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PAGE 6 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - September 5, 2021 Jackson Township offers bulk trash drop-off The Jackson Township Bulk Trash Drop-off for all Jackson Township, city of Grove City and village of Urbancrest residents will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 24 at the Jackson Township Administration Building, 3756 Hoover Road. Residents must check in at the Jackson Township Administration office prior to unloading. Accepted items include: residential bulk trash, tires (limit of four) and scrap metal. The following items are not accepted: batteries, motors, light bulbs, hazardous BIG BOUNCE 1645 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 957-5382 Birthday Partys - Kids Night Classes Available - Dodgeball Kids Night Out on Fridays Fun Night Out on Saturdays www.bigbouncegrovecity.com BOGO Half Off a Jump or a Class waste (chemicals, oils, paints), TVs and monitors. Throughout the year, residents can drop off electronics or e-waste at the Jackson Township Administration Building, 3756 Hoover Road, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays. The list of accepted items includes: computer components, laptops, tablets and iPads/PDAs, cell phones, wireless routers, cable modems, chargers and cables, VCRs, Dish and Direct TV receivers stereos and speakers. Monitors and TVs are not accepted. For additional information, call the Jackson Township offices at 614-875-2742. Come DANCE with us! RDC Dance Center 3048 Southwest Blvd., Grove City (614) 875-1044 We hope to see you in classes! TAP * JAZZ * BALLET * HIPHOP LYRICAL * TUMBLING Ages 3 and up WE ARE EXCITED TO MEET YOU AND YOUR CHILD! (614) 875-1044 email > wendi@rdcdance.com website > www.rdcdance.com news and notes Internet Purchase Exchange Zones The city of Grove City’s Division of Police in cooperation with Jackson Township established two Internet Purchase Exchange Zones in response to safety concerns during person-to-person exchanges of sales arranged online. The zones are located at City Hall, 4035 Broadway, and the Jackson Township Administration Building, 3756 Hoover Road. Exchange zones are identified by signage next to designated parking spaces at each location with video surveillance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents can conduct transactions knowing their interactions are recorded. In cases of emergency, site users should dial 911 for assistance. For more information, contact the Grove City Division of Police at 614-277-1710. Blood drives in Grove City The American Red Cross will host several blood drives in Grove City. The events will be held: •Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DORA Continued from page 1 Thursday through Saturday. In 2020, council voted to expand the DORA in days of operation from Monday through Saturday. Now, council will decide if the DORA should expand its boundaries. According to city legislation, the DORA is approximately 15 acres in size. It includes areas north of Cleveland Avenue, east of Arbutus Avenue, south of Civic Place and west behind City Hall. On Sept. 7, council will vote on a proposal to expand the refreshment area to the city-owned lot next to the old library site on Park Street and to the southeast corner of Civic Place and Broadway. According to Furr, more community events are moving off Broadway, along Park Street and this expansion would allow patrons to bring their beverage to the properties where more events are taking place. He said the expansion south on Broadway would allow several businesses to take part in the DORA, including MOJO on Broadway and Mr. Southern Flava. “It would increase access for these folks,” said Furr. The DORA is essentially a waiver of Grove City’s open container law for a designated area. It allows patrons (age 21 and older) to buy an alcoholic beverage, from an established permit holder, and take that drink outside in the marked areas. The beverages are poured into an identifiable plastic cup. People can sit outside and drink or they can browse the area. “We have seen an uptick of use of the DORA, especially on Friday nights and for events,” said Furr. “It’s a very relaxed www.columbusmessenger.com Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4750 Hoover Road •Sept. 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 3005 Holt Road •Sept. 21 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Grove City YMCA, 3600 Discovery Drive To schedule an appointment, call 1-800- 448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Screenings at Evans Amity Care Home Health Services provides a nurse at the E.L. Evans Senior Center in Grove City to do free diabetic screening and blood pressure testing every first and third Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Amity Care Home Health at 334- 6800. Wellness services for seniors LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at Grove City Church of the Nazarene in Grove City weekly to provide free foot care and other wellness services for seniors. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call the wellness office at 614-437- 2878. vibe.” Furr said he expected this to boost business for those establishments that sold food and alcohol but said retail shop owners have also reported an increase in foot traffic. “It’s been great to see,” he said. Many communities in central Ohio have created designated outdoor refreshment areas recently. Some communities have even reached out to the Heart of Grove City for tips. According to Furr, Grove City is the only community in central Ohio to offer its DORA six days a week, year-round. When the idea was first proposed in Grove City, some were worried about safety or patrons becoming unruly from drinking too much. According to Grove City Division of Police Chief Richard Butsko, there has not been many problems thus far. “The division of police has not experienced any notable, frequent, or ongoing problems stemming from the DORA. Additionally, we have no safety concerns with expansion of the boundaries,” said Butsko. The DORA does not operate on Sundays, nor does it operate during the annual alumni event, Boo on Broadway, or the Christmas Celebration. Grove City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The next meeting was moved to Tuesday, Sept. 7 due to Labor Day. For more information on the DORA, visit grovecityohio.gov.
