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UAiNSIGHT JULY | AUGUST 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
JULY | AUGUST 2021
As COVID-19 Restrictions Lift, UA
Catches Up With Two Community Celebrations
With a majority of events and programs ABOVE: The Veterans Plaza Dedication Ceremony
planned for 2020 either canceled or unit, who was sworn to secrecy
significantly altered due to the COVID-19 about the nature of his service
pandemic, it was with hopeful until 1983, and who once met with
anticipation that we planned for two Winston Churchill and President
ceremonies this spring. Fortunately, Eisenhower at Number 10 Downing
health and safety restrictions began to Street.
lift, and our hopes were realized. • UA has been discovering a part
of the area’s history that had been
Veterans Plaza overlooked and forgotten for
Dedication Ceremony decades – the legacy of Pleasant
Over the Memorial Day Weekend, Litchford, a former slave and
the City celebrated completion of the blacksmith who became a
Veterans Plaza improvements project landowner in a part of Perry
by hosting a Dedication Ceremony in Township that later became Upper
partnership with the Upper Arlington Arlington. As this fascinating story
Historical Society. In addition to renovat- has been rediscovered, it was
ing the existing Veterans memorials, the learned that two of Litchford’s sons
completed Veterans Plaza includes five were registered in June of 1863 as
interpretive pillars that tell some of the eligible to fight in the Civil War and Members of the Ohio Volunteers provided a
remarkable stories of Veterans with ties were conceivably founding mem- living history demonstration of Camp Willis,
to our community, including: bers of the first African American which was established at the site in 1916
• UA resident John Bergmann is the regiment that became known as as a training camp for more than 100,000
last surviving member of a World the 5th Regiment, United States Ohio National Guard troops before their
War II, 25-member code breaking Colored Troops. deployment to the Mexican border.
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The Veterans Plaza improvements
were made possible through the efforts Members of Ken Thompson’s family - including his wife
of former City Council Member, Erik Bobbie (right of plaque) and their three children, along
Yassenoff, and the Veterans Commit- with grandkids and great grandkids, etc.
tee. As the Upper Arlington community
prepared to celebrate its Centennial An-
niversary in 2018, they began an effort
to renovate and enhance the portion of
Mallway Park that is dedicated to recog-
nizing our community’s Veterans.
The Veterans Committee success-
fully secured a $200,000 grant from the
State of Ohio and embarked on a capital
fundraising campaign that – with support
and guidance from the Upper Arlington
Community Foundation – raised an
additional $120,000 in private dona-
tions. An additional $50,000 in City funds The families were joined by
helped complete the project. present and former City Council
members, present and former
members of the City administra-
Wall of Honor Ceremony tion, friends and other community
June 6 was a very special day for two UA
members to celebrate Ken’s and
families, as the City and UA Historical
Linda’s community service, their
Society were finally able to gather for
legacies and many contributions
two Wall of Honor induction ceremonies
to our community.
that had been postponed in 2020 as a
We encourage you to visit
result of the COVID-19 pandemic – the
the Municipal Services Center
City’s first Parks & Recreation Director,
Plaza to learn more about Ken,
Ken Thompson, and the Upper Arlington
Linda, and the many other
Community Foundation’s first Executive Linda Readey’s husband, Jim, with
individuals included on the Wall
Director, Linda Readey. their sons, Jay and Jonathan.
of Honor.
Upper Arlington History Trail – uahistorytrail.com
A goal of the Veterans Plaza Project When you visit an area featured on
was to incorporate the stories of Upper the UA History Trail, you’ll see a bronze
Arlington community members that marker with a paw print – typically
have served or are serving in the Armed embedded in the ground – this is the
Forces and to be able to add to these mark of the History Trail.
stories over time. This component of the To learn more, you can surf to
project has been realized through the uahistorytrail.com on your smartphone
UA History Trail. when visiting one of the sites, or from
In partnership with the Upper the comfort of your home computer.
Arlington Historical Society, the UA The Veterans Plaza section of the
History Trail website was recently History Trail website builds on the stories
launched, providing context and of the men and women featured on the
additional background relative to the pillars, and our team of historic research-
historic markers and signs that can be Park carriage step, the gravesite of ers stand at the ready to incorporate
found throughout our community. Native American Bill Moose at Wyandot additional stories as they are shared with
This is a project that will grow over Park, and the Centennial Plaza and us by our community members. If you
time – to date the History Trail website History Walk at Northam Park. have suggestions, please contact us, at
features the Veterans Plaza, the Miller community.affairs@uaoh.net.
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Fourth of July Reminders
UA’s favorite day of celebration is almost Golf Carts
here. Here are some guidelines and In 2019 City Council
safety reminders worth noting, to make adopted Ordinance
sure our Fourth of July activities are 41-2019, authorizing
enjoyable for all! residents’ use of
code-compliant,
COVID 19 Health & Safety under-speed
Reminders vehicles year-round,
All signs indicate that a majority of adult and exempting
residents in UA are fully vaccinated, non-compliant golf
and we are increasingly seeing our carts for a total
community returning to more normal of five days over
activities. While we are pleased to the Fourth of July
see the return of UA’s Fourth of July holiday. Tailored
celebrations, thanks to the hard work to address some
of the UA Civic Association, residents specific concerns
should still take appropriate health and of Council—the
safety precautions throughout the day. legislation limits
their use to streets
with speed limits of 25 mph or less Sunday, July 4
Fireworks Safety • Northam Tennis – closed
and requires seatbelts. Look for our
Annually, 13,000 people are injured • Tremont Pool - closed
For The Record blog detailing these
and seven people killed, on average,
requirements on our website. Friday, July 5
in fireworks accidents throughout the
US. Additionally, thousands of fires are • Northam Tennis – Regular 7 am
ignited causing millions of dollars of The Parade Route opening may be delayed by
property loss. The vast majority of these In the days leading up to the Parade, fireworks cleanup
incidents occur in the four-week span the route along Northwest Boulevard • Tremont Pool – Opens at 1 pm (as
surrounding the Fourth. Of note, 99% becomes overrun with lawn chairs and long as fireworks/park cleanup is
of the injuries and deaths, and most areas taped off by families staking their complete)
of the fires are the result of consumer spectator spot. We ask that you refrain
grade fireworks—not professional, public from this practice until just a few days Dog Safety
firework shows. before the parade, but recognize that More dogs run away around the Fourth
Sparklers, available for sale in Ohio, once the first few chairs go out, more will of July holiday than any other time of
burn at 2,000 degrees, hot enough to follow quickly. By placing your property year. For most dogs, the loud sounds
melt many metals. They account for at the curb similar to when placing trash and smells of fireworks are strange and
burn injuries and start many of the fires. or bulk items out for collection, you run scary. Here’s how to keep your faithful
The same can be said for firecrackers the risk of having your property taken friend safe this time of year:
and bottle rockets. Sadly, these injuries by opportunistic passersby. In such • Make sure your dog gets plenty of
and much of the property loss impact instances, the loss is not considered exercise earlier in the day.
