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Shutterbugs!
In the Camera’s EyeWesterville residents submit their favorite shots for our annual look at the community Presented by Hutta & Hutta Orthodontics
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09 city reporter News and Information from the City of Westerville
15 faces The People’s Champion Ed Calo works to better young men, not just win basketball games
18 in focus A Team Effort OhioHealth and Westerville high schools join forces to treat student athlete injuries
20 Shutterbugs Life through the lens of Westerville residents
24 Fifty Percent More Festival Westerville’s annual arts festival adds an extra day, food trucks and more
26 living Outside Influence Deck/patio/screened porch combo has transformative effect on previously unused back yard
28 on the table Peak Freshness Westerville’s newest grocery store is a winner
30 bookmarks Recommendations from the Westerville Public Library
On the Cover:Shutterbugs photo by
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July 2Generations Performing Arts Center presents The Pride and Spirit of America5 p.m., Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mt. Royal Ave., www.gen-pac.com
July 6-Aug. 31Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market3-6 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.marketwednesday.com
July 4Westerville 4th of July5K run/walk, 8 a.m., chil-dren’s run, 9:15 a.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St.; parade, 1 p.m., St. Paul’s Church to Westerville South High School; Wester-ville Symphony presents Sounds of Freedom, 6 p.m., fireworks, 10 p.m., Wester-ville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.; www.westervillerotary.com
July 6-Aug. 3Family Concert Series6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org
July 7-23Otterbein University presents A Grand Night for SingingRilet Auditorium, Battelle Fine Arts Center, 195 W. Park St., www.otterbein.edu
July 8-10Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music and Arts Festival5-9 p.m. Friday, Uptown Westerville; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Park & Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave.; www.westervillefestival.com
July 10-31Sounds of Summer Concert Series6:30 p.m., Sundays, Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org
July 15Classic Movie Series: Aladdin9 p.m., Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org
July 16Library Fly Day9 a.m.-2 p.m., Alum Creek State Park, 6590 Africa Rd., Galena, www.westervillelibrary.org
July 16SummerFestNoon-8 p.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., www.westerville.org
July 17WesterFlora Garden Tour: 25th Celebration of Beauty1-7 p.m., locations throughout Westerville, www.westerflora.com
July 22Touch a Truck10 a.m.-noon, Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org
July 22Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Friday: World Bazaar6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.visitwesterville.org
July 24Tapestry of a Town1-5 p.m., throughout Westerville, www.tapestryofatown.org
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Aug. 2National Night Out6:30-10 p.m., citywide, www.westerville.org
Aug. 5Westerville Parks and Recreation Camp presents Robin Hood6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org
Aug. 6Warrior Hoops Alumni Classic10 a.m.-4 p.m., Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd., 614-783-3851
Aug. 7 & 14Sounds of Summer Concert Series6:30 p.m., Alum Creek Park, 221 W. Main St., www.westerville.org
Aug. 13Movie Marathon: Wes Anderson11 a.m.-5 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org
Aug. 13Luau PartyNoon-8 p.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., www.westerville.org
Aug. 13Rock the ’VilleNoon-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.shopup townwesterville.com
Aug. 18First Day of Schoolwww.wcsoh.org
Aug. 19Classic Movies Series: The Aristocats9 p.m., Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., www.westerville.org
Aug. 20Bish Bash10 a.m.-3 p.m., Westerville Christian Church, 471 E. College Ave., www.sambishfoundation.org
Aug. 21Music in the Gardens: Hang Time3-5 p.m., Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., www.inniswood.org
Aug. 26Mount Carmel St. Ann’s 4th Friday: Dog Days of Summer6-9 p.m., Uptown Westerville, www.visitwesterville.org
Aug. 28Kids-Try-Athlon10 a.m., Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., www.westerville.org
Aug. 28Local Author Book Festival1-5 p.m., Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., www.westervillelibrary.org
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AnimatedAdventuresArtist Tracy Miller-Robbinsteaches and inspires others
Uptown SweetsHeroic VolunteersA WARM Delivery
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Nothing But NetShaun Stonerook strives to make life easier for children and athletes
Westerville Bicycle ClubOtterFit ProgramWinter Charitable Events
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Soutchay Soungpradith’s work proves seeing – and hearing – is believing
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Westerville residents submit their favorite shots for our annual look at the community
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Bass MasterCody March serves thecommunity through fishing club, church and more
WARM Holiday Food DriveChallenge DayCustom Cookies
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Dr. Peter Rogers’ book recounts his experiences during the Civil Rights Movement
Documenting a Dream
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Wesley Woods residents are vibrant and engaged, friendly and welcoming, independent and respectful of others’ privacy. They enjoy a variety of family, social, spiritual, cultural and physical opportunities inside and outside of the neighborhood, then go home knowing that a friend is just around the corner. The Wesley Woods main building has a special three-story wing that houses 70 apartments for independent living. Choose from one- and two-bedroom floor plans, some offering a den. Enjoy life without the hassle of home maintenance.
