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From ThisWeek Olentangy, 4/26/07: Wal-Mart to submit new plans for Delaware store Thursday, April 26, 2007 By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Staff Writer Less than six months after plans for a "supercenter" on Delaware's southeast side were rejected, Wal-Mart Corp. officials are ready to give it another go. As early as next month, Wal-Mart is expected to submit new, preliminary development plans for a 174,000-square-foot store south of Cheshire Road and east of U.S. Route 23. As part of the plan, Wal-Mart intends to buy the 22-acre site on which the store would be developed. The company would purchase the land from Sturges Development, which plans to develop a shopping plaza in the area. Last November, Delaware City Council rejected Wal-Mart's plans to build a 184,212-square-foot store on the same site by a 4-3 vote. The plans, which were scaled back from an initial proposal to build a 203,819-square-foot store, also were rejected by the Delaware Planning Commission. MORE: http://www.thisweeknews.com/?story=sites/thisweeknews/042607/Powell/News/042607-News-344543.html

From the 2/24/07 Zanesville Times Recorder: Despite delays, Potter's Alley still on the horizon By KATHY THOMPSON Staff Writer ZANESVILLE - Potter's Alley is still a viable project, even though there has been a slight delay. Jerry Weller, project developer, was hoping to make an announcement to tell officials and residents of possible tenants for the development, but at a meeting at the Zanesville City Hall Thursday morning Weller had to let city officials an issue with Ohio Central Railroad is delaying the final stage of Phase I. http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070224/NEWS01/702240303/1002/rss01

UncleRando, were you involved with this? This article appeared in the 3/9/07 Delhi Press: UC students unveil Delhi business plan BY HEIDI FALLON | COMMUNITY PRESS STAFF WRITER A town center, shuffling land use and capitalizing on its floral paradise heritage are all part of the recommendations from the University of Cincinnati School of Planning. Trustees commissioned the business study after concerns were raised about declining retail along Delhi Road. The cost was $15,000 with $1,500 coming from the Delhi Business Association. Students spent several months analyzing data, talking with residents and business owners as well as township officials in compiling the report. It was presented March 9 and will go before the Delhi Business Task Force and then to trustees for review. "I'm really impressed with the work of the students and UC," said Trustee Al Duebber. "It challenges us to focus and look forward to see how we can implement their ideas." Read full article here: http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070309/NEWS01/703090451/1086/Local

From the 3/1/07 Springfield News-Sun: DeWine still wants to see Sinclair in Greene County By Kelly Baker Staff Writer Thursday, March 01, 2007 There's enough pieces of the community college pie to go around in Greene County, state Rep. Kevin DeWine, R-Fairborn, has said. That is why he will continue to seek Sinclair Community College's entrance into the county. ... http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/02/28/sns030107clarkstate.html

From the 2/27/07 DDN: Clark State starts work on Greene Center By Kelly Baker Staff Writer Tuesday, February 27, 2007 The Clark State Greene Center will be "distinct and different" from all other educational institutions in Greene County, Clark State Community College's president promised Monday. President Karen Rafinski, at a ground-breaking for the Greene County campus, said the college will complement area institutions of higher learning by offering curriculum tailored to the workforce development needs of the area. ... http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/02/26/ddn022707clark.html

From the 2/1/07 Springfield News-Sun: Greene County site announced for Clark State Community College By Kelly Baker Staff Writer Thursday, February 01, 2007 Clark State Community College will begin classes in Greene County next month. President Karen Rafinski announced Thursday that the college, through a partnership with Wright State University, created a temporary campus at Wright State's University Park. ... http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/02/01/sns020207clarkstateweb.html

From ThisWeek Bexley, 2/1/07: * PHOTO: The Bexley Gateway North project is expected to be completed by summer. The view above, looking north, shows the Alexander Residences. Photos by Ann Tormet/ThisWeek * PHOTO: Steve Neff of Comfortrol Inc. installs ducts on the fourth floor of the Alexander Residences. In the background are the Shoppes at Gateway, on the corner of South Parkview Avenue and Main Street. Bexley Gateway is taking shape Thursday, February 1, 2007 By JEFF DONAHUE ThisWeek Staff Writer With much of the exterior work completed or near completion, the focus has turned to the interior of the Bexley Gateway development according to developer Larry Ruben. Ruben, a Bexley resident and president and CEO of Plaza Properties, said the project is approximately 75 percent completed and he anticipates retailers opening in the early spring with residential unit models opening at the same time. Visit www.bexleygateway.com. Read more at http://www.thisweeknews.com/?story=sites/thisweeknews/020107/Bexley/News/020107-News-299456.html

