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UAiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 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
SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021
Police and Fire Pension
Levy on the November 2 Ballot
Community surveys consistently confirm the Police & Fire Pension Fund. The City permanent and voted property tax levies
just how important safety is to Upper has funded its Police and Fire pensions to help fund their safety services or their
Arlington residents, highlighting their through property tax for the past 45 required contribution to the Police & Fire
confidence in the exceptional services years, with residents voting to approve Pension Fund, since it provides a predict-
provided by the City’s Police and Fire nine, five-year ballot issues. All previous able, fixed source of income for safety
divisions. Maintaining a high standard of levies have been set at or close to 1.0 forces’ pensions.
safety services is a costly endeavor. mills. The Police & Fire Pension Levy
Combined, the divisions represent ap- issue before voters has been placed on What the Levy Funds
proximately half the City’s workforce and the ballot to renew the existing levy, but The proposed levy will fund the
general budget each year. The equip- at a reduced rate. state-mandated retirement and
ment and training required to make our Many communities in Ohio have disability fund for the City’s police
Police, Fire and EMS response teams the traditionally used a combination of and fire personnel for a period of five
best they can be is extensive. And yet,
the City is able to provide an exception-
al level of safety services at one of the Police & Fire Pension Levy – in Dollars & Cents
lowest costs per capita compared with
similar Ohio communities. The table below compares the existing levy of .97 mills—which expires at the close
of 2021—to the proposed annual property tax rate of .89 mills, which represents a
History of the Police reduction of 8.25%. The property tax amount assigned to your home’s value when a
& Fire Pension Levy levy takes effect is fixed over the life of the levy.
By Ohio Statute, the City is required to Home Value Existing Rate Proposed Rate Annual Decrease
fund the equivalent of 19.5% (Police)
$100,000 $33.95 $31.15 ($2.80)
and 24% (Fire) of gross wages to support
$400,000 $135.80 $124.60 ($11.20)
upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 CityiNSIGHT 3
Park Updates
Oxford Park Playground As we head into the fall, the team
years. If approved, 100 percent of the recently shared its findings and recom-
proceeds will be dedicated to the Police mendations with both the Parks & Recre-
& Fire Pension Fund. ation Advisory Board and City Council,
Approximately 8% of the property and is readying to begin detailed design
taxes paid by Upper Arlington residents for storm drainage improvements, with
is received by the City. The Police & the goal of undertaking this first phase
Fire Pension levy is counted as part of of improvements early in the New Year.
this. The majority of your property taxes Subsequent phases – spaced out over
support the Upper Arlington Schools, Li- several years— will include replacement
brary and various Franklin County levies. of the tennis/service buildings, athletic
The Oxford Park playground is being field renovations, and tennis court
How the Reduction is replaced, as one of the Parks & improvements
Possible Recreation Department’s 2021
The City is projecting that the police and Capital Improvement Program projects. Vassar Pop-up Park
fire obligation over the life of the pro- This follows two phases of community Open Thru September 30
posed five-year levy will total approxi- engagement with park neighbors and (Pictured on Cover)
mately $16 million, or an average of $3.2 the broader community. With the design Thanks to the creative mind of Katie
million per year. This is an increase from for the new playground finalized, the White – a resident whose family lives
the previous levy projection of $13.4 replacement process is scheduled to close to Lane Avenue and who serves
million ($2.7 million per year). begin late August, with completion as Chair of the Upper Arlington Com-
Despite this projected increase, sometime in the fall. Funding for the mission on Aging (UACOA) – and fellow
Staff believes the reduction can be Oxford Park playground includes a resident and UACOA Executive Director
accomplished due to a growing cash $10,640 Natureworks Grant from the Jennifer Monroe-Sega, the City has
balance in the Police and Fire Pen- Ohio Department of Natural Resources. opened its first pop-up park in the Lane
sion funds, which has increased from Avenue business corridor to provide a
$928,000 in 2015 to 3.16 million in 2020. safe and attractive outdoor space for res-
Northam Park Vision Plan
The increase is the result of a combina- idents to enjoy a takeout meal, ice cream
Since 2020, work has been underway by
tion of factors: or coffee. The pop-up park features
MSA Sport to study and develop a plan
• Over time, actual pension expen- benches and picnic tables and has been
for improving the athletic fields, tennis
ditures have been less than projec- decorated with creative touches to make
and other public facilities at Northam
tions the space attractive, fun and interactive.
Park that have not yet undergone reno-
• Strong property valuation increases Be sure to enjoy the pop-up park
vations. The Draft Vision Plan developed
have generated higher revenues on next time you visit Lane Avenue and let
in the fall of 2020 identified the need for
the City’s permanent millage us know what you think by sending an
a detailed drainage study, a process that
• In 2020, the City was able to direct email to parks@uaoh.net.
was initiated earlier this year.
a significant portion of CARES Act
funds from the pandemic to support The Northam Park Vision Plan
police and fire salaries and pensions
Since these reserves can only be
used to support police and fire pensions,
it makes sense to lessen the levy renewal
amount being asked of voters, while still
maintaining a reasonable reserve.
Watch for additional information from
the City on this issue in the count down
to the November 2 election. If you have
questions about the 2021 Police and Fire
Pension Levy, please contact our Finance
Department, at finance@uaoh.net.
4 CityiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 upperarlingtonoh.gov
Upper Arlington Community Foundation
Launches Community Center Capital Campaign
and Announces $2 Million Lead Gift
As the City prepares to begin the Brad served as a financial consultant, real community to follow with their financial
detailed design process for the Upper estate broker, and risk manager before support of this long-awaited and much
Arlington Community Center, the Upper joining Hosket Ulen Insurance Solutions needed Community Center,” said Loann
Arlington Community Foundation has in 2013, where he is currently serving as Crane. “Bob loved this community
launched its fundraising initiative to gain Managing Partner. and loved sports. He would have been
the private sector’s support, making two Wendy Hinton Gomez is a 1987 proud to see this legacy continue for
major announcements in August. graduate of UAHS and a 1992 graduate generations of Upper Arlington families.”
of OSU, where she was a two-time Margie Pizzuti, co-chair of the
Capital Campaign Committee captain of the cheerleading team. Campaign Committee, stated that
Honorary Chairs A lifelong UA resident, she founded “we are absolutely ecstatic and
The UA Community Center Capital Wendy’s Gymnastics & Fitness for overwhelmingly grateful to Loann for this
Campaign Committee has announced Children in 1993. She was a member game-changing, generous commitment
its Honorary Chairs – Bill Hoskett and his of the Community Center Feasibility of $2 million to name the Community
son, Brad, along with Wendy Gomez and Task Force and recently joined the UA Center in honor of her beloved
her daughter, Kate. Community Foundation Board. husband.”
