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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 | 10 AM-4 PM Northam Park | 2070 Northam Road

BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON, UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS & UPPER ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CityiNSIGHTSEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON WORK BEGINS ON LANE AVENUE PLANNING STUDY

The Lane Avenue business corridor is the growth, and put in place a framework about the significance of the business City’s most rapidly evolving commercial to guide this growth in a way that best district for Upper Arlington’s future and district, and it continues to experience benefits the community. to provide input on what they believe unprecedented levels of reinvestment. The Lane Avenue Planning Study should be priority considerations. This transformation has enhanced the process will include: This September, residents can par- area’s vibrancy and appeal, providing • A detailed review of pertinent guid- ticipate in the first round of information new dining, retail, housing and service ing documents, such as the Master gathering, in the following ways: options, along with the community’s first Plan, Unified Development Ordi- • Open House 1: 6-8 pm, hotel (with a second under construction). nance, past studies and survey data. Wednesday, September 18, As the area has changed, the City • Developing commercial streetscape COhatch, 1733 W. Lane Avenue has implemented measures to address standards to enhance the district, • Community Pop Up 1: parking and traffic concerns, provide with a focus on pedestrian activity, 7:30-9 am, Thursday, September transitional buffers from the commercial bicycle access, transit use, outdoor 26, Crimson Cup, 2468 Northwest district into the adjoining residential dining, and opportunities for public Boulevard neighborhood, and to enhance pedestri- art and public gathering spaces. • Community Pop Up 2: 5:30-7 pm, an and bicycle access where possible. • Reviewing and making recommen- Thursday, September 26, Whole A statistically valid survey on the dations for modifying the City’s Foods, 1555 W. Lane Avenue corridor—conducted at the close of commercial design standards. 2018—demonstrated high levels of • A comprehensive traffic evaluation A second round of engagement will resident satisfaction with recent of Lane Avenue, from Riverside occur at the close of the year, at which developments, increased access to Drive to State Route 315—to include time OHM will present its findings and shops and amenities, and the steps traffic counts and projecting maxi- initial recommendations for review and taken to mitigate traffic and access. mum future development counts—to discussion. With new developments already develop a phased approach to The City encourages residents to underway and on the horizon—such as congestion mitigation and parking become involved in this important The Lane II (which began construction requirements. review process to help develop a this summer) and Arlington Gateway— roadmap that will further the corridor’s combined with the pressures of a The study process began in August appeal as a major hub for community growing region, City Council has 2019 and is expected to conclude in the activity, while preserving the peaceful approved a contract with OHM Advisors, Spring of 2020. It includes two phases nature of surrounding neighborhoods. to take a detailed look at the district to of citizen engagement, providing Full details and project updates can better understand the impacts of future opportunities for residents to learn be found at upperarlingtonoh.gov. upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 CityiNSIGHT 3 UA Fire a Huckleberry House Safe Place U.S. Flag Collection Box

Huckleberry House’s beginnings date back to 1970, as a single shelter The U.S. flag’s history and the proper etiquette for runaway teens. Today, it has multiple locations that provide shelter for for the retirement of a U.S. Flag are sometimes children in need and support four core programs: Family Support, Youth misunderstood or not practiced. In 2018, local Outreach, Transitional Living, and Crisis Shelter. Eagle Scout Joseph Piccininni wanted to help When children run away, many don’t know where to go. The Safe raise awareness to these issues, putting together a Place Program fills that void, offering safe places for children that then plan to purchase a U.S. Flag collection box for the connect them with the support services offered by Huckleberry House. community and to educate members on proper In the Columbus region, Huckleberry House has over 90 Safe Place etiquette through his Eagle Scout Service Project. partners, with the City’s Fire Division recently joining this effort. Fire Joseph raised the funds needed to purchase Stations 71 on Arlington Avenue and 72 on Reed Road are designated a U.S. Flag collection box, and to cover other Safe Places, providing immediate help and safety for all youth in crisis, miscellaneous costs associated with the project. He while Huckleberry House is contacted and further arrangements made. also worked with fellow Scouts to write brochures After reaching a Safe Place, children are welcomed into the Huck about U.S. flag history, etiquette and proper House Crisis Shelter, where they receive counseling and guidance in retirement in order to provide information and addressing the issues that caused them to run away. The Crisis Shelter is resources for people who want to learn more. 100% voluntary and guardian consent is required once children have These brochures can be found at the U.S. Flag arrived. An overarching goal of the program is to reunite these children collection box, which is located at the Municipal with their families. Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. All Safe Place locations have a black and yellow Safe Place sign on the Residents can stop by any time during regular exterior. Children/teens can send a text to 69866 with the word SAFE and business hours to properly retire any worn flags. their current location, and they will immediately receive a text with details The City thanks Joseph and his fellow Eagle of the closest Safe Place. They can also call The National Safe Place hotline, Scouts, and all who helped make this project a at 1-888-290-7233. To learn more, visit huckhouse.formationstudiocreates. reality for our community. com.

UAHS Class of 1949 Celebrates 70th Reunion with Visit to Historic Tree Grove

Of the many traditions that make UA’s Independence Day celebrations so special, the milestone class reunions for UA High School graduates are a favorite. Former classmates travel from near and far to reconnect and share fond memo- ries of their childhoods. This year, the UAHS Class of 1949 gathered to celebrate their 70th anni- versary in a special way. Twenty years earlier, this group commemorated their 50th anniversary by donating a grove of historic trees to the City for the commu- nity’s enjoyment, located at the east end The class is pictured in front of a burr oak, of Northam Park. The alumni worked one of the trees originally planted in 1999. with then students of Tremont Elemen- tary School to plant a selection of tree species propagated from trees of histor- Despite the changes within the tree knowing their gift represents a legacy of ic significance. A kiosk with interpretive grove, as members gathered at Northam history and sustainability for decades to signage was also installed. Park to visit the grove and reminisce, come. Some of the original trees were not they shared with our Parks & Forestry We thank all members of the UAHS well suited to the Central Ohio climate, Division how inspired they are by the Class of 1949 for their generosity and requiring replacement by new species. progress made in just 20 years, while enthusiasm for preserving UA’s beautiful natural environment. 4 CityiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 upperarlingtonoh.gov Community Center Feasibility Task Force

Front row (from left): Chuck Manofsky, Matt Rule, Bill Westbrook, Greg Comfort, Nick Lashutka (Co-chair) Back row: Todd Walter, Kelly Boggs-Lape, Supen Bowe, Margie Pizzuti (Co-Chair), Linda Mauger, Merry Hamilton, Linda Moulakis, Wendy Gomez, Brian Perrera Not Pictured: Friedl Bohm