innocent bystanders. theft. • Keep your dog safely inside during
Recognizing these dangers, the City the evening hours when fireworks
prohibits the sale, possession or use of Tremont Pool, Northam are likely to go off, with access to a
consumer fireworks, including sparklers, Tennis Holiday Hours favorite “safe place.” Keep windows
bottle rockets, firecrackers and trick To accommodate Party in the Park and and curtains closed. Leave a TV or
noisemakers. It is not our intent to be the Fourth of July fireworks, the City’s music on if you go out.
heavy-handed in enforcement, but the recreation facilities at Northam Park will
City has and will continue to enforce our adopt the following schedule over the
laws, especially when unsafe situations holiday period:
are witnessed by police.
Please enjoy all that UA has to offer Saturday, July 3
this Fourth of July, but be wise, and • Northam Tennis – Closes at 3 pm
above all, be safe. Leave the fireworks to • Tremont Pool – Normal schedule,
the professionals. closing at 9 pm
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CITY MANAGER UPDATE Steve Schoeny
Let There Be a Community Center!
on design or we find that changing First, many of our residents don’t
our construction timing will result in have a lot of time to dedicate to pouring
significant cost savings, we will adjust the through the details of City issues. They
schedule. are worried about 10 things at work,
As we move into design, we will be getting the kids where they need to be
Thank you for the incredible expression asking for your input. When you give that and making sure that five other people
of confidence in the future of our input, we will be very transparent about in their life are OK. The lesson is that we
community. The Community Center the available choices. For example, have to be really efficient in how we use
ballot initiative passed just five votes because the footprint for the Community our residents time. And…
short of 80% in favor, and almost as Center is tight, if we add anything to the Second, if an issue is vital to our
many of our residents voted in this building, something else has to come residents, they will take the time to
special election as voted in our last out. We cannot just blow out the back dive into an issue and help us make
Council election. wall and add a few thousand square feet. it better. Some of the most impactful
With this pledge of support from Our commitment is to always explain the conversations that I had were with
residents, we are moving forward choices that we make. members of the community who I
methodically to make the vision that was Of course, we have to talk about suspect did not vote for the Community
explained to the community a reality. the blue bricks. Thanks to the UA Center. But their questions and
1. In May we hired Pizzuti Solutions to Community Foundation and Continental skepticism made our team dig deeper
serve as the Owner’s Representative Building Systems for cooperating to into the issues that they raised and
(OR) on the project. The OR carefully salvage a number of bricks helped us think about the risks that we
essentially acts as the City’s in-house that will be used for fundraising needed to manage.
experts, developing the details of opportunities to support the community Third, residents appreciate and
our plan and monitoring the other center. Separately, we did salvage a respect honest, direct conversations
contractors. smaller number in case the design about hard issues. When I gave
2. In early June, we released a Request firm wants to use them as a feature in a presentations or had one-on-one
for Qualifications for an architecture portion of the Community Center. (As an conversations on the issue, I didn’t
and design team. These are the aside, if demolition had started six weeks always give an answer that the
professionals who will actually earlier, I would definitely have done questioner liked. However, I believe
design the building. We expect to an April Fools post about blue brick the vast majority of the time, they
finalize this selection in August. The bootlegging and banditry.) appreciated the honesty and directness.
architecture and design team will Which brings me to my final point All of this boils down to finding ways
also lead the public outreach and – we are going to try to find ways to to two things: being efficient in how we
input through the design process. continue making this process fun and share information and engage with our
3. When we get close to selecting our exciting for our residents. Please keep residents AND to listen to your ideas
architecture and design team, we sending us your ideas about the things and priorities. Then our job is to craft
will start the process of selecting you have seen in other places that would solutions that balance those priorities
our builder, since it’s invaluable to be great in the UA Community Center or and build on the ideas.
have this group on board early on, parts of our community that you think we So, when you come to a City event,
to evaluate the constructibility and should highlight. get a survey, see a City booth at a
help with cost estimating. grocery store, share those ideas and
Reflections From the priorities with us. Or don’t wait for those
Ultimately our goal is to open the Community Center Study opportunities, send us an email or give
Community Center by late 2024. That Process & Ballot Issue us a call. We cannot take your priorities
said, we are going to take the time to get As I looked back on the process leading into consideration or consider your ideas
our design and contracting processes up to the Community Center vote, there if we don’t know what they are.
right. If there’s a need to take more time were a number of lessons learned.
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Live Fire Training at Fancyburg Park
On June 3, the UA Fire Division
had the opportunity to conduct
live fire training activities at a
structure located at the south-
east corner of Fancyburg Park.
The City recently acquired this
property, with plans to raze the
home and incorporate the land
into the park. This presented
an opportunity for the Fire
Division to provide its
firefighters with invaluable,
hands-on training by experi-
encing heat and limited-to-zero
visibility while searching
and moving about inside the
structure.
