The Weekly Digest

July 29, 2010
Jody Graichen, Editor

Visitors’ Center Volunteers Needed

Where can you visit with current German Village friends, provide information to folks outside the neighborhood and help the office staff?
The German Village Meeting Haus Visitors’ Center!

For less than four hours a week, you can greet guests and provide information about our neighborhood. You can also help out the staff with small office projects. There is no need to know the entire history of German Village. We have a great video, maps and other information to help visitors navigate the Village.

At this time, we are in need of volunteers for Monday mornings from 9am-12:30pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. If you can volunteer only two hours on Saturday, that may work. We are also looking to build our ’swing’ shift list. If you are unable to commit to weekly schedule, you can fill in for volunteers who are unable to make their shift. We are flexible. There will be a short orientation and then you are good to go. It’s fun and easy! 

For more information contact: Pam Bergeron at  pambergeron@columbus.rr.com or 614.732.0593

In This Issue
Security Notes
What’s Blooming in the Huntington?
Knife Sharpening, Round 2
Art Crawl Wrap-Up
Dine Originals Gift Certificates on Sale
Central Ohio Blood Donors Needed
Food Pantry Needs Canned Goods
Shadowbox in Schiller Park THIS SUNDAY
High Five Columbus
Cats Need Homes
Mark Your Calendars

Security Notes

Over the last few days we have received several security alerts from in and around the Village…be sure to keep alert when out and about and call the Columbus Police Department at 645.4545 if you see anything suspicious.

~ “Someone entered my house on Sunday, July 11 between 5:30 and 10:30pm and took a painting. The house in the Beck and Fifth Street area had been left unlocked as the owner visited her neighbors. It appears the only thing taken was the painting which was of three women by artist Sandra Aska.” 

~ “Someone broke in my garage last night.  Didn’t steal anything, primarily nothing of value that is not chained. Came through the front and broke open the back gate. Dog barked his brains out so I got up around 2:30am.”

~”Sunday afternoon our backyard gate, that faces the alley, was broken through and our backyard was accessed. We know that this happened between the hours of 1-4pm, because our neighbors noticed the gate broken around 4pm (we didn’t get home till around 7pm, but we did notice the gate broken right away and then saw neighbors).  Called the police, filed a report, fixed and reinforced the gate.  Nothing was stolen from the yard and all other doors and windows to garage and house were not tampered with.  The perpetrator either got scared off or decided to cut his losses – who knows.
 
On another note, while speaking with our neighbors who noticed the gate, a second neighbor gave a description of a man who was creeping around a neighboring backyard at 3am on Sunday morning (7/25) – making a lot of noise.  The police took the report for this incident as well.  The description of the man creeping through the backyard was as follows:  White male, 6′ tall, medium build, either totally bald or shaved head, wearing a grey t-shirt and shorts.
 
Don’t know if the two incidents are related, but I figured I would let everyone know about both.”

What’s Blooming in the Huntington?

Newly planted in the very middle of the east and west beds is a new standard hydrangea….H.  “Quick Fire” that will be interesting to keep an eye on. The blooms open white, then change to a rusty pink (current color) and finally to red in the fall. These new hybrids are being developed by Bailey Nurseries in Ohio who are cultivating numerous new hydrangeas….both standards and shrubs.  Dill’s Greenhouse will be carrying some of  the new ones next spring.  While we are growing them in full sun, they can grow in good shade.

In the middle of the middle bed you will see  a Black Lace Elderberry (maroon leaves, beautiful pink flowers in the spring.) We are training it as a small tree, but if grown as a shrub can reach 10 feet, but is very amenable to strong pruning in the early spring keeping it small.

The variegated green and yellow grass is “Band of Gold.”  Stays reasonably short, but we did lose a few over the winter.

Speaking of “gold,” in case you haven’t yet made a contribution to the Huntington Garden Campaign, we’d appreciate your helping us “grow!”  Checks to GVS/Huntington Garden or visit www.germanvillage.com and use “Pay Pal.”  If you need additional information, call me…..Bert 443-3563.  Make my day!

Knife Sharpening, Take 2

Several people are kicking themselves for forgetting to take their tools to Louise on Saturday the 24th for sharpening and have requested a repeat.  Louise has graciously offered to return on Saturday, August 7th to receive knives, garden tools, and scissors from 9 – noon.  Let’s see if there are enough to make it worthwhile for her to return:  If you wish to have tools sharpened on the 7th, please email Sandy Kight at wkight@columbus.rr.com with your name and phone number.  Sandy will call to let you know by the 5th if there’s enough response. 

Art Crawl 2010 was a Great Success!

Many thanks to all the vendors, businesses, artists, musicians, and most importantly VOLUNTEERS who made this year’s event such a great success. 100° temperatures didn’t keep the Art Loving, Alley Cats away from Art Crawl 2010. Check out the fun photos of the event at the new GVBC website. www.gvbusinesscommunity.com. Coming soon … Online German Village Business directory!

Dine Originals Gift Certificates Available Now

 Central Ohio Blood Donors Needed

Blood donations are down 10% this month. Local hospitals are having difficulty meeting the needs of patients. This information is from the Red Cross Diversity Leadership Council  meeting I attended
Tuesday, July 20. As the officer on Highway Patrol said “leave your blood at the Red Cross, not on the highway”. Please call 1-800-GIVE BLOOD to schedule your blood donation appointment at a location near
you!  And thank you so very much for your Gift of Life.

Becky Murray, GVS member

Food Pantry Needs Canned Goods
On the first day of the Food Pantry this week we served a record number of needy families – 58! We still have 2 more serving days and the shelves are nearly bare of canned vegetables and fruit. A huge way the GV community could help is to donate canned fruit and veggies or cash to the Pantry this week. Your generous gift can be dropped off at the Meeting Haus or brought to the church (200 E. Livingston Ave.) Thank you for your generosity!

Sincerely, Pastor Jim Donnan

Shadowbox in Schiller Park this Sunday

Parking Note: Grange has agreed to open their Front St. entrance lot for $3/car and Shadowbox has coordinated a shuttle to take folks from Grange to the Park for a $1 (each way).

High 5 Columbus Info at CMC

High 5 Columbus: Hip on High – Cool by Association

Many marketing efforts to promote the amenities along the main corridor of Columbus have come and gone. The latest launched in February has more product with which to work than perhaps previous attempts have had. “High 5 Columbus” promotes the five districts that stretch five miles and connect a wide array of experiences along Columbus’ historic High Street.
 
There is more to promote because in the past couple decades, High Street’s neighborhood groups, its occupants and the city have invested time, money and endless imagination into creating a sensational spine for Columbus that has garnered national attention. The return of the historic High Street arches, the explosive eruption of the Arena District and the rebirth of the Short North are giving gusto to a the campaign.
 
The historic architecture begins in German Village (and the Brewery District) and continues seamlessly through the other areas included in the High 5 – Downtown, the Arena District, the Short North and the University District. Each area overflows with unique culinary adventures, entertainment for every taste, professional sports, world-class arts and boutique shopping galore.
 
Cleve Ricksecker, his signature bow tie nearly as well-known as another Columbus bow-tie maven, will share the marketing plan of the High 5 Columbus initiative – its goals, its challenges, its expectations and its unique packaging of some of Columbus’ best-loved and best kept secrets.
 
How will this all work and how will it benefit Columbus?  To attend this Columbus Metropolitan Club forum, go to the website: www.columbusmetroclub.org.
Cats in Need of Homes

Mark your Calendars
Upcoming Events Around the Village and in the Meeting Haus 
 
Long Range Planning Committee Meeting, TONIGHT, 6:30 @ Meeting Haus -CANCELED
Actors Theatre/Shadowbox production of Woodstock in Schiller Park 8/1
GVS Board Meeting 8/2, 6pm @ Meeting Haus
German Village Commission Meeting 8/3, 4pm @ Meeting Haus
Membership Committee Meeting, 8/5, 6pm @ German Village Society Meeting Haus

 If you have items for Neighbor4Neighbors Weekly Digest, please send them to
neighbors4neighbors@germanvillage.com.  Deadline for weekly submissions are Tuesday at 5pm. 
 Urgent posts may be phoned to the Meeting Haus (614-221-8888)
or e-mailed to german@germanvillage.com.  