There is a strong interest by many “It’s an honor to be able to serve my residents to revisit the issue of community on an issue that is important inadequate indoor community gathering to my family,” said Nick Lashutka. “Like space. Most notably, in a statistically so many parents, we know first-hand the valid survey conducted for the 2018 challenges of getting our kids to their Parks & Recreation Comprehensive extracurricular activities. While we are Plan, 81% of respondents supported a unsure of what the outcome from this feasibility study on a multi-generational process will be, I’m glad the City has set maintaining a prospective facility. indoor recreation facility. The plan also the framework for us to have this • Reporting out the emerging brought to light that a number of recre- important conversation.” options and cost scenarios, and ation and leisure components desired An initial focus of the Task Force studying the level of community by residents are currently lacking in will be to determine if Upper Arlington support. UA—components that would typically be needs a community center. If the answer found within a community center. is yes, they must then find out if the A first meeting was held August 13. On July 8, City Council formed the community will actually support such a Members shared details of their back- Community Center Feasibility Task Force facility. grounds and reasons for participating in (previously called the Community Center The scope of the study will likely the Task Force. Staff presented informa- Study Group) to guide this process. include: tion that would be of use to the group, In July, Council President Kip • Extensive opportunities for including highlights from the 2018 Parks Greenhill asked the members he community participation. & Recreation Comprehensive Plan and planned to nominate as co-chairs— • Assessments of existing conditions. a brief history of past community center Margie Pizzuti and Nick Lashutka—to take • Reviewing options for replacement efforts. It was agreed that the Task Force the lead on advance preparations for the of the City’s existing Senior Center should seek the assistance of a consult- Task Force. At press time, Council was (as either a combined or stand- ing firm to help guide their process, to expected to vote on the nominees at the alone facility). be selected through a formal Request for August 19 Council Conference Session. • Reviewing the facilities and models Qualifications process. “We’re experiencing so much of operation in other communities. At press time, the fall meeting activity to enhance community life in • Reviewing Upper Arlington’s history schedule had not been finalized. In the new and exciting ways, as Upper relative to a community center. coming weeks, watch for updates on this Arlington enters its second century,” • Considering public/private models. process and how you can be involved. said Margie Pizzuti. “I am gratified that • Identifying the scope, projected Visit upperarlingtonoh.gov where you Council has taken the bold step of costs and possible location. can register for email updates and send revisiting this issue and for their • Exploring funding strategies for your thoughts to the Task Force. willingness to let residents lead the way.” constructing, operating and upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 CityiNSIGHT 5 B U I L D I N G B L O C K S River Ridge As the region continues to experience Arlington Gateway Study Update unprecedented levels of growth, it’s not From the fall of 2017 into mid-2018, the surprising that developers are looking City took a detailed look at the River to communities like Upper Arlington Ridge/Kingsdale West neighborhood for opportunities. Since UA is already through a formal study process. The built out with just five percent of its land purpose was to identify ways to zoned for commercial use—combined preserve and strengthen this area with zoning that requires greater density through thoughtful steps that are and a mix of uses in commercial districts reflective of extensive input from to maximize their potential and protect residents. Areas of focus included hous- UA’s residential nature—redevelopment ing trends, neighborhood connectivity, proposals are trending larger. Read on pedestrian access, safety and traffic. for an update on three such projects. In June of 2018, Council accepted the report and implementation steps. Golden Bear Redevelopment Approved by BZAP last summer, the In the months since, a lot has been developer recently submitted an update accomplished, with several zoning code to the Final Development Plan, which changes enacted, such as allowing was shared with BZAP in August. This carport enclosures and restricting the latest version of the project includes: height of homes to 28 feet. Looking • Ground floor retail and restaurant ahead, a new sidewalk will be uses totaling 27,000 square feet constructed on Mountview Road next • 225 apartments on the 2nd-6th year and on Nottingham Road in 2023. floors, wrapped round a seven-story The study process had also garage with 866 spaces highlighted concerns about property Located at the site of the Golden Bear • To the east of the apartments, an maintenance issues, oftentimes the Center at Riverside and Fishinger, this additional five stories are result of rental properties not being project has been in the public eye since designated, with 139,000 square maintained appropriately by landlords the Spring of 2019. After an initial review feet of office space or renters failing to meet their yard care by Staff and the Board of Zoning and A tentative construction schedule for this requirements. It recommended that Planning (BZAP) in March, the developer project is pending. the City begin proactive inspections made refinements to its plan—reducing to encourage good stewardship of the the size and height of the project—before Lane II district’s homes and properties. returning to BZAP in June. At that time, In response, earlier this year the the Preliminary Development Plan was City added a second Code Compliance approved. A Final Development Plan was Officer position within the Community submitted in June. At press time, BZAP Development Department. The first action was pending August 19. round of inspections within the district The proposed five-story project began late July and is expected to run would be comprised of: into the fall. In the first week alone, • 20,000 square feet of ground floor approximately 80 property maintenance retail and restaurant space violations were noted (this included • 24,000 square feet of second floor more than one issue for some proper- office space The Lane II project is moving full steam ties). Notification letters have been sent • 79 residential condominiums on the ahead. Demolition was completed detailing the issues, the timeframe for 3rd-5th floors in July, with work transitioning to the correcting them, and next steps should • A 298 space parking garage at the relocation of utilities. We can expect to the issue/s not be resolved. rear of the building see the new hotel begin to rise from the Even though the proactive program • Traffic and site access in coordi- ground very soon. is now in effect, it’s still possible to notify nation with future ODOT and UA Code Compliance if you see any proper- improvements to Riverside Drive For more on these projects, visit ty maintenance issues you wish to have and Fishinger Road the Community Projects section of our addressed. Visit upperarlingtonoh.gov website. for details. 6 CityiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 upperarlingtonoh.gov

FROM CHAMBERS | Highlights of City Council & Its Policy Decisions

Three Council Seats on 2019 Upper Arlington November Ballot City Council Every November, U.S. citizens are Front row (from left): afforded the opportunity to have a Michele Hoyle, Brendan voice in government by participating in King (Vice President), Kip Greenhill (President), the electoral process at the local, state Carolyn Casper or national levels. In 2019, three Upper Back row: Jim Lynch, Arlington City Council seats are on the Brian Close, Sue Ralph Tuesday, November 5 ballot. Council Member Sue Ralph has decided not to run for her first full term on Council. Council Vice President Brendan King and Council Member Caroylyn Casper are both running for a second term. Community members in the Concourse Galley. A moderated candidates. The City is in no position to Michaela Burris, John Kulewicz and Q&A forum begins at 7 pm, moderated regulate language on a political sign, as Angela Lanctot have all filed with the by local news anchor for ABC6/Fox 28, this would infringe upon on individual’s Franklin County Board of Elections as Kurt Ludlow. freedom of speech. The City may be candidates for a seat on Council. You can submit questions in able to ask a resident to remove signs Details of candidates’ community advance—through 3 pm, Wednesday, only if they are deteriorating or placed experience and goals will be provided October 9—at leadershipua.org. in the right-of-way. If you believe either by the This Week Upper Arlington to be the case, call Code Compliance at News, via candidate websites, social 614-583-5073. Signs placed on private media and other forums as election day Political Signage property are considered private property approaches. Guidelines as well, and theft charges will be filed UACO Section 105.3 sets the As election season approaches, the City against individuals taking signs. The City contribution limitations in Upper wishes to remind residents about the respectfully asks residents to be mindful Arlington. Financial contributions or proper display of political yard signs. UA of the aesthetics of our neighborhoods in-kind contributions from an individual, City Government is non-partisan, and when placing political signs. corporation or organization in support of City Council does not endorse political a candidate’s campaign cannot exceed $250 per calendar year. Of this, no more The Kroger Marketplace on Henderson Road recently celebrated its reopening, following than $100 can be in cash. extensive renovations. Pictured from left: Council Member Michele Hoyle, President Kip Greenhill, Kroger Manager Kristina, Economic Development Director Joe Henderson, Planning Officer Justin Milam, Senator Stephanie Kunze, Police Chief Steve Farmer. Leadership UA Candidates Night 6-9 pm, Thursday, October 10 3600 Tremont Road As we head into an election season with five candidates running for three City Council seats and four candidates vying for three spots on the School Board, there’s a lot to be informed about. To help you in your decision-making prior to heading to the ballot box, Leadership UA is once again to the rescue by hosting its Candidates Night. Participate in an informal meet-and- greet of the candidates and learn about other issues on the ballot from 6-7 pm upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 CityiNSIGHT 7

