHALILAH CARPENTER, Brookwith her 29-point performance in a 51the time,” Delande said. “It’s 35 win over Wadsworth. The Ohio State haven girls track and field (June 2-3, something me and my buddies recruit made 12 of 14 shots from the 2000) — At the 2000 Division I state still talk about. I’ll remember floor and was 5-for-6 from the free-throw meet, the junior broke the meet and that forever — not only for my line while adding five rebounds, four state records in the 100 meters with a personal performance but also the team as a whole. I’ll always of that special season at his par- role in the win, he realizes the ents’ home in Hilliard, including victory was a team effort. remember that game.” “I credit the offensive line,” Delande, a 2007 Davidson his state championship ring. Although he played a key Delande said. “Also, we had graduate, keeps many mementos
time of 11.59 seconds on June 2. The next day, she won the 100 in 11.71 and the 200 title in 23.69, a time that lowered the state mark she already held. 5. JEFF BACKES, Upper Arlington football (Dec. 2, 2000) — In leading the Golden Bears to the Division I state title, the 5-9, 180-pound senior turned in a performance worthy of the Ohio Mr. Football award that he had received days earlier. Backes rushed for 183 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries and preserved a 15-9 victory over Solon at Fawcett Stadium in Canton with an interception with less than a minute remaining. 4. COURTNEY SMITH, Hilliard Davidson softball (May 17 and 19, 2006) — Smith brought to a close what remains the longest OHSAA softball tournament game, hitting a grand slam in the bottom of the 22nd inning for a 41 victory over Olentangy Liberty and a Division I district championship for the Wildcats. It was Smith’s first career home run. She also stood out in the circle, striking out 29 while pitching a complete game. She didn’t allow a run until the top of the 22nd. 3. GREG AVERY, Newark boys basketball (March 15, 2008) — Avery led the Wildcats to a 65-52 victory over
Lakewood St. Edward in the Division I state championship game. The 6-3 senior forward tied his career high of 33 points on 14 of 18 shooting and added 11 rebounds, three assists and four steals as the Wildcats captured their first state title since 1943. Avery made third-team all-state his senior season as he averaged 18.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists. He became the sixth player in program history to score more than 1,000 points, finishing with 1,131 career points. 2. RYAN WILSON, Westerville North boys track and field (June 5-6, 1998) — Wilson qualified for the Division I state meet in four events all four years of his prep career. Perhaps his greatest feat at state occurred in 1998, as he lived up to his own high expectations in many aspects, winning the long jump (23 feet, 1 inch) on the first day of competition and coming back on day two with titles in the 110-meter hurdles (13.95 seconds) and 300 hurdles (37.1). He also placed seventh in the 200. The three titles he won that weekend gave North 30 points and a cochampionship in Division I with Brunswick. In 1999, he defended his titles in the 110 hurdles (13.7) and 300 hurdles (36.46).
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Canal Winchester to leave MSL for OCC in ’13 By BRAD EMERINE ThisWeek Community Newspapers
Canal Winchester High School is expected to be approved as a new member of the Ohio Capital Conference when the Executive Committee of Principals meets on Sept. 19. Canal Winchester would replace Watkins Memorial in the 32-team league beginning with the 2013-14 school year. Watkins Memorial is joining the new Licking County League, which will begin operations that same school year. “This is an exciting time for us and a big change after being a member of the See LARSON, page B3 Mid-State League since 1966,” Canal Win-
chester athletics director Kent Riggs said. “We were comfortable and had great relationships in the MSL. “One of the biggest factors in our switch is that we are one of only two (schools) in the MSL that compete in Division I in most sports. If we’re going to compete in Division I in the postseason tournaments, it would be to our benefit to play Division I schools during the regular seasons.” The OCC Alignment and Expansion Committee made its recommendation after researching and visiting roughly a dozen schools that filed applications. According to OCC Commissioner Dave Cecutti, in addition to Canal Winches-
ter, among those to apply were MSL members Bexley, Grandview, Teays Valley and Whitehall, as well as Chillicothe, Marion Harding, Jonathan Alder and Logan. “I applaud the Alignment and Expansion Committee for their work the past six to eight months, and it was a tough process,” Cecutti said. “They jumped hurdles and conducted studies to determine which school would fit best. “When we received all those applications, it also became apparent that we should take a look at a possible fifth division within our league. We’ll continue to look at that and it might be some-