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4th of JulyFireworks, Friends and Freedom
The Rotary Club of Westerville presents “Fireworks, Friends and Freedom” as the theme of the 2016 Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 4.
Due to construction on South State Street, the route for the Parade is changing. Please review the map of this year’s Parade so that you don’t miss a minute of the fun!
Start the day with a patriotic 5KAlum Creek Park North6:30 a.m. • Registration for Rotary Run/Walk & Children’s Run8 a.m. • Rotary 5K Run & Walk9:15 a. m. • Rotary Children’s Fun Run9:25 a.m. • Awards Ceremony
ROUTE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 4th of July ParadeSt. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (313 N. State St) to Electric AvenueNoon • Staging and drop-off deadline at St. Paul 1 p.m. • Parade begins, moving south on State Street through Uptown Westerville and ending at Electric Avenue
Food, fun and musicWesterville South High School3-10 p.m. • Food Trucks3:30 p.m. • Westerville Symphony 5 p.m. • Musician John Reichle6:15 p.m. • Hurricane Jerry & The Stormfront8 p.m. • McGuffey Lane
Please note posted parking restrictions in the area surround-ing the school for emergency vehicle and neighborhood access.
Going out with a bangDusk (~10 p.m.) • Fireworks
Fireworks will simulcast with 104.9 The River. Scheduled for dusk, with the start time being approximately 10 p.m. depend-ing on weather conditions. For timing updates, follow the City of Westerville Twitter account: @tellwesterville.
All events are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westerville. For more information, visit www.westervillerotary.com.
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This month, join the City of Wester-ville in celebrating its award-winning parks system during National Park and Recreation Month, an annual event sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) that brings to-gether communities across the country to promote the benefits of a strong and well-round-ed parks department.
Whether you enjoy relaxing at the park, rid-ing your bike or visiting Highlands Park Aquatic Center, Westerville Parks and Recreation encourages you to get out-side and discover what makes Wester-ville a “City within a Park.”
The 2016 theme is #SuperJuly: “When Our Powers Combine, We Change Lives.” It is premised on the belief that when we work together to advance health and wellness, conservation and
social equity, we can achieve great out-comes. Children can learn about these
three values from park superheroes Captain Community, Green Guard-ian and the Fit Twins.
Here is how you can get involved: • Wear your favorite superhero outfit to the Family Concert on Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alum Creek Amphithe-ater, 221 W. Main St. All those dressed in costume will receive special prizes. • Bring the whole family to
SummerFest at Highlands Park Aquatic Center, 245 S. Spring Rd., on Saturday, July 16 from noon-8 p.m. Kids will get a chance to decorate their very own park superhero masks and take them home.• If you’re out in the parks enjoying a super-powered activity, be sure to tag Westerville Parks and Recreation using #acitywithinapark and #SuperJuly.
In addition to National Park and Recreation Month, the NRPA National
Accreditation Program recognizes communities for their commitment to quality and improvement in parks and recreational programming. Wester-ville Parks and Recreation has held this prestigious mark of excellence from the Commission for Accredita-tion of Park and Recreation Agencies since 2005.
NRPA also awards the Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management National Gold Medal Award, honoring cities that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource man-agement, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department has received this honor four times: 1974, 2001, 2007 and, most recently, 2013.
To learn more about upcoming Westerville Parks and Recreation events and programs this summer, visit www.westerville.org/parks or connect with us on Twitter @westervillepark.
Find Your Neighbors “Nextdoor”Public Safety Profile
Super JulyJuly is National Parks & Recreation Month
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This July, the Park and Rec Brigade is here to help you discover
your super powers at your local parks and recreation. Captain
Community, the Green Guardian and the Fit Twins will guide you
on your adventure during Park and Recreation Month.
WHEN OUR POWERS COMBINE,
WE CHANGE LIVES
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RECREATION MONTH
JULY 2016
For more than two years, the Wester-ville Division of Police (WPD) has part-nered with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com) – a free, private online resource for communities – to pair social networking and crime prevention at the neighbor-hood level. Through this partnership, WPD utilizes the Nextdoor app to communicate online with more than 42 neighborhoods and existing watch groups, using technology to build stron-ger and safer neighborhoods.
