Chamber Business Connection Volume 3, Issue 11

BUSINESS CHAMBER

OCTOBER 2019 | VOL. 3, ISSUE 11

CONNECTION

FEATURING: WOMEN IN BUSINESS Laura Converse-Haines: Leading in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Industry Q& A with Chellee Hamilton Business Etiquette with Michelle Stark-Fulks

ARTS IN THE ALLEY RECAP The Winner of the Voice of Grove City Arts in the Alley Winners Fine Arts Show Quilt Show Craft Show Youth Art Show

CHAMBER NEWS

Letter from the Director Member Spotlight Member Anniversaries

GROVE CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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FEATURING WOMEN IN BUSINESS

10 Q& A with Chellee Hamilton

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Business Etiquette with Michelle Stark-Fulks

Laura Converse-Haines: Leading in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Industry

ARTS IN THE ALLEY RECAP Voice of Grove City Winner

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This Year’s Arts in the Alley Winners

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CITY DEMOGRAPHICS

REGULARS

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Letter from the Director

Encouraging note from Director, Shawn Conrad.

Population: 41,495 Median Age: 39.7 Population Over 18: 78% Population Over 65: 16% Number of Households: 15,977 Average Home Price: $190,530 Median Income Per Household: $68,207 Number of Businesses: 1,455+

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Chamber News

Want to learn more baout the demographics of Grove City?

Visit: GroveCityOhio.Gov/about-us-and-tourism/community-information

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Member Recognition

See what’s new at your chamber

Welcome new and celebrate current members.

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Your Board President Lisa Zeigler President Elect Wayne Coakley VP at Large Kay Anderson VP at Large Chellee Hamilton VP at Large Ed Fleming VP of Finance Charlene McFarland Past President Shirley Spellman

Board Members Greg Dawkins Shelley Davis Marc Fleming Dan Havener Allen Hocker Heather Miller Peggy Mosher Trent Soles

Staff

Executive Director Shawn Conrad

Events Manager Marilyn Reiner Administrative Assistant Heather Brokaw Marketing and Communications KatBro Consulting Ltd.

Letter from the Director Somehow, nestled in between the hectic schedule of summer and the often frenzied holiday season, fall seems the perfect opportunity to find a bit of peace and quiet.

As we move from summer into fall, and as the weather and landscape changes - whatever your role is at your place of business, and at home, be sure to take time to reflect on the consistency of the seasons, the beauty of change and the peace of nature.

We have some wonderful articles in this month’s magazine that we hope you enjoy. If you would like to be featured in Chamber Business Connection, please let us know; our staff would truly look forward to learning more about you and your business. Whether you are a story contributor, a featured business or individual or an advertiser, you have a fantastic opportunity to reach our subscribers, members, business associates and reps and our community partners through the e-mag.– and don’t forget - we are the only Chamber in Central Ohio and beyond, publishing a digital magazine. Our purpose is to highlight local businesses and to showcase the many events and activities that happen in Grove City. And, speaking of great events – the 40th anniversary of Arts in the Alley and the 30th anniversary of the Arts in the Alley Community Parade are both ‘in the books’ as they say.

The events were a success by every measure, and we thank all of the partners who made it all possible.

This is a great time to consider joining a 2020 Chamber committee; WE:LEAD, Ambassador, Events and other teams would welcome your involvement – call the office for more information.

Enjoy the magazine, enjoy the fall and as always, thank you for your continued support of the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and of the Best Hometown!

Shawn Conrad Executive Director of GCACC

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RECOGNIZING MEMBERS

CELEBRATING YEARS WITH GCACC

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The Columbus DUI Defenders Title First Agency/Broadway / Commerce Park Title Agency Power Shack Gym

Quotes from Women in Business “Do what you love and success will follow. Passion is the fuel behind a successful career.”

–Meg Whitman  “I like to say it’s an attitude of not just thinking outside the box, but not even seeing the box.”

– Safra A. Catz, Co-CEO Oracle

Renew Painting Ltd

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Creative Touch Painting & Decorating ServPro Tree of Life Chiropractic

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“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.”

–Sara Blakely, Founder Spanx  “I realized that if I was willing to step up and be in the spotlight, I’d be able to make everyone else around me much more powerful as well.”

– Alaina Percival, CEO Women Who Code 

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Fisher & Douglas, LLP Brant Law Office Franklin County Banking Center

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“It is pure mythology that women cannot perform as well as men in science, engineering and mathematics.