Fall Pest Alerts Community Relations

Invasive plants, diseases and insects are Assessment Update an unfortunate part of modern life. The emerald ash borer has killed most native An area of focus brought to the City’s ash trees in the City, but a few residents attention thanks to the work of Equal UA, continue to treat their ashes to protect is a community desire to explore options them. An invasive insect on the City Tree for advancing Upper Arlington as place Commission’s radar this year is the Asian that is welcoming, cohesive and longhorned beetle (ALB). This accidental inclusive. To help us get there, UA introduction has only been found in resident Floyd Akins is leading a a few places in the U.S., but it has the community relations assessment effort potential to kill many thousands of that is seeking to uncover the issues maples and other common native trees requiring our attention AND to develop where it becomes established. a roadmap that will enable us to build Fortunately, this large beetle is not or distinctive exit holes in trees, call on our strengths and shore up areas of very mobile, and eradication efforts Parks & Forestry at 614-583-4340 and weakness, so that all in our community are underway, or have already been a staff arborist will investigate. Again, feel connected, supported and valued. successful where the pest has been this beetle is not known to be in Central The process began with two found. The closest infestation to UA is in Ohio, but should it arrive, prompt community relations assessments SW Ohio outside Cincinnati. However, detection and action would be essential. workshops, held in May and June. the beetle can travel in firewood, and Lastly, the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture In total, approximately 85 community residents should be vigilant. recently announced that contaminated members participated, sharing many The adult is large (about 1.5” long) lilac and rhododendron shrubs sold insights and ideas. with long striped antennae. It is black at Walmart and Rural King stores this Mr. Akins is creating a draft report with white spots, and lives as a beetle spring may carry the fungus that causes and set of recommendations that will from June–October laying eggs on trees. a disease known as sudden oak death. be shared with members of Equal UA The larvae is a plump white borer that This disease is as grim as it sounds, and and ultimately with City Council at the tunnels through tree trunks, eventually it would be devastating if it became September 16 Council Conference killing the tree. After larvae pupate in the established in Ohio. Residents who Session. The meeting begins at 7:30 pm, trunk, the adults emerge leaving a round purchased rhododendrons or lilacs at 3600 Tremont Road. hole slightly smaller than a dime. from those stores should contact This process is expected to include If you see an adult beetle that is the Department of Agriculture for additional opportunities for community large, black, and has white spots, try instructions on destroying the infected involvement as we move this important to capture it and take it to the Parks plants. issue forward, and we encourage you to & Recreation Office (3600 Tremont Upper Arlington’s urban forest watch for updates and to be part of the Road) for identification. The beetles are canopy is an incredibly valuable asset, conversation. harmless to people and do not bite. and everyone can share in protecting it. Full details, including workshop Should you see adults you can’t capture, materials and survey data can be found at upperarlingtonoh.gov.

The City is part of the Franklin County emergency notification system, an online tool that can quickly dispatch emergency texts, emails and voice messages. The City uses this system to notify residents of summertime mosquito spraying. To receive the most benefit from this notification tool, you are advised to register and tailor your account relative to how you would like to receive updates. REGISTER TODAY AT: upperarlingtonoh.gov/connect 8 CityiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 upperarlingtonoh.gov Citizen Financial Review Task Force Report

After a three-month process, the 2019 Based on a study of financial information, • Fund balances are very strong and Citizen Financial Review Task Force interviews with many City staff, reviews the City is in stable financial shape. completed its review of the City’s of the Capital Improvement Program, There are sufficient revenues to finances. This included an assessment the 2017 Community Survey, the River support the operations of the City of progress made implementing Ridge/Kingsdale West study, and the and a robust capital plan to address recommendations from the original 2014 Parks & Recreation Comprehensive the extensive capital needs. Task Force, determining if service levels Plan, as well as extensive discussions • We commend the City on its are in alignment with community needs, at multiple public meetings of the Task privatization and collaboration assessing the status of the City’s Capital Force, the Upper Arlington Citizen initiatives implemented to date. In Improvement Program, and determining Financial Review Task Force reached general, back office functions where if there were any specific areas where a consensus on the following conclusions: employees do not work face to face fuller review might be appropriate. • Most of the recommendations of with the public are prime candidates At the July 8 City Council Meeting, the 2014 Task Force have been for privatization and/or shared Task Force Chair Ann Gabriel presented implemented and the desired services. In general, areas commonly the 2019 Citizen Financial Review outcomes have been achieved. considered for privatization or Task Force Report to Council. Below Those not implemented are still valid shared services include Information is an excerpt taken from the Executive at this time. Technology (IT), Human Resources Summary within the report: compliance functions, and Fleet Maintenance. HELP US CHOOSE OUR NEW CITY FLAG • For the most part, citizens are happy with service levels and the City has been responsive to areas of concern After launching our new City logo in identified in the 2017 Community 2019, we would like your help select- Survey. Areas of service level not ing a new design for our community’s being met relate primarily to Parks & flag. Two options have been Recreation. developed following extensive • We are impressed with the Capital discussion and research on what Improvement Program processes in design considerations make for a place. It allows City Council to make successful—and memorable—city flag. thoughtful and deliberate choices The design elements on each option 1 about allocation of City resources to are a simplified representation of fund our capital needs. significant aspects of our community’s • Identified areas where a fuller review heritage, tradition and location. may be necessary include program Each option features one main costs, program fees and program theme—the Golden Bear—recognizable subsidies, a capital equipment to all as the symbol of UA’s proud planning and budgeting process, heritage. and economic development In Option One, the stars not only activities. represent our community’s cherished past and golden future, they discreetly 2 Council members were reviewing pay homage to Upper Arlington’s most this document over summer recess, popular community celebration, the Let us know which is your favorite with the intent of further discussion and Fourth of July. Additionally, the two option by completing our online survey, action in the fall. The first such discussion stripes represent the two rivers that at www.surveymonkey.com/r/CityFlag. was scheduled for the August 19 Council run to the east and west of our The deadline is Sunday, September 15. Conference Session. community. Then, be on the lookout later this fall The entire report and details of In Option Two, we wholeheartedly for the opportunity to purchase the new the Task Force process, can be found embrace Upper Arlington’s Fourth of city flag to hang proudly at your home at upperarlingtonoh.gov. If you have July celebrations with a burst of or as holiday gifts for your family and any questions, please contact Finance fireworks. friends. Director Brent Lewis, at 614-583-5291. upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 CityiNSIGHT 9

Leaf Collection Food Waste Public Works Division ...... 614-583-5350 Composting Program The City is providing free leaf PUBLIC SERVICE 614-583-5356 collection services late Drop-off Locations: October through early • Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road (by the December, weather permit- dumpster bay at the south end of the building) ting. The actual dates will be • Amelita Mirolo Barn, Sunny 95 Park announced in September. The City has partnered The program is with GoZERO Services, typically comprised of five a non-profit food scraps pass throughs (rounds) of courier service, to offer a the City by collection crews. pilot composting program Residents are advised to for recycling food scraps. refrain from placing leaves at To participate, you may the curb until approximately use any container with a one week before the start lid. Once your container is of the program AND to stop full, bring the food scraps to one of our two raking leaves to the curb at drop-off locations, where you will find clearly-marked least one week before the 65-gallon containers. Full details can be found at program ends. upperarlingtonoh.gov. The timeframe for collection each year does not Solid Waste Holiday Service Delays change since the Public Works Division must fit this service in City offices are closed in observance of the following with other seasonal services, such as summer road maintenance holiday: and winter snow removal. • Monday, September 2 – Labor Day. Solid Waste Each collection season differs, due to varying weather collection is delayed by one day for all zones. conditions, such as heavy rain and snow, and how quickly leaves fall. We appreciate your patience throughout Goodwill Columbus E-Waste the program, especially during periods of heavy rain and an early snowfall. A Leaf Collection Tracking Map is available at Collection Drive upperarlingtonoh.gov, providing residents a means to 9 am-2 pm, Saturday, September 14 anticipate when collection crews are likely to be on their street. Reed Road Park Shelter by Station 72 Please follow these guidelines: Enter parking lot from Lytham Road • Place loose-raked leaves close to the edge of the street in The City’s Public Service Department has scheduled an the tree lawn, not in the street. e-waste collection event, in partnership with Goodwill • Leaf piles should not exceed four feet in width and be no Columbus. Visit www.goodwillcolumbus.org for further than two feet behind the curb. details of the items that will be accepted, including old • Do not place rocks, sticks or objects in leaf piles. computers,

• Keep piles away from signposts, light poles, trees and mail cameras, boxes. home and CityiNSIGHT • Do not block storm sewers as this can increase the chance cell phones, BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON of flooding in the event of a heavy rain. rechargeable Production: • Parked vehicles should be at least 15 feet away from either batteries, old Christmas Emma Speight, Community Affairs Director side of leaf piles so that collection crews have safe access Phone: 614-583-5045 | [email protected] to the leaves with their truck and leaf machine. lights and more. The City’s solid waste contract offers year-round collection for yard waste collection. When the leaf collection program is not in effect or if you only have a small pile of leaves, place City of Upper Arlington 3600 Tremont Road them in approved biodegradable bags or containers marked Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 for yard waste, and place at the curb for collection on your Phone: 614-583-5000 regular Solid Waste collection day. “Yard Waste” decals for upperarlingtonoh.gov containers are available at the Municipal Services Center and www.facebook.com/CityofUA