“Participation has been the key to making Nextdoor worthwhile for residents while having an impact on public safety,” said Westerville Crime
Prevention Specialist Preston Tartt. “Our goal has been to open and main-tain lines of communications with the community. Nextdoor has helped us do that, bringing neighbors together to discuss their concerns and share ideas, tips and feedback.”
Communities around the nation use Nextdoor in a number of ways, including spreading the word about neighborhood crime, organizing block watch activities and finding trustworthy resources, such as housesitters and babysitters. In Westerville, it’s not un-usual to see neighbors discussing home and personal safety issues while sharing
information on trustworthy contractors and a range of service providers. Com-munity events and activities and crime alerts are posted as news items from WPD staff. Residents join their specific neighborhood, but often see informa-tion from neighborhoods across the City (default setting).
Nextdoor is free for residents. Visit www.nextdoor.com and enter an ad-dress to get started. Or visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store to download the app.
For more information on the Westerville Division of Police, please visit www.westerville.org/police.
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More than two years of planning and thousands of hours of citizen engagement later, the Planning & De-velopment Department has presented a final draft of Westerville’s long-range plan, “Imagine Westerville,” to Planning Commission and Westerville City Council. This community plan considers Westerville’s most preferred future state, including housing options as well as job growth and transportation development.
This extensive planning project has shaped a series of recommendations under the topics of community, development, mobility and economic development.
Imagine Westerville has asked for and proposed so-lutions for the questions of the community’s future. Is Westerville innovative and ready for the future? Will 10,000 jobs and 4,000 more housing units become a reality as our share of what’s predicted for the region? Will we have a
variety of transportation options to help get us where we need to go? Read the full plan online at www.westerville.org/compplan and learn more about these and other plans for Westerville’s future.
Community• Increased collaboration among City and community partners.• Effective and efficient public safety services.• Year-round outdoor and indoor recreational and cultural activities.• Public park or trail within one-half mile of every resident.• Protect historic places and promote historic preservation.
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Westerville residents and visi-tors are again invited to participate in the 2017 Community Calendar Photo Contest.
Selected entries will be used in the 2017 Community Calendar, with photo credit attributed to each pho-tographer. The invitation is open to all City of Westerville residents and visitors who are amateur or profes-sional photographers. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 9.
Contestants may submit up to three (3) submissions for each of the following categories:• Environment: Skylines, parks and
open spaces in Westerville.• Architecture: Building designs,
cityscapes and notable land-marks in Westerville.
• People: Family, friends at home or at Westerville community events and gatherings.
• Community Life in Westerville: Education, volunteerism, celebrations, arts and culture.This is not a contest, and no cash or other value rewards
are offered. Selected photographers will be notified in Oc-tober. The calendar will be mailed to homes in Westerville with the Winter Community Recreation Guide in November.
Image RequirementsEligible images from a digital camera or scanned
copy must be in either JPEG or PNG digital format at a file size of between 3 megabytes (minimum) and 9 megabytes (maximum) at 300 dpi (dots per inch).
Submit Your Photos by EmailAttach only one (1) image file per email and send
to: [email protected] each email, contestants must supply all the
following information:A. On the email subject line: Calendar Photo
Contest [your name]B. In the body of the email, also include:1. First and last name2. Phone number3. Street address4. Date and location of photo
Entry Agreement• Only digital, full-color images submitted in JPEG
or PNG formats at 300 dpi (dots per inch) will be accepted.
• As many as twelve (12) photos per entrant may be submitted.
• All entries must be the original work of the submit-ting photographer.
• Submissions must be subjects in the City of Westerville.
• All submissions become the property of the City of Westerville for use in the annual Community Calendar and associated promotions.
• All photos may be used in City publications, advertising and market-ing materials.
• Photos shall not be more than two years old and must not have been altered in any way, other than cropping.
• Entries with watermarks or writing on the photo will not be accepted.
Calling All Photographers
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Matt Ulrey ISA Certified Arborist®
Parks and Urban Forest Manager
Care where I worked for three and a half years in different areas of the company.
What’s your professional back-ground? And how did you come to your position at the City of Westerville?
While at TruGreen, I learned of a job opening with the City of Westerville for a tree trimmer position. One of my colleagues at the time casually mentioned that he had applied for it, and it sounded like a great opportunity. I rushed home to research the position, complete an applica-tion and submit it before the deadline. I joined the City in 2002 as a tree trimmer for the Parks and Recreation Department and worked in that capacity for four and a half years before I was promoted to my current role as
parks and urban forest manager.Beyond the obvious experience with
lawn pest control and planting man-agement practices, a lot of what I did at TruGreen was customer service, and a lot of what I do here at Westerville is also customer service. More often than not, it all boils down to being organized and taking the time to speak with your customers to better learn about the issues at hand and what you can do to support them.