Mosquito Prevention Reminders
Like clockwork, a rainy spring followed sets traps to identify areas where there closed for about 30 minutes after
by warm weather brings mosquitoes out are high numbers of mosquitoes or spraying has occurred
just in time for summer. Mosquitoes are areas where mosquitoes are carrying • If you come in contact with any pes-
not only a nuisance, they are a potential West Nile Virus. If necessary, FCPH uses ticides, wash with soap and water
health risk as transmitters of diseases adulticiding (spraying) to reduce • Bring laundry inside or rewash items
such as West Nile, La Crosse Encephalitis mosquito populations. if you were unable to bring them in
and St. Louis Encephalitis. While the FCPH uses Merus 3.0–a natural before spraying occurred
reported number of human cases are pyrethrin listed with the Organic • Wash any exposed fruits or vegeta-
few, it’s still important for us to do our Materials Review Institute. Pyrethrins are bles from your garden before using
part when it comes to mosquito control. botanical insecticides derived from them
There are several ways to eliminate chrysanthemum flowers that can be • Allow about one hour to pass before
potential mosquito habitats. Make a applied in and around organic gardens. allowing children to play in areas
habit of emptying, removing, covering or FCPH has also improved its website, that have been treated
up-ending receptacles with the potential making it easier for residents to make
If adulticiding is necessary, the
to hold water. Clean out gutters, online requests, complete a “Do Not
City typically receives at least 24 hours’
birdbaths, pets’ water dishes and toddler Spray” form (which must be completed
notice of areas to be treated, and in
pools, and take measures to treat and annually), and registration for
turn, we use ALERT Franklin County,
seal any rainwater barrels. You can treat beekeepers to help protect honey bee
our website and social media to inform
these areas with Mosquito Dunks® – a populations.
affected residents. We recommend that
natural bacteria toxic only to mosquito When FCPH decides to spray, here
you check the City’s website regularly for
larvae. are some precautions you can take:
the most current information, as well as
From mid-May through September, • Bring pets indoors
Franklin County Public Health’s website.
Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) • Remain indoors with windows
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FROM CHAMBERS | Highlights of City Council & Its Policy Decisions
Neighborhood 2021 CITY COUNCIL
(from left): President
Compatibility Brendan King, John
The beauty and quality of UA’s homes Kulewicz, Vice President
and neighborhoods are a source of Kip Greenhill, Michele
pride for residents. As the homes Hoyle, Michaela Burriss,
have aged and Upper Arlington’s Jim Lynch, Brian Close
desirability as a premier residential
community remains strong, some
property owners choose to invest in
major home additions or to raze the
old and invest in a new-build home that
better meets their needs.
In recent years, the City’s
Community Development Department believe that more could be done, asking of intensity surrounding these concerns.
has experienced an uptick in permit the City and members of City Council Invitees included residents who are
submittals for substantial additions and if we could revisit the issue as part of a feeling the impacts of change in their
replacement homes. In response, the broader community discussion. neighborhoods; homeowners that have
City has already taken steps to To help us in this effort, the City recently built a new home or expanded
strengthen its regulations so that secured the assistance of local research their existing home; members of the
these projects better fit the character firm, Illuminology, to facilitate a series of Board of Zoning and Planning, Board of
of existing neighborhoods. However, discussion group meetings with commu- Building Standards and the Senior
some residents who feel the impacts of nity members to better understand what Advisory Council; members of the
the changes taking place around them issues and questions exist and the level Upper Arlington Historical Society; local
builders; and residents who work in
Going...Going...Gone...
related professions, such as planning,
engineering, architecture/design and
zoning law.
Approximately 65 community
members participated in seven discus-
sion sessions. A series of key findings
emerged – with both positive and nega-
tive perceptions of the City’s neighbor-
hood compatibility ordinance and how it
is applied emerging.
From this feedback Staff is working
to develop a proposed approach for
addressing these issues and concerns,
while also developing guideline docu-
ments with graphic examples, designed
to provide a clearer understanding of
code requirements and how they are
applied.
At press time, a summary report
For many years, residents have asked when something would be done about the vacant from the process was being drafted.
blue building at Kingsdale. Fast forward to today, and the former Macy’s building is coming Staff anticipates bringing a report and
down to make way for a new mixed-use development PLUS the Upper Arlington Community summary of next steps to Council early
Center. As demolition began, interest in the blue bricks increased, as we guessed would be in the fall. If you have questions about
the case. The Upper Arlington Community Foundation has partnered with Continental Real this process, please contact the
Estate to salvage a number of the bricks, to be used as part of their fundraising efforts for Community Development Department,
the Community Center. Watch for details in the coming months. at 614-583-5070.
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NewsBITES
has established a permit process
allowing the use of the public right-
of-way for outdoor dining. Interested
businesses must complete an application
CITY NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS process to receive the Outdoor Dining
Permit. Some restrictions are included
Public Holidays Citizen Camera Partnership to protect public health and safety
City offices are closed in observance of POLICE 614-583-5150 (pedestrian/sidewalk clearance, etc.).
the following holidays: The Police Division’s As a further aid to businesses, the
• Independence Day – Monday, July Citizen Camera $150 fee is being waived in 2021. The
5 (observed). There are no Solid Partnership is an application can be found on the City’s
Waste collection delays. opt-in program website, under Resources | Permit Portal
designed to build a | Outdoor Work & Construction in City’s
City e-News database of prop- Right-of-Way.
