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UAiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON, UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS & UPPER ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
CityiNSIGHT
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON
MARCH | APRIL 2022
UA COMMUNITY
CENTER VISION
UNVEILED AT STATE OF THE CITY
At the February 17 State of the City for the Upper Arlington Community for updates from the Foundation
Address and UA Community Center Foundation, provided an exciting update on the many ways you can become
Joint Meeting, the community was on their private fundraising efforts. As involved in the weeks and months
treated to a preview of the proposed they ready to transition to the public ahead. For additional details, visit
floor plans and some interior and phase of the campaign, they have uacommunityfoundation.com.
exterior 3D renderings showing already met their initial $5.4 million goal
concepts of what the facility will look like. – including a lead gift of $2 million from Community Meeting 4
While the core building programming Loanne Crane, in honor of her husband Late April
remains true to recommendations from Bob Crane. Based on that success, and Watch for details of our fourth
the Community Center Feasibility Task recognizing that the design team has Community Meeting – coming in late
Force, the vision has continued to evolve adjusted its goals for the UA Community April – where additional details of the
in response to ongoing feedback. This Center, the Campaign goal has been evolving design will be unveiled.
has included adding underground expanded to $8 million so that the
parking, moving uses in the building Foundation can do its part to support
to maximize efficiencies and enhance the community’s evolving vision for this
customer convenience, and creating a long-awaited
welcoming entry area with seating and facility. The second-floor Senior Lounge will look out onto an outdoor
access to a café that will be open to all. In keeping patio that will be used for various recreational activities.
The full presentation, including the with the City’s
conceptual drawings and 3D renderings vision for creating
can be found at uacommunitycenter. a UA Community
com. We invite and encourage you to Center for
take a look at what is proposed and to everyone, all
send us an email to let us know your members of our
thoughts. community are
invited to be part
UA Community Center of this exciting
Capital Campaign endeavor. No gift
Margie Pizzuti, UA Community is too small – or
Center Capital Campaign Co-Chair too large!! Watch
upperarlingtonoh.gov MARCH | APRIL 2022 CityiNSIGHT 3
2021 Community Awards Recipients Announced
A long-held tradition for the City at the support to 800 families to help them find Trustees; 2021 Volunteer for UA Stage
start of each year is a celebration of housing and food for their families. and Golden Bear Scare. Ann generously
the best in our community, through the Our congratulations to the following shares her time, talents, and money with
annual Community Awards program. At nominees: Kim Starr, Krystin Macaluso, the community she loves. Most notably,
the 2022 State of the City Address and Katie White & Jennifer Sega, Equal UA, she contributed to the 2018 UA Centen-
UA Community Center joint meeting, we Gloria Heydlauff, Chris Potts. nial Legacy Project, by sponsoring one of
announced our 2021 winners: the stations on the Centennial Plaza and
Community Safety History Walk in honor of her parents.
Business Hare Family
Gallo’s Kitchen The Hare family’s Youth
Tommy Gallo puts his entire soul into life was turned Tess Short
the food he serves! The pasta sauce he upside down After her
makes daily was his grandfather’s recipe, when their son brother was
and he is visibly proud of carrying on was born with diagnosed with
that family tradition. On any given night, rare infant a rare form of
you will see Tommy warmly greeting his leukemia. As cancer, Tess (a
patrons, often sharing an embrace or a they navigated 3rd grader at
laugh. Tommy’s energy is infectious and an eight-month the time) began
he frequently brings out free samples in-patient hos- to worry about
of different dishes for his regulars to pital stay, they her brother and
try. Staffing and supply shortages have founded The her parents. Tess
been a huge challenge to overcome, Callahan Murphy Hare Foundation to re-discovered a
but somehow Tommy pulls off amazing raise critical funds for pediatric cancer bear her broth-
menus night after night. Gallo’s Kitchen research. In just five months, their foun- ers had given her when she was born.
is a neighborhood gathering place and dation raised over $50,000 and started This helped comfort her and manage
part of the community’s fabric. by contributing to innovative research her worries. One day, Tess decided to
at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The write a story titled, The Worry-Free Bear,
Community Enrichment Hares have big plans for their foundation about a girl who is battling cancer. Tess
UA Gives Back to further support the need to do better showed her story to several teachers and
When the pan- for our children. classmates at Greensview Elementary.
demic hit, Kelly They loved it and decided to publish the
Cantwell started Senior book to raise money for childhood
a group called Ann Gabriel cancer research AND to provide books
UA Gives Back Ann has been and Worry-Free Bears to patients and
on Facebook, devoted to UA siblings battling cancer. Tess’ positive
with Elizabeth for decades. attitude and constant smile is
Blank, a teacher Since her retire- contagious, so it was no surprise that
at Hastings, ment from OU the communities of Greensview, UA, and
and Genny in 2019, she has beyond rallied behind her, the Short
Futrell. They dedicated her family and this project, to generously
have support- time to serv- fund 500 books and 525 stuffed bears.
ed a number of non-profits including ing as a senior Our congratulations to the
Home For Families (HFF), Heart to Heart volunteer in the following nominees: Kennedy Beebe,
Food Pantry, Student Success Stores, civic, governmental, professional and Jiwon Son, Girl Scout Troop 6205–
Star House, Moms2Be, Open Shelter philanthropic arenas. Her current and Kathryn O’Brien, Cate Seabloom,
and others. With 600+ members in the most recent volunteer activities include: Charlotte Davis, Kaydence Baker; Leah
group, their favorite organization has Treasurer, UA Community Foundation; DeCapua.
been HFF, providing 150 backpacks Treasurer, Riverside Child Care Center,
filled with school supplies the past two Riverside United Methodist Church; For more on our nominees and
years and gifts to 100 children over the Citizen Financial Review Task Force, winners, visit upperarlingtonoh.gov.
past two holiday seasons. HFF provides Chair (2019); former UA Library Board of
4 CityiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 upperarlingtonoh.gov
Right-of...What?
(like a bright yellow line), but property trees in the right-of-way. Those trees are
owners are still responsible for knowing usually between the sidewalk and the
where the right-of-way is. To find the road in what is called the “tree lawn.”