Westerville is a 40-year Tree City USA. Tell us what’s meaningful about the designation.
Having this designation for 40 years is incredibly meaningful because of the consistency and dedication the City has demonstrated to this initiative over time. Since the program began in 1976, many communities have lost their “Tree City USA” designations, either as a result of funding cuts or new goals and priorities. In fact, of the 42 communities that were named Tree
Cities in the first year, only 16 have suc-cessfully retained their status for each of the 40 years. Westerville is one of those communities.
Being a “Tree City USA” is a wonderful thing. Trees improve air quality and reduce storm runoff, provide food and shelter for local wildlife, shade homes and build-ings, and improve privacy and aesthetic improvements when incorporated into commercial and residential landscaping. “Tree City USA” designations can also assist us in our efforts to qualify for larger, department-wide accreditations and en-hance our professional reputation in the industry, which is important for pursuing and securing grant dollars for the Parks and Recreation Department.
What are simple things homeown-ers can do to keep their trees lively and healthy?
It’s very important to water your trees when dry conditions are present, especially if the trees are young and still fortifying their roots. Trees also benefit from a general fertilization program, which can be part of either a professional lawn service or a DIY at-home application.
Now that we’re in the throes of lawn care season, take care around the base of your trees. Add mulch, keep leaves and weeds at bay, and avoid hitting it with a mower or weeding de-vice. Also, think about the tree’s root system. Parking your car under a tree to wash it will not only compact the root system, it will also wash into the soil chemicals that could negatively impact the tree.
How does your work relate to Westerville’s goal to be “A City within a Park?”
Trees do a lot for that. When people think about parks, they think about areas for play and picnicking, and trees and shade naturally follow as integral components. It’s hard to have a park
The City of Westerville recently celebrated its 40th year as a Tree City USA, a national honor bestowed upon American cities for their exemplary tree conservation and maintenance efforts. Central to this effort is the City’s Urban Forestry Division, which maintains 13,000 street trees throughout the community.
At the helm of the Urban Forestry Division is Matt Ulrey, parks and urban forest manager, who works with resi-dents, businesses and contractors on a daily basis to ensure Westerville’s “Tree City USA” status remains intact.
Where are you from originally? I was born and raised in Waynesfield,
Ohio, which is near Lima. I went to Waynesfield-Goshen High School and then attended college at Hocking Col-lege in Nelsonville. I graduated with a degree in Recreation and Wildlife Man-agement and worked a few different jobs in central Ohio before ultimately landing a position at TruGreen Lawn
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Mark Your CalendarAnnual Maintenance, Westerville Community CenterAug. 22-Sept. 5; open to close
Each year, the Community Center is closed for a two-week period for maintenance and repairs. This maintenance program affects the Watering Hole (indoor pool), which is drained and cleaned, as well as limited closure of the gym, fitness room and indoor playground for cleaning. This year, the gym and Maple Room floors will be refinished. Watering Hole passholders may use Highlands Park Aquatic Center free of charge during this time. For more information or questions about planning your activities in advance, please contact Westerville Parks & Recreation at 614-901-6500.
National Night OutTuesday, Aug. 2; 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Known as “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out will see the Westerville Division of Police host and participate in several neigh-borhood events. The national event brings local public safety agencies and communities together for the evening to heighten awareness about and participation in crime prevention. The event is also targeted at sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and ready to com-bat crime. For more information or to visit specific sites, please visit www.westerville.org/police.
Odd/Even Lawn Watering ProgramIn effect all summer
Remember that lawn watering in Westerville is on an odd-even system. If your house number ends in an odd number, water on an odd-numbered day of the week. Vice versa for even numbers. Please contact the Westerville Water Division for more information or questions at 614-901-6770.
without access to a healthy and vibrant tree system.
Also, our management of the street tree program literally extends our work out onto the roads near all the homes and businesses in our community. Street trees are the trees located in public rights-of-way, and there are 13,000 of them in the City. When you think about it in that sense, there is in fact very little in Westerville that goes untouched by our crews in the field.
What would Westerville residents be surprised to know about your work?