German Village Society
Meeting Haus ▪ 588 South Third Street ▪ Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: 614/221.8888 ▪ F: 614/222.4747 ▪ www.germanvillage.com
neighbors4neighbors@germanvillage.com

Please support Neighbors4Neighbors and other German Village Society efforts by joining as a member.  Call the Meeting Haus at 614.221.8888 or go to our website, www.germanvillage.com.

 As a 501C-3, non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation with an unfaltering commitment to educate residents, visitors, city and state officials to value, protect, and enhance our community, we rely on members and others of good will for significant financial support. 

In fact, almost one-third of the 2010 German Village Society budget is expected to come from membership dollars. 

Everyone wholeheartedly supports the array of activities the GVS does “For the Good of the Neighborhood”.  No questions, no doubts. 

There is strong consensus, though, that more of those who benefit should financially support the countless daily tasks and efforts that serve our community and that have helped shape German Village for 50 years and, we hope, will do so for the next 50 as well. 

Think $5.00 per week.  For less than $5.00 each week you can be a Patron level member ($250/year) of the German Village Society. 

We hope you will think about this when it is time to renew your membership or time for you to join the organization that supports, educates and advocates on behalf of our historic neighborhood and our beloved community. 

We hope you will consider this $5.00 investment each week when you are so glad the GVS is here for you and your friends and neighbors, for school children, for local and international visitors, for people who grew up here, and for those who live here and those who love what German Village represents.

When you attend an event at the Meting Haus, when you call with a question or to report a lost or found pet, or stop in to chat or have a cup of coffee, when you see the beautiful parks so lovingly cared for, when you are represented in discussions about brick street repair or the future of the 70/71 split, think:    $5.00/week. 

In addition to the many activities and accomplishments that the German Village Society proudly does “For the Good of the Neighborhood”, there are noteworthy direct member benefits as well. 

For example:  20 percent discount on all events, products and services (such as copies of historic files, and Meeting Haus space rentals), as well as assistance with package delivery and other special needs. 

For members at the $125 level and above, two complimentary tickets to June’s Haus & Garten Tour are included as well.

Starting in 2010 there will be a distinction between members and non-members in the services and products the GVS offers. 

In other words, you will need to be a GVS member (at the level you feel you can afford to help maintain our services) to receive certain benefits or services.  A list of member benefits, as well as opportunities to get connected in German Village can be found at www.germanvillage.com. 

If you haven’t renewed your membership already you will receive an email with details.  Non-members within the German Village boundaries will receive a letter with an invitation to join and membership information.

If you have renewed already, thank you, thank you. 

German Village Membership Committee: Susan Altan,  Russ Arledge, Pam Bergeron, Jonathan Brooks, Heidi Drake, Sid Druen, Betty Garrett, Cheryl Hacker, Bob Jackson, Kyle Kraner, Sevy Kraner, Sherry Mullet, Erin O’Donnell, Dave Ross, P. Susan Sharrock, Ashley Stephens, Susan Sutherland.  Chair:  Jeanne Likins (jlikins@columbus.rr.com, 614.444.0565 (w), 614.444.7966 (h).

GERMAN VILLAGE COMMISSION AGENDA
August 3, 2010
4:00 p.m.
German Village Meeting Haus – 588 S. Third Street

Applicants or their representatives must attend this hearing.  If applicants are absent, it is likely that the application will be continued until the Commission’s next hearing.  If you have any questions, please call the city’s Historic Preservation Office at 645-8620 or 645-7920.A Sign Language Interpreter to “Sign” this hearing will be made available for anyone with a need for this service.  Sign language interpreters must be schedule by calling 645-8620 or TDD 645-3293 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing.

I.    CALL TO ORDER

II.    NEXT MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETING – 12:00 PM (NOON), Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
109 N FRONT ST., FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM.

III.    NEXT COMMISSION HEARING – TUESDAY, September 7, 2010.

IV.    APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, Tuesday, July 6, 2010.

V.    PUBLIC FORUM

VI.    APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS

CONTINUED APPLICATIONS

1.    10-6-19
799 South Fifth Street
Jon Humphress (Applicant)/ Helen Kinnamon Trust (Owner)
An application and photographs have been submitted.
•    Remove slate on south slope only.
•    Replace with CertainTeed “Symphony” composite slate shingles.

The following is taken from the Unapproved June 1, 2010 German Village Commission Meeting Minutes:
Continue Application #10-6-19, South Fifth Street:
•    Remove slate on south slope only.
•    Replace with CertainTeed “Symphony” composite slate shingles.
MOTION: Ours/Case (6-0-0) CONTINUED.

2.    10-7-23
147 East Deshler Avenue
George Skestos (Applicant)/The 147 E. Deshler Ave. Trust (Owner)
An application, revised drawings, and photographs have been submitted.
•    Replacement of the existing deteriorated brick garden walls, iron railing and columns with new brick columns, iron fencing and garden wall.  Brick to match the existing.
•    Addition of new sandstone entry columns and iron gate.  Sandstone will match existing accents found on the house.
•    Replacement of the existing entry sidewalk brick with brick to match the new columns and garden wall.
•    Replacement of the existing concrete entry sidewalk steps with new sandstone treads with brick risers to match the house and garden wall materials.
•    Replacement of the existing hardscape within the garden walls, per submitted drawing (C1.1).
•    Replacement of the existing planting within the garden walls, per submitted drawing (C1.1).

The following is taken from the Unapproved July 6, 2010 German Village Commission Meeting Minutes:
Continue Application #10-8-23,147 East Deshler Avenue:
•    Height of fencing and hedge in front of the northwest (front) of the property is an issue.
•    Discussion regarding the overall design and materials used for the entry of property from the sidewalk at front entry.
•    Discussion regarding how the columns and fence engage the existing fence at the northeast side of the property.
•    Column cap details may be too ornate.
•    Details about how the fencing engages the house on 4th Street.
•    Look at material used for steps and columns.
MOTION: Case/Colvin (5-0-1) CONTINUED. [Ours]

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE HEARD BEFORE 4:30 PM

NEW APPLICATIONS

3.    10-8-8a
796 South Fifth Street
Scott Motley and Martha Brewer (Applicants/Owners)
Application #10-8-Xa have been divided into item ‘a’ for German Village Commission review and item ‘b’ for Staff Approval under Staff Approved items (see below).
An application and photographs have been submitted.
•    Install window boxes.  Three on the front and 2 on the side of the house.
•    Photographs of two alternatives have been submitted.  The first option is an iron, fence style window box.  The second option is basic, wooden window box.

4.    10-8-12
874 Lazelle Street
Sharon Killworth (Applicant/Owner)
An application and photographs have been submitted.
•    Remove and replace front, concrete steps with like material.
•    Install two new iron railings similar to the railings shown in the submitted picture located at 921 South Third Street.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE HEARD BEFORE 5:00 PM

5.    10-8-13
201 East Whittier Street
Casey James Covrett (Applicant/Owner)
An application, photographs, fence cutsheet have been submitted.
•    Re-side residence with 4-inch Hardiplank siding (preferred material), or beveled cedar 4-inch lap siding (second choice).
•    Paint new siding the same color that is currently on the house, Hunter Green with white trim.
•    Install 28 linear feet of 6-foot tall wrought iron fence in side yard.  Fence to be Fortin “F5.”

6.    10-8-14
310 Alexander Alley
Roger P. Sugarman (Applicant)/Alexander Alley LLC (Owner)
An application, photographs and cutsheet have been submitted.
•    Replace two second floor windows with double hung, wood windows as per submitted specifications.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE HEARD BEFORE 5:30 PM

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

7.    10-8-15
703 South Fifth Street
Harvey Handler (Applicant/Owner)
An application has been submitted.
•    Renew Certificate of Appropriateness #08-10-16, 703 South Fifth Street, for construction of new dining room addition on north elevation exactly as previously approved for the period of one (1) year.  Expired: September 29, 2009.
•    This is the second renewal.  The original Certificate of Appropriateness # 07-09-07 was issued on September 11, 2007.