Bill Hosket is well known and Kate Gomez is a 2018 graduate of
respected nationally and in Central UAHS, where she held many leadership Capital Campaign
Ohio. He played college basketball for roles such as Bear Den President, Committee Members
OSU and captained the team to the multiple captainships of volleyball and Campaign Co-Chairs Mike Fitzpatrick
Final Four in 1968. He competed at the cheerleading, and on Kickin’ It Live. and Margie Pizzuti have also announced
1968 Summer Olympics, winning a gold She is a senior at OSU studying Human members of the Committee, who will
medal with the U.S. basketball team, Development and Family Studies, as well be participating in this fundraising
played four seasons in the NBA, and was as Business and Leadership Studies. Kate drive. Fitzpatrick is currently Chair
a member of the New York Knicks 1970 has been active with First Community of the UACF Board of Directors, and
World Championship team. Bill is one of Church’s Mexico Mission Trip. She also Pizzuti is immediate Past-Chair of the
the founding principals of Hosket Ulen founded Queue Academy during the Board and served as Co-Chair of the
Insurance Solutions. COVID-19 quarantine to help local UA City’s 16-member Community Center
Brad is a 2000 Finance graduate children learn, grow, and stay active, Feasibility Task Force.
from OSU’s Fisher College of Business, and help their families navigate the
where he also played on the Buckeye pandemic. Honorary Co-Chairs
Wendy and Kate Gomez
varsity basketball team. After college,
Bill and Brad Hosket
Lead Gift Announcement
CityiNSIGHT In mid-August, the Capital Campaign Co-Chairs
Committee was pleased to announce Mike Fitzpatrick
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM THE CITY OF UPPER ARLINGTON receipt of a $2 million gift from Loann Margie Pizzuti
Crane. The donation represents the
Production: Marissa Backes/Jeff Backes, M.D.
Emma Speight, Community Affairs Director first significant gift that will go towards Greg Comfort
Phone: 614-583-5045 | espeight@uaoh.net raising at least 10 percent of the Jamie Crane/Tim Miller
approximately $54 million cost of the Lisa Ingram/Greg Guy
Community Center from private funds. Mary Ann Krauss
Loann and Bob Crane always Michael Martz
City of Upper Arlington believed they were extremely fortunate Emily Ness/John Ness
3600 Tremont Road in their lives and wanted to give back to Carolyn/Andrew Weeks
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
the Upper Arlington and central Ohio
Phone: 614-583-5000
communities. “This donation reflects Ex-Officio
upperarlingtonoh.gov Steve Schoeny, City Manager
our commitment to lead by example,
www.facebook.com/CityofUA Brendan King, City Council President
www.twitter.com/@cityofua and I hope it will prompt others in this
upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 CityiNSIGHT 5
CITY MANAGER UPDATE Steve Schoeny
The City’s Fiscal Strength Enables Us to
Pursue Community Goals
debt, Moody’s Investors Service has reporting year. Upper Arlington is one of
reaffirmed its rating for the City as Aaa 11 communities in Ohio to receive this
and Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed its national distinction.
rating as AAA. The three most recent awards are
By the time the September/October The ratings reassessments were for:
edition of UA Insight starts reaching undertaken as the City prepares to issue • The Certificate of Achievement for
mailboxes, we hope to have secured special obligation, non-tax revenue Excellence in Financial Reporting
Council’s authorization for the City to bonds valued at $27.7 million for the for the 2019 Comprehensive Annual
enter into contract with the architecture Arlington Gateway Project. Specific to Financial Report, a recognition
and design team for the Upper Arlington this issuance, Standard & Poor’s awarded that the Finance Department has
Community Center. its highest rating of AAA, and Moody’s achieved each year since 1987.
Once we begin, the process for Investors Service awarded an Aa1 rating, • The Award for Outstanding
designing and building the Community its second highest rating. Achievement for the 2019 Popular
Center will move into high gear. This Both ratings agencies opined on the Annual Financial Report. The
process will include opportunities for City’s strong operating fund balance and City has repeatedly achieved this
resident participation at different stages its excellent credit profile, highlighted distinction since publishing its first
along the way and the launch of a by a wealthy tax base, above average PAFR for the year 2005.
dedicated website that will serve as the resident incomes and its ties with the • The Distinguished Budget
go to source for all things Community Columbus metropolitan economy. And Presentation Award for the 2019-
Center. of note, both ratings agencies issued 2020 Budget, an accomplishment
After the 18-month study process their ratings assignments knowing that that the City has attained
of the Community Center Feasibility the City will soon be issuing additional consistently since 1990.
Task Force, followed by the May 4 debt to help fund construction of the
election results, you might think the Community Center. These awards and this new
bulk of the design work is complete – The Triple A rating is the highest that designation as a Triple Crown Winner
far from it. While we do indeed have can be attained and is considered the – combined with our financial ratings
a solid understanding of residents’ gold standard for government entities accomplishments – are testament to
programming needs and wants, now when selling bonds to finance projects. the City’s commitment to responsible
comes the hard part of bringing them As a result, our efforts to effectively and transparent fiscal planning and
seamlessly together within a limited manage the community’s assets can now implementation practices. These
footprint, and doing so in a way that be further enhanced by our ability to practices have helped us maintain
reflects our community’s standards and secure exceptionally low interest rates. a strong financial position during
values. challenging times and afforded us
Watch for news of a series of Finance Department the flexibility to dream big on issues
community engagement activities this Designated as a GFOA like the Community Center and our
fall and, PLEASE...get involved and let us “Triple Crown” Winner infrastructure needs.