The care and maintenance of street trees is very much a cooperative rela-tionship between our residents and the City. A lot of residents think because there’s an ordinance, a program and a name for the tree in the right-of-way, it’s City property and they can’t do any-thing as it relates to its health and well-being. But the reality is they’re much closer to their trees than we are day in and day out, and they can see and respond to developments much faster than we can. There are many problems residents can address themselves, such as a dangling limb. Don’t be afraid to take it upon yourself to conduct some basic maintenance. Contact us, tell us what it is that you are seeing, and we’ll gladly help you figure things out.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
My top priority is raising my three daughters and spending as much time with them as I can. I also like to vol-unteer with my church and enjoy the outdoors. From kayaking and hiking to jogging and utilizing the great parks system here in Westerville, there’s never a shortage of something to do.
Learn more about the City’s Urban Forestry Division at www.westerville.org/urbanforestry.
Development• Clear zoning standards compatible with character area types.• Redevelop underutilized or underperforming areas.• Well-maintained buildings.• Complete neighborhoods.• Diverse housing choices.• Walkable neighborhoods with multi-family developments.• Adequate, efficient and effective public utilities.
Mobility• A transportation system that respects and complements its context.• Accessible, safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian system.• Increase public transit as a transportation choice.• Create “smart” parking policies throughout the City.
Economic Vitality• Desirable physical qualities, attracting employees to Westerville.• Targeted industry sectors are thriving, and innovation is rewarded.• Leverage assets to attract new investments and generate returns on investment.
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The Westerville Water Treatment Plant pumps almost three million gallons of water each day. That’s a lot of water, and each one of us is impacted, because we each use about 84 of those gallons a day. On Thursday, May 26, the ribbon cutting for the newly upgraded Water Treatment Plant took place. Tours of the facility can be arranged. Call 614-901-6770 for more information.
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Ed Calo works to better young men, not just win basketball games
Don Meyer, one of the winningest college bas-ketball coaches in history, once said, “To be a team, you must be a family.”
The family ideals applied to the court have helped Ed Calo, Westerville South High
School boys’ basketball head coach, become one of the most successful high school coaches in Ohio.
During his 29 seasons at South, Calo has won 437 games and led the Wildcats to 11 conference and five district titles, as well as consecutive state championship game appearances (2015 and 2016). Earlier this year, he led South to its first state championship.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Calo played basketball in middle school for his father. After his father’s job transfer moved the family to Westerville following his sophomore year of high school, Calo attended and played basketball at the original Westerville High School for two years before graduating in 1975. He returned to Pennsylvania to attend Slippery Rock University, where he majored in history and played basketball.
Calo was a senior captain and learned valuable lessons that he has applied to his coaching career. But his initial plans never included high school coaching.
“During my last two years in college, I thought coaching at the collegiate level would be most enjoyable,” says Calo. “But my priorities changed once I started student teaching and coaching. I thought I could make a greater impact in high school.”
Calo returned to central Ohio after graduating from Slippery Rock in 1979, serving as a history teacher and assistant basketball coach in the South-Western City School District for seven years. He returned to South to teach and serve as an assistant coach for one year, before becoming head coach in 1987.
Calo’s first task was rebuilding a team coming off a 4-16 record.
“My first game as head coach was not a positive experience overall, but it was ex-citing to be out there,” says Calo. “We had a young team, but I thought the prospects were bright. I had to keep telling myself that it was a process and to keep staying the course, and our kids did that.”
During this past season, Calo focused his team on going one step further than last year, when the Wildcats lost in the state championship game. Following an 18-4 regular season record and a conference championship, the team won its first six playoff games to capture the district and regional titles and advance to the final four at the Schottenstein Center.
After winning the state semifinal game, South returned to the state final to face undefeated Lima Senior High School in front of 13,457 spectators. With the score tied at 55 late in the game, senior Jordan Humphrey drained a short jump shot with 2.3 seconds remaining to lift the Wildcats to a dramatic 57-55 victory.
Ed Calo cuts down the net following the Wildcats’ 2016 state championshipPhoto courtesy of Ed Calo
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“Our kids were heartbroken after losing the championship game in 2015, but it turned out to be a great focus for us,” says Calo. “The theme for this past season was ‘Four Nets:’ to cut down a net for the conference, district, regional and state championships.”
But even though Calo has more than 400 wins and a state championship, he especially enjoys creating a family atmo-sphere around his team in which kids learn more than just basketball.
“My intentions are to help young people and give them a chance to better them-selves,” says Calo. “I’ll yell at them, but there will never be a time when what I’m saying is not constructive. I want to encourage them and make sure they know it’s OK to make mistakes and learn from them. The kids
need to understand we love them and want the best for them, and if they understand this, they’re fine with any criticism.”