8.    10-8-16
81 East Whittier Street
Beesign Signs Inc. (Applicant)/Mike Ferris Properties (Owner)
An application, front elevation and sign specification sheet have been submitted.
•    Installation of red and white cut vinyl lettering and logo to be applied on the inside surface of a front office window per submitted specifications.

9.    10-8-17
551 South Grant Avenue
Eric P. Stephens (Applicant)/David Stump (Owner)
An application, photographs and slate assessment have been submitted.
•    Replace the existing slate roof with 3-tab asphalt shingles from the approved shingle list, GAF Slateline, color to be “English Gray.”
•    Repair/replace existing box gutters to match existing per submitted specifications.

STAFF APPROVALS
(The following applicants do not need to attend the hearing)

•    10-8-1
873 Mohawk Street
Tim Petroff (Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-1, 873 Mohawk Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Paint residence: main body to be Olympic “Sprig of Ivy” (S68-3), Trim to be Olympic “Bone White” (D20-3).
Exterior Painting
•    Repair and/or replace all damaged, deteriorated, and missing wood trim elements, as necessary.  All replacement wood to be of exact same dimension and profile as the original wood trim; like-for-like, according to industry standards.
•    Prepare all exterior, wooden surfaces on the main house for repainting using the appropriate hand tools.
•    Glaze and caulk as necessary.
•    Prime all new and bare wood surfaces with the appropriate exterior primer according to manufacturer’s specifications.  Paint color chips for finish coat are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of the paint.
•    Any previously unpainted, masonry (i.e., brick/stone/concrete sills, lintels, porch columns, etc.) is to remain unpainted.
•    Any previously painted masonry is to be left as is, or be painted to match the original color of the unpainted masonry as closely as possible.
•    Paint color chips for any previously painted masonry are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of paint.

•    10-8-2
877 Mohawk Street
Cheryl Brown (Owners)
Approve Application #10-8-2, 877 Mohawk Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Remove existing section of deteriorated fence per submitted drawings and photographs.
Install New Privacy Fence
•    Install new 6’ wood privacy fence along per submitted design. Fence to be painted or stained within one (1) year.  Stain/paint color for all fence to be submitted to the Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval.

•    10-8-3
720 Lazelle Street
James J. Wolf (Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-3, 720 Lazelle Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
Remove and Install New Asphalt Shingle Roof
•    Remove all asphalt shingles on the main roof, down to the sheathing.  Dispose of all debris according to Columbus City Code.
•    Replace any/all damaged, deteriorated, and missing sheathing with wood of appropriate dimension, as necessary.
•    Install new, 30 lb. felt paper on all sheathing according to manufacturer’s specifications.
•    Replace any/all damaged and deteriorated metal valleys with new metal valleys of appropriate dimension, as necessary.  Valleys are to be smooth not a “W” channel to maintain the appropriate historic appearance and profile.
•    Replace any/all damaged metal flashing on all existing chimneys.
•    Install new 235 lb., class C, self-sealing 3-tab shingles.  New shingle to be GAF “Slateline” dimensional asphalt shingle; color to be English Gray Slate or Weathered Slate.
•    All ridges to be capped with galvanized metal ridge roll, in lieu of cut shingle tabs, and painted “Tinner’s Red” or “Gray.”
•    Upon completion, all metal valleys and flashing are to be painted “Tinner’s Red” or “Gray.”
•    Any/all necessary venting is to be performed on the roof ridge, underneath the metal ridge roll via CobraVent, VentSure, or comparable, in lieu of hat-vents.

•    10-8-4
596 South Sixth Street
Bcf Design and Development Ltd. (Applicant)/William Case and Lisa Atkins Case (Owners)
Approve Application #10-8-4, 596 South Sixth Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
Fascia Repair
•    Repair and or replace all damaged, deteriorated, and missing wood eave fascia on all elevations as necessary with new wood of exact same profile and dimension; like-for-like.
Exterior Wood Trim and Shutter Painting
•    Prepare all exterior wooden surfaces for painting using the appropriate hand tools.  Repair/replace all missing, damaged, and deteriorated wood as necessary according to industry standards.  All replacement wood to be of same profile and dimension as the original; like-for-like.
•    Prime all bare and new wood with the appropriate exterior primer according to manufacturer’s specifications.
•    Owner has the option of selecting one (1) of the following appropriate painting methods: a) paint all wood trim, windows, doors, etc. the exact same color as currently exists on the wood trim or, b) submit a new paint schedule to the Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval.

•    10-8-5
581 Lathrop Street
Jonathan and Anna Striker (Applicant) Greg Lewis (Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-5, 581 Lathrop Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Paint residence: main body to be Sherwin Williams “Sea Serpent” (SW7615), Trim to be Sherwin Williams “Extra White” (SW7006).
•    Scrape, repair, reglaze and paint all windows per submitted specifications.
Power Wash Spec
•    Clean all unpainted masonry in accordance with industry standards and Columbus City Codes.  Pressure is not to exceed 300 lb./p.s.i. and utilizing a broad fan tip.  Should chemical cleaning be proposed by the owner or contractor or be determined to be necessary by Historic Preservation Office staff for paint removal of Previously Painted Masonry: the following procedure is required: Using the most diluted solution possible, perform a patch test by chemically cleaning a two foot by two foot (2′ x2′) section in the least visible location possible.  Following the application of the approved cleaning solution, the entire area that has been treated is to be rinsed with water in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.  If air pressure is needed for either the cleaning or the rinsing procedures, only a broad fan tip is to be used and the pressure is not to exceed 300 lb/psi. (Refer to Preservation Brief 1- “The Cleaning and Waterproof Coating of Masonry Buildings”).
Exterior Painting
•    Repair and/or replace all damaged, deteriorated, and missing wood trim elements, as necessary.  All replacement wood to be of exact same dimension and profile as the original wood trim; like-for-like, according to industry standards.
•    Prepare all exterior, wooden surfaces on the main house for repainting using the appropriate hand tools.
•    Glaze and caulk as necessary.
•    Prime all new and bare wood surfaces with the appropriate exterior primer according to manufacturer’s specifications.  Paint color chips for finish coat are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of the paint.
•    Any previously unpainted, masonry (i.e., brick/stone/concrete sills, lintels, porch columns, etc.) is to remain unpainted.
•    Any previously painted masonry is to be left as is, or be painted to match the original color of the unpainted masonry as closely as possible.
•    Paint color chips for any previously painted masonry are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of paint.
Repair Windows
•    Examine all windows on all elevations and make all necessary repairs to insure proper operation of upper and lower sashes.
•    Any/all original wood windows are to be repaired in accordance with industry standards for wood windows.
•    Repair all double-hung, wood windows as needed with new materials of exact same dimension and profile; like-for-like.
Repair / Replace Exterior Casings & Sills
•    Replace any/all damaged, deteriorated, and missing casing and/or sill with new wood of appropriate dimension and profile.
•    Prepare, prime, and paint all casings and sills in accordance with industry standards.

•    10-8-6
874 Macon Alley
Tiffany Riemenschreider – Able Roofing (Applicant)/Andy Callif (Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-6, 874 Macon Alley, with all clarifications as indicated:
Install New Rubber Roof
•    Remove any/all asphalt shingles or rolled roofing on the kitchen down to the sheathing. Dispose of all debris in accordance with Columbus City Code.
•    Examine all structural members of the flat roofing system from the square (i.e. top plate) to determine condition.  Make any/all necessary structural repairs as needed in accordance with standard building practices and all applicable Columbus Building Codes.
•    Replace any/all damaged, deteriorated, and missing sheathing/decking with wood of appropriate dimension, as necessary.
•    Install new E. P. D. M. rubber in accordance with all applicable industry standards, manufacturer’s specifications, and Columbus Building Codes regarding installation of flat roof coverings.
•    Replace any/all deteriorated and damaged wood fascia with new wood of same dimension as necessary.  Prime and finish coat all wood fascia prior to the installation of all new gutter and down spouts; color to match the existing trim color. Paint color chip to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff.