You just got notice that the City is right-of-way on your property visit the
planning a project near your property. *GIS portal at: https://upperarlingtonoh. Can I put signs in the right-of-
It could be a road construction project, gov/resources/gis-maps/. The City does way?
underground utility work or even a limit what you can put in the right-of-way No. Signs and banners must be located
sidewalk project. The notice you got says and if you violate those limits, the City on your property and not in the right-of-
the City will be working in the right-of- isn’t responsible for damage to things way. This includes yard signs and large
way and you think “Wait. Right-of-What that are not supposed to be there. banners, such as graduation banners.
the !@#!!?” Here are a few of our frequently
The official definition of right-of-way asked questions: Is the City required to give me
is the legal right, established by usage
notice before something is done
or grant, to pass along a specific route What am I responsible for in the in my right-of-way?
through grounds or property belonging right-of-way, and what is the City The City is not required to provide
to another. In simple terms, the City has responsible for? notice, but we do whenever it isn’t an
the right to work on roads and the land The City is responsible for roads, water emergency. However, we try hard to let
adjacent to them, including sidewalks. mains and sewer mains in the right-of- residents know well in advance if we are
These rights are established by the Ohio way. Under the UA Code of Ordinances going to be in the right-of-way on their
Revised Code, City of UA ordinances you, as a homeowner, are responsible for property.
and the original subdivision plats. maintaining sidewalks, driveways, and
So, what is the purpose of right-of- mowing the grass in the right-of-way. What about sidewalks?
way and why is it wider than the street?
The short answer is property owners are
Right-of-way is essential to providing
Can I plant trees in the right-of- responsible for maintaining sidewalks
many services to your home. It includes
way? in the right-of-way. There is, however,
the things you can see like the road,
Trees and landscaping are allowed in much more information about sidewalks
curbs and sidewalks. It’s also used for
the Right-of-way. To plant a tree in the available. Look for more information in a
public infrastructure and utilities you
right-of-way you need to obtain a Street future edition of UA Insight.
can’t see including sewer, water, gas,
Tree Work Permit from the City Forester,
fiber and lighting conduit. Whenever
available at https://upperarlingtonoh. *GIS data for right-of-way is taken from the
possible, utilities are placed next to the
viewpointcloud.com/. Be aware that you Franklin County Auditor and is accurate
road instead of under it which makes it most of the time in the City’s experience.
plant at your own risk. If the City needs
easier to maintain them. The right-of- In order to verify this data, property pins
to remove something in the right-of-way,
way boundaries were also set up with (metal pins) locations must be confirmed in
we are not obligated to compensate you
the future in mind and allow the City to the field. For City projects, this verification
or replace it beyond putting down grass
change our road and sidewalk network is done during the design or construction
seed. In Upper Arlington, however, it has
and evolve with the community. survey.
been long standing policy that the City
There isn’t a strong visual cue that
will take responsibility for City planted
indicates where the right-of-way ends
UA Click2Fix CityiNSIGHT
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON
Visit the AppleApp or GooglePlay Production:
store and search UA Click2Fix to Emma Speight, Community Affairs Director
Phone: 614-583-5045 | espeight@uaoh.net
download our new smartphone
reporting app. Residents can use the
app to submit requests or notify the
City of issues such as potholes, street-
light outages, damaged street trees, City of Upper Arlington
etc. You can also view the construction 3600 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
update map and contact staff using
Phone: 614-583-5000
the app’s Directory. Call Public upperarlingtonoh.gov
Service at 614-583-5350 if you have
www.facebook.com/CityofUA
any questions. www.twitter.com/@cityofua
upperarlingtonoh.gov MARCH | APRIL 2022 CityiNSIGHT 5
2 0 22 C A P I TA L I M P RO V E M E N T P RO G R A M
Fishinger Road Phase I approaches. For 2022, sections of the tation and sewer lining and includes
Long awaited improvements to Fishinger following streets are scheduled for this sewers between Surrey Hill Place,
Road begin in 2022. Phase I runs from extensive maintenance and repair work: Mountview Road, Fishinger Road,
Mountview Road to Tremont Road, with Bedford, Chelsea, Cimmaron and West- and Lytham Road.
full street reconstruction, new curb minster roads, Benderton and Elderberry • A five-foot-wide sidewalk will be
and gutter, improved LED streetlights, courts, Onandaga and Rosebery drives. installed on the west side of North
new sidewalks and a shared-use path. Star Road between Zollinger and
Concurrent with these improvements, a Street Maintenance Program Fishinger.
new waterline will be installed along this Sections of 17 streets are scheduled for • The Wakefield Forest neighborhood
entire section of Fishinger. street maintenance work, which compris- will undergo sidewalk improve-
es street resurfacing and spot curb and ments, including a new section on
McCoy Road Phase II gutter repairs: Baronsmede, Lytham and the north side of Trentwood Road
The final phase of work on McCoy Road Watergate courts, Brixton, Clairemont, between Northwest and North Star,
– resurfacing and spot curb and gutter Northam, North Star, Riverhill and Wad- and a new section on the west side
repairs, between Riverside Drive and dington roads, Chelton Place, Eastcleft, of Mt Holyoke Road, between Trent-
Woodbridge Road – will be undertaken Edgehill, Hillside, Love, Lyon and Onan- wood and Zollinger.
in 2022. dage drives, and Shelbourne Lane.
Full project details - including an
Other Highlights interactive GIS Story Map can be found
Street Reconstruction Program
under the Construction Updates page, at
Street reconstruction projects are com- • The Sustainable Sewer Solutions
upperarlingtonoh.gov.
prised of full pavement replacement, Program has expanded to acceler-
new curb and gutter and new driveway ate our efforts in manhole rehabili-
FROM CHAMBERS | Highlights of City Council & Its Policy Decisions
The 2022-23 City Council convened for
the first time on January 10, at which
time the four successful candidates were
sworn into office for their 2022-25 terms.
Additionally, Council as a Whole select-
ed Brendan King to serve as President
and Brian Close to serve as Vice Presi-
dent for 2022-2023. These two positions
also serve as Mayor and Vice Mayor for
ceremonial duties.