Senior Jelani Rogers was injured for most of this past season, but was a two-year starter for Calo.
“Coach Calo not only taught us how to become better basketball players, but how to become better young men as well,” says Rogers. “He’s definitely had a positive impact in my life and has helped me move forward from a boy to a young man.”
Calo also looks at his assistant coaches as members of his family. Some are former players, while others have been with him for more than 20 years.
“He continues to do a fantastic job of building a family-type atmosphere,” says
Pat Palumbo, who has been Calo’s assistant during his 29 seasons at South. “At the state championship game, we had at least one alumnus from each of our classes. He also delivers a life message to the kids before and after every practice to help them see the bigger picture and prepare them for life.”
His efforts were recognized on May 11 when he received the Diane J. Conley Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise Service to Youth award.
Calo’s own family also contributes to the team’s success.
“All of them have contributed to the program in a variety of ways,” says Calo. “My daughter is probably our biggest fan, and my son Michael runs the Westerville South Basketball Twitter account (@South Basketball). We also have a team meal be-fore every game for about 30 people, which my wife prepares herself. Sharing a meal with my team and family is very special.”
But Calo’s other son, Anthony, has a good excuse for missing South games. He was as an assistant under his father for two seasons and recently completed his third year as boys’ basketball coach at Olentangy Orange High School.
“My son wanted to be a head coach, and I wanted to help make that happen,” says Calo. “Orange had a really good year this past season, and I’m really proud of him.”
Next season, father and son will coach against each other for the first time.
“I’m not looking forward to it because I know who his mother will be rooting for,” says Calo.
Calo retired from teaching after the 2014-15 academic year. But unlike quar-terback Peyton Manning, who retired after winning the Super Bowl earlier this year, Calo has no plans to walk away from the sport he loves after winning a state title.
“I don’t know when I’ll retire,” says Calo. “I still love the game and can’t imagine a day where I won’t love the game and enjoy working with kids. They only have high school once and deserve someone who gives it their best and tries to help them as much as possible.”
Westerville resident Chris Woodley is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at [email protected].
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A Team EffortOhioHealth and Westerville high schools join forces to treat student athlete injuries
Among the most common injuries that high school athletes deal with are concussions, sprains and stress fractures; injuries
that can be scary, and injuries that require medical attention.
But thanks to a partnership with OhioHealth, parents of student athletes at Westerville North, Central and South high schools can be at ease, as physicians will be in the schools and on the fields dealing with injuries sustained during the game.
Deputy Superintendent Mark Hershiser was part of creating that partnership about 10 years ago, and says the program began to address the need for physicians on-site for athletic training and during games. And having a doctor on-site isn’t just useful for medical reasons.
“The nice thing is that everyone that we’ve encountered with OhioHealth is always upbeat, always positive,” says Her-shiser. “It’s been a great partnership.”
Dr. Kristen Dimitris of OhioHealth’s sports medicine department will be joining Westerville schools this fall as a team physi-cian. When Dimitris, formerly with Frank-lin Heights High School in South-Western City Schools, found out her co-worker was
leaving Westerville and the team physician spot was open, she jumped at the opportunity.
“As a sports medicine physician, it’s one of the things I’m trained to do,” says Dimitris. “I en-joy going to high school football games anyway, and now I get to stand on the sidelines.”
Dimitris was a stu-dent athlete when she was in high school, and though she says she never needed to see the school doctor, she sees many benefits in having physicians on-site. When a young person is injured and has the opportunity to see a doctor right away, he or she doesn’t have to sit out as long, she says.
“For catastrophes, to have a doctor on site is good,” says Dimitris.
Dimitris says the injuries she typically deals with are seasonal: concussions in the fall during football season, shin splints and stress fractures in the spring during track season. She is also equipped to conduct x-rays in her office
at the school, which is in-valuable for non-emergency broken bones.
“If it’s an open frac-ture, (then) that would go to the hospital. But if it’s something that I think is broken, I can do it in my office,” says Dimitris. To get treatment started as soon as possible as well as for parents’ schedules, it’s beneficial to have a doctor on site, she says, “to at least get that initial visit without having to schedule a doc-tor’s appointment.”
Even if the team physician is not able to immediately help, he or she can refer the student to a doctor at OhioHealth hospitals, so the student gets instant help.
“There’s a referral system that, if a stu-dent athlete is injured, they’re able to get in to see a physician and their athletic trainers immediately,” says Hershiser.
Doctors in the team physicians program are also available for yearly pre-participation physical exams. This is a boon for families that otherwise wouldn’t have the time or resources to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician, or just for those that prefer the convenience.