know your thoughts. Congratulations are in order for Brent Lewis and his capable staff
members of our Finance Department, may work behind the scenes at the City,
City Achieves Top with the recent announcement from but their efforts are crucial to keeping
Financial Ratings the Government Finance Officers’ our organization and the work that we
For the 13th consecutive time, the Association (GFOA) that Upper do on track. Our thanks to all in the team
City has achieved the highest possible Arlington is a 2019 Triple Crown Winner. for their continuing efforts, and for the
financial ratings – Triple A – from two This new recognition is afforded to accolades they have been able to secure
national ratings agencies. On the City’s communities that are recipients of for our community year after year.
previously issued general obligation GFOA’s three awards for the same
6 CityiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 upperarlingtonoh.gov
FROM CHAMBERS | Highlights of City Council & Its Policy Decisions
Council Adjusts Meeting 2021 CITY COUNCIL
(from left): President
Schedule, Expands Brendan King, John
Attendance Options Kulewicz, Vice President
After a year of meeting remotely, City Kip Greenhill, Michele
Council has made some adjustments to Hoyle, Michaela Burriss,
both its meeting format and schedule: Jim Lynch, Brian Close
• In-person meetings have resumed,
utilizing a hybrid option that allows
residents to attend via Zoom. Full
meeting access details are provided
in each agenda, which can be found
on the City Council section of the
City’s website.
and Jim Lynch are all running to serve to the rescue by hosting its Candidates &
• The schedule is now comprised of
second terms. Community members Issues Night.
three City Council Meetings per
Kathy Adams, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, Participate in an informal meet-and-
month, on the first, second and third
Stacy McIntire and Andrej Rotter have greet of the candidates and learn about
weeks of each month (eliminating
all filed with the Franklin County Board other issues on the ballot from 6-7 pm
Council Conference Sessions and
of Elections as candidates for a seat on in the Concourse Galley. A moderated
allowing for special meetings at the
Council. Q&A forum begins at 7 pm, moderated
end of the month if necessary).
Details of candidates’ community by local news anchor for ABC6/Fox 28,
• Residents may address Council on
experience and goals will be provided Kurt Ludlow.
legislative items on the agenda.
by local news media, via candidate You can submit questions in
Hard copy speaker slips are
websites, social media pages and other advance—through 3 pm, Wednesday,
available at the entrance to the
forums as election day approaches. October 6—at leadershipua.org.
Council Chamber. Residents wishing
UACO Section 105.3 sets the
to address Council who plan to
contribution limitations in Upper
attend remotely should send an
Arlington. Financial contributions or
Political Signage Guidelines
email “speaker slip” request to As election season approaches, the City
in-kind contributions from an individual,
city.council@uaoh.net a minimum wishes to remind residents about the
corporation or organization in support of
of two hours before the start of the proper display of political yard signs and
a candidate’s campaign cannot exceed
meeting. banners.
$250 per calendar year. Of this, no more
• Council meetings are live-streamed Upper Arlington City Government is
than $100 can be in cash.
on the City Council page of the non-partisan, and City Council does not
City’s website. endorse political candidates. The City
Leadership UA to Host does not regulate language on a political
Four Council Seats on Candidates & Issues Night sign, as this would infringe upon on
Thursday, October 7 individual’s freedom of speech.
November Ballot 3600 Tremont Road Below are guidelines for the display
Every November, U.S. citizens are of signs or banners:
Open House 6-7 pm
afforded the opportunity to have a • Signs and banners must be located
Moderated Forum 7-9 pm
voice in government by participating in on the property and not in the
As we head into election season, at the
the electoral process at the local, state public right-of-way.
local level Upper Arlington residents
or national levels. In 2021, four Upper • A maximum of five signs/banners
are being asked to vote on the Police
Arlington City Council seats are on the are permitted per property.
& Fire Pension Levy, seven candidates
Tuesday, November 2 ballot. • In addition to the five permitted
running for four City Council seats and
Council Vice President Kip Greenhill signs, an additional sign/banner may
five candidates vying for two spots on
is completing his second term on be onsite for each street frontage if
the School Board, so there’s a lot to be
Council, and is therefore unable to the property is under construction or
informed about. To help you in your
run for an additional term. Council on the market for sale or lease.
decision-making prior to heading to the
members Brian Close, Michele Hoyle
ballot box, Leadership UA is once again
upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 CityiNSIGHT 7
Leaf Collection
CITY SERVICES CITY SERVICES CITY SERVICES
Public Works Division .........................................614-583-5350
The City is providing leaf collection services
• Signs/banners should not exceed late October–early December, weather
eight square feet in size per side. permitting (dates announced in September).
• Signs should not exceed four feet in Residents are advised to refrain from
height if free-standing, and should placing leaves at the curb until approximate-
not be attached to any roof or roof ly one week before the start of the program
element if mounted on a building. AND to stop at least one week before the
• Signs/banners should not be program ends. The timeframe for collection
illuminated. each year does not change since the Public
• Signs with changeable copy/text are Works Division must fit this service in with
not allowed. other seasonal services.
A Leaf Collection Tracking Map is avail-
Council recently approved some able on the Leaf Collection section of our
amendments to the City’s sign code, website, providing residents a means to fol-
allowing the use of larger banners – up low the progress of collection crews in their
to three feet by six feet – during the time area and anticipate when they are likely to be
period of May 7-July 7. This amendment on their street.
was made to facilitate the use of Please follow these guidelines:
graduation banners for students, though • Place loose-raked leaves close to the edge of the street in the tree lawn,
the enlarged sign size is extended to all not in the street.
messages during that period. • Leaf piles should extend no further than two-three feet behind the curb.
The City may be able to ask a • Do not place grass clippings, rocks, sticks or other objects in leaf piles –
resident to remove signs/banners only if please continue to use the weekly yard waste collection service to dispose
they exceed the size requirements, are of other yard waste debris.
deteriorating or have been placed in the • Keep piles away from signposts, light poles, trees and mail boxes.
public right-of-way. If you believe this • Do not block storm sewers as this can increase the chance of flooding in
to be the case, call Code Compliance at the event of a heavy rain.
614-583-5073 or use our UA Click2Fix • Parked vehicles should be at least 15 feet away from either side of leaf
smartphone app to report an issue. piles so that collection crews have safe access to the leaves with their truck
Signs placed on private property and leaf machine.
are considered private property as well,
and theft charges will be filed against
Bring Us Your Pumpkins!
individuals taking signs.