Business also included Council
Member assignments to various entities,
including:
• Mid-Ohio Regional Planning FROM LEFT: Michaela Burriss, Jim Lynch, Brendan King (President), Kathy Adams,
Commission - Michaela Burriss Brian Close (Vice President), John Kulewicz, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter
• Upper Arlington Commission on
Aging – Kathy Adams, Jim Lynch Brian Close, John Kulewicz the City’s event calendar at
• Upper Arlington Leadership • City Council’s Financial Policies upperarlingtonoh.gov in advance of
Program – Ukeme Awakessien Jeter Subcommittee – Kathy Adams, John meetings, in the event of any schedule
• Community Improvement Kulewicz, Jim Lynch adjustments or cancellations. If you have
Corporation - Ukeme Awakessien questions, contact the City Clerk’s Office,
Jeter, Michaela Burriss, Brian Close Council meetings are typically held the at 614-583-5030.
• City Council’s Rules Review Subcom- first, second and third Mondays of each
mittee - Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, month, beginning at 7 pm. Please check
6 CityiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 upperarlingtonoh.gov
CITY MANAGER UPDATE Steve Schoeny
Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?
In the spirit of broadening our
communications reach here at the City,
I had been considering the launch
of a podcast for several months. It all
came into focus early in the New Year.
Thanks to some creative thinking, good
timing and opportunity, Won’t You Be
Our Neighbor emerged as a title that
encapsulates all that we hope to achieve
– a relaxed, welcoming venue for sharing
City news and service updates, and for Neighbor took to the airwaves mid- • Basketball legend and Honorary
highlighting and engaging with our January, and to date, we haven’t looked Co-Chair of the UA Community
many impressive friends and neighbors back! In addition to featuring members Foundation’s Community Center
through casual conversation. And if you of our City team who have been sharing Capital Campaign, Bill Hosket
haven’t already guessed from the play timely updates on various projects, our • Katie Smith, another basketball
on words and red cardigans, we have Mr. guests so far have included: legend who has chosen to make UA
Rogers to thank for our inspiration. • The outgoing Chair of the her home and now shares her skills
With the eager and able assistance Community Relations Committee, as assistant coach for the UA High
of my trusty sidekick, City Attorney Floyd Akins (pictured with us above School girls team
Darren Shulman, Won’t You Be Our for our inaugural podcast) • Matt Boaz, the UA Schools’
Executive Director of Diversity
Parks & Recreation Sponsorship Opportunities Equity and Inclusion
Each year, the City’s Parks & Recreation As each podcast is completed,
Department hosts a series of popular, we are sharing them via our website,
family-friendly special events that attract and through our weekly City Insight
thousands of attendees and support e-newsletter – if you’ve not net registered
UA’s strong sense of community. For for email updates from the City, now
2022, we invite you to elevate your might be the time to make sure you are
business presence in UA by partnering hearing from us regularly. See page 8 for
with us as a community event sponsor. City e-News details.
We offer a range of sponsorship levels We hope to produce a minimum
that provide extensive exposure for your of two podcasts each month, and while
business and help build your brand as a we already have a long list of residents
proactive supporter of community pro- who are likely to be invited to join us
gramming. Opportunities exist for the as guests, we are looking for additional
following events: suggestions from the community.
• Music in the Parks concert series
• Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Similarly, if there’s an event, program or
To learn more about how you can
Festival issue that you would like us to highlight,
partner with UA Parks & Recreation as a
• Spring Fling, Summer Celebration, we’re all ears. Send your thoughts and
2022 Community Event Sponsor, please
Fall Fest and Winter Festival suggestions to city.manager@uaoh.net.
call 614-583-5300 or send an email to
• Cycle UA
parks@uaoh.net today.
upperarlingtonoh.gov MARCH | APRIL 2022 CityiNSIGHT 7
PLAY UA Financial Assistance Program
UA Parks & Recreation recently
launched the PLAY UA Financial
Assistance Program, designed to
support community members who face
financial barriers that may prevent them
from participating in the department’s
programs.
PLAY UA builds upon previous
efforts to provide access to recreation
programs for all in the community, such
as the Recreation FUNd established
in 2014 by the Upper Arlington
Community Foundation. It is designed
to meet affordability and accessibility
goals identified through the 2018 Parks
& Recreation Comprehensive Plan membership fees. work in Upper Arlington. The program
process that were endorsed by both The PLAY UA Financial Assistance is not available for daily admission fees
City Council and the Parks & Recreation Program will provide a 50% reduction or facility rentals. Assistance will be
Advisory Board. Most recently, the for most program and membership awarded as funds are available.
Community Center Feasibility Task fees – including summer and winter Full program details can be found
Force recommended the formation camps (with a cap of $400 for summer under the Parks & Recreation section
of a financial assistance program that day camp assistance), Safety Town, and of our website, at upperarlingtonoh.
would provide access to the future UA membership passes for pools, tennis gov. If you have questions, contact the
Community Center, funded through a and the Senior Center’s Studio 55 – for department at 614-583-5300 or
set aside of a portion of program and qualifying residents and those who parks@uaoh.net.
Coexisting With Local Wildlife
As Central Ohio continues to grow, the • Store any food kept outside or in
• Bag your trash and don’t overfill
abundance of wildlife is adapting to your garage in rodent-proof con-
your trash container to be sure the
dwindling natural habitats and capital- tainers, such as galvanized cans with
lid is securely closed.
izing on new food sources and nesting tight-fitting lids.
• Place containers at the curb no
opportunities. Most times we can coexist • Limit how much birdfeed you place
sooner than the evening prior to
peacefully with the array of birds, rabbits, in feeders. Put out only enough for
your regular collection day.
squirrels and other creatures that take up the daytime and regularly remove
• Once collected, return trash con-
residence in our yards and public parks, any birdfeed that falls to the ground.
tainers to an enclosure, such as a
but some wildlife can become unwel- • If you feed pets outside, only leave
garage or shed.
come “tenants,” causing destruction to the food out for as long as it takes
property and, in some cases, posing a for your pet to finish eating.
Maintain Your Yard
health risk. • Pick up any fallen tree fruit or gar-
• Don’t let yard waste accumulate.
When faced with these types of den vegetables.