The partnership has grown to bring in OhioHealth in as a central part of Wester-ville City Schools.
“Whether it’s part of their administra-tion group, part of their physician group, part of the staff that’s at the Westerville Medical Campus, it’s having people that truly want to be a partner,” says Hershiser. “I would say that it has expanded from its infancy of athletic training to a broad, district-wide partnership.”
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A Team EffortOhioHealth and Westerville high schools join forces to treat student athlete injuries
OhioHealth even has a facility these fami-lies can visit each month for meetings.
OhioHealth has also provided with the district with space at the OhioHealth Westerville medical campus for student enrollment, CPR and emergency depart-ment services. The medical group even prints the district’s calendars.
“OhioHealth is an incredible organiza-tion, and they’re always looking for ways to help,” says Hershiser. “Those are important communication tools for us, as a district. … If you look at the (services OhioHealth provides), all these things are a benefit to our students and families.”
Amanda DePerro is an assistant editor. Feedback welcome at [email protected].
OhioHealth offers space in its Westerville medical campus for Westerville City Schools’ enrollment facility, as well as a family re-source center.
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Around TownWESTERFLORA GARDEN TOURJuly 17, 1-7 p.m.
WesterFlora celebrates a quarter-century of jaw-dropping gardens with its “25th Celebration of Beauty.”
Tour stops are scattered through Wester-ville and were announced June 20.
Though residents’ amazing gardens are the stars of the show, each stop on the tour also comes with live entertainment, including a Sweet Adelines chorus, a men’s barbershop quartet, a chamber music trio, a banjo player and a storyteller.
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TAPESTRY OF A TOWNJuly 24, 1-5 p.m.
Westerville’s annual tour of historic properties, now in its fourth year, benefits the Westerville Habitat Partnership.
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Tickets can be purchased in advance at various locations throughout Westerville – the list is available on the tour website – or the day of the event at any tour stop.
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Fifty Percent More FestivalWesterville’s annual arts festival adds an extra day, food trucks and moreBy Hailey Stangebye
Every Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music and Arts Fes-tival is bigger than the previous year’s, but the 43rd annual event
also will be significantly longer.The festival is slated for July 8-10 – three
days, compared to the usual two.“We’re expanding the festival beyond its
traditional days of Saturday and Sunday to include a Friday evening event,” says Malcolm Kates, festival coordinator and coordinator of communications for the Chamber. “It’s a really historic decision and endeavor.”
The festivities launch July 8 in Uptown Westerville with artists and live music at multiple locations. Also new to the festival this year is a VIP reception at the Old Bag of Nails Pub from 8 to 11 p.m. on the first evening of the festival.
“In the (VIP reception) itself, there will be music, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and it’s open to the public as well, for a small charge,” says Kates.
The reception hosts local dignitaries, special guests and sponsors. Tickets are $25 and include a wristband for access to the reception and the entire festival.
This is an opportunity to include in the festival the Uptown Westerville merchants that have always wanted to be involved, says Kates.
But Uptown isn’t the only new addition to the festival. The Chamber is expanding the food options as well.
Traditionally, the festival has offered concessions and a carnival feel, says Jase Tyas, food committee chairwoman.
“We’re going to include those again this year,” says Kates. “At the same time, we’re in-
viting a select number of notable Westerville and Columbus area food trucks to make the food itself more of a draw to the event.”
The food trucks are a chance to bring a whole different demo-graphic to the festival, Tyas says.
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The festival will also be doling out food awards for the first time in its history. Cat-egories include best signature dish, best concession and best food truck.
“We are always finding ways to make (the festival) better while still maintaining the identity that has come about organi-cally,” says Kates.
That is to say, visitors can still expect the cherished events that have kept them com-ing back year after year, such as the Youth Art Exhibit and innovative local musicians.
The festival is a chance for local artisans and the community as a whole to work together.
“For this one weekend each year, they all come together in a collaborative way,” says Kates, “I think that’s why it’s lasted for as long as it has and continues to grow each year.”
Hailey Stangebye is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at [email protected].
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At COSI, Ty Owen runs the planetarium, but he also makes video and sound art intended forlive performance and installation. He embraces technology in hisart and there’s no place he’d rather make it.
Learn more about Ty’s story and other Columbus artists and events.
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living By Garth Bishop
Outside Influence
Between the filler rock, weeds and stinging insects, Joe and Angie Abood almost never found any reason to use their back yard.
One major overhaul later, though, the Westerville-area couple have found them-selves with a comfortable space to enjoy company and let their two children play.