Get timely service news and special erties with video
project updates from the City by e-mail: cameras. By registering, residents and Grass/Weed Control
• City Insight - weekly e-news on City businesses are simply letting the division Guidelines
services, special projects & events know that cameras are in use on their CODE COMPLIANCE 614-583-5070
• Activity Link - monthly programming property, with Police only requesting The care and maintenance of property
updates from Parks & Recreation access to video footage following a and landscaping benefits the entire
• Arts Link - monthly art updates crime or other notable safety incident community. City code specifies that
• Sentinel - monthly program updates in the immediate area. The database is grass must not exceed 10 inches in
from the Senior Center secure, with participants’ information height and should be kept free of
Visit the Connect section of our website, kept private and confidential. noxious weeds. Failure to comply will
at upperarlingtonoh.gov, to register. Visit the Police section of the City’s result in notice from the City to rectify
website to register. the situation within five days, at which
Public Meetings time the City will make arrangements
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 614-583-5030 Garage/Yard Sales to cut the grass/weeds at the owner’s
A full list of public meetings can be CODE COMPLIANCE 614-583-5070 expense.
found on our Events calendar, at Residents may conduct one garage/
upperarlingtonoh.gov. Highlights yard sale during any six-month period, Tobacco Free Parks
of upcoming Council agendas are not to exceed three consecutive days or PARKS & RECREATION 614-583-5300
shared on Facebook, with meetings two days on two consecutive weekends. All nicotine products are prohibited in
live-streamed. Follow @CityofUA for Sales may be held from 8 am–8 pm, with the City’s public parks. This includes
updates! items placed for display in a garage or cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes and
backyard. Any signage should be placed vaping devices.
Summer Utility Invoice on private property only and should not
FINANCE 614-583-5291 exceed eight square feet. 2020 Popular Annual
The second semi-annual utility invoice Financial Report
from the City was scheduled to be Block Party Permits FINANCE 614-583-5291
mailed late June/early July. It includes CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE 614-583-5040 Look for your copy of the 2020 Popular
the Solid Waste Fee, the Stormwater Planning for some summer fun on your Annual Financial Report (PAFR), coming
Utility fee and, in some cases, a street? Be sure to allow at least 10 days in the mail soon. This report provides
Neighborhood Lighting Utility fee. to get your block party permit approved. a reader-friendly summary of the City’s
There is a nonrefundable $50 fee for financial activities and standing from the
Book the Barn for Your Event block party permits. You can file your previous year.
PARKS & RECREATION 614-583-5300 permit online at upperarlingtonoh.gov.
The Amelita Mirolo Barn at Sunny 95 SCRAM! Wildlife Control
Park is a popular venue for weddings Outdoor Dining Permitted in www.SCRAM!Wildlife.org
and other memorable events, such as the City Right-of-Way The City contracts with SCRAM! Wildlife
birthday parties, retirements, baby and DEVELOPMENT 614-583-5070 Control, a division of the Ohio Wildlife
wedding showers and corporate events. In an effort to support the community’s Center, to provide wildlife management
Book the Barn at upperarlingtonoh.gov. restaurants during the pandemic, the services to residents and businesses at
Community Development Department a discounted rate. Full details can be
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from others until you have checked
with the owner that it’s okay to
approach.
• As a courtesy to others and for
health and safety reasons, pet
owners must clean up after their
pets. Most of our larger parks are
equipped with doggie bag stations
but it’s always a good idea to bring
your own. And, when disposing
of pet waste, please use the trash
container NOT the recycling
container.
Devon Pool continues its transformation, with the recent replacement • When out walking your dog in
of the old mechanical buildings, concrete deck replacement work and your neighborhood, a leash is
new fencing completed in time for the 2021 pool season. required. Similarly, dogs should be
appropriately contained on your
found at www.SCRAMwildlife.org. The others for everyone’s safety – including property when off leash, within a
City has an Animal Control guidelines you and your dog – and to avoid any fenced-in area of your backyard or
page under the Resources section of its personal liability from a dog bite or by use of an electric fence.
website, at upperarlingtonoh.gov. car accident should you lose control of
To report a leash law violation,
your dog. Below are some tips for dog
contact UA Police, at 614-583-5410.
Prohibition of Short-Term owners to follow:
Rentals • When at a UA park, dogs must be on
Permit Portal
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE 614-583-5020 a leash 8 am–8 pm during Daylight
RESOURCES | PERMIT PORTAL
Preservation of UA’s cherished Savings Time and 8 am-5 pm during
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residential neighborhoods is a top Eastern Standard Time. At all other
The City has been transitioning its
community priority. To that end, in 2019 hours, the dog still must be under
various application processes online
the City enacted legislation making your control. If field sports, parties
via its Permit Portal on our website,
the prohibition of home or apartment or other group activities are in full
from building permits to special event
short-term rentals permanent. This swing, steer clear of that portion
applications, making it possible to
applies to any rental of less than 30 days of the park if your dog is off leash,
conduct business with us online in most
in duration. It also prohibits bed and or simply put the leash back on to
instances. Just look for the Permit Portal
breakfast establishments, apartment prevent any uninvited interruptions
icon under the Resources section of our
hotels, and hotels and motels within the from your dog.
website to get started.
community’s residential districts. • Don’t assume all dogs will play well
with yours, especially when they
Home Security Alarm Permits are on a leash. Keep your dog clear
POLICE DIVISION 614-583-5100
UA Click2Fix
Households with home security systems
are required to obtain a license from
the Police Division. The one-time $50
fee is non-transferable and covers both Visit the AppleApp or GooglePlay
Police and Fire services. Households store and search UA Click2Fix to
are allowed up to three false alarms per download our new smartphone
calendar year—any false alarms thereaf- reporting app. Residents can use the
ter are subject to a $50 fine to offset the app to submit requests or notify the
costs for emergency response. City of issues such as potholes, street-
light outages, damaged street trees,
UA Leash Law Reminder etc. You can also view the construction
POLICE DIVISION 614-583-5100 update map and contact staff using
While dog owners have every right to the app’s Directory. Call Public
enjoy the community with their canine Service at 614-583-5350 if you have
friends, it’s important to be thoughtful of any questions.
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Lateral & Downspout Maintenance
The sanitary sewer system is
comprised of buried pipes that Roots
carry sewage and grey water
from toilets, showers, sinks,
dishwashers, washing machines
and other home or business
plumbing components to a
wastewater treatment plant,
Large debris
where it is filtered, treated and
discharged. The City’s storm-
water system is separate from
sanitary sewers and collects
rainwater runoff from rooftops,
streets, yards and parking lots
and discharges it to local rivers
and streams.
