Grove City Messenger - April 18th, 2021

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PAGE 4 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - April 18, 2021 SUMMER BLAST! ELVIS featuring Mike Albert and the Big E Band Saturday June 12, 2021 DON’T HAVE VILLA MILANO 1630 Schrock Rd. Dinner/Show Tickets $ 55.00 Tables of 10 Available Tickets by Phone: 614-792-3135 Still Good Seats Available CURBSIDE RECYCLING? NEED CARDBOARD RECYCLING OPTIONS? SWACO makes recycling easy with drop-off sites that accept: plastic bottles, tubs and jugs, metal cans, carton containers, glass bottles and jars, paper & cardboard. Find your nearest recycling site at recycleright.org. RecycleRight.org Visa • Mastercard • Discover NO REFUNDS Government Focus By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer The traditional cleanup event may be a thing of the past in Jackson Township. For more than a decade, the township has hosted a weekend cleanup event in the spring and fall at its administrative building on Hoover Road that allowed residents of the township, the city of Grove City, and the village of Urbancrest to offload hundreds of unwanted household items free of charge. “It has been one of our most popular events,” said Township Administrator Shane Farnsworth. “It would attract more than a thousand vehicles and we would collect tons of residential waste.” When the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the state last year, however, the township cancelled its annual spring and fall event but established a staggered cleanup service to take its place. It turns out the decision to make that transition was even more popular. According to Farnsworth, the staggered cleanup service, which ran from May to September, received the same amount of engagement but elicited more positive feedback overall from the residents. “They were very appreciative of the convenience of the extended service,” he said. “They liked being able to drop off items before they went to work, or after they came home, and they liked not having to worry about having things ready for only a specific weekend.” Farnsworth said their feedback has the township thinking of making this a permanent change. “We will have to see what happens when the pandemic subsides, but for right now we certainly see the continued benefit of this service.” Starting on May 3, residents will once www.columbusmessenger.com Cleaning up in Jackson Twp. Hydrant flushing The Jackson Township Fire Department will begin its annual hydrant-flushing program on May 10. This includes hydrants in Grove City and Urbancrest. The program will be conducted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., until all areas of the township have been completed. It is expected that the flushing will take two to four weeks. Hydrant flushing may cause water to become rusty and to appear discolored. Although the water is not harmful to drink, it can cause discoloration of laundry. There are products on the market, available at most area pharmacies and grocery stores, which should remove the rust from clothing if discolored when washed in the rusty water. Spring Shredding Day The Grove City Spring Shredding Day is community events again be allowed to drop off unwanted household items at the administrative building, located at 3756 Hoover Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., holidays excluded. The service will run through Sept. 24. Items accepted include residential bulk trash, scrap metal and tires. The latter is limited to four per vehicle. Hazardous waste will not be accepted, and neither will batteries. Residents can also drop off unwanted e- waste items year-round, but the township cannot accept monitors and televisions at this time. “We’re trying to work something out where we will be able to accept computer monitors and television sets in the future,” said Farnsworth. There is a new addition to this year’s cleanup service; residents can bring construction material and some household furniture that could be repurposed. Farnsworth said the township is partnering with Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore to repurpose some used or excess material goods. “We are trying to keep as many items out of the landfill as we can,” he said. Farnsworth said if residents have any questions regarding the cleanup to call the office at 614-875-2742, send an email to info@jacksontwp.org or visit jacksontwp.org. The township will also continue to offer summertime brush pick-up services for residents in the unincorporated areas. The dates are set for May 24-28; June 21-25; July 26-30; Aug. 23-27; and Sept. 20-24. Farnsworth said he encourages residents who live in these areas to call the township office to let them know they plan to participate in the brush pick-up on one of the scheduled days. “We don’t want to miss them,” he said. Saturday, May 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park Street Intermediate School, 3205 Park St. The event is for Grove City, Jackson Township and Urbancrest residents only. No business shredding accepted. Limit of five boxes or trash bags per car. All paper is securely shredded offsite. Masks must be worn at all times. Residents must retain their boxes or bags after emptying paper in provided shredding bins. For additional information, call the Grove City environmental coordinator at 614-277-3058. Spring cleanup in Pleasant Twp. Pleasant Township will host a spring cleanup from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14 and from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 15. Residents can drop off unwanted items at 5373 Norton Road. Hazardous waste will not be accepted. For more information, visit www.pleasanttownship.com.