From ThisWeek Westerville, 3/29/07: More Altair space devoted to new office buildings Thursday, March 29, 2007 By LIN RICE ThisWeek Staff Writer More space of the mixed-use Altair development will soon be transformed into offices, as Dublin Building Systems is negotiating to develop a portion along Cleveland Avenue. The Westerville Planning Commission granted final development plan approval in January for two sections of parcel G of the development, located at the southeast corner of Cleveland Avenue and Westar Boulevard. According to Mark Ford, president and principal architect at Ford & Associates Architects, each two-story building will be 19,690 square feet, with a footprint of 9,845 square feet per floor, and will take up approximately 3.4 acres of the Altair development. Read more at http://www.thisweeknews.com/?story=sites/thisweeknews/032907/Westerville/News/032907-News-327994.html

From ThisWeek Westerville, 2/1/07: Planning commission OKs Altair development Thursday, February 1, 2007 By LIN RICE ThisWeek Staff Writer The Westerville Planning Commission approved final development plans for a new development in Altair at its Jan. 24 meeting. The plans for parcel G of the development, located at the southeast corner of Cleveland Avenue and Westar Boulevard, call for two 19,694-square-foot spec office/medical office buildings on about 3.5 acres. "I think it's a nice addition. We're happy to see further development in Altair," said commission member Craig Treneff. ... http://www.thisweeknews.com/?story=sites/thisweeknews/020107/Westerville/News/020107-News-298675.html

From the 4/26/07 Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register: Former Mill Site May Be Sold By CASEY JUNKINS HANNIBAL — Ormet Corp. is negotiating a deal to sell its closed rolling mill in Hannibal. “Right now, we are in negotiations with a potential buyer who has looked at the facility,” said Ken Campbell, chief executive officer of Ormet. “Although we are not sure of anything yet, the potential buyer seems very interested in the plant.” ... http://www.news-register.net/news/articles.asp?articleID=18933

From the 4/26/07 Enquirer: Mason school complaint dismissed BY MICHAEL D. CLARK | [email protected] A tie vote at the Ohio Elections Commission this afternoon resulted in the dismissal of a complaint filed by anti-tax activists that claimed Mason school officials lied about how a $30 million bond issue on next month’s ballot would not raise taxes. The state commission voted 3-3, with one member absent due to illness on the issue. That resulted in a dismissal of the complaint with no finding of a campaign violation, said Philip Richter, executive director of the commission. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070426/NEWS01/304260051/

From the 4/26/07 Blade: Dana bankruptcy-case fees to continue at current payout rate, judge rules Consultants, lawyers, and other professionals involved in Dana Corp.'s bankruptcy will continue to receive about 80 percent of their professional fees on a timely basis under a ruling yesterday at a court hearing in New York City. The U.S. trustee overseeing the case, Diana Adams, had warned U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Burton Lifland that professional fees for services were likely to total up to $180 million by year's end at the current rate, seriously hampering the Toledo auto parts giant's ability to operate. ---- More at: http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/BUSINESS03/704260407/-1/RSS04