•    10-8-7
1120 South Pearl Street
Kara L. Miller (Applicant/Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-7, 1120 South Pearl Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Paint garage: main body to be Sherwin Williams “Quiver Tan” (SW 6151), Trim to be Sherwin Williams “Relaxed Khaki” (SW 6149).
Exterior Painting
•    Repair and/or replace all damaged, deteriorated, and missing wood trim elements, as necessary.  All replacement wood to be of exact same dimension and profile as the original wood trim; like-for-like, according to industry standards.
•    Prepare all exterior, wooden surfaces on the main house for repainting using the appropriate hand tools.
•    Glaze and caulk as necessary.
•    Prime all new and bare wood surfaces with the appropriate exterior primer according to manufacturer’s specifications.  Paint color chips for finish coat are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of the paint.
•    Any previously unpainted, masonry (i.e., brick/stone/concrete sills, lintels, porch columns, etc.) is to remain unpainted.
•    Any previously painted masonry is to be left as is, or be painted to match the original color of the unpainted masonry as closely as possible.
•    Paint color chips for any previously painted masonry are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of paint.

•    10-8-8b
796 South Fifth Street
Scott Motley and Martha Brewer (Applicants/Owners)
Application #10-8-8a has been divided into item ‘a’ for German Village Commission review (see above) and item ‘b’ for Staff Approval under Staff Approved items.
Approve Application #10-8-8b, 796 South Fifth Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Paint residence and garage one of the two following schemes.
•    Main body to be Sherwin Williams “Perfect Greige” (SW 6073), trim to be Sherwin Williams “Pacer White” (SW 6098) and doors and shutters to be Sherwin Williams “Distance” (SW 6243).
•    Main body to be Sherwin Williams “”Summit Gray” (SW 7669), trim to be Sherwin Williams “Pure White” (SW 7005) and doors and shutters to be “Greenblack” (SW 6994).
Exterior Painting
•    Repair and/or replace all damaged, deteriorated, and missing wood trim elements, as necessary.  All replacement wood to be of exact same dimension and profile as the original wood trim; like-for-like, according to industry standards.
•    Prepare all exterior, wooden surfaces on the main house for repainting using the appropriate hand tools.
•    Glaze and caulk as necessary.
•    Prime all new and bare wood surfaces with the appropriate exterior primer according to manufacturer’s specifications.  Paint color chips for finish coat are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of the paint.
•    Any previously unpainted, masonry (i.e., brick/stone/concrete sills, lintels, porch columns, etc.) is to remain unpainted.
•    Any previously painted masonry is to be left as is, or be painted to match the original color of the unpainted masonry as closely as possible.
•    Paint color chips for any previously painted masonry are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of paint.

•    10-8-9
255-293 Lear Street
Brian Stroh (Applicant)/Waldheim Condominium Association (Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-9, 255-293 Lear Street, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Replace portion of perimeter parking lot fence in accordance with the submitted siteplan.
•    Style and height shall conform to the pictures labeled Sections 2, 3 &4 submitted as part of this application.
•    Remove lattice from existing fence labeled Section 1a and 1b on siteplan.
•    Remove fence along Section 5 and do not replace.
•    Work on Sections 2, 3 and 4 as labeled on the siteplan is not approved.  A new Certificate of Appropriateness will be required before work commences on these sections.
Install New Privacy Fence
•    Install new 6’ wood privacy fence along per submitted design and siteplan with the exception of Sections 2, 3 and 4 (as labeled on the siteplan). Fence to be painted or stained “Oxford Brown” within one (1) year.

•    10-8-10
296-298 Beck Street and 299-301 Berger Alley
Tina Jacobson (Applicant/Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-10, 296-298 Beck Street and 299-301 Berger Alley, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Paint two doubles that are located on the same parcel.
•    296 & 298 Beck Street – paint addition Sherwin Williams “Ramie” (SW6156), trim to be Sherwin Williams “Favorite Tan” (SW6157) and accents/door to be Sherwin Williams “Sawdust” (SW6158).
•    299 and 301 Berger Alley – paint main residence “Useful Gray” (SW7050), trim to be Sherwin Williams “Analytical Gray” (SW 7051) and accents/door to be “Gray Area” (SW 7052).
•    NOTE: No painting of existing unpainted masonry is approved at this time.
Exterior Painting
•    Repair and/or replace all damaged, deteriorated, and missing wood trim elements, as necessary.  All replacement wood to be of exact same dimension and profile as the original wood trim; like-for-like, according to industry standards.
•    Prepare all exterior, wooden surfaces on the main house for repainting using the appropriate hand tools.
•    Glaze and caulk as necessary.
•    Prime all new and bare wood surfaces with the appropriate exterior primer according to manufacturer’s specifications.  Paint color chips for finish coat are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of the paint.
•    Any previously unpainted, masonry (i.e., brick/stone/concrete sills, lintels, porch columns, etc.) is to remain unpainted.
•    Any previously painted masonry is to be left as is, or be painted to match the original color of the unpainted masonry as closely as possible.
•    Paint color chips for any previously painted masonry are to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff for final review and approval, prior to application of paint.

•    10-8-11
117-121 East Livingston Avenue
Abe Bahgat (Applicant/Owner)
Approve Application #10-8-11, 117-121 East Livingston Avenue, with all clarifications as indicated:
•    Remove existing asphalt shingle roof and install new GAF/ELK  “Royal Sovereign” 3-Tab shingles; color to be “Nickel Gray”..
•    Repair box gutters to match existing and per submitted specifications.
•    Remove and replace flat roof to match existing.
Remove and Install New Asphalt Shingle Roof
•    Remove all asphalt shingles on the main roof, down to the sheathing.  Dispose of all debris according to Columbus City Code.
•    Replace any/all damaged, deteriorated, and missing sheathing with wood of appropriate dimension, as necessary.
•    Install new, 30 lb. felt paper on all sheathing according to manufacturer’s specifications.
•    Replace any/all damaged and deteriorated metal valleys with new metal valleys of appropriate dimension, as necessary.  Valleys are to be smooth not a “W” channel to maintain the appropriate historic appearance and profile.
•    Replace any/all damaged metal flashing on all existing chimneys.
•    Install new 235 lb., class C, self-sealing 3-tab shingles.
•    All ridges to be capped with galvanized metal ridge roll, in lieu of cut shingle tabs, and painted “Tinner’s Red” or “Gray.”
•    Upon completion, all metal valleys and flashing are to be painted “Tinner’s Red” or “Gray.”
•    Any/all necessary venting is to be performed on the roof ridge, underneath the metal ridge roll via CobraVent, VentSure, or comparable, in lieu of hat-vents.
Install New Rubber Roof
•    Remove any/all asphalt shingles or rolled roofing down to the sheathing. Dispose of all debris in accordance with Columbus City Code.
•    Examine all structural members of the flat roofing system from the square (i.e. top plate) to determine condition.  Make any/all necessary structural repairs as needed in accordance with standard building practices and all applicable Columbus Building Codes.
•    Replace any/all damaged, deteriorated, and missing sheathing/decking with wood of appropriate dimension, as necessary.
•    Install new E. P. D. M. rubber in accordance with all applicable industry standards, manufacturer’s specifications, and Columbus Building Codes regarding installation of flat roof coverings.
•    Replace any/all deteriorated and damaged wood fascia with new wood of same dimension as necessary.  Prime and finish coat all wood fascia prior to the installation of all new gutter and down spouts; color to match the existing trim color. Paint color chip to be submitted to Historic Preservation Office staff.
Repair Box Gutters
•    Examine all box gutters on the main roof and make any repairs and/or replace the existing box gutter system on all elevations with new materials of appropriate dimension and profile.
•    Reline with new copper, terne metal, galvanized metal, or E. P. D. M. rubber in accordance with industry standards, manufacturer’s specifications, and Columbus Building Codes.
•    Install new, round, galvanized metal downspouts in the appropriate locations to assure proper drainage.
•    Examine the existing storm water drainage system for soundness and proper function.  Make any/all necessary repairs to the existing storm sewer tile system to assure proper drainage away from the foundations of this and neighboring properties.  If deemed necessary, install a French drain system or similar, appropriate drainage system in accordance with all applicable City Building Codes and industry standards.