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2018 Popular Annual Financial Report FINANCE 614-583-5291 The 2018 Popular Annual Financial NewsCITY NEWS AND USEFULBITES INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS Report (PAFR), was mailed to UA homes in August. This report provides a reader- Public Holidays by singers/songwriters Gary and friendly summary of the City’s financial Linda Sclafani, with a chicken teriyaki City offices are closed in observance activities from the previous year. of the following holiday: lunch. Register by September 6. • Monday, September 2 – Labor Day. • Tuesday, October 8, 11:30 am: Sing SCRAM! Wildlife Control Solid Waste collection is delayed by along to the music of John Denver, www.SCRAM!Wildlife.org with local musician Bill Cohen, and one day for all zones. The City contracts with SCRAM! Wildlife enjoy a spaghetti and meatball Control, a division of the Ohio Wildlife City e-News lunch. Register by October 4. Center, to provide wildlife management CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 614-583-5040 services to residents and businesses at Get timely service news and special Book the Barn for Your Event PARKS & RECREATION 614-583-5300 a discounted rate. Full details can be project updates from the City, with the found at www.SCRAMwildlife.org. The The Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 following options: City has an Animal Control guidelines Park is a popular venue for weddings • City Insight - twice monthly e-news page under the Resources section of its and other memorable events, such as on City services, special projects, website, at upperarlingtonoh.gov. upcoming events & more. birthday parties, retirements, baby and • Activity Link - monthly programming wedding showers, and corporate events. Prescription Drug Book the Barn at upperarlingtonoh.gov. updates from Parks & Recreation Take-Back Day • Arts Link - monthly updates on Con- 10 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 26 course Gallery exhibits and other Tobacco Free Parks PARKS & RECREATION 614-583-5300 3600 Tremont Road community arts programming POLICE 614-583-5150 • Sentinel - monthly program and ser- Continuing Upper Arlington’s In addition to hosting the year-round vice updates from the Senior Center commitment to protecting the health and welfare of its residents, effective drop-ff unit for old and unused To register for these convenient June 2019 the use of all nicotine prescription drugs, the Police Division options, visit the Connect section of our products are prohibited in the City’s also participates in twice yearly Drug website, at upperarlingtonoh.gov. public parks. This includes cigarettes, Take Back events coordinated by the cigars, e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Drug Enforcement Agency. Drop-off old Public Meetings and unused prescription drugs—pills CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 614-583-5030 only—drive-thru style. A full list of upcoming public meetings of City Council and various Boards and Commissions can be found on our Event Calendar, at upperarlingtonoh.gov. Highlights of upcoming Council Meeting agendas are shared on Facebook, with meetings live-streamed. Follow @CityofUA for these useful updates today!

Senior Center Monthly Luncheons SENIOR CENTER 614-583-5320 The Senior Center hosts monthly luncheons, featuring guest entertainment. Cost is $10 with pre- registration required. • Tuesday, September 10, 11:30 am: View of the Henderson Road Reconstruction Project, showing Featuring an acoustic performance the new path installed on the north side of the street. upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 CityiNSIGHT 11

Beggar’s Night Safety Tips be tested once a month and if an alarm Thursday, October 31, 6-8 p.m. chirps, warning that the battery is low, Smart Columbus Ride & POLICE 614-583-5150 replace the battery right away. Drive Electric Vehicle Tips for Kids Roadshow • Plan your route in advance and Lane Road Library Parking tell your parents where you will be Lot Traffic Pattern Change 9 am-4 pm, Saturday, September 28 going. Over the August 24, 25 weekend, the Tremont Pool Parking Lot • Wear a costume that does not block Lane Road Library parking lot was your vision. scheduled for re-sealing and re-striping. The Smart Columbus Ride & Drive • Trick-or-treat in a group, stay Upon completion of this work, the traffic Electric Vehicle Roadshow is coming to together. pattern through the parking lot changes Upper Arlington! • Never enter a stranger’s house. to a clockwise configuration. As the winner of the U.S. • Look both ways before crossing the Department of Transportation’s street and cross at crosswalks. Parking Restrictions During (USDOT) first-ever Smart City Challenge, • If you are wearing dark clothing, OSU Home Football Games Columbus was awarded $50 million in carry a flashlight so you can be seen. PUBLIC SERVICE 614-583-5350 grant funding and the designation as America’s Smart City. The initiative seeks • Do not trick-or-treat at houses that To address parking, access and safety to transform mobility throughout Central have their porch light off. concerns, the City is restricting parking Ohio. • Avoid eating any candy until your for streets in the proximity of OSU’s Smart Columbus is working to parents have checked it for you. campus abutting North Star Road deploy more affordable, reliable and on home football games. Hours of Tips for Parents sustainable transportation options to restriction run from four hours before • Be sure you know where your child help transform mobility in Central Ohio. through four hours after each game. “No will be trick-or-treating. The City of Upper Arlington is proud to Parking” signs will be posted on the fire • Avoid costumes that are flammable support this effort by hosting the Smart hydrant side of the following streets: or obstruct vision or movement. Columbus Ride & Drive Electric • Ashdowne Road; • Supply your child with either light Vehicle Roadshow on September 28 • Berkshire, Essex, Grenoble and colored clothing or a flashlight. at the Tremont Pool parking lot (2070 Barrington roads between North • Check your child’s candy before Northam Road). Star Road and Northwest Boulevard; she/he eats any. If you think Get behind the wheel of some of • Cardiff and Doone roads between anything has been tampered with, the newest electric vehicles on the mar- North Star Road and Brandon Road; notify Police. ket, learn about the multi-modal transit • Beaumont Road between Grenoble options Central Ohio has to offer and Road and Lane Avenue. The City’s Pumpkin Patrol strives to how easy, efficient and affordable it is to keep children safe in a fun way during be a part of the future of transportation. Fire Prevention Week Beggar’s Night. Marked City trucks Visit upperarlingtonoh.gov/event/the- October 6-12 patrol neighborhoods and are available smart-columbus-ride-drive for more. to assist young children if they become FIRE 614-583-5100 lost, scared, hurt or in need of assistance, The Fire Division encourages residents and to pass out candy. All trucks are to make/review/update your family’s Sunday Swim at UA High equipped with two-way radios to alert home escape plan during National Fire School appropriate emergency personnel. Prevention Week. Here’s why home 1-3 pm, Sundays, Starting October 6 escape planning and practice matter: PARKS & RECREATION 614-583-5300 Change Your Clock, Change • Everyone will know what to do to Sunday Swim provides a weekly Your Battery® escape quickly and safely. opportunity for families to enjoy the Sunday, November 3 • Today’s homes burn faster than High School’s indoor aquatics facility, As Daylight Savings Time comes to a ever. You may have as little as two held most Sundays starting October 6 close, clocks “fall back” one hour at 2 am minutes to escape safely from the and running through May 3, 2020, from on Sunday morning. This is also a good time the smoke alarm sounds. 1-3 pm. The cost per visit is $3 for a time to change the batteries in your resident or $20 for a season pass ($40 For tips and resources, visit the home’s smoke alarms. This should be for a resident household). National Fire Protection Association done at least once a year, but changing website, at www.nfpa.org/fpw. them while changing your clocks serves as a great reminder. Alarms should also T ING ON L S R C A H