Privately owned pipes,
commonly called laterals,
convey the sanitary flow and
rainfall from the home to the Pre-collapse
publicly owned sanitary or
storm sewer. There is typically Settled pipe
only one private sanitary
lateral, which is normally locat-
ed slightly below the basement
that may be present in the private sanitary lateral
or concrete slab floor and transports all
may also exist in the private storm lateral. Given
of the water produced in the home to
its shallow bury depth, the private storm lateral is
the sanitary sewer. Conversely, there may
more susceptible to damage and deterioration. In
be two or more stormwater laterals (also
cases where the private storm lateral is unable to
called downspout laterals) that collect
handle the flow produced during a rain event, the
rainwater from the roof and groundwater
water backs up the storm lateral until it reaches
from a sump pump and transports it to
the home and may enter through cracks in the
the road curb and gutter or storm sewer
basement wall, floor drains, and/or window wells.
system. The private storm lateral is much
To combat issues inherent with aging Intruding irrigation line
shallower than the private sanitary
infrastructure, the City of Upper Arlington
lateral, typically at less than a foot deep.
With a shallower bury depth it is prone
to continued settlement due to the
freeze thaw cycle, root intrusion and
has staff dedicated to ensuring that the
public sewers are open and flowing.
Likewise, the property owner should take
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similar measures and regularly inspect
needs to be considered when landscap- Production:
their private sanitary and storm lateral to
ing and/or installing an irrigation system Emma Speight, Community Affairs Director
address issues that would prevent or
to ensure it is not damaged. Phone: 614-583-5045 | espeight@uaoh.net
reduce flow and lead to water in
The private sanitary and storm
basements. To do so, the homeowner
laterals are usually the same age as the
should hire a licensed plumber to
home and often go unnoticed until there
investigate and fix issues that may lead
is an issue such as basement backup. City of Upper Arlington
to a basement backup. Reach out to the 3600 Tremont Road
On the sanitary side, blockages that
Upper Arlington Engineering Department Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
reduce capacity such as roots, grease,
at 614-583-5360 if you have questions. Phone: 614-583-5000
sags and deformed pipes coupled with
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Class of 2021
For Upper Arlington Schools students, families and staff, there was Arlington High School Class of 2021 commencement
so much to celebrate as the 2020-2021 school year came to a close, ceremony and car parade on Sunday, May 30.
especially for those students marking big transitions - to middle school, “It was great to be back in the Schottenstein
to high school, or to their next chapter. Center on The Ohio State University campus to
“Every year, we are so proud to celebrate the accomplishments honor these graduates,” Imhoff said. “And to cap the
of all of our students - and that was especially true this year,” said celebrations off with a car parade through the Upper
Superintendent Paul Imhoff, Ed.D. “Our staff has continued to challenge Arlington High School neighborhood - that was really
and support every student, every step of the way, and our students have the icing on the cake, to see the joy on the faces of
continued to learn, grow and excel to end this school year academically our graduates and their families.”
strong.” For the 475 new alumni from the 97th graduating
The year came to an end with fifth-grade clap-outs and class from Upper Arlington High School, this was
celebrations, eighth grade promotion ceremonies, and the Upper a year for the history books. The Class of 2021 is
the last graduating class from the building on 1650
Ridgeview Road, and they’ve also set a new standard
of excellence for Upper Arlington Schools.
“This is an exceptional group of young people
who truly reflect our vision of uniquely accomplished
students prepared to serve, lead and succeed,” said
Upper Arlington High School Principal Andrew
Theado.
The members of the Class of 2021 are headed off
for college, the military and some other destinations,
too. They’ll be attending more than 100 colleges
and universities across the country and have totaled
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SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES
Paul Imhoff, Ed.D.
District is Looking Ahead to Fall and opportunities to welcome you into our
schools during the upcoming school
Reconnecting, Face to Face` year.
As we prepare for the completion
welcome our students, our staff, our of the new high school, the new
families and our community back into Windermere Elementary School and
As you may have already read on the our buildings this fall. One of the things the Barrington renovation project in
previous page, we were incredibly we have missed most over the past year August — on schedule and on budget
excited to celebrate the Upper Arlington has been the opportunity to connect, — I am thrilled to share that we have
High School Class of 2021 in May. This in person, with the parents/guardians, reached a big milestone for our Legacy
group of new alumni is a very special grandparents, aunts and uncles, and campaign. Thanks to the generosity of
class that exemplifies our tradition of community members who care so much nearly 400 private donors, the Upper
excellence and our vision of uniquely about what’s happening in our schools. Arlington Legacy Capital Campaign
accomplished students prepared We are incredibly blessed here in Upper has successfully raised $7.5 million to
to serve, lead and succeed. Their Arlington to have so many people who enhance our district’s excellence in
commitment and accomplishments support our students in our schools, on education by completing and expanding
across the board — in academics, the our athletic fields, and in the arts. the scope of our facilities master plan.
arts, athletics and community service — is We are so excited to welcome you This fulfills a promise to the
remarkable. We are incredibly proud of back this fall and reconnect with you, community throughout the 2017 bond-
them, and we look forward to watching face to face. I hope you’ll join us for a levy campaign — to privately fundraise
them as they pursue their goals and very special event on Sunday, August $5 million toward construction costs to
dreams in their next chapter in life. 15 for a community grand opening offset some of the expense to taxpayers.
This summer, we are thrilled to celebration and open houses for all of The additional $2.5 million supports
have approximately 1,000 students our facilities master plan projects. You’ll “The Honor Project,” which goes above
participating in our expanded summer be able to go inside the new Upper and beyond the bricks and mortar to
learning opportunities — Summer Arlington High School and all of our support programming that directly
Academy, Summer Reading for new elementary schools just a few days impacts our students and finishing
grades 1-3, and Summer BRIDGE to before the start of the school year. touches for the school environment.
Achievement and Well-Being. These are We’ll kick things off at 1 pm with a We thank all of our donors for their
all great opportunities for our students community grand opening celebration generosity and support of our schools
to boost their academic progress inside the new Upper Arlington High and the children of Upper Arlington for
and continue to foster meaningful School, and from 2:30-4 pm we’ll have generations to come.
relationships during the summer with open houses at the high school and
their peers and teachers. the five elementary schools. You can Paul Imhoff, Ed.D. is superintendent of
We want everyone to have a great watch your mailbox for more details this Upper Arlington Schools. You can follow
summer, but we also can’t wait to summer, and we look forward to more him on Twitter @imhoffpaul.