thing we need to look at again somewhere down the road.” Canal Winchester will become the first new member of the OCC since Hilliard Bradley opened in 2008-09. Canal Winchester offers 25 sports, one of several criteria that the OCC noted. “There was no one factor any more important than another, but rather the totality of items that led the committee to recommend Canal Winchester,” Cecutti said. “We believe that academic integrity, competitive balance and cultural compatibility all played a factor. We looked at enrollment, population See OCC, page B2
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Area players contribute to Wooster’s success By PAUL BATTERSON ThisWeek Community Newspapers
One of the things that attracted Justin Hallowell to play for the College of Wooster’s men’s basketball team was the Scots’ winning tradition. Wooster had the best winning percentage of any Division III team in the 2000s and made runs to a national semifinal in 2003 and 2007. But according to Hallowell, the Scots took the next step after Nathan Balch transferred to Wooster from the University of Missouri-Kansas City before the 2008-09 season. “Nathan and I had played against each other a couple of times in high school,” said Hallowell, a 2008 Thomas Worthington High School graduate. “When I heard he was transferring here, I immediately got in touch with him. We talked a lot during the summer (of 2008). When he got to school, it was like we had been playing together for a year already.” Hallowell and Balch, a 2007 Olentangy graduate, joined a contingent of central Ohio players that helped lead Wooster to a 31-3 record last season. The Scots lost to the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, Minn.) 78-54 in their first appearance in the Division III national championship game on March 19 in Salem, Va. Balch (12.1 points, 3.4 rebounds), Hallowell (11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds) and 2007 St. Charles graduate Bryan Wickliffe (10.1 points, 6.4 rebounds) were among the Scots’ top four scorers. Ian Franks led the team in scoring, averaging 18.3 points. Balch, a 6-foot-1 guard who finished his college career tied for 22nd on Wooster’s all-time scoring list in three seasons with the program with 1,136 points, was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for his work in the classroom and made first-team all-NCAC. Wickliffe, a 6-5 center who finished as Wooster’s 10th-leading rebounder (754) and 15th-leading scorer (1,193 points), and Hallowell, a 6-7 forward, were named second-team all-NCAC. Forward Mike Evans, a 2008 Pickerington North graduate, and guards Doug Thorpe, a 2010 Eastmoor Academy graduate, and Bryce Agler, a 2010 Olentangy Orange graduate, played supporting roles last season. “Last season was everything I hoped for,” said Balch, who was team captain. “Ever since I was a little kid, I dreamed of playing in the national championship game. It was a great feeling to actually live that out.” Balch, who averaged 2.8 points in
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Nathan Balch (left), an Olentangy graduate, and Bryan Wickliffe (above), a St. Charles graduate, were among six central Ohio natives who helped the College of Wooster men’s basketball team advance to the Division III national championship game last season.
his one season with UMKC, didn’t like his role with the Kangaroos, who finished 11-21 that season. “I didn’t want to be one of these guys who came off the bench and was a fillin player,” he said. “I wanted to be a major contributor to the team with a winning tradition.” After talking with Wickliffe during a visit to Wooster, Balch knew he had found where he wanted to be. Being part of a group of Columbus players made Balch feel at home at Wooster. “When I went UMKC, I didn’t have anything in common with my teammates,” he said. “We played against similar teams, so it was fun to talk about the experiences we had. It was nice to have (being from Columbus) in common.” None of the six area players on Wooster’s roster last season had expe-
rienced anything like the Scots’ run to the championship game. Only Thorpe, who was on Eastmoor’s team that lost to Toledo Libbey 59-50 in a 2008 regional semifinal, had been on a district championship team in high school. Wooster, which had finished 25-6 overall in the 2009-10 season after losing 75-68 to Guilford Technical Community College (Jamestown, N.C.), in the third round of the national tournament, opened last season by winning its first 20 games. The Scots were ranked first in the nation before losing to Wabash College (Crawfordsville, Ind.) 69-68 on Feb. 5. Seven days later, they lost to Wittenberg 76-72. Hallowell called the two-game losing streak the turning point of the season. “A lot of our fans started thinking instead of getting better throughout the
The Pickerington North girls basketball program will hold its ninth annual golf outing at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Willow Run Golf Course. For more information, contact Neil Khan at (614) 738-2056.