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As the 2019-2020 school year begins, Here is a look at these three areas in places and traditions that make Upper Upper Arlington Schools is launching the new strategic plan. Arlington such a special community. a new strategic plan that focuses even The project immersed students in more intently on the district’s long- Whole Learning real-world learning experiences, from running philosophy of educating and “The whole learning area is our core signing a book contract to marketing it supporting the whole child. business - academics,” Imhoff said. to businesses and consumers across the The 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, “We have been a national leader in community. approved by the Upper Arlington Board education for generations, and for our Golden Bears A to Z is also part of of Education in August, builds on the second century we will focus even more the district’s long commitment to service successes of the district’s previous intently on this area to ensure future learning, with proceeds benefiting the strategic plan. It is the result of the generations of students will be uniquely Upper Arlington Education Foundation. work and feedback of hundreds of accomplished and prepared to serve, staff members, community members, lead and succeed.” Student and Staff Well-being students and professional experts. During the next three years, the This priority focuses on two areas of “The new strategic plan narrows district will build on its strengths to well-being - belonging and balance. our focus on two priority areas — whole provide an even greater integration of Belonging is a person’s feeling of safety learning and student and staff well- rigorous academic content with deeper and connectedness, and balance is a being, which go hand-in-hand,” said learning skills through a variety of person’s feeling of harmony between Superintendent Paul Imhoff, Ed.D. engaging experiences, environments school and personal time. Research “We believe well-being is critical to and relationships. shows these basic needs must be fostering a safe and inclusive learning One example of the real-world fulfilled before students can reach their environment where our students and learning experiences the district would potential academically. staff can thrive.” like to build upon is the Golden Bears At the middle schools, students and “The foundation of the plan is a A to Z project during the 2018-2019 teachers have been building a sense of focus on continuous improvement, school year. Dozens of students and staff belonging within their buildings through and it will truly impact every part of our members at Greensview Elementary weekly advisory time. These mini- district,” Imhoff added. “This is the idea School spent the school year writing, communities focus on social-emotional of getting better at getting better — in illustrating, editing and marketing a everything we do as a school district.” picture book celebrating the people, Continues on Page 13 www.uaschools.org SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 SchoolsiNSIGHT 13 SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES Paul Imhoff, Ed.D.

Robin Comfort Proudly Served our Students, Community

the parent-teacher organizations at Tremont Elementary School, Jones Middle School and Upper Arlington High School. In much-deserved As many of you know, Robin Comfort, recognition of her incredible service to a longtime member of the Upper our community, she was a recipient of Arlington Board of Education, passed the UA Rotary Northwest Woman of the away in July. I don’t have words to Year Service Above Self award and the adequately express the sorrow that our Upper Arlington Alumni Association school district and our community is Outstanding Alumnus award. feeling. These were just small tokens of Robin was proudly in her 12th recognition for how Robin constantly year of service to our schools. The fact cared for others. Nothing brought that she served so long in that role her greater joy. She was especially demonstrates just how much she loved passionate about supporting those our schools. without a voice or those who may be seek applications for the open seat on Robin was a Golden Bear, through overlooked by others. the board. In August, the Board met and through. Both she and her husband, Robin taught us all what it means to during a special meeting to review Greg, are UA graduates, and they raised be a servant leader. The Upper Arlington the applications and make this very their two children to be UA graduates community is uniquely dedicated to difficult decision. Ultimately, the Board as well. She understood the magic that service, and Robin exemplified that of Education selected former board happens in our schools and always did amazing commitment to putting others member Marjory Pizzuti to serve the everything she could to support our first and working for something bigger remainder of Robin’s term, through the students and staff. than yourself. end of 2019. I’d like to thank all of the Robin cared deeply about This year has been an incredibly community members who expressed continuing the great tradition of difficult year for our community, with their interest in serving on the Board of excellence of a UA education. Her the loss of several exceptional leaders Education. legacy will be seen within our new and for our schools and our city. It is difficult While the Board of Education will renovated schools, our priority for safety to imagine an Upper Arlington without be moving forward with great sadness, and the well-being of our students and each and every one of them, including they do so with a deep appreciation for staff, and our district wide focus on Robin, and we are grateful for all that the incredible impact that Robin had diversity, equity and inclusion. they did for our community today and on Upper Arlington. There is no doubt Along with her time on the Board for generations to come. that our community is, and will continue of Education, Robin also volunteered It was with great difficulty that to be, a better place because of Robin with the Upper Arlington Education the Board of Education met soon Comfort’s love for us all. We will miss her Foundation, in our schools and in after Robin’s passing, in accordance greatly. our community. She was president of with state law, to begin the process to learning, acceptance and support of self Continuous Improvement ensure it’s threaded through everything and others, and service learning. The foundation of the new strategic we do,” Imhoff said. “This means taking Similar groups spanning all grade plan is a commitment to continuous a disciplined and ongoing approach to levels exist at several of the elementary improvement — the idea of building improving student and system outcomes schools. These groups provide time for on the district’s strengths to develop a tied to our strategic priorities and our students to build important relationships consistent process-improvement system whole-child philosophy.” with one another and with staff and culture. To learn more about the new members. “This idea started with our Efficiency strategic plan, please visit www. Project a few years ago, and now we will uaschools.org/strategicplan. 14 SchoolsiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 www.uaschools.org BITES From the Apple SCHOOLS NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS Staff Members Honored for for their work to engage students the hundreds of photos in the books. Excellence, Service in service learning were: Ashley “I was so impressed that my students Stechschulte, Barrington; Deborah Tarr, were willing to undertake this project,” Congratulations to all of the staff Jones; and Kim Brown, UAHS. Wittenburg said. “They received nothing members who were honored at a staff Additionally, 27 staff members were in return but the experience, photo ceremony in August. recognized for 20 years of service to credits in a national publication and Receiving district-level employee of Upper Arlington Schools, and two some small perks in the form of class the year awards were: employees were recognized for 30 years assignment waivers.” • Administrator of the Year: Carla of service. The students contributed the Wilson, principal, Barrington majority of the photos in the series, with Elementary School Wittenburg filling in any gaps. “The kids • District Teachers of the Year: Students Help Update 4-H did a fantastic job photographing the Lauren Brown, school psychologist, Photography Series shots using the criteria I had given them, Barrington Elementary School, and the 4H people were absolutely and Mark Walter, 2nd grade, thrilled with the overall results,” he said. Greensview Elementary School “It was a great career development • Classified Employees of the project — real photography work for our Year: Tremont Elementary School UA students,” said Gogolski. Head Custodian Scott McKinney, Operations; bus driver Cheryl Davis, Transportation; Upper Arlington The Stand Project Community High School Cook Monique Kindrix, Read: The Boogeyman Exists Food Service; and Hastings Middle Join The Stand Project, community School Head Building Secretary partner of Upper Arlington Schools, for Karen Hampel, Secretarial/ a Community Read of The Boogeyman Bookkeeping Exists. • Support Staff Employee of the Year: Author Jessie Weinberger asks, “Do Nate Johnson, Technology you know how to keep your children safe in a 24-7, always connected digital Receiving building-level teacher of society?” If the answer is no, please join the year awards were: us. • Brett Gambill, 5th grade, Windermere Elementary School

• Kelsey Knight, intervention Approximately 20 photography students specialist, Tremont Elementary from Upper Arlington High School have Schools School contributed to the 2019 update of the iNSIGHT BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS • Emelia Paff, kindergarten, Burbank best-selling three-book series for the