October 29-December 3
Please be mindful of the aesthetics
Don’t throw away your pumpkins, compost them!
of our neighborhoods when displaying
Even though pumpkins are 100% compostable,
political signs.
they are not accepted as yard waste, so any
pumpkins
UA Click2Fix set out for
curbside
collection
Visit the AppleApp or GooglePlay
are taken to the landfill. To help remedy
store and search UA Click2Fix to
this issue, the City has partnered with
download our new smartphone
GoZero Services to provide a pumpkin
reporting app. Residents can use the
collection bin, located next to the food
app to submit requests or notify the
waste containers in the Fancyburg Park
City of issues such as potholes, street-
parking lot. Please DO NOT put any
light outages, damaged street trees,
pumpkins in the lime-green food waste
etc. You can also view the construction
containers, these are reserved for food
update map and contact staff using
scraps only.
the app’s Directory. Call Public
Service at 614-583-5350 if you have
any questions.
8 CityiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 upperarlingtonoh.gov
NewsBITES
CITY NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
Parking Adjustments by UA
High School
ENGINEERING 614-583-5360
As we head into the 2021/22 school
year, the UA High School will have
COVID-19 Health ties with video cameras. By registering, limited onsite parking availability
& Safety Update residents and businesses are simply until the new parking lots have been
Following the August 5 mask advisory letting the division know that cameras completed. To address this shortfall, the
from Franklin County Public Health, the are in use on their property, with Police City and UA Schools have been working
City asks visitors to our public indoor only requesting access to video footage closely to facilitate safe parking options
facilities to put on a face mask before following a crime or other notable safety for students and faculty around the High
you enter. As a reminder, residents can incident in the immediate area. The School while minimizing impacts on the
conduct much of their business with the database is secure, with participants’ in- surrounding neighborhoods.
City online or via telephone. formation kept private and confidential. The School District is providing
Visit the Police section of the City’s incentive programs for students and
Public Holidays website to register. staff to encourage alternate modes of
City offices are closed in observance travel, to reduce the parking demand.
of the following holiday: Change Your Clock, Change The District has also implemented a
• Monday, September 6 – Labor Day. Your Battery® closed lunch policy, requiring students
Solid Waste collection is delayed by Sunday, November 7 to remain on campus during the lunch
one day for all collection zones. As Daylight Savings Time comes to a period, to minimize traffic movements
close, clocks “fall back” one hour at 2 am during the day.
City e-News on Sunday morning. This is also a good The City has created additional
Get timely service news and special time to change the batteries in your parking spaces (similar to the marked
project updates from the City by e-mail: home’s smoke alarms. This should be parking spaces on Northwest Boulevard)
• City Insight - weekly e-news on City done at least once a year, but changing for Zollinger, Brandon and Mount
services, special projects & events them while changing your clocks serves Holyoke roads. Additionally, parking
• Activity Link - monthly programming as a great reminder. Alarms should also restrictions have implemented on streets
updates from Parks & Recreation be tested once a month and if an alarm near the high school to minimize student
• Arts Link - monthly art updates chirps, warning that the battery is low, parking on both sides of the roadway.
• Sentinel - monthly program updates replace the battery right away.
from the Senior Center Leadership UA 2021/22
Visit the Connect section of our website, Parking Restrictions During Application Deadline: September 2
at upperarlingtonoh.gov, to register. OSU Home Football Games leadershipua.org
PUBLIC SERVICE 614-583-5350 Leadership UA is accepting applications
Public Meetings To address parking, access and safety for its 2021/2022 program through
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 614-583-5030 concerns, the City is restricting parking September 2, with the program
A full list of public meetings can be for streets in the proximity of OSU’s beginning September 12. The cost of
found on our Events calendar, at campus abutting North Star Road $875 covers everything, meals before
upperarlingtonoh.gov. Highlights on home football games. Hours of each meeting included, and oftentimes
of upcoming Council agendas are restriction run from four hours before employers will partially or fully cover
shared on Facebook, with meetings through four hours after each game. “No the costs for your involvement. Contact
live-streamed. Follow @CityofUA for Parking” signs will be posted on the fire Executive Director Natalie Boe at
updates! hydrant side of the following streets: info@leadershipua.org for details.
• Ashdowne Road;
Citizen Camera Partnership • Berkshire, Essex, Grenoble and SCRAM! Wildlife Control
POLICE 614-583-5150 Barrington roads between North www.SCRAM!Wildlife.org
The Police Division’s Star Road and Northwest Boulevard; The City contracts with SCRAM! Wildlife
Citizen Camera • Cardiff and Doone roads between Control, a division of the Ohio Wildlife
Partnership is an North Star Road and Brandon Road; Center, to provide wildlife management
opt-in program • Beaumont Road between Grenoble services to residents and businesses at
designed to build a Road and Lane Avenue. a discounted rate. Full details can be
database of proper- found at www.SCRAMwildlife.org. The
upperarlingtonoh.gov SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 CityiNSIGHT 9
City has an Animal Control guidelines • Check your child’s candy before drop-off unit for old and unused
page under the Resources section of its she/he eats any. If you think prescription drugs, the Police Division
website, at upperarlingtonoh.gov. anything has been tampered with, also participates in twice yearly Drug
notify Police. Take Back events coordinated by the
Home Security Alarm Permits Drug Enforcement Agency. Drop-off old
POLICE DIVISION 614-583-5100 The City’s Pumpkin Patrol strives to
and unused prescription drugs—pills
Households with home security systems keep children safe in a fun way during
only—drive-thru style.
are required to obtain a license from Beggar’s Night. Marked City trucks
the Police Division. The one-time $50 patrol neighborhoods and are available
Senior Center Fall Social
fee is non-transferable and covers both to assist young children if they become
10-11:30 am, Tuesday, November 9
Police and Fire services. Households lost, scared, hurt or in need of assistance,
SENIOR CENTER 614-583-5320
are allowed up to three false alarms per and to pass out candy. All trucks are
Join your friends as we all enjoy seasonal
calendar year—any false alarms thereaf- equipped with two-way radios to alert
refreshments and door prizes during this
ter are subject to a $50 fine to offset the appropriate emergency personnel.
social event. Attendees must be active
costs for emergency response. members of the Senior Center and
U.S. Flag Collection Box registration is required due to limited
2020 Popular Annual Thanks to a 2018 Eagle Scout project of
seating and food count.