The Aboods have lived in the 2002-built house since 2009. When they contacted the northwest Columbus-based Cleary Com-pany last summer, it was the culmination of years of dissatisfaction with their back yard.
“Our house had a very small yard to start out with, but the only thing the kids could use was the front yard,” says Angie. “We did not use the back yard, ever. I probably went to the back yard twice a year to make sure nothing majorly needed attention back there.”
Not only was the yard rocky and beset by nuisances from poison ivy to yellow jackets, it got very little sun, which made it a challenge to grow anything decent-looking, Angie says.
Now, the back of the house sports a new patio, railing and stairs, in addition to a refurbished deck and porch.
“We have loved every minute of it,” Angie says. “It was well worth doing. I honestly would have done it earlier if I had known it would turn out so well.”
Though the deck and patio might be the most outwardly noticeable part of the reno-vation, Cleary also redesigned the Aboods’ basement, including the bathroom there.
The small, dark shower was replaced by a custom tiled one, turning it into the nicest bathroom in the house, Angie says. A cramped doorway that led from the base-ment to the back yard has been replaced by a window, and the previous window
Deck/patio/screened porch combo has transformative effect on previously unused back yard
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The deck has been reinforced and fitted with a Trex Rainguard system, which keeps water landing on the deck from dripping onto the patio. Angie voted against the Rainguard, she says, but now appreciates it tremendously.“I’m glad (Joe) talked me into it,” she says.
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Cleary even took out the weeds and replaced them with grass seed that, despite the lack of sun, is “probably the best-looking grass at our house,” Angie says.
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The basement itself has been trans-formed into a much more open space with a new carpet.
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The paver patio is entirely new and spans the width of the house. Most of it is directly underneath the deck and screened porch, which keeps it shaded.
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Peak Freshnesson the table By Garth Bishop
Westerville’s newest grocery store is a winner
The “Rookie of the Year” award at this year’s Taste of Westerville was open to every participant attend-ing its first Taste, but the winner
was a true rookie in the community.Fresh Thyme Farmers Market had been
open for only a few days when its store di-rector, Richard Spires, brought his items to the Crowne Plaza Columbus North in April.
“We just opened the week of,” Spires says.The goal was to introduce patrons
to what Fresh Thyme does best – fresh, healthful food, with a design intended to
be easy to navigate – so Spires put together a simple offering he thought would make those points.
“We just wanted to highlight our fresh products, so we made some fresh pine-apple salsa and Fresh Thyme brand tortilla chips,” he says.
Organic produce is a major area of emphasis for the store, but it also has a full deli, bakery and butcher shop, among other typical grocery options.
“We bring healthy food to the masses,” Spires says.
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Westerville’s is the third Fresh Thyme in central Ohio, following stores in northwest Columbus and Worthington. The Midwest-centered company is based in Chicago.
Six awards were given out at this year’s Taste, the most it has presented in recent years. Other winners, most of which have been previously profiled in Westerville Magazine, include:• Polaris Grill for Best Presentation and
People’s Choice;• Yabo’s Tacos for Westerville’s Tastiest;• Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn for Busiest
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Garth Bishop is managing editor. Feedback welcome at [email protected].
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The Bath Monster By Colin Boyd (picture book)Here is the answer to the question, “Where does the dirty bath water go?” It’s slurped up by the Bath Monster! Of course, kids should worry about what else the Bath Mon-ster loves to slurp.
Gold Medal Mess By David A. Kelly (chapter book)When five friends discover a plot to ruin their elementary school’s Olympic-style field day, it’s a race against time to solve the mystery. Timely information on the Olympics is included.
National Parks Guide U.S.A. By Sarah Wassner Flynn (juvenile nonfiction)National Geo-graphic Kids wishes our National Parks a happy 100th birthday! Laid out by region and chock full of tips, this guide is a treat whether you are planning a visit or not.
Let Your Kids Go Wild Outside By Fiona Bird (parent/teacher)Make a wigwam, learn how to play conkers, play grass games, go shell-seeking or feed the birds in your own back yard. Watch them learn and blos-som outdoors with these activities.
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Raising Children That Other People Like to Be Around By Richard E. GreenbergUsing common sense and leading by example are the focus of the author’s advice on how to raise respectful children, reduce conflict and improve communication with your kids.
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Ordinary American Couple’s Extraordi-nary Rescue Mission into the Heart of Nazi Germany By Steven PressmanRisking their personal safety, an American couple from Phila-delphia managed to rescue 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Austria.
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character By Paul ToughEducators and scien-tists are discovering a radically different picture of how kids develop and learn, as well as which characteristics actu-ally lead to success.
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