In my experience, the opposite is true: Women are often more adept and patient at untangling complex problems, multitasking, seeing the possibilities in new solutions and winning team support for collaborative action.”

–Weili Dai, Co-Founder Marvell Technology Group

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

GREGORY ELECTRIC Gregory electric, Electrical Partner of Arts in the Alley. Let Gregory Electric make you look brighter! Complete design and build services.

Expert and licensed electricians.

For services contact: Website: gregory-electric.com Address: 1080 Frank Rd, Columbus, OH 43223 Phone: (614) 351-8989

WRIGHT GRAPHICS Printing partner for Arts in the Alley Established in 2000 as a home-based company, Wright Graphic Design opened its retail location in January 2007. Through local contracts and customer referrals, Wright Graphic Design has grown into Grove City’s premier print house. Through experience and innovation, they strive to help promote the success of local businesses by providing the highest quality graphic design, commercial printing and marketing services at the most economical cost possible.

Website: wrightgraphicdesign.com Address: 6290 Seeds Rd, Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: (614) 539-4466

BILLS PC REPAIR It can be difficult to find what you are looking for in a computer repair company.

Bill’s PC Repair has a goal to be the choice professional that stands out in the crowd.

Providing their customer with excellent services at a reasonable price. Bill’s PC Repair is a local small business that understands the importance of customer service.

They have over 15 years in the industry and have found that most customers are intimidated by computer repair specialists.

They provide professional service while ensuring our customers are never uncomfortable asking questions about the service they are receiving.

Website: billspcrepair.net

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Chandler Melanie Readdean Brookdale Pinnacle

FALCO, SMITH & KELLEY, LTD. DBA Beulah Park Stringtown Animal Hospital

TPI Efficiency

And if the end result is that someone, somewhere winds up believing they can do something out of the ordinary, well, then you’ve really made it.”

–Angela Ahrendts, SVP Retail Apple CHAMBER BUSINESS CONNECTION OCTOBER 2019 | 9

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Q&A

CHELLEE HAMILTON VICE PRESIDENT MT CARMEL. GROVE CITY Chellee Hamilton

Q: Tell us about yourself. Fill us in on your education and roles prior to Vice President of Hospital Operations.

My clinical background is in radiology. I was the director of imaging at Mount Carmel West for ten years before becoming the director of Mount Carmel Grove City, our new campus. The opportunity to complete the project was an honor. I ran phase one, which included an emergency room, imaging, lab, women’s health, physical therapy, cardiac rehab and primary care and specialty physician offices. Currently, I’m the vice president of Hospital Operations and have been for two and a half years at Mount Carmel Grove City.

Q: What exactly do you do as the Vice President of Hospital Operations?

My recent focus as vice president of Hospital Operations has been on Mount Carmel Grove City’s construction, move and transformation projects. At Mount Carmel Grove City, I typically run a safety huddle every morning. A team of hospital leaders gather to review the last 24 hours and the upcoming day. It is a platform to escalate any issues or concerns. I work collaboratively across all areas of the hospital, from facilities and environmental services to the nursing units and surgical services, to make sure everything is running well and departments have what they need to safely care for our patients.

I’ve learned that to be successful, you can’t work alone.

The relationships you develop with your peers are critical to success.

Q: What can you tell us about the recent move from Mount Carmel West to Mount Carmel Grove City? What was your role?

Opening Mount Carmel Grove City was an exciting time, and a proud moment of my career and for our organization. My responsibilities around that time included education, tours, events, preparing our staff and physicians and facilitating the physical move of Mount Carmel West patients to Mount Carmel Grove City via ambulance all in one day. I am currently involved with the transformation project at the Franklinton campus. At 10 | CHAMBER BUSINESS CONNECTION OCTOBER 2019

the end of May, we opened our new, free-standing emergency room and recently moved our Core Lab. Q: Who have been your professional mentors and influencers, specifically other women?

I have been blessed with several amazing mentors, both women and men. Early in my career, my director of Imaging Services, Diane Kaye, was an amazing role model and she afforded me many growth opportunities, including building and opening the Imaging Center in Grove City over 20 years ago.

Q: What lessons have you learned during the course of your career?

I’ve learned that to be successful, you can’t work alone. The relationships you develop with your peers are critical to success. Every area in every hospital has an expertise that deserves respect and appreciation.

Q: What has been your experience as a woman in this type of leadership role?

I love the quote, “To much is given, much is expected.” I’ve been blessed with many opportunities in my career.