VII.    NEW BUSINESS – German Village Bylaws Revision: Article VI: Meetings: Subsection 5

Four (4) members shall constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of no less than four (4) members of a simple majority of a seated quorum of commissioners shall be required for approval. A recommendation of the Commission may be made by a majority of those present. Upon presentation to at least a quorum of the Commission, the failure of a question to receive the required affirmative vote shall constitute denial of the application or recommendation against the requested action by the Commission.

VIII.    OLD BUSINESS

IX.    ADJOURNMENT

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The Weekly Digest

July 22, 2010
Jody Graichen, Editor

 Help Us Welcome New Neighbors

 When you have a new neighbor, give Bob Jackson our volunteer Membership Coordinator a call.  We would like to welcome all folks new to German Village and tell them a bit about both the German Village Society and the German Village Commission. 
 
Updating the Society’s membership database and the N4N database is one of the tasks that keeps Bob the busiest, day in and day out.  Just think how often some people change their phone numbers or email addresses!
 
We have a process for identifying all new German Village property owners via real estate sales but for all others who move into our neighborhood, we rely completely on our members and friends to be able to welcome them.  We need your help!
 
If you have rental property and would like to distribute this official welcome to German Village from the Society and the Commission, just let Bob know and we are happy to provide these letters to you for delivery to your tenants.
 
The amazing sense of community that German Village enjoys and which is such a source of pride for so many of us begins when we welcome someone new into our community.  Help us do that by letting us know when you meet someone new in your micro-neighborhood!  Call or email Bob at volunteer@germanvillage.com.
 

In This Issue
Security Reminder
Recycling @ St. Mary
Police Lunch Next Thursday
Art Crawl this Saturday
Know a Good Bookkeeper?
New Chiropractor in German Village
Katinzinger’s Tasting
Schumacher Place 2010 Tour Info
Knife Sharpener in GV this Saturday
Third Sunday Concert Info
Actors’ Theatre Tent Dinner Invitation
What’s Blooming in the Huntington?
Columbus Kitty Adoption Center
Fireplace Surround for Sale
Editor’s Note
Mark Your Calendars
Security Reminder

A security reminder from a Fifth Street neighbor…

Monday night by accident my car was left unlocked, it was parked near the corner of 5th and Beck. This morning I noticed that someone had gone through my stuff and took several items. Nothing was damaged, so I believe this was a crime of opportunity. I’ve filed a police report. I would highly suggest that everyone take extra care to make sure their vehicles are locked, and to be sure they do not leave anything of value in the car.  Also be on the look out for someone walking down the street checking car doors – hopefully we can prevent it from happening again.
Recycling FYI from St. Mary

Please be advised that the recycle containers behind St. Mary, both aluminum cans and paper waste, will not be available beginning Aug. 5, 2010 due to the set up required for the Homecoming festival scheduled for Aug. 13-14. Both containers will be returned by Aug. 19th.
Police Lunch Next Thursday

This month’s Police Lunch will be Thursday, July 29th at 12:30 in the Scheurer Room of the German Village Meeting Haus.  Some recent car thefts and a pedestrian hold-up will be discussed along with some community safety tips. This is a great opportunity for German Village residents to get important information and also a chance to thank our 11th Precinct Police Officers for their dedication and hard work.  Please feel free to attend.

Don’t Miss Art Crawl this Saturday!

Announcing the NEW sister-site to www.germanvillage.com … www.GVbusinesscommunity.com

 Your complete Art Crawl resource and soon to be much more!

· Buy ART CRAWL tickets online!
· Read exhibiting & demonstration artist bios
· See participating restaurants & businesses
· Download volunteer forms and more!

www.gvbusinesscommunity.com 

 In Need of Bookkeeping Help

I am a small business owner looking for a bookkeeper who can devote 2-4 hours a week to my QuickBooks data entry and also bill paying. Please call 614-716-9805 if interested. Thanks!

New Chiropractor in German Village

The German Village Business Community (GVBC) shares this highlight of their newest member…

German Village Chiropractors
(614) 224-2225
247 E Livingston Ave, Ste A
Columbus, OH 43215

We are a new chiropractic clinic located in beautiful, historic German Village and are now accepting patients. Our doctors provide safe, gentle chiropractic care using a computerized ProAdjuster technique, as well as other manual adjusting techniques. The doctors will perform a thorough consultation and examination, and give individualized care program that specifically meets your needs. We believe in whole health for all ages, and will assist in wellness & lifestyle coaching and weight loss management through BioMeridian nutritional assessment. Virtually all insurances are accepted. Mention that you saw us through Neighbors4Neighbors for a complimentary first visit (value $200+).

 Upcoming Katzinger’s Tasting

You won’t be in Kansas anymore!

We’re so excited about this Wistfully Wicked tasting!  Wendy has chosen several of our favorite farm made cheeses,  matched them with accompanying regional charcuterie and topped it all off with glasses of neighboring wines.   

From the United States we will feature pairings from  Appalachia which show off some wonderful roots foods that are  finally getting their due.  We will also highlight combinations from France, Spain and Italy – all classics that are sure to become part of your repertoire. This spectacular educational and delicious event is only $29 and is held on Thursday, July 29, 6:30 at Katzinger’s, 475 S. 3rd Street, Columbus, 43215. 

Call 614-228-3354 for more information and to make your prepaid reservation.  And, as usual, your special bonus will be 20% off featured meats and cheese for tasters only.

Support Schumacher Place 2010 Home and Garten Tour
The SPCA house tour is this Saturday.  Do not let the rain turn you away because the houses and gardens are amazing!  If you have yet to purchase your tickets, they will be on sale starting at 5:30 ish at 898 Bruck St. on Saturday.  There are still tickets available at Village Coney as well for tour only or nonmember tour and party.
 
The tour and party will be held at 898 Bruck St. in the backyard. In case of rain, it will be held inside.  Come hungry to the party because Village Coney is supplying a hot dog bar and Joanna, Kelli, Patty and Joanna’s mom will be making great side dishes.  Sodas, beer and wine will also be provided.  Tour and party tickets for members are only 15.00!
 
Please dress accordingly for rain which means wear shoes you can remove easily so we don’t track rain into the homes.  Also, don’t forget to bring money for raffle tickets.  We will draw the winning raffle ticket at the party.  (You don’t have to be present to win!) 
 
See you Saturday,
Lisa Chappel

Get Your Knives Sharpened this Saturday

REMINDER: Knife sharpening this coming Saturday, July 24, at Kight Studio 551 at 551 South Fifth Street.  Louise will receive knives from 9 AM until noon during farm market and begin sharpening at noon until about 5.  Earliest deliveries will be completed first, and late deliveries will be ready within a few days thereafter.  Bring  knives, scissors, garden tools, shop tools, etc.  Louise does a fantastic job!

Third Sunday Concert Info

Last Sunday’s performance by DEBE and Bobby Hamlin was terrific and a good number of people enjoyed it at our alternate Rain Location; the Fest Hall in German Village Meeting Haus instead of the normal location of Frank Fetch Park.  No Sunday Concert will be canceled by bad weather; it will just move to the Meeting Haus.  See you in the Fetch Park on August 15 at 7:00 for the greatly anticipated performance of Christian Howes and his Trio.  This concert is not to be missed.
Actors’ Theatre Tent Dinner Invitation

Josie Merkle shares this info about Actors’ Theatre’s premiere performance of Dark of the Moon.

I have the great pleasure of being a part of the cast, playing the Conjour Woman! I would love it if all my German Village friends can join me opening night, or if that isn’t possible, sometime during the run of the show.