Titanium Lacrosse adding ‘Elite’ teams Titanium Lacrosse is adding an “Elite” teams program to help prepare high school boys to play on the Division I college level. The program initially will
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include three teams: Titanium Elite 2014, Titanium Elite 2013 and Titanium Elite 2012. The teams are expected to play in one fall and two summer recruiting tournaments on the East Coast. The player-selection process involves: •Aug. 21: Deadline for player nominations. Players must be nominated by a high school or club lacrosse coach. Nomination forms are available at www.titaniumlacrosse.com. •Aug. 31: Prospective team members will be invited to try out. •Sept. 10-11: Tryouts at Dublin Jerome High School.
loss for Wooster since the Scots lost to Gannon University (Erie, Pa.) 9553 on Nov. 23, 1999. It also marked Wooster’s widest margin of defeat at home since a 110-77 loss to Ohio Wesleyan on Jan. 14, 1987. “It was awful,” Balch said. “They must be our kryptonite or something. As we started to see it slip away from us, it really hurt us. We were having such a fun season and to have it come to an end like that was just awful.” Hallowell said it was days after the loss in the national championship game before he realized what the Scots had accomplished. “There was definitely a sense of disappointment walking off the court,” he said. “After talking with my friends and family, I realized how special of a season that was. It was definitely the best year of my life and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” pbatterson@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
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season we were starting to get worse,” he said. “(Coach Steve Moore) told us, ‘Look guys, I think we’re playing good basketball right now. I wouldn’t sweat it. We’re playing well and I think we can do big things in the tournament.’ That helped everyone’s morale and made us play better and better.” The Scots won their next 10 games, including a 47-45 win over Manchester Community College (Manchester, N.H.) in the second round of the national tournament on March 5 and a 73-71 win over Williams College (Williamstown, Mass.) on March 18. However, in the national title game, St. Thomas built a 46-26 lead midway through the second half. Wooster went on a 10-0 run, which included a 3-pointer by Balch, to cut St. Thomas’ lead in half but could get no closer. It was the second time in two years that St. Thomas had routed Wooster, as the Scots lost to the Tommies 8453 at home on Nov. 21, 2009. The 31point margin of defeat was the worst
•Sept. 15: Selected players invited to join Titanium Elite.
Capital playing host to softball league The Capital University softball program will play host to a fast-pitch league on Sundays from Sept. 4 through Oct. 16. Girls in grades 8-12 are eligible to play. A brochure with registration information is available at www.capital.edu under athletics and softball. For more information, contact coach Nan Payne at (614) 236-6487 or npayne@capital.edu.
Continued from page B1 growth, the variety of sports offered, the facilities and community support as well as other items.” The reformation of the Licking County League, which disbanded in 1991, is expected to force realignment in the MidState League. Granville, Heath, Lakewood, Licking Heights, Licking Valley and Newark Catholic all will be leaving the MSL for the LCL. Also joining the league are Johnstown, Northridge and Utica from the Mid-Buckeye Conference.