I think working hard, putting people first and always protecting your integrity is important. Volunteering for new opportunities and putting yourself out there even though you may feel uncomfortable is a great way to learn new things.

Q: Do you have any words of encouragement for the next generation of female leaders?

I think it’s important to love your work and make sure it is inspiring you to be a better person. For me, that’s healthcare. I would encourage all women to obtain a good education, be a great listener and don’t let fear of failing prevent you from trying new things. ❖

Etiquette tips with Michelle

Back in July, we sat down with Michelle Stark-Fulks to chat up her business Stark and Associates.

In addition to a strong businesswoman and mom, we discovered Michelle is passionate about business etiquette. We reached out to her again to share her best etiquette tips for Women in Business month.

 Do what you say you are going to do.  Follow up. Sometimes the recipient didn’t get your message.  Don’t over promise!  Return phone calls/emails even if it is to say you aren’t interested.

If the phone call is introduced to you, pick up the line and say “Hi so and so”. Pet peeve is when I’m asked “who is calling” and they don’t pick up the line and say “Hello Michelle”. It looks like they are screening calls  Ghosting is a new term in business. It is RUDE. Don’t ghost anyone!  Price, Quality, Service. Pick two.  Be a team player.  My goal is to make my client shine in their arena.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Laura Converse-Haines

Leading in a Traditionally Male-Dominated Industry

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know every piece you need, just don’t ask me to put it all together!” Laura Converse-Haines joked openly about her knowledge of the building process for Converse Electric projects.

thrill of driving the truck a short distance on the lot. As she began to pursue and live the corporate America life, Laura felt called back to family business, and began discussions to join Converse, which she did in 2007.

However, as the Vice President of Client Assurance and Co-Owner of Converse Electric, Laura has put her share of pieces together to keep the family business running into its third generation, while also becoming a leading female in business and construction management.

Not an electrician, Laura still began by doing hands-on work in the warehouse. There she gained respect, both as the newcomer and a woman. She learned how the game was played, how the business operated, and took those lessons with her as she continued into future roles.

The Beginnings Since she is the third generation, Laura grew up running around the business with her dad, Jerry, and her true first gig for Converse was washing the work trucks in which she received a quarter and the

Mentors and Mentees As a woman in a male-dominated industry and workplace, Laura said she did face plenty of push back when she first began. She needed

From restructuring pieces of her family business, to making sure the pieces were in place before she came aboard, Laura knows a thing or two about the pieces to business management and success.

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to be seen as “Laura” and not “Jerry’s daughter”, so she sought outside coaching… actually from a man originally… where she began to develop what she calls her “female swagger”.

Today, Laura confidently walks into job sites and board rooms filled with men and strangers (males and female) with her female swagger.

She also shares her passion for the industry and lessons she’s learned with others. Laura routinely meets with female Ohio State construction management students, and champions female students pursuing any career within construction, engineering, or technology. She has also participated in a women’s mentoring program, now as the mentor.

Laura’s List: Her Top Advice and Encouragement “Get comfortable being uncomfortable”. Do it with confidence and if you get past that first 30 seconds of fear, then you cannot stop. If you don’t like what you do, find something else. The stigma of women in construction has

Restructures and New Policies changed so much, and diversity is welcomed. She As Laura assumed leadership roles within Converse Electric, she encourages all women and girls with an interest in found places that needed restructured and even policies that needed construction, building, engineering, tech and relatcreated, perhaps this time with a female touch. She re-built the ed fields to keep going, “if you want it, go for it!” service department—the department with the electricians who make house calls, so that they have the best customer service approach and appearance possible. Laura noted that many times it is a woman home alone or with small children answering the door for a service tech, and she wanted those women to feel comfortable with an employee of Converse Electric coming into the home. Today the service department is still led by a woman and the same level of customer service, appearance and approach maintained and developed.

Laura is a mother of two and her family began to grow while working at Converse Electric. She quickly discovered that there was no maternity policy on file, so she was given the task to create it. Eventually this evolved into Converse Electric also offering a paternity policy for men.

Writing maternity policies for small businesses has also become another way she coaches and mentors others and provides a female insight.

The Family Mentality Business with family is never easy, but for Laura and her family, conversation is key. She said she spent three years in conversation with her father and brother before coming into the business, making sure every base was covered and that business talk would never ruin a family Christmas! Because of conversations, they have a plan for nearly every scenario Converse—the business or family, could face. Other than a little “what’s on for tomorrow?” chat, Laura said business conversation doesn’t take over the family kitchen table. She also noted it helps having small children in the family to keep them preoccupied and in check!