From the 4/26/07 Enquirer: Smoking ban law delay sought Businesses say it violates rights BY DAN HORN | [email protected] Bar and restaurant owners asked a judge Wednesday to declare Ohio's smoking ban unconstitutional, because it violates their customers' right to light up. The businesses sued late last year in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court after Ohio voters approved the ban, which prohibits smoking in enclosed public places or in businesses with employees. The law is supposed to take effect May 3, but the business owners want Judge Fred Nelson to grant an injunction blocking enforcement until their challenge is decided in court. They outlined their case for the first time Wednesday, arguing the new law violates privacy and property rights in Ohio's constitution. "Are you arguing there is a constitutional right to smoke?" Nelson asked. "I believe you do have a constitutional right to make that choice," said Lou Sirkin, the lawyer for the businesses. He said property owners have a right to use their property as they see fit, and that right includes allowing customers to smoke a legal product. If others don't want to be around the smoke, Sirkin said, they can go somewhere else. Read more: http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20070426/NEWS01/704260415/ From the 4/26/07 Fostoria Review Times: The plan for the ban By SANDRA WHITTA staff writer All businesses will start with a clean slate as enforcement of the state smoking law's finalized rules begins one week from today. Complaints filed with the Ohio Department of Health against Ohio businesses since the law took effect on Dec. 7, 2006, will be dismissed, Kristopher Weiss, ODH spokesman, said. In Fostoria's tri-county area, 62 complaints were filed in Hancock County, 53 in Seneca County and 279 in Wood County between Dec. 7, 2006 and April 24, 2007. Of those, a total of 24 complaints were against 11 Fostoria businesses, according to ODH reports. All will be wiped clean as enforcement of the complaints switches hands. Local health districts will be forwarded complaints beginning on May 3, instead of being handled by the state department. "We are working to train the local departments right now," Weiss said. Read more: http://www.reviewtimes.com/News/backissues/2007/Apr/ar_news_042607.asp#story2

From the 4/26/07 PD: Urban school chiefs lobby on charter proposals Thursday, April 26, 2007 Scott Stephens Plain Dealer Reporter Columbus - Leaders of Ohio's eight big-city school districts are lobbying lawmakers this week to support Gov. Ted Strickland's proposal to ban for-profit charter schools and ax a statewide school-voucher program. "We strongly support his position that for-profit entities not operate in our state," said Cleveland schools CEO Eugene Sanders, co-chairman of the Ohio 8, a coalition of superintendents and teachers union presidents from the state's largest districts. "We think those funds can more appropriately be used in a public school context." The door-to-door canvassing of legislators, which will peak today, represents the most visible foray into politics for the 5-year-old organization. The group is made up of urban districts that account for more than 250,000 of the state's 1.8 million public school students. MORE: http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/117757691374050.xml&coll=2 From the 4/26/07 Youngstown Vindicator: Coalition wants the state to pick up bulk of the costs Amendment backers need more than 400,000 voter signatures to get on the ballot. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN — A coalition of education groups calling for an Ohio constitutional amendment to revamp school funding says it wants to return to the days when the state picked up about two-thirds of the cost of education. There was a time when the state's share was at 63 percent, but that has shifted over the years until local property taxes are now covering 65 percent of school district budgets, said Charles Swindler, superintendent of the Western Reserve school district and a coalition member. Shifting that burden back to the state is one of the goals of the proposed amendment, said Jim Betts, spokesman for Campaign for Ohio's Future which is pushing the issue. The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled four times that Ohio's current method of funding schools is unconstitutional because it doesn't provide for a thorough and efficient education for all pupils in the state. MORE: http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/316722950915448.php From the 4/26/07 Lima News: School funding spokesman rallies local support Beth L. Jokinen | [email protected] - 04.26.2007 LIMA — There’s a reason people keep asking where the money for a proposed constitutional amendment on school funding will come from. “Everyone who asks the question where’s the money coming from is acknowledging that we’re underfunding schools,” amendment spokesman Jim Betts said Wednesday before talking with about 35 local school officials and residents. Betts, executive director of the Alliance for Adequate School Funding, is one of the authors of the proposed amendment that proponents say will fix the longtime school funding problem in Ohio. The grassroots effort involves 12 state-wide organizations. The Getting It Right For Ohio’s Future campaign is trying to collect 402,276 needed signatures to get the amendment on the November ballot. The deadline to gather signatures is Aug. 8. School districts have been asked to collect a signature per pupil. Betts said there are 170,000 petitions in circulation around the state. MORE: http://www.limanews.com/story.php?IDnum=37801 From the 4/26/07 Middletown Journal: Valley View board endorses amendment By Megan Gildow Staff Writer Thursday, April 26, 2007 GERMANTOWN — Valley View board members approved a resolution Monday night to support a proposed amendment to change school funding in Ohio. Along with the Preble County Educational Services Center, Valley View Local Schools is one of the first public school systems in the area to endorse the Getting It Right! For Ohio's Future campaign. If approved by voters, the amendment, which is in the petition phase, would guarantee the right to a high-quality education for every child, according to rightforohio.org, the campaign committee's Web site. MORE: http://www.middletownjournal.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2007/04/26/mj042607ednotebook.html

Keep an eye out, I guess. It's a forgivable loan, which hopefully means that if he's screws up somehow and the project is lost, at least he wouldn't be able to keep the money.