Bexley, Grandview, Hamilton Township, Teays Valley and Whitehall are among the 17 teams remaining in the MSL. Chillicothe, Fairfield Christian, Grove City Christian, Logan and Worthington Christian have shown interest in joining the MSL, which is discussing a twoor three-division, 18-team format. Another option is adding at least five teams and having three divisions. “The LCL impacted the MSL, but we know the MSL will recover and be as strong as it was before,” Riggs said. “Change is difficult, but this move should
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The following central Ohio schools are seeking coaches: Bexley — Junior varsity girls basketball. Send kid, but I find it hard to believe there’s too many résumé to coach Jim Strode at jim.strode@bexkids tougher than him that are on the field when leyschools.org. Northridge — Softball, track, assistant baswe’re playing. “He never falls backward, he’s always falling ketball. Contact athletics director Wayne Howard at whoward@laca.org. forward. He gets positive yardage.” Davidson rushed for 345 yards on 72 carries against Mentor, outmatching the Cardinals’ nohuddle offense that passed for 327 yards. “That had to be the most ridiculous ending to a game, let alone a season, that I can remember,” said Dietz, who is entering his senior year at the U.S. Air Force Academy. “Everything fell into place.” “It was a pretty special night for everybody in Hilliard,” White said. “It was one of those things that you never expect to happen and when it happens I don’t know if you really know how to react to it. Everybody tells you enjoy the moment, but at that time you’re so concentrated on what you’re trying to accomplish, I don’t know that you can really enjoy it. We’ve certainly looked back upon it with some fond memories since then.” Delande, who had rushed for 1,304 and nine touchdowns as a junior at Davidson, is the oldest of three brothers who have excelled athletically for the Wildcats. Spencer Delande was a key member of the football team when it won the 2009 state championship by defeating Cleveland Glenville 1615 in the Division I final. Chase Delande won the Division I state wrestling title at 145 pounds last March as a junior and also is a member of the football team.
With Davidson trailing 35-28 in the second overtime, Delande took the handoff from Dietz on first down at the Mentor 10-yard line and fumbled at the 6. Mentor’s Danny Kelley appeared to recover the ball at the 1, but the ball squirted loose and Davidson lineman Mike Saul recovered it at the 3. Delande scored on the next play, making it 35-34. Then, during a pair of timeouts by the Wildcats, kicker Colby Catlett ran on and then off the field. Catlett actually was lined up for the extra-point attempt that coach Brian White later admitted would have been a fake before the second timeout was called. After the second timeout, White opted to put his offense on the field and give the ball to Delande. “None of us coaches had any idea during the course of the game that Bo had scored one, two, three, four or five touchdowns,” White said. “It’s not like we purposely were trying to get him to score touchdowns. We were running our offense. The thing that gets lost a little bit — and I believe Bo would be the first to admit this — is the offensive line we had that year was pretty special.” A preferred walk-on at Ohio State in 2007 who is preparing for his senior season with the Buckeyes, Delande finished the 2006 season with a program-record 2,208 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns on 398 carries. He was named first-team all-OCC-Buckeye Division and alldistrict and special mention all-state. “Bo has been a huge part of our offense this year,” White said during the 2006 season. “He isn’t necessarily the fastest kid on the field. He fdirenna@thisweeknews.com normally isn’t the biggest kid, isn’t the strongest www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
help our student-athletes. They need to be prepared for the postseason by playing bigger schools in the regular season. This is the right move at the right time. We’ll miss our old friends and rivals, but we’re hoping to keep some of them on our non-league schedules. “It’s also an honor for us to be invited to join the OCC, which is one of the premier conferences in Ohio. It’s a tribute to our athletic programs, our school and our community.”
PRPC high school club hockey — Varsity assistant for 2011-12 season. Qualifications include previous playing and/or coaching experience. Email hockey résumé to Prowler Hockey Association secretary Debbie Andrews at dandrews58@me.com. Westerville North — Girls club lacrosse. Contact Rick Matsumoto at (614) 895-1902 or rmatsumo@rrohio.com.