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more than $5,087,000 in college and Merit Semifinalists and 13 Commended regional level in the arts, and in a year
local scholarships. Five graduates have Scholars; approximately 100 inductees when community service didn’t look like
committed to serving our country after to the National Honor Society; and it usually does, this class also had 16
graduation - in the Marines, Air Force approximately 140 members of the recipients of the President’s Volunteer
and Navy - and some graduates are prestigious Cum Laude Society. Service Award - with a combined total of
making other plans, whether it’s a gap Of the Class of 2021, 40 student- nearly 2,000 hours of service.
year, career, or another path. athletes will be continuing their “We wish these students the best
It is no surprise that these graduates academic and athletic pursuits at the and are so excited to continue to watch
have big plans for the future. Among college level. The new graduates have them grow as they go on to their next
the Class of 2021, there are 14 National also been recognized on the state and step in life,” Theado said.www.uaschools.org JULY | AUGUST 2021 SchoolsiNSIGHT 13
2021 Cum Laude Awards
Membership in the Cum Laude Society is the highest academic recognition
a high school student can achieve on a national level. The society was
established in 1906 to recognize academic excellence, justice and honor. It
was modeled after Phi Beta Kappa. The Upper Arlington chapter of the Cum
Laude Society is supported by the Dr. Charles Wade Moulton Fund of the
Upper Arlington Education Foundation. Congratulations to our 2021 scholars!
Matthew Abel Tyler Grimm Rachel Leach Emma Schueler
Abigail Ali Victor Gu Claire Lebron Anna Schuler
Natalia Angelis Caroline Hackett Lauren Leff Madeline Sells
Andrew Armstrong Abby Hahn Elizabeth Lembach Joshua Shepherd
Kun Bai Graham Hall Weibo Li Lydia Silver
Reva BasteBania Avi Hari Kezia Lietzau Arjoo Sitaula
Kyle Baugh Connor Harper Andy Lin Sofia Sivilotti
Alana Becker Joseph Hendrix Isaac Lute Peter Spofforth
Meghan Beery Anoushka Herrala Claire MacLaughlin Andrew Stathulis
Lena Bibbo Lindsey Hjelle Haley Martin Paige Stevenson
Defne Ceyhan Deborah Hodson Sara Marusic Josephine Stewart
Kaya Ceyhan Lindsay Holman Brooke Mason Daley Straub
Madeline Chamberlain William Holsinger Kate Mason Lilli Swanson
Sam Cheung Camille Housh Juliann Mattis Sarah Thyer
Irene Cho Erin Huang Mary McElwain Skylar Trent
Hera Chung Evan Huang Senna Mieth Benjamin Turner
Trent Clayton Ryan Huntley Amanda Miller Benjamin Underwood
Caroline Colombo Eveline Jiang Noah Mizer Isabella VanMeter
James Colombo Emma Jinschek Christian Moreland Abby Vitali
Elowen Conley Anneliese Johanni Chandler Morin Avery Voss
Mihai Crisan Julianne Johnson Lydia Muldoon Walter Waligura
Caitlin Curran Jackson Jones Katelyn Nowinski Yue Wang
Cecilia Dapino Brent Ju Yewon Oh Alain Welliver
John Davis John Kamerer Olexa Owens Alexander Wilkins
Nora Diday Kiah Kapoor Brianna Pecourt Nora Will
Sophia Elliott Melanie Kase Amanda Peters Thomas Wolfe
Nathaniel Erre Shea Keethler Isabelle Petersen Evelyn Wu
Bailey Farrell Maya Khelashvili Callia Peterson Kaiwen Wu
Emma Fischer Megan Kiehl Ella Peterson Jian Chen Yan
Ty Fredrick Giovanna Kistner Stella Petras Maxen Yerington
Joseph Gardner Eleni Kourlas Morgan Plagenz Zachary Yoakam
Carlyn Geraghty Nora Kramer Summer Powell Owyn Young
Sarina Ghadiali Cassandra Kula Prateeksha Prabhakar Riley Zelina
Moira Ginger Marco Landolfi Henry Redder Braden Michael Zeno
Maxwell Robins Emily Zhang
Eric Rowan Rena Zhao
Quinlin Scherl
Mack Schlembach
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BITES From the Apple
SCHOOLS NEWS AND USEFUL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
UACA Celebrates 10 UA Schools • Upper Arlington Schools: Irene Madeline Fisher, Caitlin Gray, Piper
Hunt, Director of Nutritional Hiller, Henry Matthew Kredatus,
Staff Members
Services Kate Mason, Jacob Shanklin, Sofia
The Upper Arlington Civic Association
• COVID-19 Award: Gina Rancitelli, Sivilotti, and Hannah Sprouse
continued its long-standing tradition of
RN, BSN, COVID nurse coordinator
honoring the best of the best in Upper Class of 2022
Arlington Schools with Golden Apple • Young Adult Awards Gold: 250
Awards. Congratulations to the 2021 45 UAHS Students Receive hours — Rebecca Chen
Golden Apple Award winners from Service Awards • Young Adult Awards Silver: 175
Upper Arlington Schools! With a combined total of more than hours — Matthew Abel and Alana
• Barrington Elementary School: 4,500 hours of service, 45 Upper Becker
Caren Wildman, first grade teacher Arlington High School students were • Young Adult Awards Bronze: 100
• Greensview Elementary School: honored this spring as recipients of hours — Ashley Gilmour, Olivia
Sarah Cappel, intervention the 2021 President’s Volunteer Service Howe, Allyson Miller, Julia Molnar,
specialist Award. These awards are given in two Mallory Tolliver, and Eleanor Watson
• Hastings Middle School: Christina categories, Young Adult and Teen, based
Farbizo, school counselor on the graduating class of the recipient. Class of 2023
• Jones Middle School: Darrion Congratulations to this year’s recipients! • Teen Awards Gold: 100 hours
House, intervention specialist — Brayden Daubenmier, Avery
Class of 2021 Golowin, Meredith Hanosek, Marlee
• Tremont Elementary School: Kristin
• Young Adult Awards Gold: 250 Jupp, Nathan Narcelles, and Ryan
Bugnitz, media specialist
hours — Carlyn Geraghty Sivakumar
• Wickliffe Progressive Elementary
• Young Adult Awards Bronze: • Teen Awards Silver: 75 hours —
School: Sarah Oberlin, 4 / 5 teacher
100 hours — Abigail Ali, Ellyona Nayeon Kang
• Windermere Elementary School:
Anderson, John Blue, Kathleen • Teen Awards Bronze: 50 hours —
Jennifer Barrow, first grade teacher
Byrne, Madeline Chamberlain, Julia Buster, Annie Hu and Sophie
• Upper Arlington High School: Dr.