From the 4/26/07 Enquirer: Delta recovery approved Bankruptcy court clears Delta, Comair WIRE AND STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK - A federal bankruptcy judge Wednesday approved plans by Delta Air Lines and its Comair subsidiary to exit bankruptcy, after the nation's third-largest airline spent nearly 20 months in a wrenching reorganization that cut 6,000 jobs and slashed $3 billion in costs. Atlanta-based Delta expects to emerge from court protection Monday. It estimates it will be worth $9.4 billion to $12 billion, after Delta reduced labor costs, restructured its fleet and terminated a pilots' pension plan. More than 95 percent of creditors voted to endorse the plan for Delta to leave bankruptcy as a stand-alone carrier. Delta employs 47,000 now. It had 53,000 employees when it entered bankruptcy. Before the bankruptcy, Comair had 7,050 employees; it now has 6,600. It had 174 planes with 1,160 daily flights before bankruptcy; now it has 130 planes and 724 daily flights. Full story at http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/BIZ01/704260324/1076/rss01

From the 4/26/07 Warren Tribune Chronicle: GM suspends new car plan By LARRY RINGLER Tribune Chronicle LORDSTOWN — The future of the General Motors Corp. Lordstown Complex grew cloudier Wednesday when plant leaders learned the automaker has delayed the program that could put a new vehicle in Lordstown. As a result, International United Auto Workers officials requested Local 1112 bargainers to suspend all meetings immediately, the local told its 2,600 members in a flier distributed Wednesday in the assembly plant. The leaflet stated GM told union and management it has decided to postpone the new Delta platform vehicle, which Lordstown has been trying to win for the summer of 2009. ... [email protected] http://tribune-chronicle.com/articles.asp?articleID=17352

From the 4/26/07 Blade: * PHOTO: The property of Mike Hall and his son Zachary, 6, was one of several that flooded along Crawford Avenue. ( THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY ) * PHOTO: The house at 442 Crawford Ave. is still marked as unfit for human habitation. ( THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY ) Some flooded homes slated for green-space conversion City to seek FEMA aid for Crawford Avenue project By TOM TROY BLADE STAFF WRITER Last summer's record rainfall and flooding have made properties in the 300 and 400 blocks of West Crawford Avenue eligible to be acquired and turned into "green space" under a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Toledo's building inspection division has contacted owners of the six most seriously damaged homes on Crawford to offer to buy their homes as part of a $390,000 grant the city intends to apply for next week. The homes would be torn down and the lots graded, seeded, and kept as permanent green space. More at http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/NEWS16/704260340/-1/RSS10

From the 4/26/07 Record-Courier: Ravenna ready to build new school Tentative groundbreaking set for May By Jason De Leon Record-Courier staff writer The Ravenna School District is one step closer to a tentative groundbreaking in late May of a $25 million high school. The Ravenna Board of Education has opened bids for the first phase of construction of the 158,000-square-foot building, to be located off North Chestnut Street near the district's athletic complex. "We are hoping to take advantage of the early building season," Superintendent Tim Calfee said. Relocating a half acre of wetlands at the south end of the site has prompted a delay in the groundbreaking process, which was set for April... http://www.recordpub.com/news/article/1914801