Financial Report Joseph Piccininni, the Municipal Services
FINANCE 614-583-5291 Center is the site of a U.S. Flag Collection
Permit Portal
The 2020 Popular Annual Financial box, with an informational brochure
RESOURCES | PERMIT PORTAL
Report (PAFR) was recently mailed to detailing the history, etiquette and
upperaringtonoh.gov
all UA households. This report provides proper flag retirement. Residents can
The City has been transitioning its
a reader-friendly summary of the City’s stop by any time during regular business
various application processes online
financial activities and standing from the hours to properly retire any worn flags.
via its Permit Portal on our website,
previous year. from building permits to special event
Prescription Drug applications, making it possible to
Beggar’s Night Safety Tips Take-Back Day conduct business with us online in most
Thursday, October 28, 6-8 pm 10 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 23 instances. Just look for the Permit Portal
POLICE 614-583-5150 3600 Tremont Road icon under the Resources section of our
Tips for Kids POLICE 614-583-5150 website to get started.
• Plan your route in advance and In addition to hosting the year-round
tell your parents where you will be
Fire Prevention Week - October 3-9
going.
• Wear a costume that does not block
your vision.
• Trick-or-treat in a group, stay The Upper Arlington
together. Fire Division wants to
• Never enter a stranger’s house. share safety tips to help
• Look both ways before crossing the you “Learn the Sounds
street and cross at crosswalks. of Fire Safety”
• If you are wearing dark clothing, • A continuous set of
carry a flashlight so you can be seen. three loud beeps—
• Do not trick-or-treat at houses that beep, beep, beep—
have their porch light off. means smoke or
• Avoid eating any candy until your fire. Get out, call
parents have checked it for you. 9-1-1, and stay out.
• A single chirp every
Tips for Parents 30 or 60 seconds the alarm is at the end of its life and
• Be sure you know where your child means the battery is low and must the unit must be replaced.
will be trick-or-treating. be changed. • Make sure your smoke and CO
• Avoid costumes that are flammable • All smoke alarms must be replaced alarms meet the needs of all your
or obstruct vision or movement. after 10 years. family members, including those
• Supply your child with either light • Chirping that continues after the with sensory or physical disabilities.
colored clothing or a flashlight. battery has been replaced means
10 CityiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 upperarlingtonoh.gov
Grading & Drainage Around Homes
The sanitary sewer system is a secondary measure as positive
comprised of buried pipes that drainage or re-directing the sur-
carry sewage and grey water face water are the most effective
from toilets, showers, sinks, means of preventing a storm
dishwashers, washing machines water basement backup.
and other home or business
plumbing components to a The City is working to
wastewater treatment plant, prevent basement backups by
where it is filtered, treated and performing regular cleaning
discharged. The City’s stormwa- and televising of publicly owned
ter system is separate from sanitary sewer and spending
sanitary sewers and collects approximately $1.5M annually
rainwater runoff from rooftops, on sanitary sewer lining to keep
streets, yards and parking lots rainwater from entering the
and discharges it to local rivers system. In addition to
and streams. Privately owned addressing drainage issues that
pipes (laterals), convey the For instances where positive may contribute to a flooded
sanitary flow and rainfall from the home drainage away from the home is not basement, the property owners should
to the publicly owned sanitary or storm able to be achieved the property owner likewise take action and regularly have
sewer. While basement backups can should takes steps to prevent or limit the their private sanitary and storm lateral
be caused by issues in the sanitary and amount of water that reaches the home. inspected to address issues that would
storm systems, there are also other With the direction of a qualified contrac- reduce capacity and lead to basement
sources that could be to blame, tor who has investigated the property, backups. To do so, homeowners should
including the grading and drainage those steps may be: hire a licensed plumber to investigate
around a home. and fix issues. Reach out to the Upper
Ideally, a home is at the highest Arlington Engineering Division at engi-
point on a property with positive neering@uaoh.net if you have questions.
drainage in all directions. If not, that Additionally, more information
water may enter the basement via cracks regarding the - GRADING AND
in the wall or floor, floor drains and/or at DRAINING OF LOTS can be found in City
or below grade windows. Additionally, ordinance 1304.04, available online at
water that is not directed away from the https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/.
house may make its way down the You may also contact the
basement wall and into the sanitary Community Development Department
sewer. In these cases, the property may at 614-583-5070 or email at uadev@
not get a basement backup, but instead • Installing a French Drain or buried uaoh.net for questions or concerns
may contribute to another as the sanitary perforated conduit to intercept the about lot grading and drainage.
sewers are not designed to take storm water and transport it to the street
water. • Adjust the grading to
Ideal residential drainage conditions disrupt the normal flow
include: and direct the water
• At a minimum, positive drainage around the house to
slope of six inches of fall over the the public storm system
first 10 feet from the house • As an additional
• Downspouts should outlet at the measure, a sump pump
curb per City ordinance and not at with the outlet directed
the house foundation. out to the street would
• Sump pumps should outlet at the work well to prevent
curb per City ordinance and not at storm water from en-
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Opening Celebration
A new and state-of-the-art Upper Arlington High School and five new • Three-story academic building — flexible learning
or renovated elementary schools held grand opening ceremonies for studios for the core subject areas, dedicated
students, staff, families and community members during the month of and updated science labs, multiple collaborative
August to mark the completion of the first phase of the facilities master “commons” areas and 8,000 square feet of
plan — on schedule and on budget. mezzanine space
“These new buildings reflect Upper Arlington’s long-standing • Expansive Golden Bear Boulevard — a large,
commitment to excellence in education,” said Superintendent Paul multi-use space that serves as the heart of the
Imhoff, Ed.D. “By encouraging collaboration and innovation, these new building, connecting academics, the arts and
flexible learning spaces will provide students with the opportunities to athletics
develop the skills they need to succeed in their futures.” • Expanded arts and athletics facilities — a new
Just a few days before these new spaces welcomed students and performing arts center, black box theater,
staff for the start of the 2021-2022 school year, the Upper Arlington natatorium, varsity gym and three-court
Schools community came together for a grand opening celebration on multipurpose gym; and a renovated stadium
August 15 at the Upper Arlington High School. • Additional off-site athletic facilities — a new turf
Here’s a brief overview of the new Upper Arlington High School field and baseball and softball diamonds for high
and the elementary projects. school teams and community use on the district-
owned land behind Tremont Elementary School
The new Upper Arlington High School • New, secure main entry — accessible from the
The new Upper Arlington High School opened its doors to students for corner of Brandon and Zollinger roads with
the start of the 2021-2022 school year on August 18 following more adjacent parking
than two years of construction, beginning in the spring of 2019. The new • New building systems — all new mechanical,
building is situated on the northwest end of the site, at 1625 Zollinger electrical and plumbing systems
Road at the corner of Brandon and Zollinger roads.