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As your children travel through the digital world UPPER ARLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION they may be exposed to cyberbullying, sexting, sexual predation and illegal substances. The discussion about digital safety needs to begin the very first time your Board Appoints Marjory Pizzuti to child uses a tablet or smartphone with a parent or Serve Remainder of Robin Comfort’s Term guardian sitting right next to them. The Stand Project will host two discussions about Following the passing of the book, both in the Upper Arlington Public Library’s longtime board member Friends Theater: Robin Comfort, the Upper • November 4 at 7 p.m., middle school parents Arlington Board of Education • November 7 at 7 p.m., elementary parents met on July 16 and agreed to seek applications from To purchase a copy of the book or learn more, residents of Upper Arlington please visit TheStandProject.org/book. for the open seat. Comfort passed away UAHS Student Gains Recognition for Research on July 8. State law requires boards of education to fill vacant seats within 30 days of the death of a board member. At a special meeting on August 2, 2019, the Board of Education agreed to appoint former board member Marjory Pizzuti to serve the remainder of Comfort’s term, through December 31, 2019. “This has been an extremely difficult time for all of us,” said Board President Stacey Royer. “Robin was such a positive force on the board for nearly 12 years - the thought of filling her seat within 30 days just doesn’t seem right. But it has been wonderful for all of us to see so many great people willing to take on this role.” Pizzuti is the president and CEO of Goodwill Columbus. She previously served on the Upper Arlington Board of Education from 2001 through 2013. Upper Arlington High School student Leon Wu has “I am deeply humbled and privileged to be selected to gained recognition on the national and international serve the school district and the Upper Arlington community for level for his research in the fields of microbiology and this interim period to honor and respect my beloved friend and cellular biology. colleague, Robin Comfort,” said Pizzuti. Wu, who is entering his senior year at the high Pizzuti joins President Stacey Royer, Vice President Nancy Drees, school, was published in February in The Journal of member Scott McKenzie and member Carol Mohr in serving the Emerging Investigators for his research on phage therapy as an alternative to antibiotics. “The journey students, families and residents of Upper Arlington on the Board of from starting the project to publication took more than Education for 2019. two years,” he shared, “but it was a very rewarding process.” Meeting Schedule In the spring, Wu was also one of 21 Ohio students Thanks to a partnership with the City of Upper Arlington, Board selected to attend the International Science and of Education meetings take place in the Council Chamber of the Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona. His project looked City’s Municipal Services Center, 3600 Tremont Road. In general, into new ways through which tRNA retrograde import the meetings begin at 6 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. could be studied. Some exceptions apply, and last-minute scheduling changes are “I am continuously impressed with Leon’s work possible. Please refer to www.uaschools.org for the most up-to-date ethic, specifically in his independent research,” said information. Kathryn Ward, his Honors Science adviser at the high school. “His ability to present and explain his work so Board of Education Meetings: fluently to others speaks to the level of understanding, • Tuesday, September 10, 6 pm — Council Chamber commitment to scientific research, and passion for • Tuesday, October 15, 6 pm — Council Chamber sharing his work that rivals professionals in the field. We • Tuesday, November 19, 6 pm — Council Chamber are all so, so proud of him.” For additional meeting dates, visit www.uaschools.org/board. 16 SchoolsiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 www.uaschools.org SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED

The students on the YES painting crew spent the summer preparing classrooms and school buildings for the new Upper Arlington Schools is excited to welcome approximately 30 new school year. The district’s YES (Youth Employment Services) teachers for the 2019-2020 school year! The new teachers completed program gives students real-world work experience while also a rigorous hiring process to fill both new positions created due to providing a cost savings for the district. growing enrollment and existing positions open due to attrition.

UA teachers had fun exploring all they can create on iPads Golden Bears A to Z through summer professional learning opportunities. Community Celebration During the summer, students and staff from Greensview Elementary School celebrated the release of Golden Bears A to Z, a picture book about everything UA. Dozens of students and staff members spent the school year writing, illustrating, editing and marketing the book, Students from the high school and middle schools who which benefits the Upper applied to be early adopters and student advisers for the iPad Arlington Education Foundation. Copies are still available at Colin’s transition spent a summer day at the Apple store learning Coffee, Cover to Cover, First Merchants Bank, the Goodie Shop and about all they can do with their new devices. Trove Warehouse! www.uaschools.org SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 SchoolsiNSIGHT 17 SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED Outstanding Teachers, Alumni Honored at UA Alumni Day The Upper Arlington Alumni Association hosted its annual celebration for alumni and their families - UA Alumni Day - on Saturday, July 6 at the high school. It was a great afternoon of fellowship, memories and fun for Golden Bears of all ages! During the festivities, the Alumni Association and Upper Arlington Schools paused to recognize five retired teachers and three alumni for their service and contributions to the schools and community. Here’s more about the honorees.

Educator Hall of Fame in the subject as well as being Joe Conley the adviser for the Norwester Joe Conley taught in UA for 25 years, yearbook, the director of the Artist beginning at Hastings Middle School and in the Schools program, and many then moving to the high school. There, other extra responsibilities. he spent the bulk of his career teaching media and broadcast classes. The Dan Sebastian messages of love from his students still Dan Sebastian got his start in adorn the doorway of WARL. UA at Jones Middle School as a teacher, football coach and tennis Bonnie Emery coach - exactly 20 years after Bonnie Emery is a legend at Barrington being a student, a football player office, then moved on to a successful Elementary School, where she spent many and a tennis player there. Four years later, career as an attorney. In 1987, he became years as a 3/4 multi-age teacher and a he went on to teach and coach at the high the 142nd justice of the Ohio Supreme looping third-fourth grade teacher. She is school - 20 years after his graduation. Court and served until 1993. Since then, known for nurturing her students so that he’s published many plays and books and they could embrace their own unique Outstanding Alumnus Award serves as an adjutant professor at The strengths and talents. Mary DeCesaro Cameron, Class of 1979 Ohio State University College of Law. This award recognizes someone who has Virginia Gardier generously donated his or her time to Pete Edwards, Class of 1979 Virginia Gardier was the librarian/media the Alumni Association and its mission — Pete Edwards is currently known around specialist at Burbank Elementary School and Mary DeCesaro Cameron has done town as “the guy who saved the Columbus and later at Greensview Elementary that. She served on the UAAA board Crew.” Indeed, he did lead the investor School. Her students looked forward to for 13 years and still offers support by group that bought the team, keeping visiting the library because it was a place volunteering on committees and chairing it here in Columbus. He is also an to dream big. her class reunions. orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, has 25 years of experience Betsy Miller Distinguished Alumnus Awards treating elite athletes and spent 15 years Betsy Miller taught language arts at Justice Herbert Brown, Class of 1949 as a volunteer team physician for UAHS all levels at the High School. She also Justice Brown began his career in the athletics. served as a district-wide teacher-leader Army Judge Advocates General (JAG) 18 SchoolsiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 www.uaschools.org Treasurer’s Notes 2019-20 SCHOOL DATES Andrew L. Geistfeld

Labor Day August is an exciting time in our district. Our students Monday, September 2 and staff return, and we get back to the important work of No school for students and staff challenging and supporting every student, every step of the way. Early Dismissal (K-12) This year, August also marks a major milestone in the Wednesday, September 25 implementation of the first phase of the facilities master • Morning kindergarten ends at 10:05 plan for our schools. Our Board of Education has now am; afternoon kindergarten begins at finalized the GMP - guaranteed maximum price - for all 11:05 am; no LIFT classes six projects. Every project is on budget and on schedule. • Dismissal at 1 pm for elementary The coming year will be a transformative one in our students; 1:30 pm for secondary school district. By the fall of 2020, we will be welcoming students into a new students Greensview Elementary School, a new Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School and a renovated Tremont Elementary School. End of First Quarter (Grades 6-12) The following year will bring completion of the new Windermere Elementary Friday, October 11 School, the renovation and addition at Barrington Elementary School, and our amazing new high school facility. These new facilities are an investment in our future in so many ways. They No School for Students Monday, October 14 are a wise long-term financial investment, allowing our community to avoid the enormous costs associated with maintaining aging schools. Even more importantly, these new facilities are an investment in the future of Elementary Conference Window education in Upper Arlington. The larger spaces will provide the type of flexibility Monday, October 14 through Friday, necessary to implement our new strategic plan and offer the highest quality October 25 education for the students of today and tomorrow. The new facilities will also accommodate our quickly growing enrollment Kindergarten Parent-Teacher I encourage you to take some time to visit our website, www.uaschools.org/ Conferences facilities, for construction updates, progress photos and more about the projects in Tuesday, October 15 the first phase of the facilities master plan. Grades K-5: school all day; morning and afternoon kindergarten conferences The new Marv Moorehead Stadium opened on schedule in Elementary Early Dismissal (Grades August for its first home games of the season. Construction 1-5) for parent-teacher conferences crews will continue to put finishing touches on the stadium Wednesday, October 23 around a full schedule of home games this fall. • Grades 1-5: school morning only; no kindergarten classes all day • Dismissal at 11:05 a.m.; no lunch service