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“(The championship) proved on July 30 to reach the championship. They scored the lone the team we had was capable run in the top of the seventh inof big things if they played to ning on consecutive two-out their abilities. I’m not sure the singles by Rowland, Jones and girls knew it or believed it, but Hann. we could tell that if they put it Churchville then beat all together, this was a special Delaware Diamond Gold 4-3 group.” to earn a rematch with the DragEven more special is that ons later that day. everyone on the roster is eligiIn the rematch, the Dragons ble to return next season. scored three runs in the bottom “In about one month, we of the first inning on singles by went from underachieving and Dustman and Seidel, two erwondering what will happen rors, a wild pitch and a fieldnext year to now, where all the er’s choice. Seidel’s single drove girls are excited and wanted the in two runs. season to continue,” Seidel said. Rowland pitched for the The team was comprised of Dragons and allowed a run in four graduates, seven seniors both the fourth and fifth, but and one junior representing six she retired Churchville in order high schools. in the sixth and seventh as Ohio Graduates on the roster were held on for a 3-2 win. Katy Bender, Amanda Jones “I think Alli Rowland pitched and Kaylee Shoff of Picker- all but four innings and she was ington Central and Skyle strong,” coach Seidel said. “We Dorsey of Central Crossing. also had some great outfield Gahanna was represented by play, especially Tanya Busby. seniors Tanya Busby, Kate Hann We added her before the tourand Sarah Seidel and junior nament and she solidified our Sara Nelson, with Westerville outfield. Sara Nelson also made North seniors Sami Dustman some terrific plays at third base and Alli Rowland, Westerville throughout the tournament.” South senior Lindsey Gerhart Dustman was named tournaand Upper Arlington senior ment Most Valuable Player and Stephanie Turner rounding out Rowland was selected Most the roster. Outstanding Pitcher. The Dragons defeated the Churchville (Md.) Lightning 1- bemerine@thisweeknews.com 0 in the winners’ bracket final www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com
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Moving up from Division II to Division I are Bradley, Scioto, Jerome, Olentangy, Orange and St. Charles. Columbus West, Franklin Heights, Mount Vernon, Northland and Worthington Kilbourne dropped from Division I to Division II. Licking Heights moved up from Division III to Division II, while Centennial and Independence both dropped from Division II to Division III. Fairfield Union and Jonathan Alder moved up from Division IV to Division III, Ready and Northridge moved up to Division IV from Division V and Madison Plains switches from Division IV to Division V. Africentric dropped from Division V to Division VI. •ALREADY VERBALLY COMMITTED — The first member of the 2012 recruiting class from central Ohio to verbally commit to a Division I college was Olentangy linebacker Joshua Perry with Ohio State. Since Perry made his commitment in June 2010, the Buckeyes have added DeSales running back Warren Ball, Pickerington Central offensive lineman Jacoby Boren, Upper Arlington wide receiver Frank Epitropolous, Lancaster linebacker Luke Roberts and Pickerington North offensive lineman Pat Elflein from central Ohio. Other area players who have made a verbal commitment include Olentangy offensive lineman Kenton Playko (Northwestern), Jerome wide receiver Cameron Wilson (Iowa), Pickerington Central linebacker Jake Kincaid (Kent State), Pickerington Central defensive back Jason O’Bryan (Kent State), Upper Arlington offensive lineman James Henry (Toledo), Marysville tight end Craig Runyan (Toledo) and Lancaster defensive lineman Aaron Woosley (Ball State).
•NEW LEADERS — There were several coaching changes among central Ohio’s programs during the offseason, and three of them have new coaches named White. Buddy White has taken over Reynoldsburg’s program after previously serving as an assistant with the Raiders. Last year, he was an assistant at Hartley, which won the Division IV state championship. Trevor White is Brookhaven’s new coach. He is a former Bearcats and Marion-Franklin assistant who will try to return Brookhaven to its past success after a 5-5 season last fall. “I was pretty familiar with a lot of the guys and we’ve been working with a lot of them since January,” Trevor White said. “It’s exciting to do football pretty soon. Everybody really wants to move forward, and I’m pretty excited for the seniors.” The other new “White” is Westland’s Steve White, who is a former Grove City assistant. “As a first-year coach, it’s a chance to finally get a stamp on things,” Steve White said. “I’ve worked for three different guys and this is a chance to do some things from my own standpoint.” Other new coaches in central Ohio include Lewis Carter at Columbus East, Shawn Hinkle at Canal Winchester, Mike LoParo at Hilliard Bradley, Tom Roberts at Northridge and Zebb Schroeder at Delaware. Jim Collis will be coaching Columbus Academy after coach Mark Barren died June 9 following a heart attack. Collis coached the Vikings from 1996-2006, and they won the Division V state title in 2003. •SWITCHING DIVISIONS — Several central Ohio teams have changed divisions for the julrey@thisweeknews.com www.ThisWeekSPORTS.com 2011 and 2012 seasons.