The new Upper Arlington High School features: Work is continuing on the site to demolish
• 395,000 square feet of learning space — over 100,000 square the old Upper Arlington High School building,
feet more than the old building, providing additional space for
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Arlington came together to shape
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES the master plan, and now all of Upper
Paul Imhoff, Ed.D. Arlington’s children will benefit from the
result of that work well into the future.
I must also recognize the staff
New and Renovated Schools Reflect members who have played such a critical
Our Community’s Vision for Education role in making the first phase of the plan
a reality. They took part in committees
and user group meetings. They spent
grow and having to defer funding from
hours packing and unpacking. They
educational operations, our community
This is truly a great time to be a Golden smiled through the stress and kept their
faced the financial issue head-on
Bear! This fall, we celebrate an incredible focus on what was best for students. Our
and found a solution that will benefit
milestone for the Upper Arlington maintenance and operations teams rose
students for generations to come. These
community - the completion of the first to the herculean task of moving entire
new flexible, light-filled learning spaces
phase of the facilities master plan for our schools over and over again. I am so
are designed to support students as
schools - on schedule and on budget! honored to work with such a dedicated
they develop the skills necessary to
The master plan was a labor of team.
serve, lead and succeed.
love for so many volunteers from across Thank you to everyone in our
There are so many people to
our community. We came together community who took the time to
recognize for making this vision a reality.
and took the necessary time to identify celebrate the grand opening of these
Hundreds of people donated their time
facilities needs and develop a financially amazing new spaces for our students.
to one of our financial committees,
responsible, student-centered plan for We look forward to many, many more
building teams or the levy committee.
moving ahead. Now, six years after our opportunities for you to come inside
Hundreds more took the time to
first facilities meetings, we have five fully these buildings as they serve our
become informed and share feedback
renovated or rebuilt elementary schools community for generations to come!
by attending our community meetings.
and a state-of-the-art high school unlike Thank you, and, as always, GO
Thousands more shared their thoughts
any other in the Midwest. BEARS!
through surveys. Nearly 400 more
Instead of letting the costs of showed their support through donations Paul Imhoff, Ed.D. is superintendent of
maintaining aging buildings continue to to the Legacy Campaign. All of Upper Upper Arlington Schools. You can follow
him on Twitter @imhoffpaul.
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continue research into the Pleasant School. Construction continued
Litchford cemetery site and develop through the 2020-2021 school
the remainder of the high school site. year to renovate the original
Demolition is being done with great parts of the Barrington building
care, especially in the area built on the and build the new Windermere
site of the Pleasant Litchford family Elementary School - both of
cemetery. Archaeologists have been on which opened to students in
site to do additional research during the August 2021. The grand opening
demolition process. celebrates the completion of all of
these projects — on budget and on
New or renovated schedule.
Elementary Schools All of the new and renovated
It has been an exciting two years for all elementary schools feature:
of our elementary schools! Construction • A much-needed increase in centers - learning spaces at the
wrapped up in August of 2020 on the educational space - approximately heart of each school
new and different learning spaces in the 100,000 square feet across all five • All new building systems -
Barrington Elementary School addition, projects mechanical, electrical and plumbing
the new Greensview Elementary • Learning neighborhoods with • Safety enhancements such as
School, the Tremont Elementary School flexible classroom spaces, small secure entrances and other updates
renovation and addition project, and the group and commons areas
new Wickliffe Progressive Elementary • Updated and centralized mediawww.uaschools.org SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 SchoolsiNSIGHT 13
Treasurer’s Notes
Andrew L. Geistfeld million — and that didn’t factor in At the suggestion of the Financial
The milestone much-needed additional learning Advisory Board, the $230 million
we reached space for a growing enrollment. In bond issue was supplemented by the
this fall — the the end, the community considered historic Upper Arlington Legacy Capital
opening of whether it was better to move forward Campaign that successfully raised more
six new or with repairs or to renovate or rebuild than $7.5 million toward construction
renovated our existing schools. Thousands of costs and project enhancements to
school buildings residents, students and staff members further the daily student experience in
— reflects a shared their thoughts on the best Upper Arlington Schools. Nearly 400
vision from our option for each school through community members and staff members
community for not only the future of community meetings, volunteer supported the Legacy Campaign.
education in Upper Arlington Schools building teams and online surveys. The result of all of this work is the
but also the long-term financial health of We also brought together a new learning spaces you see today. All
the district. team of community volunteers with of Upper Arlington faced the financial
The call for creating a facilities expertise in major facilities and challenges posed by our aging school
master plan came from a group of construction projects, and this team buildings head-on and came together to
community experts in various areas of - known as the Financial Advisory shape a financially responsible plan to
business and financial management. Board - weighed in on how to phase ensure that we would not need to defer
This group, known as the Productivity and fund the facilities master plan. funding from educational operations.
and Efficiency Work Group, identified After nearly three years and more than Thanks to the Upper Arlington
the cost of maintaining the district’s 8,000 touch points in the process, community, for many years to come, we
aging school buildings as their biggest Upper Arlington voters endorsed can continue to focus on what’s most
concern and urged the Upper Arlington moving forward with the first phase - important - providing the highest quality
Board of Education to engage the to build a new Upper Arlington High of education for the students of Upper
community in a master planning process. School and renovate or rebuild all five Arlington.
Beginning in the fall of 2015, the elementary schools.