From the 4/25/07 Pickerington Times-Sun: Committee recommends council rescind economic pact By DAVID S. OWEN In a meeting April 16 Pickerington City Council Service Committee members voted in favor of moving the city's proposed Master Economic Development Agreement with Violet Township to the next council meeting's agenda with a request the proposal be rescinded. Committee Chairwoman Cristie Hammond and Councilman Jeff Fix both voted in favor of the action, while Councilman Ted Hackworth abstained. The decision to ask council to rescind the agreement comes in the wake of Violet Township officials sending a revised version of the document to the city in February. City Council had approved the pact before sending it to Violet Township for consideration. If council votes in favor of rescinding the agreement, it will most likely mean the referendum vote on the proposed agreement will not be placed on the ballot in November's general election. Full story at http://www.snponline.com/NEWS4-25/4-25_pkservice.html

From the 4/24/07 Forest Hills Journal: Mt. Washington approves zone change at Corbly BY FORREST SELLERS | COMMUNITY PRESS STAFF WRITER MT. WASHINGTON - The Mt. Washington Community Council has voted in support of a zone change on Corbly Road. Tanner Custom Homes wants to build 14 condominiums in the 6600 block of Corbly Road. Current zoning would permit them to build 12. "We need to determine if that density is what we want," said board president Bryan Snyder, who voted in favor of the zone change. However, other board members including Yvonne Scheiderer opposed the zone change. Although Tanner Homes said it would only build two additional condos, the zone change would permit a developer to build up to 21 units at the site. Scheiderer said she had concerns that if Tanner ever decided to move, another developer could take advantage of this. MORE: http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070424/NEWS01/704240323/1002/RSS01 From the 4/24/07 Alexandria Recorder: Housing plan sews developments together BY CHRIS MAYHEW | COMMUNITY RECORDER STAFF WRITER ALEXANDRIA - A developer's plan to build 99 housing units near Tollgate Road would fit between two other planned housing developments, effectively connecting them. Towne Properties is working with the city on a development and annexation plan for an area between Carriage Park Drive and the previously announced Arcadia development, said Mayor Dan McGinley. Towne Properties' development would further extend Pat Fanning Way from the bordering Arcadia and provide a connection with Tollgate Road, McGinley said. "This will tie up that area for development," he said. Fischer Homes and Drees Homes are cooperating on a plan to build the 960-units Arcadia over the next seven to 10 years by extending Pat Fanning Way from Alexandria Pike. Ameritek Homes has plans to build another 600 housing units off Tollgate Road and Gilbert Ridge Road. MORE: http://news.communitypress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070424/NEWS01/704240327/1002/RSS01 New high school wins favor, but not price tag Oxford Press, 4/25/07 According to a Talawanda survey, Oxford businesses appear to overwhelmingly be in favor of a new high school, but when it comes to paying for it — it's a little cloudy. More than 70 people in the business community responded to the Talawanda survey administered through the Oxford Chamber of Commerce. Sixty-five of the people agreed with the construction of a new high school, but only 39 would actively work to pass a bond issue. The comments for placing a bond issue on the ballot were scattered across the spectrum. One business person said "ASAP, we needed a new high school yesterday." Another was more hesitant. Their statement read, "After paying off Bogan (Elementary) — NO NEW TAXES!!!" Cagwin explained the survey is another piece of information the board of education will utilize in their decision on the future of Talawanda facilities. New Crittenden city building moves forward Grant County News, 4/25/07 Hermes Construction, of Wilder, has been selected to construct the new Crittenden city building at a cost of $242,432. "We plan to start with designing the mechanical, electrical and plumbing system. That will take about two weeks," said Tyson Hermes, vice president of Hermes Construction. "After that, I anticipate another two weeks for the permits and we should break ground in mid-May." The lowest bidder was K&W Homes with a bid of $234,500. "The main reason why we didn't choose them was because they did not abide by the rules and regulations of the bidding process," said council member Gayle Cayton. "They didn't offer a bid breakdown like it was requested or a bond amount." Mayor Ralph Byrley phoned the Kentucky League of Cities and was told the city was free to choose any bidder it wished. Sharonville opens new $6 million fire station Tri-County Press, 4/24/07 With a towering cathedral ceiling in the garage, sleeping quarters and a training room that will seat the entire department, the new $6 million Sharonville fire station on Chester Road gives the 80 firefighters on staff plenty of stretching room. The need for space and to be closer to Sharonville's industrial district were the two main reasons for moving the city's main fire station from the corner of Reading and Cornell roads to the new Chester Road location. Five years ago, the department transitioned from all-volunteer to a full-time department that's on-station 24 hours a day, seven days a week, said Sharonville Mayor Virgil Lovitt. "When we did that, the existing firehouses were not capable of sleeping people while on duty and they didn't have other amenities like showers," Lovitt said. New community in Miami Twp. Cincinnati Enquirer, 4/23/07 Robert Lucke Homes, Inc. and the Drees Homes Co. will host a grand opening for the Wittmer community in western Hamilton County’s Miami Township at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24. The community includes Wittmer Meadows, a 54-site development by Drees Homes, starting at $275,000, and Wittmer Estates, a 28-site development by Robert Lucke Homes, starting at $450,000. Future uncertain for former gas station Fort Thomas Recorder, 4/21/07 Three parties are interested in buying the former BP gas station at the corner of Highland and Grand avenues that closed in October 2006.Assistant City Administrator Jay Treft said the BP representatives told him three convenient or retail store owners are interested in the location, but he did not know specifically who. Treft has been working with BP officials to find a replacement business for the former gas station. He said BP representatives indicated they are scheduling a time for the gas tanks to be removed, but did not give him an idea of when a different operation will be up and running. BP spokeswoman Valerie Corr said BP is trying to get fair market value for the site, but sometimes with former gas station sites, there are restrictions on what can and cannot go there.