End of First Trimester (Kindergarten-Grade 5) Monday, November 4

No School for Students (Voting Day) Tuesday, November 5

For the full school year calendar, please visit www.uaschools.org/calendars.aspx LibrarySEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 iNSIGHT BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE UPPER ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Central Ohio Libraries Host Rick Steves December 2

The Upper Arlington Public Library, and how travel can be a significant force in partnership with other Central Ohio for peace and understanding in the libraries (Bexley, Columbus, Grandview world. Heights, Plain City Public, Southwest Tickets for the event go on sale Public, Westerville and Worthington), via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, October will present an Evening with Rick Steves, 15 and range from $20-$75. The event at 7 pm on Monday, December 2 at the includes a presentation, brief Q&A, and Southern Theatre (21 East Main Street, the opportunity to purchase books and Columbus). have them signed by Rick Steves. Rick Steves—travel expert, author Rick is outspoken on the need for of Europe Through the Back Door, and Americans to fit better into our planet by host of Rick Steves’ Europe on public broadening our perspectives through justice, drug policy reform, and ending television—will discuss “Travel as a travel. He is also committed to his own hunger. Rick gave his local YWCA a Political Act” (also the title of his 2009 neighborhood. He’s an active member of 24-unit apartment building to provide book) and reflect on how a life of travel the Lutheran church and with advocacy transitional housing for homeless has broadened his own perspectives, groups focused on economic and social mothers and their children.

Early Childhood Parenting Conference and Resource Expo

The Library is partnering with Burbank Problem behaviors can be tough to teach emotional awareness and self- Early Childhood School to present prevent. We’ll provide some proactive regulation. We explain ways to teach the the first Early Childhood Parenting and positive ideas for counteracting Zones at home. Conference and Resource Expo on negative behavior. Saturday, October 5 at the UA Main Special Education Library. This event features experts Friendship 12:30 pm; Friends Theater; 45 min. from the UA School District and 10:30 am; Meeting Room B; 45 min. Presenters: Dr. Jacklyn Angle or Dr. Kevin includes topics centered around Presenters: Holly Witzel & Deb Henwood Gorman the joys and challenges of nurturing Preschoolers have the potential to create Learn what to do if you suspect your children ages 2-5. Registration is free rich friendships with others. Learn how to child might be behind their peers in and opens September 21, at https:// facilitate friendships in your child. a developmental area, like speaking earlychildhoodparenting.eventbrite. or social skills. We’ll chat about the com. Early Literacy process kids go through to receive a free The resource expo features UA 11:30 am; Friends Theater; 45 min. evaluation through the Upper Arlington Student Services, Cover to Cover Books Presenter: Deb Amling School District. for Young Readers, Action for Children It’s critical to lay the foundation for - Positive Parenting, Columbus Speech ways to promote early literacy through Routines and Hearing, Ohio Center for Autism meaningful everyday interactions. 12:30 pm; Meeting Room B; 45 min. and Low Incidence, Triple P Parenting, Presenters: Susan Laux and Buffy Bolen and Northwest Eye Care InfantSEE. Zones of Regulation Everyday routines are parts of the day 11:30 am; Meeting Room B; 45 min. that are regular and predictable, like Emotion Regulation Presenter: Jonni Ford mealtime and bedtime. See how these 10:30 am; Friends Theater; 45 min. The Zones of Regulation is a curriculum times are opportunities to promote Presenter: Amie White that is used in all UA elementaries to social skills and independence. 20 LibraryiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 www.ualibrary.org Explore...GATHER...grow!!

Members of the Star Wars 501st Legion caught up on some reading during our Star Wars Party.

Children’s entertainer Erica Carlson visited Lane Road Library with her hedgehog Sedgie, who Illustrator Steve Harpster taught kids how to draw animals met a stuffed friend. using letters and numbers.

Meet Our New Tech Librarian

eBooks to streaming movies. Digital resources give you the opportunity to customize the library to fit your life, and Donna can help you feel comfortable using the devices and technology available. Stop in to say hello, sign up for a one- This summer Donna Matturri joined the Library as our new on-one appointment for technology assistance, or join us for Technology and Media Librarian. She has worked in public our upcoming technology programs. libraries for nearly 10 years, most recently at the Pickerington Public Library. Donna’s Digital Favorites “I’m thrilled to help the Upper Arlington community • Favorite Library App: Libby, for eBooks discover the incredible digital resources available through their • Favorite App: Evernote, for notetaking local library,” Donna says. • Favorite Technology Resource: Google Apps, for file Donna is ready to show you the many ways you can use storage and sharing your library now, from downloading our app to reading free • Favorite Streaming Service: Hulu, for its TV selection www.ualibrary.org SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 LibraryiNSIGHT 21 Program Highlights

Fire Truck Visits performed in 1896 at La Scala, Milan. dwellers to learn how they view their The Upper Arlington Fire Division will The story is based loosely on the life of past and future. Monsoon Postcards visit Miller Park Library on Monday, the French poet André Chénier (1762– offers offbeat, witty and insightful September 9 at 10:30 am and Saturday, 1794), who was executed during the glimpses into four countries linked by October 26 at 10:30 am to teach kids of French Revolution. Christopher Purdy, history, trade, migration, religion and a all ages about fire safety and to show off Classical 101 host and producer, will visit colonial legacy. their fire engine. the Main Library on Sunday, October 6 at 1 pm to provide insight about the The Power of Human College Scholarships and opera. Performed in Italian with English Connection Financial Aid 101 subtitles. The Library will partner with Equal UA Are you thinking about applying to to welcome Affrilachian storyteller Lyn college or graduate school? Are you Monsoon Postcards Ford to the Main Library on Saturday, a parent of a child about to enroll in Join historian and journalist David October 26 at 10:30 am. She’ll share college? Join us at the Lane Road Library Mould at the Main Library on Tuesday, authentic stories about her experience on Thursday, October 3 at 7 pm for a October 8 at 7 pm for a discussion of as an Affrilachian American, and the presentation on how to find and apply his newest book, Monsoon Postcards. power of story to bridge differences for scholarships and other financial aid. David will talk about his trip across the and strengthen connections. Lyn is a Buckeye Link counselors from The Ohio Indian Ocean from Madagascar through fourth-generation, nationally recognized State University are our presenters. India and Bangladesh to Indonesia — Affrilachian storyteller as well as a Registration is required. an unpredictable journey on battered published author and an award-winning buses, bush taxis, auto-rickshaws and recording artist. Presented in partnership Opera on Film crowded ferries. Along the way, he with Equal UA. Andrea Chénier is an opera in four acts meets journalists, professors, students, by Umberto Giordano, and was first aid workers, cab drivers, and slum- Trick-or-Treat at the Library Trick-or-treating near the library on October 31? Stop in to any of our BOARD OF TRUSTEES locations for candy and to show off your costume!