 What’s Blooming in the Huntington

The white lilies are at their peak and so very fragrant.  They are Casa Blanca’s and this year were planted in honor of John Gramelt.  They have a somewhat limited lifetime and need to replaced every 3 or 4 years as the blooms get smaller and less prolific. (They bloom so hard they run out of energy.)  A number of you have asked where to buy them.  You can order the bulbs from B & D Lilies by telephone at 360.765.4341 or by email at www.bdlilies.com. They have a great catalogue which you would probably enjoy.
 
The earlier red lily you also liked so well is “Red Alert” which you can also order for B & D Lilies. This one has not run out of energy yet!
 
I suggest you plant 3 bulbs to a whole to give you a great “splash” of color.
 
We have labeled the plants in the space along the promenade (thanks to a donation from Key Blue Print) to make i.d. easier for you.  Some have only been available at specific nurseries…..feel free to call and ask if you need further information. (Bert…443-3563)
 
The deadheaders are always in the garden (unless it’s raining) on Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:45 or so and Saturdays from 8:00 -10:30 if you want to stop and ask about any of the plants.  Check out the Kangaroo Paws for something new and fun!
 
If you have sun…..(5-6 hours)….you should be able to grow anything we grow.
Columbus Kitty Adoption Center

Remember the cats in the storefront on Whittier across from the Hey Hey?

Columbus Kitty Adoption Center (CKAC) has moved the cats into private foster homes in German and Merion Village where they are much happier.  However, because of our lack of exposure now, donations have really dropped off.  We are a no-kill adoption center run by volunteers and really rely on these donations of scoopable litter, canned and dry cat food and money to cover medical fees. 

We still have open house on Saturday from 12 – 3 but since the location rotates, please call each week for the location. We currently have several litters of darling kittens so please call and try to attend.  Donations can also be dropped off at my house at 299 East Sycamore. (614-449-8525) or at the open house.

We now have non-profit status for donations, and our web site is:
www.columbuskittyadoptioncenter.org

 Fireplace Marble for Sale

I would love for my Italian marble fireplace surround to go to a good German Village home. You can reach me at jdemarti@columbus.rr.com or by phone at: 444-3656. I live on Lazelle Street. The marble was installed in 1980 when my house was renovated.

The measurements of the marble multiplied by about $45 / square foot, which is what Mont Granite said I should ask for used marble, totals about $420. I am certainly open to a reasonable offer!
 
Remembering German Village

Editor’s Note:

Many people have asked where they can purchase a copy of my book Remembering German Village ~ Columbus, Ohio’s Historic Treasure so I take this opportunity to share that copies are on sale at the Meeting Haus Visitor Center and the Book Loft. The collection of ThisWeek German Village columns shares a wealth of neighborhood history and pride and truly was a labor of love ~ many thanks to those who have already purchased copies!

Mark your Calendars
Upcoming Events Around the Village and in the Meeting Haus 
 
Art Crawl 7/24, on Macon Alley between Frankfort and Whittier
Police Lunch 7/29, 12:30 at German Village Society Meeting Haus

Actors Theatre/Shadowbox production of Woodstock in Schiller Park 8/1
GVS Board Meeting 8/2, 6pm at German Village Society Meeting Haus
German Village Commission Meeting 8/3, 4pm at German Village Society Meeting Haus

 If you have items for Neighbor4Neighbors Weekly Digest, please send them to
neighbors4neighbors@germanvillage.com.  Deadline for weekly submissions are Tuesday at 5pm. 
 Urgent posts may be phoned to the Meeting Haus (614-221-8888)
or e-mailed to german@germanvillage.com.  

New Harmony on the Southside Schiller Park Concert 
 
Harmony on the Southside, a music program of the Community Development for All People Corporation, is pleased to announce it is a recipient of a grant of $5,000 from the United Way Neighborhood Partnership Grants and $1,219 from the Ohio Arts Council for the 2010-2011 season of concerts and music lessons.  
 
Two new concerts have been added to its summer schedule.  Three concerts were held  in June.   The remaining concerts for the summer are:
 
New!  On Saturday, July 24, from 12:30 – 2:00 pm, The All People Band will play R&B, funk, gospel, jazz and blues at the Schiller Park amphitheater in a lunchtime concert.  Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and their lunch. 
New! On Thursday, July 29, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, The All People Band will perform at the gazebo in the Mike Dyle Community Garden, 764 Wager Street.  The garden is sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Community Development for All People.   Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music amid the flowers and vegetables. 
 
The Open Mic program of voice, guitar and drum lessons, along with opportunities to perform a variety of talents, will begin on Monday, September 13 and will run throughout the school year at 7:00 on Mondays at Community Development for All People (CDAP) 946 Parsons Avenue.   This program also includes opportunities to learn leadership skills and song writing.
 
Coffee Houses will be held on the last Thursday of each month in September and October, 2010 and in January, February, March and April of 2011 from 6-8 pm at the CDAP.  At these events, the All People Band performs in an informal atmosphere where people dance and visit.   Free coffee and snacks are offered.
 
Harmony on the Southside seeks to create strong community identity and improve the quality of life for Columbus South side residents by providing music with a positive message, and opportunities to learn and make music throughout the community.
 
Concerts are offered throughout the South side community to highlight positive efforts and support community events.  Organizations wishing to host a concert may call the project director, Eileen Howard, at 614-732-4666.   Donations are tax deductible and may be made to Community Development for All People, PO Box  P.O. Box 06063
Columbus, Ohio  43206
  
The All People Band is headed up by Eileen Howard, who also directs the Harmony on the Southside program.  Other band members include Chris Ciampa on bass, David Bennet on guitar, Ed Moed on keys, The Governor on drums, and vocalists Cherie Mannino, Darchelle Williams, Sue Wolfe, and Sam Ciampa.  The band is also available for community events, fund-raisers, festivals and private engagements.
 
The Community Development for All People Corporation (CD4AP) is a non-profit organization which seeks to improve the economic and social conditions of the Southside Columbus community through small business development, social services and health referrals, support groups, meal programs, distribution of clothing and household goods and other efforts.  The CD4AP is a faith-based organization which also encompasses the United Methodist Free Store and the United Methodist Church for All People.
 
The Neighborhood Partnership Grants are a collaborative sponsorship of The Columbus Foundation, United Way of Central Ohio, National City, Bob Evans, and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation. The program is designed to support neighborhood organizations and improvements in low- and moderate-income areas of Franklin County.
 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EILEEN HOWARD, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HARMONY ON THE SOUTHSIDE  614-732-4666
 
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE Community Development for All People Corp., Contact John Edgar, 614-445-7342
 
Website:  www.4allpeople.org

This annual event takes place in Macon Alley in the heart of German Village.
More information visit the new GV Business Community website »

GET TICKETS & more info »
$20 in advance (online advance ticket sales close 5pm Friday)
$25 at the gate

Purchase discounted advance tickets at the German Village Society Meeting Haus and online ’til 5pm Friday. Or get tickets at the gate day of event.

The Weekly Digest

July 15, 2010
Jody Graichen, Editor

Even halfway through July we’re still working on Haus und Garten Tour issues! The following is a laundry list of “lost and found” items:
 
Ladies straw hat
Ladies belt
M & XL t-shirts with thank you for “Johannes”
Garage door opener
Necklace
Earring
Ladies vest
2 pairs of sunglasses
Camera with telephoto lens

 If you can provide an identifying description for any of these items, please call 614-221-8888. You may claim them at the German Village Society Meeting Haus Monday-Friday, 9am – 4pm.
 
In This Issue
View H&G Photos Online
germanvillage.com updates
KrogerPlus Card Can Support GVS
Art Crawl Call for Volunteers
Tree Brochures are Here
Cupcakes vs. Muffins Wrap-Up
Food Pantry Needs Tuna
Green Gram
Schumacher Place 2010 Tour Info
Schiller Park Concert
Shadowbox in Schiller Park
In the News: Mike Cornelis
Investment Info from Edward Jones
Hey Hey Concert
Third Sunday Concert in FFP
GV on WOSU this Fall!
Haus und Garten Photos Available Online
Here they are! Take a look at some of the moments captured during this year’s Haus und Garten Tour weekend.  Many thanks to John Clark and Ed Elberfeld for these lasting impressions! To see photos, CLICK HERE 
 
Also, there are additional photos on the German Village Society Flicker account – check ‘em out here and be sure to add your own photos CLICK HERE

germanvillage.com updates
Just this past weekend, the www.germanvillage.com website folks were hard at work upgrading the online membership sign up/renewal form. The new components will enhance the capabilities of the German Village Society to engage the community as they ease through the sign-up steps. No one has to login any more to update their personal info – all of it is collected up front when they join. Hopefully, new members will agree that it is a streamlined process to join the Society!