• Regularly cut grass and weeds in the
nuisances, it’s important to address it in a
growing season.
way that adheres to the Ohio Division of If you do run into an issue with wild-
• Haul away any leftover building/
Wildlife’s control laws and for all of us to life, the City has a contract with SCRAM!
project materials.
take the following measures as a matter Wildlife Control, a division of the Ohio
• Stack firewood on racks or pallets
of routine practice: Wildlife Center, to provide wildlife
that are at least six inches off the
ground. management services to residents and
Managing Your Trash and Recycling businesses. Visit our Animal & Wildlife
• Place trash and recycling out weekly Resources page, at upperarlingtonoh.
Remove Possible Food Sources
for pickup. Do not allow trash to gov for additional information.
• Clean up any pet waste daily.
accumulate on your property.
8 CityiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 upperarlingtonoh.gov
NewsBITES
CITY NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
Public Meetings • Federal Form 1040, Federal Sched- this effort has yielded a $90,000 grant
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 614-583-5030 ules C, E & F, Federal forms K-1, from the U.S. Department of Justice,
A full list of public meetings can be 2106 (if applicable). approximately one third of the initial
found on our Events calendar, at • Addresses and dates for each program start-up costs.
upperarlingtonoh.gov. Highlights of location in which you resided during
upcoming Council agendas are shared 2021 Fire Hydrant Flushing
on Facebook, with meetings live- The City’s Finance Department is April 25-May 6
streamed. Follow @CityofUA for updates! also available for in-person assistance, FIRE DIVISION 614-583-5100
and taxpayers can drop off their infor- Fire hydrant flushing will occur week-
City e-News mation at convenient, secure drop boxes days, April 25-May 6. This is part of an
Get timely service news and special at either the RITA/Worthington location annual fire hydrant maintenance
project updates from the City by e-mail: or the Municipal Services Center Kenny program that keeps hydrants in operable
• City Insight - weekly e-news on City Road parking lot. condition.
services, special projects & events Most residents will notice no dif-
• Activity Link - monthly updates from Statewide Tornado Drill ference in their water supply, but a few
Parks & Recreation 9:50 am, Wednesday, March 23 could experience water discoloration
• Arts Link - monthly art updates www.ready.ohio.gov after flushing has taken place. Refrain
• Sentinel - monthly program updates As part of Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather from doing laundry on the day hydrants
from the Senior Center Awareness Week, Franklin County are flushed in your area. Before resum-
Emergency Management and Homeland ing laundering, partially fill washers on
Visit the Connect section of our website,
Security will participate in the annual the cold setting until the water runs clear
at upperarlingtonoh.gov to register.
statewide tornado drill. This is a timely Run a sample of water into a transpar-
reminder of how important it is to have ent container to check for settling or
2021 Income Tax Filings
an emergency plan–both at home and at discoloration. Once the water is clear,
Deadline: Monday, April 18
work–and to practice it. the washer can be spun out to drain the
www.ritaohio.com
tub for a normal laundry load. Turn on
All residents aged 18 years and over
Permit Portal all faucets and allow water to run until
must file an annual income tax return
RESOURCES | PERMIT PORTAL it appears clear. Some may experience
with the City, regardless of whether any
upperaringtonoh.gov staining of clothes despite these notices.
tax is due. The City uses the services of
The City has transitioned its application Clothes should be kept damp or wet
the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)
processes online via the Permit Portal to prevent the stains from setting. “Rust
for the processing of UA income taxes.
on our website, making it possible to removers” or “rust fighters” are carried
As an extra service for RITA taxpayers,
conduct business with us online in most among cleaning products at grocery and
RITA provides on site municipal income
instances. Just look for the Permit Portal hardware stores.
tax return assistance each spring free of
icon under the Resources section of our Visit the Fire Prevention page on our
charge at its various locations. Agents
website to get started. website to view this year’s schedule and
can answer questions, take payments
map.
and assist with RITA municipal income
tax preparation. RITA’s Worthington of- Body Worn Camera Grant
fice, located at 760 Lakeview Plaza Bou- POLICE 614-583-5150 Change Your Clock,
levard, Suite 400, is providing in person The Police Division’s new Body Worn Change Your Battery®
taxpayer assistance Monday-Friday, from Camera program represents a significant Sunday, March 13
9 am-4 pm. Please bring all necessary but important investment for the City. As To kick off Daylight Savings Time, clocks
documents, including: such, the Police Division has been doing “spring forward” at 2 am, Sunday
• W-2 Forms from all employers, and its due diligence to pursue available morning. The Fire Division reminds
any W-2G Forms and 1099-MISC grants to help offset the costs associated you this is a good time to change the
Forms. with the program. In late December batteries in your home’s smoke alarms.
2021, the division was notified that To stay safe, replacing batteries in all
upperarlingtonoh.gov MARCH | APRIL 2022 CityiNSIGHT 9
smoke alarms should be done at least Saturday mornings from 9-Noon. Here requires a permit. The permitting and
once a year. In addition, smoke alarms are dates for the Spring: inspection process allows our staff to
should be tested once a month and if an • March 26 - Smith Nature Park ensure that new and remodeled build-
alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, • April 16 - Northwest Kiwanis Park ings meet State and City minimum
replace the battery right away. • May 14 - Smith Nature Park building codes and standards. This not
only ensures that your project is safe but
Safety Town Registration Citizen Camera Partnership starting a project without a permit could
Sessions: June 20-24, June 27-July 1, POLICE 614-583-5150 result in a “stop work” order, addition-
July 11-15, July 18-22 The increase of home security video al fees and in some cases a need to
POLICE 614-583-5150 devices has helped the Police Division remove the work already completed and
Safety Town is a two-week summer identify and prosecute several incidents. start from scratch.