Council may rezone Munson property for condos Zanesville Times Recorder, 4/24/07 City Council held a public hearing and first reading Monday night of an ordinance to rezone the old Munson School property for a possible condominium development. But Zoning Administrator Nathan Strum cautioned that he's still not sure how the property could ultimately be used, because the person who is purchasing the property may just turn around and sell it for another purpose. According to Jay Butler of Butler Realty, Mark Luburgh submitted a bid of $25,000 to the Zanesville City Schools for the property, but is also working with David Bentley of Integrity Partners LLC to develop the property. In the meantime, Bentley has been in discussion with a professor from Ohio University about the possibility of turning the school into a learning center which would teach foreign languages and mathematics. Butler admitted he "didn't think it was a great concept."

From ThisWeek Worthington, 4/12/07: Council approves final CVS plans Thursday, April 12, 2007 By CANDY BROOKS ThisWeek Staff Writer The CVS development proposed for the former Jubilee site received its final approval from Worthington City Council on Monday night. Council voted unanimously to allow Skilken Properties to build a 13,013-square-foot CVS pharmacy on the southeast corner of North and High streets, with two additional buildings to the south. The southern buildings will be retail on the ground floor, with a total of four apartments on the second floor. The retail spaces have not yet been leased, according to Skilken vice president and general counsel Joanne Goldhand. Council members praised the final plans and the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and Municipal Planning Commission (MPC), which have worked with the developers to improve the proposal for six months. The stores will be built in an "urban style," with the fronts close to the sidewalk and parking to the rear. Council approved generous setback variances to permit the configuration, which was prescribed in the city's 2005 Comprehensive Plan. Read more at http://www.thisweeknews.com/?story=sites/thisweeknews/041207/Worthington/News/041207-News-336365.html

From Worthington News, 4/4/07: 'Green' plan still doable, man insists By MEREDITH SOMERS When Darren Grundey presented his alternative plans for 900 High St. to Worthington City Council two weeks ago, his concepts were met with commendation -- but also concern for appropriateness and timeliness. Targeting a more economically friendly and sustainable construction offer, Grundey proposed three buildings on three corners of the intersection of High and North streets. A park or grass labyrinth could fill the fourth quadrant, he said. http://www.snponline.com/NEWS4-4/4-4_woCouncil.html

From Worthington News, 3/21/07: Late idea envisions 'green' complex to replace Jubilee By MEREDITH SOMERS Those who oppose the CVS development plan at 900 N. High St. may have found a hero -- but his arrival may be too late. Monday night's City Council meeting featured a presentation by Darren Grundey. A Thomas Worthington High School graduate, Grundey received his bachelor's degree in fine arts at the Rhode Island School of Design, and his master's degree from Ohio State University. http://www.snponline.com/NEWS3-21/3-21_woCoop.html