Audrey Elvers, Isabelle Fisher, Miller
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Class of 2024 (drawing); Emma Jinschek (painting); Over the past year, Fountain and
• Teen Awards Gold: 100 hours — Josh Caroline Kegg (drawing); Monica Olvera her students have stepped up to fill a
Brown and Skylar Burkle (mixed media); Ava Taylor (drawing); gap caused by the pandemic. Thanks
• Teen Awards Silver: 75 hours — Abby Daomanii Tiengkham (drawing and art to a grant from the Upper Arlington
Black and Corina Villena-Aldama portfolio); and Emma Wang (drawing). Education Foundation, she purchased
• Teen Award Bronze: 50 hours — live-streaming equipment and created
Kathryn Brooks, Natalia Caruso, Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition an authentic, STEM-related service-
Logan Daubenmier, Dominic State Winners learning opportunity for her students.
Delgado, Olivia Elvers, and Layla Six UAHS students had works selected Since the fall of 2020, her students
Swartz for the state exhibition: Blake Burkle, have learned to operate the new
painting; Caitlin Curran, drawing; Avery equipment and acquired technical,
Art Students Honored With Hardgrove, photography; Ava Taylor, communication and problem-solving
drawing; Bella VanMeter, photography; skills along the way. And, most
Dozens of Awards
and Emma Wang, drawing and painting. importantly, they have given families,
Ava Taylor’s submission, Ripples, was students and spectators access to
also selected for the Top 25 Awards. countless athletic, theatrical and school
events from within the safety and
Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition comfort of their homes.
Regional Winners Fountain credits the Upper Arlington
Eleven UAHS students were honored High School Athletics Department team
as regional winners in categories that of Tony Pusateri and Spencer Smith for
included drawing, photography and coming to her with this idea as a learning
painting. Congratulations to: Samuel opportunity for students. “Students had
Buchieri, Blake Burkle, Iris Cameron, the opportunity to learn, connect, and
Penelope Clark, Caitlin Curran, Avery engage because our district chose to
Hardgrove, Stella Petras, Ava Taylor, embrace the ‘Serve, Lead, Succeed’
Daomanii Tiengkham, Bella VanMeter vision years ago,” she said. “Ultimately,
and Emma Wang. with this mantra, the possibilities are
endless with a little imagination and
UAHS Teacher Honored as COSI dedication to putting students at the
2021 STEM Star center of their learning journey.”
Congratulations to all of the Upper Golden Bear Bash!
Arlington High School art students who The Upper Arlington Education
have been recognized in regional and Foundation (UA+Ed) invites you to
state competitions this spring! celebrate the 15th annual Golden
Bear BASH! September 5, the Sunday
Regional Scholastic Art & Writing of Labor Day weekend. This year’s
Competition FUNdraiser has been reimagined and
Twelve Upper Arlington High School will offer options for celebrating virtUAlly
students received a combined 23 awards or in person. Tickets are limited, so act
in the 2021 regional Scholastic Art & fast.
Writing Competition. Receiving Gold Key Proceeds from the BASH benefit
awards were Caitlin Curran (drawing); UA+Ed’s mission to provide meaningful
Sophia Shen (digital art); and Ava opportunities for each and every
Taylor (painting). Receiving Silver Key student. Sponsorships begin at $100 and
awards were Penelope Clark (expanded Amanda Fountain, an Upper Arlington are available at UAEducationFoundation.
projects); Caitlin Curran (drawing); High School communications teacher com.
Hayden Jay (drawing); Sophia Shen and the adviser for WARL, the school’s Be sure to follow UA+Ed on
(drawing); and Daomanii Tiengkham broadcast TV station, was recognized Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
(drawing). Receiving honorable this spring as the 2021 COSI STEM
mentions were Adiah Bonham (painting); Star representing the Upper Arlington
Blake Burkle (drawing); Caitlin Curran community.16 SchoolsiNSIGHT JULY | AUGUST 2021 www.uaschools.org
SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
Fifth-grade students marked the end of their Thanks to a grant from the Upper Arlington Education Foundation, all
elementary years with clap-outs, promotion elementary students enjoyed a virtual learning opportunity in May with
ceremonies and more. award-winning author-illustrator Dan Santat.
The Upper Arlington High School Class of 2021 gathered
The Upper Arlington High School Class of 2021 decked out vehicles for
behind the scenes at the Schottenstein Center prior to the
the second-ever senior car parade, which wound around the high school
commencement ceremony.
neighborhood following the commencement ceremony on May 30.
Our schools ended the year with games and fun Band and Orchestra students celebrated their learning with concerts to
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SERVE LEAD SUCCEED... SERVE LEAD SUCCEED
UA High School farewell
After nearly 65 years of service to the students, staff and residents
of this community, Upper Arlington High School marked its last
day of operation following the final day for students on May 27.
In preparation for this milestone, alumni, families and community
members were welcomed into the building for a final walk-through
in April, hosted by the Upper Arlington Alumni Association and
the Upper Arlington Education Foundation. Upper Arlington High
School also welcomed back the Class of 2020 to walk to their old
classrooms, see their teachers and have an official graduation photo
opportunity on the stage of the auditorium.