preschool program that teaches children Recognizing the value of these technol- Examples of projects that require a
all aspects of safety. They learn about ogies in preventing and solving criminal permit include:
pedestrian safety by tricycling about a activity, the division launched the Citizen • Constructing a deck
miniature village complete with streets, Camera Partnership, an opt-in program • Finishing or altering a basement
sidewalks, buildings, stop signs and designed to build a database of proper- • If framing is removed/added to a
a working traffic signal. Registration ties with video cameras. kitchen/bathroom or the layout is
begins at 6 am, on Wednesday, March By registering, residents and busi- altered
23 for residents, and at 6 am on Friday, nesses are simply letting UA Police know • If non-load-bearing walls and/
March 25 for non-residents. The cost is that cameras are in use on their property, or soffits are removed, altered or
$100, and children entering kindergar- with Police only requesting access to added
ten and first grade are eligible, but must video footage following a crime or other • Adding a porch or covered entry
be five years of age prior to September notable safety incident in the immedi- • Building a fence or replacing an
30, 2022. Please note that classes fill ate area. The database is secure, with existing fence
quickly. registered participants’ information kept • If roof decking, exterior sheeting
private and confidential. or framing is replaced, along with
Visit the Police section of the City’s shingles or siding
Friends of UA Parks
website for additional details and to • If an exterior wall and/or header
friendsofuaparks.com
register. framing is altered during window
Friends of Upper Arlington Parks is a
replacement
volunteer group that works with the
City’s Parks & Forestry Division on inva- Building Permit Reminders
sive plant control projects and native DEVELOPMENT 614-583-5070
plant restoration in UA Parks. The group If you have plans to remodel part of your
meets regularly throughout the year on home, our Community Development
Department can help with an important
first step: checking to see if your project
Community Special Event Application Process Updates
The City has changed the application Application Timeline
and permitting process for community
special events that require use of City City Staff will review event applications per the following schedule:
property and/or City logistical and For Events Held: Application Deadline Review Date
planning support.
July 1 – September 30 April 18 May 4
An online application form is to be
October 1 – December 31 July 18 August 3
used for all event proposals that involve
use of public streets, parks or other City January 1, 2023 – March 31 October 17 November 2
property. It can be accessed at https://
upperarlingtonoh.viewpointcloud.com/. Also new for 2022 is a Park Use If you have questions, contact Parks
Separate applications are available Permit for groups wishing to hold small & Recreation at 614-583-5300. For walks
for Block Parties, Mobile Demonstrations activities in a City park that won’t disrupt and runs, contact the City Manager’s
and Car Washes. typical park uses. Office, at 614-583-5040.
10 CityiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 upperarlingtonoh.gov
Recycling Program Expands to Include
Seasonal Employment
CITY SERVICES CITY SERVICES CITY SERVICES
Paper and Plastic Cups
The Rumpke Recycling facility recently announced it has
added several types of cups to the list of accepted items,
Opportunities
expanding the list of recyclable items to the following:
• Cartons (milk, juice, etc.) - remove caps and straws.
• Glass Bottles & Jars - all colors of glass accepted.
• Metal Cans (soup, soda, etc.) - labels are accepted.
Remove aerosol tips.
• Plastic Bottles, Jugs and Tubs (shampoo, detergent,
butter, sour cream, cottage cheese tubs, yogurt, fruit
cups, etc.) – lids and labels accepted.
• Paper Cups - poly-lined paper cups such as dis-
posable “to-go” coffee cups. Paper sleeves are also
accepted. Throw plastic lids away.
• Plastic Cups (fast food cups) - empty them, remove
straws and place the plastic lids back on; please
avoid throwing the lids loosely into the cart.
• Aluminum Cups - used at many stadiums and some
dedicated outdoor refreshment areas (DORAs) It may be the start of the New Year but UA’s Parks & Recreation
• Paper & Cardboard - break down and flatten card- Department is already focused on securing the many seasonal
board boxes. employees needed for a successful summer of youth camps,
days at the pool, tennis programming and more. Opportunities
Some cups remain on the list of items that can’t be
exist for teens, college students and teachers looking to
recycled at this time - this includes disposable plastic
fill their summers with rewarding experiences and a useful
party cups, styrofoam cups, and K-cups.
paycheck, as well as for adults and recent retirees with some
All recyclables should be placed loose in your recy-
extra time on their hands who would like to support their
cling container.
community and enjoy the great outdoors.
For full details, visit our Solid Waste Services page at
Seasonal positions exist in the following areas:
upperarlingtonoh.gov.
• Pools: management positions, lifeguards, office support
e-Waste Drop-off at Public Service Center (lifeguard certification courses are provided)
The City now offers a convenient location for recycling • Summer camps: various camp leader and manager
electronic waste (e-waste). Items can be dropped off positions
Monday-Friday, 7 am-4 pm at the Public Service Center, • Parks
located at 4100 Roberts Road. Please do not discard maintenance:
e-waste in your household trash. A full list of accepted various three-
items can be found on our Solid Waste Services page, at nine month
upperarlingtonoh.gov. opportunities
If you have any questions or need additional available
information, contact our Public Service Department at • Tennis:
614-583-5350 or Public.Service@uaoh.net. various facility
operations
support
positions
• Rental facilities: various support positions
• Safety Town: teachers and classroom assistants
Check out our new seasonal recruitment video on the
Employment section of our website, at upperarlingtonoh.gov.
To submit an application, visit www.governmentjobs.com/
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Lead for Our Schools
This spring, the Upper Arlington Board Through this process, the Board world experience that will serve them
of Education is launching a community of Education hopes to encourage well into their futures.”
engagement process to listen, learn and meaningful and open dialogue involving More details are being shared
lead by hearing from as many students, as many stakeholders and as many via a direct mailing from the Board of
families, community members and staff different viewpoints as possible. This Education to all households in Upper
members as possible in an effort to help process will offer multiple opportunities Arlington and will be published on
Upper Arlington Schools be the best it and modes for individuals to provide the district website, www.uaschools.
can be – for many years to come. feedback in the way that is most org/ListenLearnLead.aspx. Due to
“The world is changing so quickly, convenient and comfortable to them. publishing deadlines, these details were
it is really important that we adjust “Everything we do comes back not available before the printing of this
and adapt to meet the needs of our to our students and how we can best newsletter.
students today,” said Board of Education support them in their academic journey “We see this process as a first step
President Lori Trent. “We are incredibly here and their next steps in life,” Trent for us as a community,” Trent said. “The
fortunate to have so many community said. “We also hope this process serves Board of Education wants to gather as
members interested and invested in our as an opportunity for our students to much feedback as possible, through
schools. With all of these voices, it’s our learn and lead by helping to facilitate as many methods as possible, over
goal to gather input and ideas to push these community conversations — which the coming months with the hope
us forward as a district — to benefit our will provide them with lifelong, real- of encouraging ongoing community
students today and well into the future.” engagement going forward.”12 SchoolsiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 www.uaschools.org
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES Paul Imhoff, Ed.D.
