PAGE 4 - SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - <strong>May</strong> 19, <strong>2019</strong> By Andrea Cordle <strong>Southwest</strong> Editor THANK YOU YOU JANUARY APRIL MAY 2018 2017 <strong>2019</strong> CUSTOMERS Breannah Austin Glenn Winter Stacia Burgett Barkley Faris Kindra Mesenbring Christine Jill Jeffrey Hammond Ford Rowe Charlee Compton Anthony Bryce Angelo Hudson Woodley Derek Kellough Fry William Sztybel Charolette Lisa Joseph Browning Justus Wiseman Quintin Jean Stuller Porter Austin Lucinda Alan McPherson Steele <strong>May</strong>s Megan Jason Webb Coyan Richard Colin Bline Hurt Keith David Rotroff Supel Justin Arlene Germack Danny Robert Chapman Velasquez Heise Jeremiah Rayburn Michael Ralph Derk Trimarche Yount, HixsonJr. David Beavers John Rachel Dale Bays, Campbell Carl III Brian Burfield George Lizbeth David Peppard Hugo Perez Payne Quiroz Jr. Kevin Mark Bridget Heather Wolf Williams Stephenson Huff Sharon Grose Don Michael Heard Burks Cher John Riley Byrd-Delcour II Rodney Antoine Gallaher Summers Steven Amber Jeff Sherry Laughbaum Marcum Tincher Bonner Karen Evans Nalee Ty Earl Higgins Shaun Carter Custer Bates 2081 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City 875-1811 Sarah Brandon Bridget Ramona Beach Smith Leffler McKenzie Kaitlynn Mullins Barbara Janna Vicki Pilkington Maderia Newman Jaleel Asante Lavonna Eric Terry Cline Christal Ward Carl Cook Katelynn Nicole Walker Larry Darrick Skeie Deleon Scales Kayla Ralph Stanley Cossin Robbin Joshua Thomas Sanders Cloward Jean Summers Kemp Shelley Miller David Erika Webb <strong>May</strong>s Nathan Randall Williams Blake Micquel Michael Michael James Lakeish Moore Alexander Bennett Lori Hildebrand Paige Erin Jessica McGhee Melson Klempner Don Heard James Mary Daphney Evangelista Eldridge Lockett Phillip Hammonds Sherry Timothy Judy Howell Richard Powell Rife Walters Donald Larry Ken Livingston, Guadalupe Dust, Perry Virgen II Jr. Danie Daniel Patrick Nile Frazier Brayden Michelle Williams Scott Leathers Tanisha Stephanie Giving Tackett Cheryl Ricky Brandon Auja Sanders Akers Huff Tyler Ford Kincannon Wendy Nancy Kenneth Walters Peterson Schlabach Rachael Stormont Stacey Danny Kelliann Arnold Sangili Hanna Cline, Starner Sr. Steve James Rebecca Cassandra Evans Hall Voit Cross Donald Rhinesmith Trevonte Windham Zackery Carlotta Saultz Fulton Parrott Richard Michael Infante-Montesdeoc Given Newhouse Jason Ellis David Hatcher Cynthia Joel Marche Wilson Joyce Horn Jared Brofford, Taffin Towns Jr. Kimberly Allison Justin Lucas Schmidli Perdue Eric Jason Boyer Joseph Ford William Joseph Dombroski Young Johnson Myranda Ashley Robert Wray McDowell Keel Cheryl Allison Lytle Zinn Amanda Rare Gibson Morrison Ishasia Jeffrey Susanne Juan Fajardo Halleck Owens Buechler Tyler Lindsey Fran Schirtzinger Burns Miller Parker Bennett Juan Jimmie Luna, Wooten, III Jr. Charles Stefan Mills Finks Robert Michael Bown Newsome Betty Bruce Mohr Decker James Ann Bradford Winkle, II Sequin Fannin Darlene Mulpas Scott Daren Belinda Allman Dumas Kendrick Preston Cynthia Charles Zweifel Litchfield Ford Cathy Loudner Delores Chara Joe David Jeffrey Weaver Ros Arman Davin Shannon Matthew Alaniz Hurst Krumm Kizer Johnston Gwendolyn Looney Frederick Deanna Lawrence Stinson Weber Pace, Jr. Sherry Donna Lance Scott Parker Hanners Danielle Raver Dale Deffenbaugh Allyson Kannon Alison Glover Brock Martin Wotring Whitson Hannah Aubrey Alicia Wade Zach Vasquez Whittaker Lazzara Richard Marvin Laura McClung Trevor Thompson Lochbihler Williams Richard Richard Halcinia Corwell Dioubate-Battle Sturgill Dumont Dustin Mills Joshua Smith Charles Gary Jordan Schroeder Britt Misty Deffenbaugh Langley William Joseph Bush Vandemark Scott Danielle Cassady Orsburn Ralph Phillip Garnes Bisciotti Lenora Chapman Philip Brittany Robert Marla Wilcox Underwood Pratt Hall Joseph Michael Katherine Haverfield Kearns Parsley Hassell Caplinger Darrell Smith Margarita Lena Patrick Smith Robinson Salgado Devon Robertson Nadia Williams Eric Norman Thank You! Amy Schakat, coordinator of careertechnical education for the South-Western City Schools District, said employers are looking for skilled workers and the South- Western Career Academy has trained students who would fit the bill. There is just one barrier. “That barrier is transportation,” said Schakat. Schakat addressed Grove City Council at the <strong>May</strong> 6 meeting to show her support for a ride sharing pilot program proposed by COTA. Council had its first reading to appropriate $180,000 from the general fund for COTA’s proposed On-Demand Micro-Transit Service. The micro-transit service would allow residents to use a mobile app or call to arrange for a COTA vehicle