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Experienced MR/DD professional needed to provide leadership to direct care staff in supported living services for intellectually/emotionally challenged individuals. Mental health or behavioral experience preferred. Fulltime day position with oncall and occasional evening responsibilities. Salary: $30 - $35 annual. CORI Care, Inc. 1060 Kingsmill Parkway, Cols, OH 43229 Ph: (614) 848-4357 Fax: (614) 848-5192 marlacoricare@copper.net
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Rhodes State College is West Central Ohio’s largest two-year college with nearly 4300 students, and more than 100 Associate degrees, majors and certification programs. The College’s campus, on-line instruction and off-campus learning centers serve 33 Ohio counties and the College is the region’s leading workforce development trainer. The following positions are available: Dean, Division of Information Technology and Engineering Technology Director of Advising & Counseling Director of Public Safety and Security Restricted Fund Accountant Assistant Registrar Full Time 9 Month Accounting Instructor Instructor – Practical Nursing Web Developer For a listing of duties, qualifications and the application process see the position posting on our website. Check the “Employment Opportunities” at the bottom of the home page of www.rhodesstate.edu. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER, M/F, V/D
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Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree required. At least 5 years’ experience guiding start-ups. Critical areas of prior professional experience: securing venture capital funding for businesses or clients, commercialization, project management, debt or equity financing, business plan creation, marketing research, operational efficiency practices, and strategic plan development. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
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Ohio University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. ACROSS 1 Look up to 7 “Zen and the __ Motorcycle Maintenance”: 1974 best-seller 12 Tournament slots 18 Gradually removed (from) 19 When Lear banishes Cordelia 20 University of Delaware mascot 21 Charity that rewards golf talent? 23 Jockey Angel 24 __ Rebellion: 1786-’87 insurrection 25 Liqueur avoring 26 Rim 27 Overly 28 Stitching on Li’l Abner’s towel? 29 Enemy 30 Feeds amply 32 Phenom 33 Treat a Saudi king with TLC? 38 Travesty 39 “Hang on a sec,” online 42 Off 43 Forearm bones 44 More than just worry 45 ’70s Struthers co-star 47 Tiffs 48 “Go y __!” 49 Sitting still 50 Terrible twos, one hopes 51 Coach Parseghian 52 Big petrol seller 55 Danish explorer Bering 56 Timid officer? 58 Hoosegow 59 Durham sch. 60 All-time RBI leader 62 Diarist Nin 64 Medical suffix 65 Cruci x 67 Miniature B-17? 71 Army doc 73 __ Romeo Spider 74 NYC-based securities gp. 75 After-school treats 76 Player with an orange and black-striped helmet 77 Junk 79 Did well on the quiz 80 “What’s My Line?” regular Francis 81 Pennsylvania university 83 Like some casks 84 Aromatherapist’s sup-
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Vitran Express, Inc. has openings for part time dockworkers to load/unload trucks. Fork lift experience preferred. Applications only accept ed 7/11/11-7/15/11 7:00am-6:00pm Limited Availability Apply in person to: VITRAN EXPRESS, Inc. 5075 Krieger Ct. Colum bus, OH 44104 E.O.E.
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Anderson Concrete needs reliable person to assist in and around concrete plant. Will perform maintenance, housekeeping and learn all aspects of plant operation. Requires manual labor, climbing and works outdoors in all weather conditions. Excellent benefits and competitive wage. Apply 7:00 am to 4 pm weekdays: Anderson Concrete, 400 Frank Road (exit Haul Road) Columbus, 43207. EOE
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An Ohio RN license and minimum of 3 years of hos pital experience in a MACHINIST medical/surgical unit are Industrial Pattern & Mfg. a required. Candidates also manufacturer of Molds, must have excellent com Patterns, and Models munication skills, have located in Columbus, Ohio strong interpersonal skills, is recruiting for a be self directed, and or machinist. ganized. Previous Home Requirement include: Health and/or Hospice ex Set-up and operate various perience is preferred. tool room equipment including but not limited to Home Health and lathes and milling Wellness equipment. Read and interpret Home Specialist blueprints, sketches, and Seeking STNA or certified drawings to determine Home Health aides with demonstrated skills, a de - dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces. sire to excel, and first-rate Ability to work work ethics. You must independently. have your own vehicle and Please send resume and be able to provide proof of references to Industrial insurance. Clients are lo Pattern & Mfg. cated throughout central 899 N. 20th Street Ohio. Columbus, OH 43219 Applicants may apply in person or send resume to: HELP WANTED Human Resources1151 PROFESSIONAL/ College Ave. Columbus MANAGEMENT OH or Email to: HR@whv.org EOE Visit us on the web: www.whv.org Chief Operating
through venturable status. Hands-on experienced consulting for clients in 19-county SE Ohio region of Ohio Third Frontier-funded TechGROWTH Ohio program. Join an experienced professional team with four years’ increasingly positive metrics, totaling a $9-$1 ratio of new money to State funding for the region, with over $68M metrics achieved to date. Multiple-stakeholder Partners group and private-sector-match-funded pre-seed investment portfolio, now in Fund II.