Engagement Process Builds on UA’s Enduring
Commitment to Education
contributions to the Columbus area and, and effort to honoring Black History
specifically, the area that became known Month in our schools — which supports
as Upper Arlington. The contributions our continuing commitment to diversity,
of the Litchford family are among the equity and inclusion in our schools.
March is here, and it gives us all hope for
many pieces of our local history that we
warmer weather and clear skies ahead.
are sharing with students as we work to Paul Imhoff, Ed.D. is superintendent of
Another exciting thing on the
ensure we are teaching the full history of Upper Arlington Schools. You can follow
horizon for us this spring is the first
our community. him on Twitter @imhoffpaul.
phase of the Board of Education’s
I’d like to thank our staff members
community engagement process.
and students who have dedicated time
One thing that sets Upper Arlington
apart is our community’s commitment to
and support of education. We know that 2022 UPPER ARLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
we are at our best as a district when we
are actively working with our community
to plan for the needs of our students.
We look forward to supporting the
Board of Education in this process and
to having the chance to gather for great
discussions. Please keep an eye on the
mail for more information on the many
different opportunities for community
members to get involved and share their
voices.
Black History Month Board of Education
One of the highlights of the winter was Top Row From Left:
Black History Month, when we honor President Lori Trent, Vice
the contributions and the experience of President Jenny McKenna,
Black Americans throughout the history Nancy Drees
of our country. Bottom Row Nidhi Satiani,
For this year’s celebrations, Upper Lou Sauter
Arlington Schools came alongside
other Upper Arlington community
organizations to create a lineup of
programming for community members,
students and families.
Thanks to a partnership with the City of Upper Arlington, Board of Education
Throughout the month of February,
meetings take place in the Council Chamber of the City’s Municipal Services
our students engaged in several learning
Center, 3600 Tremont Road. In general, meetings begin at 6 pm on the second
opportunities and experiences for Black
Tuesday of each month. Some exceptions apply, and last-minute scheduling
History Month. These opportunities
changes are possible. Please refer to www.uaschools.org for the most up-to-date
spanned all grade levels and enhanced
information.
our students’ learning in literacy, social
studies, the arts and much more.
One of the many important people
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings:
• Tuesday, March 8, 6 pm — Council Chamber
students have learned about is Pleasant
• Tuesday, April 12, 6 pm — Council Chamber
Litchford, who made many importantwww.uaschools.org MARCH | APRIL 2022 SchoolsiNSIGHT 13
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BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS
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Upper Arlington Schools
ensuring that we can provide the high- 1619 Zollinger Road
quality educational experiences that our Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
students deserve and our community Phone: 614-487-5000 | www.uaschools.org
expects.
www.facebook.com/upperarlingtonschools
Every year, we rely on external, third-party review of our www.twitter.com/UA_Schools
finances by the state auditor’s office. A team from the auditor’s www.twitter.com/imhoffpaul
offices delves into our financial records and reviews our practices.
This year, our district again earned a clean audit opinion
- recognizing our commitment to effective and accountable
financial practices for our community.
2021-22 SCHOOL DATES
We also continue to be one of a handful of Ohio school End of Second Trimester (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
districts that has the highest bond rating — AAA — from Standard and Third Quarter (Grades 6-12)
& Poor’s. Two of the key factors in achieving this rating are our Friday, March 11
financial planning and our strong community support. The rating
allows the district to obtain lower interest rates when issuing debt, Spring Break
decreasing the costs for our community. Monday, March 14 - Friday, March 18
Both our clean audit opinion and our high bond rating are
good news for our district and our community. As we move No School for Students; Staff Report Per Schedule
forward in the 2022 calendar year, we are keeping a close eye on Monday, March 21
several things that may impact our finances — inflation, enrollment
growth and the decision to delay an operating levy for two years No School for Students & Staff
as a result of the pandemic and the economic situation. Friday, April 15
As of this fall, it will have been five years since we last went
to voters to request additional operating funding. Over the past No School for Students and Staff; Election Day
two years, in the absence of new operating funding, we have Tuesday, May 3
creatively stretched our financial resources by reducing our
budget reserve; seeking out approximately $4.6 million in cost Upper Arlington High School Commencement
reductions, primarily through a three-year hiring freeze on new Sunday, May 29
positions; and utilizing additional COVID-related funding made
available to school districts. No School for Students and Staff; Memorial Day
Even with the proactive steps we have taken, our Monday, May 30
expenditures are already outpacing our revenue. This is a typical
levy cycle for a school district, and it’s why school districts usually Last Day for Students
go back to voters every three years to request new operating Wednesday, June 1
funding. Dismissal at 1 pm for elementary students; 1:30 pm for
As we go forward in the 2022 calendar year, the Board of secondary students
Education will continue to discuss how it will address the district’s
future financial needs. Staff Report Per Schedule
If you would like to learn more about the district’s finances, Thursday, June 2
please visit our website, www.uaschools.org/treasurer, or contact
me at treasurer@uaschools.org.
For the full 2021-2022 school
year calendar, visit:
www.uaschools.org/calendars.aspx14 SchoolsiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 www.uaschools.org
BITES From the Apple
SCHOOLS NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
Greensview’s Rock-a-Thon has Land On A Cure Foundation to support — who were selected for and performed
an Upper Arlington Schools family with the 2022 All-State Orchestra at the
Record Year
whose son has a rare genetic disorder. convention.
This year’s Rock-a-Thon at Greensview
Elementary School was one for the “This is such a well-deserved honor
record books. It was the 20th year for Orchestra Teacher Honored at for Chris,” said Andy Hatton, Ed.D.,
the service-learning project, and, with the State Level Associate Superintendent of Learning
approximately $10,000 raised, it was the Upper and Leadership. “He is always going
most successful Rock-a-Thon to date. Arlington above and beyond for kids.”