www.columbusmessenger.com Community Focus By Andrea Cordle Grove City Editor Garden grows in Grove City A community garden will be growing in Grove City thanks in part to a local Boy Scout. For his Eagle Scout project, 13-year-old Shane Fuller, decided to work with the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department to build a community garden at Fryer Park. The Jackson Middle School student has been part of Boy Scout Troop 136 in Grove City for three years. Fuller said he has always enjoyed gardening and thought a community garden would be something other people might enjoy too. He plans to build 30 4x12 foot beds, 20 4x10 foot beds, and four elevated beds for the elderly or those with physical limitations. “I was looking at gardens in Columbus and saw something similar at Franklin Park Conservatory,” said Fuller of the elevated beds for those who have a hard time bending down. “I thought it was a good idea.” According to Kim Conrad, Grove City Parks and Recreation director, there are a few privately-run community gardens in the area, but this will be the first active publicly operated community garden. “This gives people an opportunity to get their hands in soil and be part of the community,” she said. The community garden at Fryer Park will start with the 54 beds planned by Fuller. This will be one quadrant of what Conrad hopes will be a larger garden. “There is room to grow,” said Conrad. “If there is a lot of interest, we are hoping to grow.” Conrad said city officials decided to start at Fryer Park but could build community gardens at other locations in the city. She said the garden gives people a space to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers. It is ideal for those who live in an apartment or condominium who may not have space for a garden. According to Fuller, he and a group of friends, will build the beds in the upcoming weeks. He said the goal is to have the community garden up and running by mid-May. “I hope people will use it,” said Fuller. “I want the community to enjoy it.” The city has already spent about $15,000 on the project. Conrad said the total cost should be less than $20,000. Those interested in a garden plot can register through the parks and recreation department. According to Conrad, there may be a fee for a garden plot, but city administrators are still trying to determine if there will be a fee and what amount to charge. “The fee is still in question,” said Conrad. “It will be under $50 and it may be refunded at the end of the season or donated to local organizations.” Leftover produce from the community garden will be donated to local food pantries. For more information on the community garden or to reserve a plot, call the parks and recreation department at 614-277-3050 or visit www.grovecityohio.gov. April 18, 2021 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 5 Photo courtesy of James Baughman Shane Fuller, from Boy Scout Troop 136, is working with the Grove City Parks and Recreation Department to create a community garden at Fryer Park. Are you or a loved one approaching Medicare Decisions Soon? M ed icare Annual Enroll ment Period Oct. 15 th Dec. 7 • I hear on TV about dental, vision, hearing benefits are offered. Are they available to me? • Help you understand how your plan and benefits work! • Do I qualify for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) to reduce my Rx copays? You may apply anytime during the year, I can help. Call me t today... $0 Consultation n $0 Fee Call me t Consultatio $0 Fee Terr Terri ri Curcio Curcio 6614-460-0601 460 060 01 Terri Curcio 614-460-0601 0601 Resident of Ohio, a representative that i an 800#! I can mail you Local repre your esentative, choice of carrier(s) I can mail information you your preferre or we can ed carrier(s) meet via Zoom informca all. ation And, to review. I can enroll Also, a I can enrol client l a without client without a face-to-fac a face meeting to face meetin or sched ngdule or schedule a personal a mee one-on-one eting if you meeting prefer. if you prefer. OHIO IN. #43449 Available year round to answer questions, or to help resolve an issue. NO FEE Offering different types of plans with top-rated carriers. I will work for you to find the plan that Review fits your different needs types and of lifestyle, Medicare while plans offe with ring top-rated the lowest carriers copays. . I work for you to find the plan that fits your needs and lifestyle, while offering low copays. OHIO IN. #43449 Do I qualify for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) to reduce my Rx copays? Turning 65 and new to Medicare Or over 65 and still working needing answers. Grove City Chamber Member th
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