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Experienced maintenance person needed to assist regional MT supervisor. Must be HVAC certified, willing to travel & have knowledge of older apts. Fax resumes to Maurice, 614-866-6824. We are a smoke-free company. Mental Health
Adolescent Chemical Dependency Counselor/ Therapist Participate in implementing best practice adolescent treatment program at community-based substance abuse services agency - Morrow County site. LISW/PCC and CD counselor licensure preferred. Will consider licensed CD counselor or LSW/PC eligible for enrollment in CD licensure process. Must have proven experience working with adolescent clients, families, and networking with community organizations. Strong assessment, individual and group counseling skills. Program implementation will involve both school and agency-based services. Automated record keeping experience beneficial. Strong emphasis on team approach. Send resume with salary history and three references to: Chief Executive Officer Recovery & Prevention Resources of Delaware and Morrow Counties 118 Stover Drive Delaware, Ohio 430158601
Officer Fulltime position for overall management of business operations in alignment with values of the Catholic Church.Must have Bachelor’s degree in business administration with proficient knowledge of financial systems. MBA and/or CPA preferred. Highly proficient in Windows including Word, Excel, and database environments. Minimum 10 years experience in managing accounting and finance or 5 years preferred managing philanthropic office business setting. Background screening &VIRTUS "Protecting God’s Children" course mandatory. Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package. www.catholicfoundation.org Send resume & refs by Friday, August 19, 2011 to: admin@ catholic-foundation.org
Design Coordinator For Custom Home Builder. Requires time manage ment skills, organizational skills, people skills and multi- project responsibili ties. Looking for a team player that can handle varying work load. Re quired 3-5 yrs industry exp. Proficient in Windows OS, & all aspects of MS Office. Pay based on exp. Great benefits package. Re spond to : kduchemin@ rh-homes.com
HELP WANTED CLERICAL/ SECRETARIAL GENERAL OFFICE Publisher seeks assistance with customer service, cor respondence and subscrip tion orders. Requires excel lent order entry abilities, accuracy & courteous phone skills. 15-25 hours/wk. Less hours in summer, more in winter. Competitive compensa tion. Bexley office. Send resume to Jakirn@ ameritech.net or fax to 614-231-5735.
HELP WANTED FOOD SERVICE/ HOSPITALITY Cup O’ Joe/ Mojoe Lounge Downtown Now Hiring: Bartenders and Servers. Submit your application to any of our 9 locations, or mail to 705 Hadley Drive, Columbus, OH 43228 Restaurant & District Man ager Now Hiring for Columbus Area Fast Food Chain! ~Preferred 3 Years Experi ence ~Motivated ~Energetic ~Leadership Qualities a Plus ~Training Included ~Flexible Schedules ~Insurance Options Availa ble Please send resume to: ohio.jobapps2011@gmail. com or contact at 614-230-8757 SOUS CHEF An award winning restaurant in Powell, OH is seeking a qualified, creative, responsible Sous Chef that has a can-do attitude and promotes a team environment. Culinary degree preferred, please resume to: pgulis@gmail.com
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Church Flea Market(8/6/11 9-4). Redeemer UMC 235 McNaughten Rd, Col, OH 43213 (btwn Broad and Main, near hospital & fire station.)40+ vendors
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