www.columbusmessenger.com Police welcome new canine By Andrea Cordle Grove City Editor A new canine officer has joined the ranks within the Grove City Division of Police. Rakka, a 2-year-old Dutch shepherd, comes to Grove City from Holland, where he was trained as a dual-purpose canine officer. He will spend the next six weeks training with his new partner, Officer Jared Nelson, at Storm Dog K-9 Training in Sunbury, Ohio. Grove City Division of Police Chief Richard Butsko said he is confident Nelson will be a terrific canine handler. “Officer Nelson has had a tremendous performance on the job,” said Butsko. “He is hard-working and motivated.” According to Lt. Eric Scott, support services bureau commander, Nelson volunteered to handle Rakka. “He has the right home circumstances,” said Scott. Not only will Nelson and Rakka work together, but they will also live together. After the initial training period, the pair will have ongoing training sessions several times per month. Rakka joins the police force after the death of Max, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois who had been with the department since 2015. “We closed the canine program for a few The City Beat months to pay our respects to Max,” said Butsko. “It is time to resume the program.” Max died unexpectedly in early June during an emergency surgery to remove a cancerous growth. Max’s handler, Officer Brian Kitko, has put his support behind Nelson as the division’s latest canine handler. Rakka will assist in narcotics detection, article tracking, and building searches. He will also track fleeing suspects or missing people. “Canines cannot do a lot of the tasks regular officers do, but they have very special capabilities,” said Butsko. “They are very good at maintaining order.” The police chief said canine officers do very well at security, crowd control, and controlling unruly people. He said some suspects have no problem confronting a group of armed police officers, but they are unwilling to challenge a police dog. Another aspect of their job is public relations. Max became somewhat of a celebrity in Grove City. He and his handler participated in community events, marched in local parades, and spent time educating the public about safety issues. Scott said they also expect Rakka to have a big impact with community relations. “He is an overly friendly dog,” said Scott. “If all goes well in his training, the community should see him out at community events.” Rakka is scheduled to graduate his training course Sept. 17. He should be performing regular duties for the city of Grove City at the end of the month. September 5, 2021 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 7 Photos courtesy of the Grove City Division of Police On Aug. 30, the Grove City Division of Police introduced its newest officer, Rakka. The 2-year-old canine will partner with Officer Jared Nelson. “He will be a great addition,” said Butsko. “We are looking forward to getting him in service.” It cost the city $15,500 for Rakka and his initial training. It costs about $3,300 annually to maintain a canine officer. Moses-Mouser Eye Care Dr. Joshua Morris is an Optometrist who grew up in Bellville, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Akron, where he graduated magna cum laude with honors. Dr. Morris attended The Ohio State University College of Optometry and graduated cum laude with honors to receive his Doctor of Optometry Degree in May 2019. After completing his studies, he was awarded the “Primary Vision Care Clinical Excellence Award”, in 2019. Dr. Morris is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and The Ohio State Alumni Association. He is excited to practice full scope optometry, diagnosing and treating a variety of ocular disorders and diseases in patients of all ages, but has a special interest in contact lenses and ocular disease. On a personal note, Dr. Morris and his wife Tess, enjoy spending time with their family, friends, and their Bernese Mountain dog Maverick, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, trying new foods, and exploring Columbus breweries. Q: What are floaters and what causes them? A: Floaters are small dark shapes that move across your vision. They can appear as dots, threads, squiggly lines, or even like cobwebs. Most floaters are caused by normal changes in the eye. As you age, small strands of vitreous (gel-like fluid that fills your eye) can clump together and cast a shadow on your retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). Those shadows appear as floaters that drift across your vision. You may notice floaters more when you look at a bright background, like a computer screen or a blue sky. Q: How often should someone with new floaters get an eye exam? A: Someone experiencing new floaters, a large increase in the number of floaters, or flashing lights should see an eye care professional immediately. Sometimes floaters have a more serious cause, including: infection, injury, inflammation, bleeding, retinal tear or retinal detachment. Someone with a few stable floaters should see an eye care professional at least once a year for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Schedule your comprehensive eye exam today with Dr. Morris 1600 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43123 614-963-3820
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