A major addition is that members may now have more than one username and password per household – i.e. up to two different usernames/passwords can be created for each membership in the Society!!

You may also note that member’s personal bio info will no longer be within their GVS member page – that info will be coming soon by way of a social forum. This is an exciting new addition we are looking forward to….wouldn’t it be neat if members were able to communicate via the website?  How about starting a GVS rent/borrow/buy forum, i.e. a mini-craigslist? The possibilities are endless and we are eager to tackle this new phase in the coming months.

Thoughts, ideas, let us hear ‘em – CLICK HERE

Help GVS at Kroger!
Through the Kroger Community Rewards program, every time you shop at Kroger using your Kroger Plus Card a percentage of your bill will be donated to the German Village Society.  Its fast, easy, and simple to sign up today – simply go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com today and sign-up.  Enter charitable organization code 84696 or search for the German Village Society. 
 
Thanks in advance for helping support the German Village Society – we certainly appreciate it!

Art Crawl Call for Volunteers

German Village Art Crawl 2010. 33 regional artists. 4 art demonstrators. German Village restaurants and businesses. Music. Entertainment. Wine. Friends. Beer. Friends. On Macon Alley, July 24. Tickets ON SALE NOW at the German Village Meeting Haus and select local businesses.

Visit the NEW business community website for complete ART CRAWL information at www.gvbusinesscommunity.com.
“Calling all Art Crawl Volunteers! Volunteer to set up, take tickets, play host, bartend, and tear down during this year’s ART CRAWL 2010. We especially need help tearing down this year! Visit www.germanvillagebusinesses.com to download a volunteer application and get involved in this fun, community event.”
We need volunteers to implement our plans for the event. Volunteer for a shift and receive free admission. Please review the Volunteer Descriptions, complete and return the form below. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail (or snail mail if you choose) detailing your volunteer duty and check in location.

We look forward to a great evening and hope you will join us.
 
The German Village Art Crawl is sponsored by the German Village Business Community with support from the German Village Art League.
Set-Up Team
This involves some physical work. You’ll be setting up tables, chairs and maybe some small pop-up tents along the alley, as well as putting out trash containers, and other things that might come up that day.

Tear-Down Team
And yes, all that has to come down and be put away after the event closes at 10:00pm. So, you night owls that don’t mind a little heavy lifting will be much appreciated on this team.

Ticket Takers
Sell event tickets, drink tickets and provide directions for guests. There will be a ticket table at each cross street.

Bartenders
If pouring beer, wine and soft drinks is your idea of a good time, this is the volunteer team for you.

Security and Artist Hospitality
We need volunteers who will relieve artists in the garages, so they can take a break to go to the bathroom, get food, look at other art, etc.  The volunteer will stay in the garage, greet people, keep an eye on the art, etc. while the artist is out.

THANKS,
Bonnie Mitchell – Volunteer Chair
Betty Garrett & Sherry Mullett – Co-Chairs – The German Village Art Crawl Committee
I would love to join in the fun of Art Crawl!
Name ________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City ________________ STATE ______ Zip _______ Phone: _______________
e-mail address: ____________________________________________________
Please sign me up for the following:
_____ Set-Up Team 3:00pm-6:00pm
_____ Tear Down Team 9:45pm-11:30pm
_____ Ticket Sellers ____5:30pm-8:00pm ___ 7:45pm-10:00pm
_____ Bartender ____5:30pm-8:00pm ____7:45pm-10:00pm
_____ Trash ____5:30pm-8:00pm ____7:45pm-10:30pm
_____ Security and Artist Hospitality ____5:30pm-8:00pm ____7:45pm-10:30pm
_____ Shuttles ____5:30pm-8:00pm ____7:45pm-10:30pm
Please complete this form and mail to: GV Art Crawl, 253 East Livingston Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or fax to 614-443-6400 or scan and e-mail to bmitche2@columbus.rr.com.

 
If you have questions, please call Bonnie Mitchell at 614-443-8314 – You can also drop the form by the German Village Meeting Haus visitors’ center.

Educational Tree Brochure are Here!
The much anticipated Streetscape Tree brochures have finally arrived!  Be sure to pick up your copy at the Meeting Haus or print one off CLICK HERE»
 
The Tree Brochure is the second educational publication in a series of themed topic brochures geared to help the residents of the German Village community.  The German Village Society’s Streetscape Committee feels it can best serve the neighborhood by researching and compiling important advocacy efforts focused at specific topics and publishing them in easily understandable and obtainable formats.

So go on! Take a look at the brochure, you might be surprised to find out that you the City of Columbus can get you a tree for FREE – yep thats right!   Find out more online CLICK HERE

Tough Loss for GV in the Cupcakes vs. Muffins Game
Unfortunately the mighty Cupcakes did not prevail, but they put on a great showing against a team that plays 40 games together each year….and they’d never played once. The final score was 21 to 17 – favoring the Muffins.

The quote of the day was from Amanda Ellis, owner of Bakery Gingham and title sponsor of the Bakery Gingham Cupcakes, telling the guys “Remember, a Muffin is nothing more than a naked cupcake!”

 A great time was had by the teams and the fans….such a great time that the Muffins coordinator, Jim Kimnach, has already been in touch to schedule a rematch next year!

 Special thanks to Amanda Ellis, Bakery Gingham owner and title sponsor of the event and Kelly Clark, Bakery Gingham Cupcakes captain who fielded the team.
 
Food Pantry Needs Canned Tuna
Dear Friends,
 
The Food Pantry has not been able to purchase tuna from the Mid Ohio Food Bank for sometime and our supply is very low. If you would drop off cans of tuna to the Meeting Haus we would really appreciate your generosity.
 
Be Well,
Pastor Jim Donnan
 
Green Gram
Growing from Seed – Compliments of Go Green! Go Grun!
 
Starting plants from seed is a great, inexpensive way to get exactly the plant varieties you want to grow. Starting seeds indoors requires the same basic elements as growing plants outdoors: Light, Seeds, Soil, Water, and Food. For more info check out http://germanvillage.com/archives/2024

Support Schumacher Place 2010 Home and Garten Tour
2010  SPCA Home & Garden Tour
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
6PM – 8PM
TICKETS AVAILABLE JULY 15th 
AT VILLAGE CONEY
Tickets | payable by Check or Cash ONLY

$10 Home & Garden Tour Only  – Non SPCA Member
$20 H&G Tour & After Party  – Non SPCA Members
$15 H&G Tour & After Party  -SPCA MEMBERS**Available in advance ONLY at the July 15th Social or by contacting Lisa Chappel | 614.443.8457 |lchappel@wowway.com
 
All tickets will also be available for purchase the night of the Home & Garden Tour
 at 898 Bruck Street starting at 5:30PM. 
 
Schiller Park Lunchtime Concert Next Saturday
New Harmony on the Southside Schiller Park Concert and Grants
 
COLUMBUS, OHIO: Harmony on the Southside, a music program of the Community Development for All People Corporation, is pleased to announce it is a recipient of a grant of $5,000 from the United Way Neighborhood Partnership Grants and $1,219 from the Ohio Arts Council for the 2010-2011 season of concerts and music lessons.  
 
Two new concerts have been added to its summer schedule.  Three concerts were held  in June.   The remaining concerts for the summer are:
 
New!  On Saturday, July 24, from 12:30 – 2:00 pm, The All People Band will play R&B, funk, gospel, jazz and blues at the Schiller Park amphitheater in a lunchtime concert.  Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and their lunch.
Harmony on the Southside seeks to create strong community identity and improve the quality of life for Columbus South side residents by providing music with a positive message, and opportunities to learn and make music throughout the community.
 