Board of Education launched a nearly
three-year community-driven process, UPPER ARLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
bringing together feedback from
students, families, staff members and 2021 Upper Arlington
community members to determine the Board of Education
best path forward for our aging schools. From Left: Lori Trent, Jenny
Early in the process, we learned McKenna, President Scott
simply maintaining and repairing our McKenzie, Vice President Carol
schools would cost approximately $189 Mohr and Nancy Drees
Thanks to a partnership with
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Upper Arlington Schools month. Some exceptions apply, and last-minute scheduling changes are possible.
1950 North Mallway Drive Please refer to www.uaschools.org for the most up-to-date information.
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Phone: 614-487-5000 | www.uaschools.org Board of Education Meetings:
• Tuesday, September 14, 6 pm — Council Chamber
www.facebook.com/upperarlingtonschools • Tuesday, October 12, 6 pm — Council Chamber
www.twitter.com/UA_Schools
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BITES From the Apple
SCHOOLS NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
Hastings teacher is Ohio Teacher finalists to select the Ohio Teacher
of the Year finalist of the Year. Paolo DeMaria, the state
Congratulations to Hastings Middle superintendent of public instruction, will
School health teacher Allison Tomlin, who announce the statewide honoree this fall.
has been selected as a finalist for 2022
Ohio Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Staff members honored for
Department of Education! excellence, service
Mrs. Tomlin has been a teacher at Congratulations to the staff members
Hastings for 11 years and last year was who were honored at a staff ceremony
named UA Schools Teacher of the Year in August! Receiving district-level
alongside Carrie Williams, a reading employee of the year awards were:
specialist at Wickliffe Progressive • District Teacher of the Year: Tricia
Elementary. Mrs. Tomlin and Mrs. Fellinger, German teacher, UA High
Williams both were nominated by UA “Allison is a tremendous teacher School
Schools to be considered for the 2022 who embodies our mission - to • Classified Employees of the
Ohio Teacher of the Year honor. This challenge and support every student, Year: Cheenie Kinney, bus driver,
summer, Mrs. Tomlin was named the every step of the way - in her classroom Transportation; Derrick Kindrix,
Teacher of the Year representing State and throughout the school. She is custodian, Operations; Dianna
Board of Education District 6 and, from passionate about our districtwide Vernon, cook, Nutritional Services;
there, was selected as one of four finalists commitment to diversity, equity and and Jayne Schott, Hastings Middle
for the 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year. inclusion and is an advocate for every School media clerk, Secretarial/
“We are so blessed to have student. Students know they can always Bookkeeping Division
exceptional teachers - the best of the turn to Mrs. Tomlin for support or advice, • Support Staff Employee of the Year:
best - like Allison and Carrie, and this even after they move on from Hastings. ” Christy Blamer, educational aide,
recognition is truly a reflection on just An Ohio panel of education and Tremont Elementary
how amazing our teaching staff is,” said community stakeholders will interview • Administrator of the Year: Keith
Superintendent Paul Imhoff, Ed.D. Mrs. Tomlin and the three other state Pomeroy, chief academic officer
District-level Employee
of the Year Recipients
Top /row from left:
Tricia Fellinger, Cheenie
Kinney, Derrick Kindrix
Bottom Row: Dianna Vernon,
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Receiving building-level teacher of Athletic Hall of Fame Honors Nine Inductees
the year awards were: The UA High School Athletic Hall
• Kristin Liggett, intervention of Fame celebrated six alumni,
specialist, Barrington Elementary two retired coaches and a team
• Rachel Jones, preschool teacher, physician this summer for their
Burbank Early Childhood School outstanding contributions to the
• Laura Kunkle, school counselor, impressive history of the school’s
Greensview Elementary athletic program.
• Margie Belair, science teacher, These inductees, along with
Jones Middle School the state championship teams
• Diane Balog, science teacher, from 1990 through 1999, were
Hastings Middle School recognized at a ceremony on
• Angela Morway, kindergarten July 2 in the Jones Middle
teacher, Tremont Elementary School auditorium.
• Shannon Hemmelgarn, media Congratulations to the 2021 Athletic
specialist, Windermere Elementary Hall of Fame inductees!
• Amy Tolson, speech-language • Simon Fraser, Class of 2001 —
pathologist, Wickliffe Progressive
Elementary
football 2021-22 SCHOOL DATES
• Bo Hoag, Class of 2007 — golf
• Grant Jones, team physician and a
No School for Students or Staff:
In its second year, the Joanie Dugger Labor Day
member of the Class of 1984
Educators of the Year Fund through the Monday, September 6
• Peter Linn, coach (1982-1988) —
Upper Arlington Education Foundation
swimming
honors three educators - one from each Early Dismissal (K-12)
• Greg Lopez, Class of 2002 —
level - who receive funding for projects Wednesday, September 22
baseball
of their choice. The fund was created in Dismissal at 1 pm for elementary students; 1:30
• Emily Mikac (Oakley), Class of 2005
loving memory of Joanie Dugger, who pm for secondary students
— field hockey and track
retired as executive director of the UA
• Dan Rohrs, Class of 1979 — track
Education Foundation in 2018 after 17 End of First Quarter (Grades 6-12)
and field
years of dedication to “Enhancing What Thursday, October 14
• Mackenzie Tesner (Skellan), Class of
Matters Most.” The 2021 Joanie Dugger
2002 — soccer
Educators of the Year recipients are: No School for Students; Staff Report
• Ted Wolford, coach (1990-2015) —
Laura Kunkle, Greensview Elementary Per Schedule
lacrosse
School; Margie Belair, Jones Middle Friday, October 15
School; and Tricia Fellinger, UA High
School. Learn More About How UA+Ed Elementary Early Dismissal (Grades
The Nancy Losekamp Career Supports Our Schools K-5) for Parent Teacher Conferences
Development Leadership Award is also In 2020, over $114,000 was given in Thursday, October 21
awarded to three teachers each year grants, scholarships and awards to Dismissal at 11:05 am; no lunch service
- one from each level - in recognition support the strategic priorities of our
of their work to engage students in district, including: End of First Trimester (Grades K-5)
service learning. This year’s recipients • Programs to promote the health and Monday, November 1
are: Blythe Lamont, second grade, well-being of every student and staff
Greensview Elementary; Catherine member; General Election Day: No School for
Shapiro, school counselor, Hastings • Innovative, effective and flexible Students; Staff Report Per Schedule
Middle School; and Tricia Fellinger, UA instructional supports to assist in Tuesday, November 2
High School. teaching and learning; and
Additionally, 14 staff members were • Initiatives that align with our school Thanksgiving Break
recognized for 20 years of service to UA district’s commitment to diversity, Wednesday, November 24-Friday,
Schools, and one staff member - Sally equity and inclusion. November 26
MacGregor-Martin, a first-grade teacher
We invite you to learn more about
at Greensview - was honored for 30 For the full 2021-2022 school
UA+Ed and how you can become
years of service to the district. year calendar, visit:
involved at uaeducationfoundation.com
and goldenbearbash.com.
