Grove City Messenger - April 18th, 2021

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Southwest Public Libraries (SPL) has partnered with
the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) to distribute free
at-home COVID-19 test kits. The antigen rapid-test kits
have been purchased by the state and are offered free of
charge to the public on a voluntary basis.
The test is self-administered at home during a free session
with a telehealth proctor and offers results in approximately
15 minutes. To use, patrons will need an email
address, internet connection, and a device with a
webcam.
Those interested in picking up a test kit should
download the NAVICA app from Google Play or the
iOS App Store. The app enables users to find pickup
sites and receive a pickup pass, manage their
health profiles, and store test results for a limited
time.
The library is offering kits for no-contact pickup
only. To request a kit for pickup, patrons should:
1.Download the NAVICA app from Google Play
or iOS App Store and create an account.
2.Call the library and request a test kit for pickup.
3.Come pick up requested kit (labeled with last
name) from no-contact tables near the entrance.
4.Take the test kit home to complete. Users will
need to go to ohio.emed.com to start their telehealth
session. The telehealth proctor will guide
the user through collecting the sample and reading
and understanding results.
Please be aware:
•No testing is done on site, and library staff are
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Arts Council to host spring
bazaar to benefit art projects
Grove City Arts Council will host its annual outdoor
spring bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at Bethel
Lutheran Church on Hoover Road. The rain date is
May 22. Proceeds help to support a grant program for
community art projects. For those interested in booth
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COUNCIL
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“Everyone’s fence gets to stay as long as it’s legal,”
said Smith.
City Administrator Chuck Boso said the goal of the
legislation is to allow residents to have privacy and pet
control but to have fencing that is not detrimental to
the appeal of a neighborhood.
“That’s the big challenge,” he said.
According to the legislation, privacy fencing has
become a challenging zoning issue that impacts the
health, safety and welfare of the community and the
city administration would like to enforce stricter standards
to ensure high quality development, safer fencing
requirements, and more appealing neighborhood
aesthetics.
The legislation presented at the council meeting
defines a privacy fence as a barrier to inhibit public
view and provide seclusion and, when viewed at right
angles, having more than 50 percent of its vertical surface
area closed to light and air, constructed of wood
conditioned for exterior use, vinyl, stone, or masonry.
It goes on to say that no fence on any lot, except a privacy
fence, shall be erected more than four feet in
height. The height of a privacy fence shall not exceed
six feet in height or 36 feet in length on each side. The
legislation states that a privacy fence should not be
used to enclose the entire perimeter of the property.
Residents sent comments to the city via its social
media pages. Many were not in favor of the legislation,
not permitted to assist in any part of the test nor provide
any medical or testing advice.
•Users should contact their local health department for
any questions not related to pickup. (Franklin County
Department of Health 614-525-3160.)
•Please do not pick up if you are feeling unwell. A
friend or family member may pick up instead.
The tests are nasal swab antigen tests.
In collaborating with libraries and other organizations
across the state, ODH hopes to make test kits readily
available to everyone in all Ohio counties. The accessibility
of libraries makes them ideal partners.
“Libraries are trusted by their communities and are
available to all,” says Meredith Wickham, director of
Southwest Public Libraries. “By partnering with ODH, we
hope we can help simplify the process for those needing
testing for work, school, travel, or other purposes by providing
easy access to these kits. The SPL team is thrilled
to discover yet another way we can serve our community
during the pandemic.”
The library does not collect nor keep any personal information
in regards to these tests. The telehealth partner
handles all reporting to public health officials as required.
Southwest Public Libraries serves southwest Franklin
county and surrounding areas through its two branches,
Grove City Library and Westland Area Library. Visit
www.swpl.org for more information.
community events
Drive-thru lunch
LifeCare Alliance will host a spring drive-thru
event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 28, May
12, and May 26 at the Evans Senior Center, 4330
Dudley Ave. in Grove City. Senior citizens (ages 60
plus) can drive by to receive a lunch from LifeCare.
There is no cost but donations are welcome. For more
information, call LifeCare Alliance at 614-437-2854.
saying it is limiting and it would prohibit people from
running a fence over the entire yard if they have a
larger property. Other residents just do not want their
local government telling them what they can and cannot
do with their property. Some residents are in favor
of the legislation because they are tired of looking at
unsightly fencing.
Councilman Aaron Schlabach said the residents
have made it clear to city officials that they do not
favor this legislation.
“We should listen,” he said.
Stage said city officials have listened to the public
and never intended to tell people to tear down their
fences.
“It (the legislation) needs to be fine-tuned,” said
Stage.
Other council members were also on the fence about
the legislation.
Ted Berry said what looks pleasing to one person
may look different to another. He said he would be
more apt to support legislation that deals with the
upkeep of fencing.
Roby Schottke said there are many valid reasons
why people want a stockade fence. He said the city
already has a code to deal with dilapidated fencing and
it is up to the city to enforce it.
Council agreed to postpone the ordinance until the
May 3 meeting for additional clarity.