Good morning, Fairfield County. The future of sustainable living has arrived in Central Ohio as mechanical engineer Steven Rhodes completes the region's first Phius-certified passive house. This remarkable Clintonville home consumes less than half the energy of standard new construction while maintaining exceptional comfort—a testament to what determination and expertise can accomplish, even when installing 12-foot windows solo. Rhodes has now transformed his passion into a consulting career, helping others achieve similar environmental and energy-saving goals.
Meanwhile, nostalgia blooms in two delightful forms across the county. The Eagle-Gazette's photo gallery captures the glamour of prom season at five local high schools, showcasing crowned royalty and formal finery at venues from Little Brook Meadows to Grand Oaks. Additionally, after a 34-year intermission, Berne Union High School returns to musical theater with "The Addams Family," featuring 31 students bringing the kooky, spooky family to life April 25-27.
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🏠 Engineer builds Ohio's first certified passive house from scratch. Steven Rhodes, a mechanical engineer turned passive house consultant, constructed Central Ohio's first Phius-certified home with help from friends and family. The Clintonville home uses less than half the energy of a standard new build, with solar panels offsetting its minimal electricity needs. Rhodes designed every aspect himself, from detailed construction drawings to energy modeling, and even performed challenging tasks like installing 12-foot-high windows alone. Now working as a building designer and consultant, Rhodes hopes to help others create similarly sustainable, high-performance homes.
💃 Magical prom moments captured across five local high schools. The Eagle-Gazette's photo gallery showcases the glamour and excitement of the 2015 prom season, featuring Amanda-Clearcreek, Fairfield Union, Lancaster, Bloom-Carroll, and Millersport High Schools. Over 400 Lancaster students gathered at Little Brook Meadows, while Fairfield Union celebrated at Barn at the Backwoods and Bloom-Carroll held their event at Grand Oaks Event Center. The gallery highlights crowned royalty including Miranda Miller and Jared Ball at Amanda-Clearcreek, Kyle Ranegar and Taylor Oxley at Fairfield Union, and Matt Young and Peyton Mott at Lancaster.
🎭 After 34 years, Berne Union High School revives full-length musical theater. "The Addams Family" will take the stage April 25-27, featuring a cast of 31 students telling the comedic story of Wednesday Addams falling in love with a "normal" boy. Co-directors Noah and Abigail Ott call the production a "labor of love" requiring extensive community support to bring to life. The show marks a significant milestone for the Sugar Grove, Ohio school, giving students a rare opportunity to experience live musical theater.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
Fairgrounds view ranch sanctuary: This ranch-style home, listed at $259,900, offers 1600sqft of living space with a lovely living room, large dining room, updated kitchen, family room with fireplace, and a private deck overlooking the fairgrounds.
Lancaster Lot Street-to-Street Value: Priced at $144,500, this charming 3-bedroom home on E Locust Street features recent updates including new carpet throughout, while its large lot extending from street to street offers ample outdoor space in a convenient Lancaster location.
Renovated cabin modern meets tradition: Priced at $200,000, this renovated cabin maintains its original charm while featuring a completely updated kitchen and bath, new electrical, plumbing, windows, doors, flooring, and various exterior improvements like an extended driveway. Open House April 26th, 10am-12pm.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
-Romans 15:13
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