Rock-a-Thon is one of the long- Schools Lape has been with the district since
standing service-learning projects teacher Chris 2017. Prior to that, he was a student
in the Upper Arlington Schools, and Lape has been teacher in the district under Ed Zunic
that commitment to service-learning named the and Gretchen Zunic.
stretches back decades and is an 2022 Ohio
important part of the district’s academic String Teachers District Announces Enhanced
program and strategic priority of whole Association’s Summer Academy Program
learning. Through service-learning Teacher of the
projects, students are able to meet a real Year.
community need that connects back to Lape, who
what they’re learning in the classroom. teaches sixth, seventh and eighth grade
For the Rock-a-Thon project, orchestra at both Hastings and Jones
fourth-grade classes at Greensview middle schools, was recognized at the
partnered with the Columbus chapter Ohio Music Educators Association’s state
of After-School All Stars to learn about convention in Cleveland in February.
food insecurity and support their Winter He was joined at the conference by
Break Comfort Bag Drive by purchasing Upper Arlington Schools teachers as
more than $7,000 worth of food, games well as three Upper Arlington Schools
and winter gear to fill the bags. The students — Lucy Cheng (cello), Nathan Upper Arlington Schools is proud
additional money raised went to the Jeong (violin) and Anna Schuler (violin) to offer an updated and exceptional
summer school program for the summer
of 2022 for K-12 students enrolled in the
district.
Summer Academy 2022 will build on
the comprehensive academic offerings
of past summer school programming
and the academic and well-being
offerings through Summer BRIDGE last
year. All courses will be offered between
June 6 and July 1 and will be free of
charge to Upper Arlington Schools
students for 2022 thanks to federal
funding.
For more details, please visit www.
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District, City Partner on Litchford Memorial
The City of Upper
Arlington and Upper
Arlington Schools are
partnering to build
a park-like memorial
on the site of the new
Upper Arlington High
School in recognition of
the Pleasant Litchford
family cemetery that
had been located on
that site.
Pleasant Litchford
was a master blacksmith
who had been enslaved
in Virginia in the
1800s, bought his own
freedom and went on
to settle in the area that
is now Upper Arlington.
He built a successful
business and purchased
the land that is now
home to the high school
as well as Northam Park
and Tremont Elementary
School. Among Mr.
Litchford’s many contributions to the area were establishing a school The memorial will be located on the south end
for African-American children and being a founding member of the of the new Upper Arlington High School, where
Second Baptist Church, which provided an important voice in the the cemetery was located. It will be a space that
anti-slavery movement. encourages learning and reflection for students and
community members. Through this partnership,
Upper Arlington Schools will fund $200,000 of the
BECS Registration Now Open — and Space Is Limited! project through bond funds, and the City of Upper
Burbank Early Childhood Arlington will appropriate $100,000 to fund and
School (BECS) is our high enhance the project.
quality, tuition-based The memorial will also be featured in the City’s
childcare for children History Trail Program, a partnership project with the
ages 2 to 5. BECS is Upper Arlington Historical Society. The History Trail
accepting registrations is comprised of physical markers and signs in our
for summer 2022 as well community that help tell the story of Upper Arlington’s
as the 2022-2023 school history, with supplemental information and resources
year for children ages 2 available on the UA History Trail website. If you see
to 5. a bronze round marker with a paw print next to a
For more information, community sign, scroll to uahistory.org to learn more
visit www.uaschools.org/ about the site’s historical significance.
burbank or call us, at
614-487-5155.16 SchoolsiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 www.uaschools.org
SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
Hastings and Jones students squared off at the annual Upper Arlington Vocal Music was all over town to promote their first
Districtwide Spelling Bee in January. Congratulations to musical in the new Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts
this year’s winner - Shreya Trikha from Hastings! Center — “42nd Street,” the weekend of February 24.
Hour of Code
In December, students across the Upper Arlington
Schools engaged in Hour of Code, an opportunity to learn
foundational computer-science skills for their futures. Hour
of Code also served as an opportunity for computer-science
students from Upper Arlington High School to learn and
grow in roles as teachers and leaders for these activities. Even
though our world is surrounded by technology, only 51%
of high schools teach computer science. Upper Arlington
Schools is proud to offer computer science coursework and
to see our students and staff find creative ways to spread
these lessons beyond the high school!www.uaschools.org MARCH | APRIL 2022 SchoolsiNSIGHT 17
SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
These second-grade students at Tremont Elementary Our schools lined up a series of learning opportunities and activities
School used their new, flexible learning space to stretch — including this bulletin board at Jones Middle School —to mark two
their bodies and their brains during math instruction. important celebrations during the month of February: Black History
Month and Lunar New Year.
World Read Aloud Day was February 2, and these kindergarteners at
Second grade and fifth grade class “buddies” cozied up
Greensview Elementary School listened to a special read-aloud of “Invent-
to read together on a winter afternoon at Windermere
A-Pet” by author Vicky Fang and then dreamed up perfect pet creations.
Elementary School.
Barrington Elementary School fifth-grade students enjoyed
a hands-on learning experience about the science of sound, The Windermere Elementary School learning kitchen was a special treat
using different instruments and methods to see how sound for our students this winter! Cinnamon smellers and much more have
waves move through solids, liquids and gases. been whipped up in the kitchen for some fun hands-on learning.Library iNSIGHT
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B I - M O N T H LY N E W S F R O M T H E U P P E R A R L I N G T O N P U B L I C L I B R A R Y
A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR Beth Hatch
On May 3, 2022, the Upper Arlington
Public Library’s levy will be on the ballot,
as it expires in November 2022. The
revenue from the current levy is 53% of
the Library’s budget.
Right now, we are seeing over
26,000 people per month coming into
our branches to check out materials,
use the computers, get technology and organizations, and businesses would be them.
research help from our staff, attend negatively impacted if we had to reduce At Lane Road, I watch Pam, our
programs, pick up free COVID test kits, operations and let our buildings fall into Branch Manager, help a patron who
as well as use our facilities for reading, disrepair due to a lack of funding. is struggling with the computer. She
studying, working, and meeting with As I walk around our libraries, I see patiently shows her step by step how
groups and friends. Countless people, parents with young children singing to set up an email account, and as I
along with Miss Sarah from Miller watch the patron express her relief and
Park during storytime. They relish the gratitude, I wonder where she would go
LibraryiNSIGHT opportunity to socialize and gather with
other parents as their children learn.
for the same help if we couldn’t provide
that for her.