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Building Our Future:
Grand Opening Celebration
Upper Arlington Schools and the entire community celebrated the
completion of the first phase of the community-developed facilities
master plan with a grand opening celebration for the new Upper
Arlington High School and the five new or renovated elementary
schools on Sunday, August 15. Here’s an additional look at these
beautiful new, light-filled and flexible learning spaces for the
students of Upper Arlington today and generations to come.www.uaschools.org SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 SchoolsiNSIGHT 17
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Summer Academy staff members supported more Upper Arlington Schools welcomed approximately 30 outstanding new
than 300 students in grades 1-12 with 20 different staff members who will support students in our schools. We’re very proud
course options. that the best of the best want to be a part of the UA Schools team!
Staff members spent time helping approximately 180
More than 500 students, K-12, participated in the new Summer BRIDGE
students in grades 1-3 develop early literacy skills through
to Achievement and Well-Being, a program that offered flexible
our expanded Summer Reading Program.
opportunities to maintain and grow academic skills and foster well-being.
The district Maintenance/Operations team has been working hard
Transportation employees provided busing - with a throughout the summer to move into the new buildings and get spaces
smile - for students in summer programming. ready for the school year.18 SchoolsiNSIGHT SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2021 www.uaschools.org
Every Donor, Every Dollar Contributes to Success
The Legacy Capital Campaign has fulfilled its goal of raising $7.5 million toward the new and renovated school
buildings! Thank you to all of the Legacy Capital Campaign donors for their generosity in supporting the first phase
of the facilities master plan and the long-standing tradition of excellence of Upper Arlington Schools!
Several anonymous donors Gregg, Brie, Scarlett and Stella Bourdo Phil, Pamela, Philip, Charles Libby and Rick Germain and Family
Mike and Christa Abbott Chris and Marsha Bracken and Andrew Dion The Giles Family
Beth Abramovitz Braunns Family Nancy and David Drees Nancy and Dave Gill
Blair and John Adams Mark and Brenda Brienza Mary and Joe Duchi Brian and Paula Gilmour
Dr. Miebi and Mrs. Jacqueline Akah Debbie and Ron Brooks Bob and Amy Dunn Phil and Lynn Glandon
Dianne and Roger Albrecht Kathryn Lea Brooks (2024) Sarah Ross Eagleson Cheryl and Doug Godard and Family
Brad and Helena Anderson and Family Jim and Heather Buffer Edman Family The Gomez Family
Bill and Lynn Anderson Maggie and David Bull Julie Eirich The Family of Jackson
Andersson Family The Buzzacco Family The Ellis Family and Grant Gooding
Matt and Jaclyn Angle Bernie and Sue Campbell Mike and Jane Endres Kanu and Ramya Goyal
The Aschinger Family Kathryn and Bradley Campbell Ellen Erlanger and Kathy Meyer The Grabovac Family: Colleen,
Backes Family Joe and Jen Chenelle Angela Evans Greg, Samantha and Will
Matt and Sarah Backiewicz In Honor of Beverlee Mayhan Clawson Jack C. Evans Family Craig Graver and Family - Juli Harrison
Rich, Ann, Mimi, Caroline Bob, Mary Kay and Mary Lee Fenner and Family
Matthew and Kaitlin Cohen
and Steven Bair Ed and Kay Ferris Family Jimmy Green
Robin and Greg Comfort
Mike and Carolyn Barger Jason and Meredith Fine G&J Pepsi and The
Continental Real Estate Companies
Brian and Pat Barker Gross Family Foundation
Coplin Family Price and Alice Finley
Jennifer Barrow Brett and Julie Gruss
Mary Beth Cowardin and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk P. Fisher
Jennifer and Brian Basil Erika Gulcur
Claire Cowardin-Mahoney The Fitzpatrick Family
Bates Family Guy Family
Chris and Karin Cramer James and Joan Flower
The Beekman Family Megan and Craig Haddox
The Crane Family Scott and Pam Ford and Family
Drs. Paul and Tina Beery and Family Bill and Robin Hall and Family
Cullman Family Mark and Jonni Ford: Brett, CJ (Ford),
Craig and Margie Belair Eloise, Georgia and Ford Bukvic; Bob and Beth Hamilton
Joan Cummins
The Belair Family Stephen, Lauren (Ford) Gibson, Matt and Claire Hamilton
Richard V. Cummins
Sam Belk Ellery and Parker Griffin and Leslie Hancock
The Davies Family
Emily Bell The Foster Family Cary and Joe Hanosek
Tom and Mary Beth Davis
The Bennett Family Amanda and Christopher Fountain Megan and Eric Hardgrove
Phil de Roche
Berry Family Foundation Charlie and Rhonda Fraas Family Jay Hartranft and Noelle Sicuro
Bob and Sherry Dean
Marlene and Joe Berwanger, and Mark and Patty French Sarah and Brett Hatcher and Family
Randy and Lorri Gorno Dean
daughters Julie and Debbie Dan and Kelly Fronk Andy and Sally Hatton
The DeCapua Family
Sue M. (Shannon) Biddiscombe The Gegenheimer Family Erika Haupt
Brad and Jaeleen DeHays Family
Class of 1967 Andrew and Jen Geistfeld The Hauswirth Family
Kevin and Beth Devine
Debora and Philip Binkley Carol and Loren Geistfeld Nancy A. Heber
Keith, Anne, Maddie and Andrew DeVoe
Abby Blake Randy, Emily, Zoe, Nikko The Heineike Family
Kristin and Steven Devor Family
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