She encourages other family businesses to have the tough conversations and talk about issues before they boil over. As new generations begin to come into their family businesses, they should learn early on the answers to the hard-hitting questions. Once the conversation is done, it’s over and shouldn’t need addressed again unless facing the actual situation.

From restructuring pieces of her family business, to making sure the pieces were in place before she came aboard, Laura knows a thing or two about the pieces to business management and success. As she mentors and encourages other women into male-dominated fields, she guides others to putting the pieces together for their own careers and family businesses.

Perhaps in her own right, Laura Converse-Haines is a builder after all. 

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CHAMBER NEWS- EVENT RECAP

Introducing...

The Voice of Grove City, Cameron Mitchell During the interview with Cameron Mitchell, winner of the first Voice of Grove City competition, I could tell from the tone in his voice that he had a story to tell. So I listened.

Follow Cameron Mitchell on Social Media Instagram: that millennialhippie Youtube: camsmusic65 Facebook cameron.ingham.75

“I am so blessed, “ he began “so grateful to all who organized this event, you have no idea what winning this competition has meant for me” At the time, that statement was a mystery but as we continued it became clearer.

In the beginning…

Early on in life Cameron recognized singing as a natural gift and soon developed a love for the art.

He began preforming in school talent shows, unsure if this talent would turn in to a career or a pass-time.

The journey to music was a long road for Cameron with many ups and downs. He began to seriously pursue music as a possible career choice in 2014 when he attended the American Music and Dance Academy in New York. He obtained a certificate in the art of music but stated that he was not chosen for many opportunities due to his lack of dancing skills. “I just can’t dance” he said “it’s a gift that I definitely don’t have”.

In 2015 he auditioned for America’s Got Talen (AGT) and American Idol, looking for his chance at stardom. In the American Idol competition, he was one of the 150 people chosen to go to Hollywood an preform in front of the celebrity judges. He was not chosen to progress further than that stage but did gain a great amount of knowledge from the experience.

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Fun fact: That season’s American Idol winner was Cameron’s roommate in Hollywood, Trent Harmon.

This was the vision of organizer Trent Soles, who imagined a weekend of encouragement and personal growth for each performer.

Entering into the Voice of Grove City Cameron shared that he first learned of the Voice of Grove City only a few weeks ago when an area business owner encouraged him to try out for the competition. Cameron hesitated in the beginning; he had been experiencing a series of unfortunate events in his life that left him in a space of feeling a little “uninspired”.

A life changing weekend During our interview, Cameron shared with me that his life has truly been blessed by this competition. Not only because of the amazing prizes the winner received (listed below) but also because of the mental and financial space that he was in upon entering into the competition.

Recently, Cameron was laid off from his full-time employer and from this sudden change has been experiencing some financial hardships.

After giving it more thought and being very attracted to the cash prize offered, he decided to give it a try and to claim his victory in advance.

Cameron shared that he constantly told himself that he was going to win and even wrote down on a calendar that he would make it to the next round and win each day.

He shared that he was behind on nearly all of his household bills, was struggling to get back on his feet and was honest enough to share that this left him feeling a little stressed. Many can relate to that “defeated” feeling when handing a financial hardship.

He took a few days off from his new job and set his sites on a victory.

A well-executed event Cameron expressed how he was truly blown away by the talent at this year’s competition, but he was even more impressed with how professional and welcoming the event was for the contestants “Everyone was so professional and there was no negative feeling among organizers or contestants.” Said Cameron, “Even the constructive comments from the judges were well communicated and didn’t leave you feeling bad.”

Cameron reflected on a comment from judge Rhonda, that really

struck home for him and helped him to perform his final day with a more engaging approach.

“ I am so grateful for the organizers. It felt so good to take that prize money home pay my past due bills and have a few dollars in the bank which has not happened for me in a while.” Said Mitchell “but beyond the cash prize I am feeling so blessed and optimistic to have music connections and opportunities that have come to me since that weekend, this weekend truly improved my life.”

The prizes Cameron went home with not only the title of “ Voice of Grove City” but also $2500 in cash prize, a studio session where he will be able to record 3 songs for a professional demo and an invitation to sing the national anthem at the Columbus Clippers opening game.

Not to mention countless connections and recognition from the weekend’s event.

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This year’s Arts in the Alley Winners

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his year marked 40 years of Arts in the Alley, and it was another great celebration for the books!