Concerts are offered throughout the South side community to highlight positive efforts and support community events.  Organizations wishing to host a concert may call the project director, Eileen Howard, at 614-732-4666.   Donations are tax deductible and may be made to Community Development for All People, PO Box  P.O. Box 06063 Columbus, Ohio  43206

Shadowbox Performance in Schiller Park, August 1
There will be a Shadowbox performance of the musical, “Back to the Garden” (a musical journey through the Woodstock festival) in Schiller Park, 8p, Sunday, August 1st.

The performance is free to the public but there will be collecting donations as a fundraiser for Actor’s Theatre.

Shadowbox has garnered vast interest in this performance. To that end, they have developed a web page to keep folks posted and for up to date on news about the performance. There is also a press release regarding the event at http://www.shadowboxcabaret.com/shows/schiller-park/
Member/Neighbor Spotlight ~ Mike Cornelis
We may know Mohawk Street resident Mike Cornelis best for his stellar volunteer track record and vintage base ball abilities (see team huddle photo in Cupcakes vs. Muffins article) but he’s got lots of other things keeping him busy too…
 
BEMA Elects Michael Cornelis (Sasa – Demarle) Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
OVERLAND PARK, KS – BEMA elected new members to its executive committee and board of directors at its annual meeting held on June 19, 2010.
 
Michael J. Cornelis, Vice President of Sasa-Demarle, was elected chairman of the board of directors.  Cornelis, an active member of BEMA since 1985 has served the organization as a member of the board of directors for six years.  During that time he served as the chairman of the Marketing and Trade Relations committees. In the past 4 years he has served as a member of the Executive Committee.
 
Mr. Cornelis has represented BEMA on the IBIE committee, contributing to improving IBIE’s marketing efforts in the current show cycle.  He was instrumental in orchestrating IBIE’s partnership with the Louis Lesaffre Cup competition and the Retail Bakers Association.  Cornelis served as BEMA’s representative on the task force that opposed low-carb fad diets in the early part of this decade. This task force then led to the creation of the Grain Foods Foundation.  Cornelis was a founding trustee of the Grain Foods Foundation, serving as their secretary in 2004 and 2005.  He later served as BEMA’s representative on the Grain Foods Foundation’s marketing committee. 
 
In 2001 Cornelis served on BEMA’s long-term planning committee and helped to shape a new approach to the way BEMA worked.  This committee changed BEMA’s structure to a self-managed association with its own staff.   It also initiated a plan to dedicate its meetings to helping members build their businesses, develop better relationships with customers, and foster executive development.  “It’s been exciting to help create such a strong, pertinent plan and to see it working so well,” says Cornelis.  “As BEMA’s chairman, I pledge to stay on plan and keep working to build a better BEMA.”  
 
BEMA, the association for bakery equipment manufacturers and allieds, was founded in 1918 as an international, not-for-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food suppliers.  BEMA focuses specifically on furthering the professional, technological, educational, safety and sanitation practices within the bakery and food manufacturing industries.
 
An Invitation from Edward Jones…
You’re Invited to an Edward Jones Seminar –
European Worries Overshadow Growing Economy
This month’s Investment Perspective seminar examines the reasons behind the recent eurozone debt crisis and discusses strategies you can use to include investments with a global view in your portfolio. The seminar also explains why you should consider quality stocks with a history of paying dividends versus searching for the highest-yielding names as well as a discussion on the importance of bond sector diversification.
There are special risks inherent in global investing including currency risks, foreign political and economic risks.

 Join us Tuesday, 7/27 at noon at The Maennerchor, 966 S. High Street.  Call Linnel @ 614-461-5803 to reserve a space for you and a friend.

 Sleepy LaBeef at the Hey Hey
Come join us for Sleepy LaBeef’s 75th birthday celebration
on July 20th at 8pm. Yes, the ‘Human Jukebox’ is turning 75! He
is doing a special show in Columbus and we are having a surprise
birthday celebration.

If you like Johnny Cash, you’ll love Sleepy. He does Johnny better
than Johnny himself.

This could be one of Sleepy’s last shows. He is still rocking
and rolling at 75, but this may be one of the final trips through
Columbus. You don’t want to miss this!

Location will either be Hey Hey or Maennerchor

Call us at 614 445 9512 to RSVP Today!

Don’t Miss Third Sunday Concert in Frank Fetch Park
Sunday July 18 will be the second 3rd Sunday Concert for this Summer.  DEB’E is the guest performer and you don’t want to miss this talented and sultry artist. She describes herself as  a “sassy broad with a boa” that belts out Jazz,Blues, Cabaret, Broadway and Pop tunes. She will be joined by the multi-talented Bobby Hamlin. She started her career in California and has written and performed original music. 
 
The performance starts at 7:00 in Frank Fetch Park on Beck Street. Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy this great performance with your neighbors and friends.  The rain site is the German Village Meeting House in the Fest Hall. These performances are sponsored by the German Village Garten Club and Friends of Frank Fetch Park. 

WOSU Documentary Celebrates German Village This Fall
WOSU Public Media Celebrates Columbus Neighborhoods
 
Columbus Neighborhoods is a comprehensive multimedia and public engagement project that will capture the history and culture of the city’s historic neighborhoodsthrough the stories of the people who live and work here.  To learn more about this ambitious project beginning in 2010 and culminating with the city of Columbus bicentennial in 2012 visit: columbusneighborhoods.org or call 614.292.9678.
 
Be sure not to miss the premiere of Columbus Neighborhoods: German Village on October 21!

If you have items for Neighbor4Neighbors Weekly Digest, please send them to
neighbors4neighbors@germanvillage.com.  Deadline for weekly submissions are Tuesday at 5pm. 
 Urgent posts may be phoned to the Meeting Haus (614-221-8888)
or e-mailed to german@germanvillage.com.  

German Village Society
Meeting Haus ▪ 588 South Third Street ▪ Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: 614/221.8888 ▪ F: 614/222.4747 ▪ www.germanvillage.com
neighbors4neighbors@germanvillage.com

Please support Neighbors4Neighbors and other German Village Society efforts by joining as a member.  Call the Meeting Haus at 614.221.8888 or go to our website, www.germanvillage.com.
 
German Village Society Mission Statement:  Members of the German Village Society serve as caretakers of a legacy dedicated to retaining the character and distinction of the past, while creating a thriving and contemporary community in German Village.  It is by sharing our roots that they become even stronger.

Website Update!

Just this past weekend, the www.germanvillage.com website folks were hard at work upgrading the online membership sign up/renewal form.  The new components will enhance the capabilities of the German Village Society to engage the community as they ease through the sign-up steps.  No one has to login any more to update their personal info – all of it is collected up front when they join.  Hopefully, new members will agree that it is a streamlined process to join the Society! 

A major addition is that members may now have more than one username and password per household – i.e. up to two different usernames/passwords can be created for each membership in the Society!!

You may also note that member’s personal bio info will no longer be within their GVS member page – that info will be coming soon by way of a social forum.  This is an exciting new addition we are looking forward to….wouldn’t it be neat if members were able to communicate via the website?  How about starting a GVS rent/borrow/buy forum, i.e. a mini-craigslist?  The possibilities are endless and we are eager to tackle this new phase in the coming months.  Thoughts, ideas, let us hear ‘em – comment below

-GVS Website Committee
        Roy Beiber, Brian Santin, Crystal Seamon

Back to the Garden, a musical journey through the Woodstock Festival.  Come experience the story of Woodstock the wat it was meant to be – outdoors! The Shadowbox hit musical “Back to the Garden” is playing in the park! Come experience the great songs of the ’60s along with the backstage drama of the biggest concert in history.  This version of the show is family-friendly so don’t be afraid to bring the kids!

Sunday, August 1st, @ 8pm

Runs approximately 2hrs 15min

Although the performance is free, we’ll be asking for donations for Schiller Park’s resident company – Actors’ Theatre.

For more info CLICK HERE »