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The Last Days of Night OUR STAFF RECOMMENDS By Graham Moore There is widespread belief that Thomas The Library Book Edison is the father of electricity and the By Susan Orlean inventor of the light bulb, but Although it was promoted as the reality is a more complex an investigation into the still- and fascinating story. This unsolved 1986 fire at the Los is an outstanding fictional Angeles Public Library, that’s account on the clash among only a small part of the story. the three key inventors: The author weaves together Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla details of the catastrophic fire and George Westinghouse. with historical facts, politics of While all three invented the day, and some very aspects of electricity and the colorful characters from light bulb, Edison had the the LA Library’s history, foresight to get the patents transforming the book first. Westinghouse cried foul into an ode to libraries and filed suit, meanwhile everywhere. For those Tesla only cared to keep seeking a tale of intrigue, inventing. Through this social commentary and account, the reader will book burning, however, learn that electricity may I suggest Fahrenheit and its use could not 451 by Ray Bradbury, have happened without who was also an LA various inventors and library patron and whose investors. fascinating back story is — Scott Potter, shared on pages 103-105 of The Library Adult Services Book. — Nancy Byron, Miller Park Library Ungifted By Gordon Korman Annihilation Donavan Curtis loves to pull pranks at By Jeff VanderMeer school and often ends up in trouble. But For decades, the strange existence this time due to a mix-up by the school’s administration, he isn’t punished – he’s of the mysterious Area X has haunted Girls Burn Brighter humanity. Cut off from the world, no sent to The Academy of Scholastic By Shobha Rao one is quite sure where it came from, Distinction. While he might not be gifted Poornima’s life is bleak. After the death why it exists, or what lies inside its in math or science (or any school subject), of her mother, Poornima is left to borders. Eleven separate expeditions he does discover everyone is gifted in care for her siblings and take on the have ventured inside Area X, though their own special ways. responsibilities of her father’s household. there have been few survivors to — Laura Griffin, Technical Services When Savitha, a young village girl, is return, and those who do seem largely hired by her father to help on the looms, unable to recount details from the Poornima discovers a kindred spirit. Never Have I Ever inside. In Annihilation, we join a team The two girls create a strong bond that By Joshilyn Jackson of four women on the 12th expedition. comforts and sustains their hopes for a Amy Whey basks in the ordinary Annihilation is a psychological thriller better life. When Savitha runs away after domestication of life with her husband, that is enigmatic, fast paced, and at a traumatic event and Poornima is forced step-daughter, and infant son. She’s an times quite frightening. It doesn’t take into a loveless marriage, it seems as if ordinary mom who participates in the long for readers to find out that there is all their dreams are destroyed; however, neighborhood book club run by her best a lot more to the narrator’s history than Poornima and Savitha are determined friend. When a stranger moves in down she originally lets on – although these to find each other again. With great the street, it quickly becomes evident she revelations are typically accompanied by courage they fight against their poverty is looking to destroy Amy’s quiet life by more questions than answers. The first and gender. As Poornima and Savitha unraveling past events that Amy tried to in a three part series, this is a story that tell their story, you can’t help but feel hide. As Amy’s story unfolds, we are left to will capture your attention, and keep you admiration for the strength and bravery examine questions about consequences, guessing until the end. of these two women who never seem to culpability, and forgiveness. — Morgan Peters, Miller Park lose hope. — Jennifer Faure, Marketing & Community — Melanie Stanley, Adult Services Relations www.ualibrary.org SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 LibraryiNSIGHT 23 Director Chris Taylor Retires

After seven years of leadership at the the library running both effectively Upper Arlington Public Library, and 28 and efficiently while being fiscally years serving at other libraries, Director responsible. She is a true team player Chris Taylor will retire on October 1. that has worked with the staff to be a During her tenure, the Library high performing team. Chris is also very joined the Central Library Consortium, involved in the community.” introduced a new catalog system, In September, UA City Council underwent facility upgrades, debuted President Kip Greenhill will present Chris the Upper Arlington Author Series, and with a proclamation honoring her service added passport services. to Upper Arlington. “Chris is an excellent administrator,” At press time, the Library’s Board of says John Yesso, President of the Trustees is conducting a search for a new Library’s Board of Trustees. “She has director.

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Mobile App run out of new books to try! Visit https:// Services desk at the UA Main Library. Have you tried our new app? It makes upperarlingtonoh.rbdigital.com/ to set Tickets range in price from $15-$35. The accessing your account and the library’s up an account. VIP Reception following the talk is sold catalog easy wherever you are. You can out. The Upper Arlington Author Series search and reserve items, see a calendar Tickets Available to A is presented in partnership with the of events, book a meeting room, and Conversation with Samin Upper Arlington Community Foundation. much more with just a few taps. You can Nosrat Gramercy Books Bexley is the official also store a digital version of your library The featured bookseller for this event and is donating card. Search your app store for “Upper speaker at 20% of the sales at the event back to Arlington Library” and download it to the 2019 the UACF’s Ann Royce Moore Fund to your Apple or Android device. Upper support future author visits. Arlington RBdigital Always Available Author September is Library Card Audiobooks Series will Sign-Up Month We are pleased to introduce RBdigital, be Samin Don’t have a UA library card? It’s a the newest digital download service Nosrat, great time to get one for your whole available to Upper Arlington Library author and family! Your card gives you access to cardholders: you can listen to more than host of millions of items, including eBooks, 30,000 audiobooks with no holds and the Netflix streaming content, high-quality database no waiting periods, all free with your series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the subscriptions, and so much more. And library card! Discover classic novels Elements of Good Cooking. Samin will we no longer charge overdue fines on like Great Expectations, bestsellers like speak at Upper Arlington High School most items! Visit https://www.ualibrary. the Red Rising trilogy, and book-to-TV on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m. Her org/account to apply. favorites Big Little Lies and A Discovery visit will consist of an on-stage interview of Witches. Audiobooks are available with Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Upcoming Closings for all ages and across all genres, with Ice Creams, followed by Q & A from UA Libraries will be closed on Sunday, children’s favorites like Diary of a Wimpy the audience and a book signing from September 1 and Monday, September Kid and Cam Jansen ready for the 3-4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by 2 for Labor Day. We’ll also be closed on whole family to check out. New titles credit card at www.ualibrary.org, or by Monday, October 14 for our annual Staff are added every month: you may never cash or check in person at the Adult Development Day. Presort Standard US Postage 3600 Tremont Road, PAID Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Columbus OH www.upperarlingtonoh.gov Permit #758

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COMMUNITY Visit our Community Calendar at www.upperarlingtonoh.gov Or follow us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for event updates R CALENDAR Concourse Gallery a variety of media, enjoy live Fall Fest M-F, 8 am-5 pm, 3600 Tremont Road entertainment, hands-on art activities, 1–5 pm, Sunday, October 6 Cultural Arts Division | 614-583-5310 refreshments & more. Fancyburg Park UA Parks & Recreation | 614-583-5300 “Golf (under repair)” Annual family event with a fall twist. Through October 25 UACA Labor Neighbor Day An exhibition of 18 sculptural reliefs in- Monday, Sept. 2 spired by golf courses, and created with Reed Road Park UACA Golden Bear Scare unique and everyday items. UA Civic Association | www.uaca.org October 15, 16, 17 Featuring bike races for kids up to Elementary age kids: 6:30-7:30 pm 15 yrs. and a whiffle ball tournament. Get Fresh UA Middle School age: 7:30-9 pm (a bit scarier) Registration begins at 8:30 am. Smith Nature Park, Fishinger Road Farmers Market UA Civic Association | www.uaca.org 4-7 pm, Wednesdays UACA pulls out all the stops for a fright Through September 25 Cycle UA night to remember in Smith Nature Park. Tremont Pool Parking Lot, 2850 Tremont Rd 1-4 pm, Sunday, September 22 Free event. UA Parks & Recreation | 614-583-5300 Begins & ends at Northam Park www.getfreshmarkets.org UA Parks & Recreation | 614-583-5300 Enjoy a family-friendly community ride Prescription Drug Take-Back through UA, with snacks and entertain- 10 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 26 Golden Bear Bash ment along the way. Register by August MSC, 3600 Tremont Road 6-10 pm, Sunday, September 1 30 to receive a t-shirt. Ages 4 & under UA Police | 614-583-5150 Tremont Center free. Course lengths: Clear your medicine cabinet of old and UA Education Foundation • 5-mile - $10 unused prescription drugs (pills only) at www.goldenbearbash.com • 10-mile - $15 our fall collection day. Enjoy live entertainment and great food, • 15-mile - $20 while supporting the UA Education Beggar’s Night Foundation. Reservations required. e-Waste Collection 6–8 pm, Thursday, October 31 9 am-2 pm, Saturday, Throughout UA neighborhoods Labor Day Arts Festival The City’s volunteer Pumpkin Patrol September 14 ensures children are safe while passing 10 am-4 pm, Monday, Reed Road Park Shelter by Station 72 out candy. September 2 Enter parking lot from Lytham Road Northam Park The City has partnered with Goodwill UA Cultural Arts | 614-583-5310 Columbus for the collection of old Immerse yourself in the arts for Labor e-waste such as computers, cameras and Day. Shop artist booths displaying cell phones. Visit goodwillcolumbus.org for a full list of accepted items.