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM UPPER ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY I walk down to the Reference Yet, I am hopeful. We have been
Department in the lower level of the good stewards of taxpayer dollars,
Production: Main Library and see a gentleman on surviving on a static budget for the last
Christine Minx
his laptop doing work and research on 15 years. With the renewal of our 2-mill
Marketing & Community Relations Manager
614-486-9621 | cminx@ualibrary.org the computer while our team of expert operating levy plus a 1 mill increase, the
research librarians work mere steps away Library can continue its success. We can
to provide assistance. serve the community and its patrons with
Our meeting rooms are used by 5-Star service without an ask for another
scouts, tutors, civic organizations, and ten years.
Upper Arlington Public Library
2800 Tremont Road other groups needing free gathering More information about the levy,
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 space. Students hang out and study in including speaking events where you
Phone: 614-486-9621 | www.ualibrary.org our Adult Department’s group work area. can get your questions answered, is
Readers of all ages relax in our atrium available on our website, at
www.facebook.com/UAPublicLibrary with a book that our librarians found for http://levy.ualibrary.org
www.twitter.com/@UAPLwww.ualibrary.org MARCH | APRIL 2022 LibraryiNSIGHT 19
BY THE NUMBERS: WHY THE LEVY IS CRITICAL
47% 53% 53%
of our revenue comes
from local property taxes
$
The last time we Our users save
asked for a funding
increase for our
operations was in
$38,000,000
each year by using the library
2007
Our patrons borrowed
1,200,000
physical and digital items last year 5,000
cars use curbside pickup each month
26,000
people visit our
buildings each month
We’ve distributed
29,000
free COVID test kits 10,000
people attended library programs in 2021
Figures have been rounded
Programs in non-pandemic years are 3x that number!20 LibraryiNSIGHT MARCH | APRIL 2022 www.ualibrary.org
Switch to Libby Program Highlights
for an Upgraded Collaborative Art Stations will provide information about the
eBook Experience Patrons of all ages can stop by the upcoming operating levy. Get the
Miller Park Library between March scoop in the Main Library’s Friends
7-20 to take part in group art projects Theater on Tuesday, March 29 at 10:30
If you’re a fan of eBooks and eAudiobooks, around the library. Decorate parts am or 6:30 pm; or on Saturday, April
you’re probably familiar with our digital to add to large artworks. Featuring 2 at 10:30 am. A recording of the
coloring, tissue paper, and other presentation will be available after
content provider Overdrive. Overdrive
materials, this program is for everyone these dates.
currently offers two apps that allow you
to read content on your smartphone or from young children through adults.
tablet. However, the company is sunsetting Sensory Friendly Storytime
its namesake Overdrive app and will only Spring Gardening Series Enjoy storytime designed exclusively
Tisa Watts, the Columbus Garden for young children with autism or
focus on supporting its award-winning
Coach, returns to the Main Library’s sensory processing challenges. Your
Libby app. Overdrive will be removed
Friends Theater to help you make your favorite librarians will greet you at the
from app stores on February 23, 2022 and
yard the envy of the neighborhood. door before the building opens to
we anticipate that support for Overdrive
Her “Secrets of the Garden Center” talk the public. Join us for stories in the
will end sometime in 2023.
on Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 pm will Youth Department, then have exclusive
If you haven’t tried Libby yet, you’ll
take the mystery out of shopping for quiet time in our Early Learning
be happy to hear that it’s a user-friendly Play Area. These special storytimes
plants at the local store. On Thursday,
app used by millions of people around the will be held Wednesday, March 30
April 14 at 6:30 pm, learn the tricks for
world. Our Media Department has created and Wednesday, April 27 at 9 am.
“Growing to Attract Pollinators.” Tisa
a guide to make the transition to the Libby Registration opens two weeks before
wraps up on Thursday, May 5 at 6:30
app easy. Check it out at https://uapl. each program at www.ualibrary.org.
pm with “Growing Culinary Herbs.” No
me/3H3PVLw. registration is required.
In addition to all of the eBooks and Peeps Science
eAudiobooks available in Overdrive,
Bike School Peeps are more than just sweet Easter
Libby also contains nearly 4,000 digital treats! Discover new uses for Peeps
Get your bicycle ready for spring
magazines, so you can access electronic through STEAM activities, including
riding at a two-part bike school led
reading material of all kinds from the same by Jonathan Youngman, executive creating a peep catapult. Kids in
app. director for Franklinton Cycleworks. On grades K+ can join the fun at the Lane
Libby has a fresh and easy-to use Saturday, March 26 at 1 pm, “Spring Road Library on Thursday, April 7
design and has a number of unique Tune Up” will show you how to assess between 3:30-5:30 pm.
features. a bike for safety and how to perform
• Simple onboarding the first time you basic maintenance. On Saturday, April Remembering the
open the app 30 at 1 pm, “Tire Repair” will offer info Holocaust Through the
• Loans and holds from all your libraries about the proper tools and techniques Generations
are automatically added to your shelf, needed to fix a flat. Registration opens Join us on Holocaust Remembrance
so you can easily find all your books in two weeks before each program at Day for a discussion about the legacy
one place www.ualibrary.org. Programs will be of trauma. Panelists will address the
• See your at-a-glance progress through held in the Main Library’s Friends concept of intergenerational trauma
each book on your Shelf Theater. in the wake of the Holocaust. Our
• Navigate easily between your shelf panel includes history scholars, a
and your library’s catalog Levy Facts with Director psychologist, and the daughter of a
Beth Hatch Holocaust survivor. Join us for this
If you still have questions or would On May 3, the Library will be on the important program on Thursday, April
like to set up a one-on-one appointment ballot for a local property tax levy, 28 at 6:30 pm in the Main Library’s
to learn more about the Libby app, please as our current levy will expire this Friends Theater.
call our Media Services staff at (614) 486- year. Beth Hatch, the Director of the
9621 ext. 226. We’d be happy to help. Upper Arlington Public Library, will
explain how the library is funded andYou can also read