We had impressive turn outs for our photography, quilt, fine art, craft, and youth art shows. It’s continually amazing at how the Grove City area community, and even all of Central Ohio, comes together to celebrate the arts. See the full list of winners in the list for each show, but we have a few special awards to point out: This year’s Helena McComb Award for best floralthemed piece went to Emily Marschhausen. The People’s Choice Easel Award Winner was Kathy Grundy, and the 2019 Grove City Easel Award Winner was Jeffrey Tadlock. Jeffrey’s work will join the City collection and is on display. He’s a photographer and is a Chamber member with his photography business.

This year we ventured into a new competition for our 40th year and launched the Voice of Grove City vocal competition. 30 area vocalists of various styles entered and the competition was strong. The field was cut in half after the first night of competition at First Baptist of Grove City. The top 15 competed throughout Saturday on the Heartland Stage. Five were selected to return for a final round on Sunday, where ultimately Cameron Mitchell was named the first-ever winner of the Voice of Grove City. Keep an eye out for Cameron in the coming year as he might just be singing at an event near you!

The 2019 Arts in the Alley Parade in partnership with the Grove City Girls Club sponsored by OhioHealth was a little soggier than preferred, but it didn’t dampen the spirit and energy of participants and viewers. Viewers of all ages lined the streets for the 30th edition which included marching bands, city officials, civic organizations, and other specialty groups. Many groups spend much or all of the year preparing for their moment on (our) Broadway and their hard work is most appreciated.

Our sponsors are the behind-the-scenes backbone that allows Arts in the Alley to be the premier event that it is. We’re thankful for longstanding partnerships with businesses, and glad to welcome first-time sponsor businesses. We’re grateful for those who put in physical labor for the sake of our event, using their trade skills and abilities to aid our event. Without vendors, Arts in the Alley wouldn’t be quite the event we know, and some art forms may go unnoticed. Our dedicated volunteers pitched in and in some cases were the welcoming face a newcomer met and associated with our City, Arts in the Alley, and the Chamber.

We’re thankful for everyone’s role—big or small, center stage or behind-the-scenes, in making our 40th year a success. Here’s to another 40 years, but until then, we’ll work toward number 41 in 2020!

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2019 Fine Arts Show Winners 2-D AMATEUR DIVISION

1st Place - Mark Gibbs

2nd Place - Beth Reece

3rd Place Maria Reichert 2-D PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

1st Place - Edie Wadkins

2nd Place - Judi Young

3rd Place - Jason Hay 3-D SCULPTURE PROFESSIONAL / AMATEUR COMBINED DIVISION

1st Place - Kathryn Wexler

2nd Place - Fia Friend

3rd Place - Karen Copen PEOPLE’S CHOICE - FINE ARTS WINNER Danica Barreau

2019 City Easel Award Winner - Jeffrey Tadlock 2019 City Easel Award People’s Choice Winner - Kathy Grundy 2019 Helena McComb Award Winner- Emily Marschhausen

This year marked 40 years of Arts in the Alley, and it was another great celebration for the books!

2019 Quilt Show Winners BEST OF SHOW- NAOMI O’HARRA PEOPLE’S CHOICE- JOANN NEWSOME HELENA MCCOMB QUILT NOMINEE- SARA JONES DUET (2 OR MORE PEOPLE) SMALL 1ST SHIRLEY ALLEN

2ND MARSHA BEANE

3RD KRISTINA GUTIERREZ HM MARSHA BEANE MEDIUM 1ST MARSHA BEANE

2ND VIRGINIA MONROE

3RD MARY LOU PAOLETTI

HM SARA JONES

HM NANCY RICKETTS LARGE 1ST VIRGINA MONROE

2ND JANE PARSONS 3RD HELEN STEPP HM ANN RICHARDSON SOLO HAND QUILTED SMALL 1ST LYNETTE GERACE

2ND BETTY FISHER

3RD JANICE EVANS LARGE 1ST LYNETTE GERACE 2ND MYLITTA DERLITH

3RD MARY LOCKWOOD HM MARY LOCKWOOD

SOLO MACHINE QUILTED SMALL 1ST AMY SWANSON

2ND SARA JONES 3RD ELSIE DYER HM MICHELLE DEMMY LARGE 1ST PATTY ESTADT 2ND BRENDA MOCARSKI

3RD PATTY ESTADT HM BRENDA MOCARSKI SOLO MIXED TECHNIQUES SMALL 1ST SARA JONES 2ND BOBBIE BROOKS 3RD BOBBIE BROOKS HM BRENDA MOCARSKI