to pick them up either at home for a fee or from a COTA bus stop for free. According to Elliott Doza, project manager for COTA, this program would be like Uber or Lyft, but within a defined zone. Zone one would cover Mount Carmel Grove City, businesses in South Park and along State Route 665, Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the Grove City Park and Ride. “We chose Grove City because it is a growing community,” said Doza. According to Doza, COTA would like to launch zone one in July. The service would operate seven days a week. On weekdays, the service would run from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends and holidays the service would run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. This would be a one-year pilot program that would run from July 15, <strong>2019</strong> to July 14, 2020. The cost to launch zone one is estimated at $360,000 with Grove City and COTA splitting the cost. The cost would cover the service set-up, management, marketing and maintenance. COTA also plans to launch a second www.columbusmessenger.com The City Beat Businesses see benefit to proposed micro-transit program Public parks input meeting Parks are important to a community’s quality of life, contributing significantly to its economic and environmental well-being. Living near a park is linked to better physical and mental health. The city of Grove City offers nearly two dozen parks with a variety of amenities to improve the quality of life of its citizens and visitors. Grove City is gathering input for new parks in the Pinnacle area and on the former grounds of Beulah Park with assistance from MKSK Studios, a landscape architecture, urban design and planning firm that worked on the award-winning Scioto Greenways in downtown Columbus. All community members are invited to view a presentation and share ideas at visioning stations regarding the development of the parks including possible amenities at a public meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, <strong>May</strong> 21 in Grove City Hall, 4035 Broadway. For additional information on the meeting, contact the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department at 614-277-3050. around the southwest zone, which would include the South- Western Career Academy, downtown Grove City, the village of Urbancrest and the Evans Senior Center. The cost to implement the second zone would be an additional $130,000. Schakat said the school district offers 18 career technical programs and the students in those programs are ready to work. “They just need transportation,” said Schakat. “This program would solve that problem.” Jason Koma, with Mount Carmel Grove City, also addressed council and urged them to vote in favor of the micro-transit program. “It is critical to provide access to the hospital,” said Koma. “It would help not only the employees, but also visitors.” Grove City <strong>May</strong>or Richard “Ike” Stage said this pilot program could have an impact on all central Ohio. He also said the city’s administration had reached out to the employers that would benefit from this program to see if there was a willingness to share in the cost. There are still questions regarding the micro-transit service. “I do not know if this is cost effective,” said councilman Ted Berry, when Uber and Lyft offer the same service but cover the entire city and the city doesn’t have to spend $180,000. The second reading and public hearing for the COTA pilot program proposal is scheduled for <strong>May</strong> 20. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4035 Broadway. Career and Job Fair The city of Grove City and the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to sponsor a Career and Job Fair, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. <strong>May</strong> 30, at Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City. “We’ve assembled a variety of Grove City businesses hoping to connect with candidates seeking a career in one of the best hometowns in central Ohio,” said <strong>May</strong>or Richard “Ike” Stage. “We are looking forward to this event and proud of our continuing partnership with the chamber.” Central Ohio job seekers are encouraged to attend and meet with hiring managers, learn about available positions and explore career options. Nearly 40 Grove City employers are gearing up to meet with participants. Come prepared with a resume highlighting your skills and experience. “This is a key opportunity for our local employers to recruit quality talent,” said Grove City Chamber Executive Director Shawn Conrad. For more information, visit www.grovecityohio.gov and www.gcchamber.org or call 614-875-9762.
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