In June, work began to demolish the old building, which will be
done with great care, especially in the area built on the site of the
Litchford family cemetery. The new Upper Arlington High School, the
new Windermere Elementary School and the Barrington Elementary
School renovation project are all on budget and on schedule to open
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Treasurer’s Notes
kindergarten this fall. The Board of
Education has been planning for all- 2020-21 SCHOOL DATES
Andrew L. Geistfeld day kindergarten for some time, and
Staff Convocation
Providing clear our five-year forecast reflects that. We
Monday, August 16
and transparent are excited about the opportunities it
communication will provide our younger learners to
Staff In-Service Day
about the state lay an even stronger foundation for
Tuesday, August 17
of the district’s their academic journey in our schools.
finances is one Additionally, we prepare a
First Day for Students
of our major document for our community that
Wednesday, August 18
commitments to we call our Financial Update. This
the community, report is meant to provide residents
Kindergarten and First Grade
and we take that commitment very with a clear and concise look at the
Orientation
seriously. There are two documents that district’s finances. It details the sources
Wednesday, August 18 - Thursday, August
you can find on our website to get a of our funding, how that money is
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clear look at our district’s finances. used and other topics that may affect
The first is the five-year financial district finances. As with all district
No School for Students or Staff:
forecast. This is a legally required report publications, we welcome feedback
Labor Day
that covers three years of actual data and so we can continue to refine the report
Monday, September 6
five years of anticipated revenues and each year.
expenditures. Every November, I present You can see the 2020-2021
For the full 2021-2022 school
a new five-year forecast to the Board of Financial Update and five-year
year calendar, visit:
Education, and then in May I go through forecast at www.uaschools.org/
www.uaschools.org/calendars.aspx
the process of updating the forecast. treasurer.aspx. If you would like
This serves as an important check-in to learn more about the district’s
point for the district, helping us keep a finances, look through the resources
clear view on our financial outlook and available on our website or contact
the impact of future needs. me at treasurer@uaschools.org.
The five-year forecast has served
as a guide as we have creatively sought UPPER ARLINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
out cost efficiencies over the past year.
So far, we have achieved approximately 2021 Upper Arlington
$4.6 million in cost savings, primarily Board of Education
through a three-year hiring freeze From Left: Lori Trent, Jenny
on new positions. There are a few McKenna, President Scott
exceptions to this, including the new McKenzie, Vice President Carol
positions needed for the start of all-day Mohr and Nancy Drees
Thanks to a partnership with
SchoolsiNSIGHT the City of Upper Arlington,
Board of Education meetings
BI-MONTHLY NEWS FROM UPPER ARLINGTON SCHOOLS take place in the Council
Production: Chamber of the City’s Mu-
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Karen Truett nicipal Services Center, 3600
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Director of Communications Tremont Road. In general, the
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Phone: 614-487-5027
UP
meetings begin at 6 pm on
ktruett@uaschools.org 1918
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the second Tuesday of each
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, August 10, 6 pm — Council Chamber
www.facebook.com/upperarlingtonschools • Tuesday, September 14, 6 pm — Council Chamber
www.twitter.com/UA_Schools
www.twitter.com/imhoffpaul • Tuesday, October 12, 6 pm — Council ChamberLibrary 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 Look at Our Current Services
With the lifting of state mandates and
progress made on our staff shortage,
we’re pleased to now offer indoor
service at all three branches.
Here’s what you can expect at each
of our locations.
Our Main Library is feeling much like
it did before the pandemic. All public
departments are open, and Reference
librarians have moved back to their
home base in the lower level. Tables,
seating, public computers, and the new
Early Learning Play Area are all available.
We’re also once again offering passport
processing, test proctoring, and one- Our Lane Road branch opened for The Miller Park branch opened for
on-one technology appointments. The limited services on May 17. Patrons can limited services on June 7. Patrons can
Main Library continues to offer curbside browse the collection and pick up holds. browse the collection and pick up holds,
pickup. A limited number of public computers but as of press time, computers are not
are available. available.
At press time, library staff,
Summer Reading Club volunteers and vendors are still wearing
face masks. Mask-wearing by patrons is
Continues Through July 31 appreciated, but optional for those who
are vaccinated.
We’re about halfway through this year’s This fall, in-person programming
“Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Club! will return to each of our locations. We’re
It’s easy for readers of all ages to currently exploring the best ways to
participate. Visit http://read.ualibrary. present storytimes, gardening and art
org through July 31 to register and be talks, concerts and other programs.
entered into a gift card drawing. Pick up, We’re also looking at opening our
download, or create your own reading meeting rooms for public use sometime
log, then track the days you read. We this summer.
suggest 15-20 minutes each day, but feel After a year of relaxed circulation
free to set your own goal. We’ll notify all winners by phone by policies, our return to normal will also
For each week you read, you’ll earn August 3, 2021. Logs do not need to be include a return to billing notices for
another entry into our gift card drawings. submitted or verified. long-overdue items. You’ll receive email
To enter and see the gift card options, Even if you aren’t one of our lucky reminders when items are due and
go to http://read.ualibrary.org or call gift card winners, you’ll earn a free book ultimately a billing notice for anything
614-486-9621 and ask for Youth or Adult if you read on 15 days more between not returned.
Services. Total entries cannot exceed 10 June 1-July 31. To claim your book prize, Keep up-to-date on our current
per participant. watch our website or social media, or offerings by visiting www.ualibrary.org/
call for details starting August 1. services-info.20 LibraryiNSIGHT JULY | AUGUST 2021 www.ualibrary.org
Explore...GATHER...grow!!
The Early Learning Play Area opened to the public on
June 1 with a ribbon cutting ceremony thanking the
generous donors who made it possible. Representatives
from the Upper Arlington Community Foundation, the
Friends of the UA Library, the UA Rotary, and the Tri-
Village Rotary were on hand to help with the opening
and to check out the new space.You can also read