HM GINA PRICE LARGE 1ST SARA JONES

2ND JOANN NEWSOME 3RD PATTY ESTADT

HM BRENDA MOCARSKI SMALL ITEM 1ST MARY LOU PAOLETTI 2ND LORI CODLING 3RD BARBARA MYERS HM KRIS GUTIERREZ HM GINA PRICE YOUTH 1ST ELLIE YATES

1ST TIME ENTRY IN ANY QUILT SHOW

1ST MARY JANE LALONDE

2ND JAN NUCKLES

3RD ELSIE DYER

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2019 Photography Show Winners 2019 Craft Show Winners Professional Commercial 1st Place, Danica Barreau 2nd Place, Randy Vermillion 3nd Place, Danica Barreau Honorable Mention, Susan Wiberg Professional Open 1st Place, Rebecca Cummings 2nd Place, Randy Vermillion 3nd Place, Heather France Honorable Mention, Jill Lee Amateur 1st Place, Mikayla Spring 2nd Place, Debra Farley 3nd Place, Gina Spring Mobile 1st Place, Tracy Burleson 2nd Place, Barbara Bell 3nd Place, Sally Sisson Honorable Mention, Kelly Mayhew Best in Show, Danica Barreau People’s Choice, Sheryl Hoffman Helena McComb Nominee, Robert Formentelli

Needle Art Class 1 1. Stefanie Hively 2. Bonnie Smith 3. Helen Gilliam

Needle Art Class 2 1. Amy Wanner 2. Leslie Smith 3. Amy Lawson

Decorating 1. Helen Gilliam 2. Kathleen Locker 3. Patti Morlock Painting 1. Paula Blair 2. Beverlee Riley 3. Mary Ann Winfield

Small Wood 1. Tom Bowman 2. Amy Kountz 3. Daniel Allman Large Wood 1. Clete Boyer

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Other Crafts 1. Roger Burket 2. Mary Ann Winfield 3. Robbie Hay Best of Show Tom Bowman Peoples Choice Clete Boyer Helena McComb Nominee Kathleen Locker

2019 Youth Art Show Winners Primary: K-2 Artwork 1st Place: Reese Meindl 2nd Place: Andrew Tuloss 3rd Place: Micah Williams Photography 1st Place: Addy Howard 2nd Place: Abdisanad Omar 3rd Place: Aliah Seao

Intermediate (Grades 3-5) Artwork: 1st Place: Meleah Bradley 2nd Place: Danita Van 3rd Place: Sam Bishop Photography: 1st Place: Amara Young 2nd Place: Alexander Tatman 3rd Place: Brooklyn Cress Middle (Grades 6-8) Artwork: 1st Place: Elaina Hylton 2nd Place: Louis Solis Garcia 3rd Place: Grace Fitzpatrick Photography: 1st Place: Carley Carter 2nd Place: Erin Drake 3rd Place: Noah Martin

High School (Grades 9-12) Artwork 2D 1st Place: Vatsanna Sritongkham 2nd Place: Emily Shankland 3rd Place: Sierra Wilson Artwork 3D 1st Place: Brook Waddell 2rd Place: Nathan Ashbrook 3rd Place: Julianna Lundy Photography-Color 1st Place: Seth Stover 2nd Place: Madison Huffman 3rd Place: Famila Diaz Bustamonte Photography-Black & White 1st Place: Taylor Martin 2rd Place: Chyna Lewis 3rd Place: Taylor Johnson Helena McComb: Emily Marschhausen Best of Show: Luke Staten People’s Choice: Tyson Evans

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Thank You to All of the Sponsors that Made Arts in the Alley and the Voice of Grove City Possible Presenting Sponsor: Heartland Bank Platinum: Mount Carmel (also sponsor of Kids Fun Street) OhioHealth (also sponsor of the Arts in the Alley in partnership with the Grove City Girls Club Parade) Silver: Gregory Electric Cintas Eldorado Scioto Downs The Goddard School Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association (also sponsor of the photography show) The MacIntosh Company-Monetery, Amity, and West Park Rehabilitation Centers (also sponsor of the fine arts show) Shawan-Marquis Agency Bronze: Franklin County Banking Hirth Norris & Garrison Mammoth Label and Packaging McDonald’s Newcomer Funeral Services Plank’s on Broadway Schoedinger Norris Funeral Services WesBanco Copper: Beyond by Aerus Converse Electric KatBro Morley-Parren & Bright Insurance Special thanks to printer Wright Graphics and The City of Grove City.

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