Grove City Messenger - June 12th, 2022

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PAGE 2 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - June 12, 2022 Southwest Public Libraries kicked off its popular annual Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) on June 4, launching a summer of reading fun and live performers and programs. The first fully live SRC since 2019, the challenge will run June 4 through July 31 and is offered for all ages, babies through adults. All performers, programs, and activities are free and open to the public. Participants will be able to track their reading, attend library programs, and complete activities to earn prizes and raffle entries. Registration is open online at the library’s website, in-person at the library, or through the READsquared app. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Summer Reading Challenge is a crowd-favorite tradition intended to foster learning during the summer months and help resist “summer slide,” the tendency for children to lose significant learning gains over the summer if they do not read or engage in other enrichment activities while school is out of session. The fun is not just for kids though. “We love our adult patrons,” said Denise Southworth, Westland reference and adult services librarian. “Adults can get in on the SRC fun too with special programs and a challenge tailored just for them.” Adult participants can submit book reviews and complete special activities to earn gift-card raffle entries or enjoy one of many engaging adult programs, including book discussions, DIY programs, and weekly Take and Make Kits. This year marks the first fully live SRC since 2019, and live SRC performers - one of the biggest draws to the program - are making a much-anticipated return after two years of virtual performances due to the pandemic. “Staff are just as excited as patrons to have our first full in-person Summer Reading program since the pandemic,” said Kacy Cox, assistant director of the Grove City Library. “Families look to the library each summer for www.columbusmessenger.com Southwest Public Libraries offer ‘oceans of possibilities’ in its summer reading challenge EVALYN IRWIN, SRES REALTOR ® 614-353-1136 Cell 614-451-0808 Office Evalyn.Irwin@CBrealty.com 3160 Kingsdale Center Columbus, OH 43221 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Owned by a subsidiary of Realtor Brokerage Group LLC DORA Continued from page 1 opportunities that are both entertaining and educational for their children,” said Michele Lowe, assistant director of the Westland Area Library. “Summer performances are one of the biggest draws to SRC and are usually very wellattended.” Some of the most popular animal programs routinely draw hundreds of attendees. This year, the library will host free performers at each location, with a morning performance at Grove City Library at 10:30 a.m. and a repeated afternoon performance at Westland Area Library at 1:30 p.m. •Monday, June 13: Farm Animals at the Library (Bring the Farm to You) Notes: The Grove City program will be presented at Town Center Park, the old library site on Park Street. The program at Westland will begin at 2 p.m. instead of 1:30 p.m. •Monday, June 27: Erica Carlson’s Rockin’ Pirate Show featuring Sedgewick the Live Hedgehog •Monday, July 11: Pirates Lost at Sea with Talewise •Monday, July 18: Oceans of Possibilities with the Armstrong Air & Space Museum •Wednesday, July 27: Stingrays with Newport Aquarium In addition to live performers, each library is offering a host of summer activities for all ages: •Programs for Youth include: ocean-themed storytimes, Amazing Water Labs, STEM programs, Saturday movies, LEGO club, weekly Take and Make kits, two Wildlife Wednesday programs with Battelle Darby Creek Park, and more. •Programs for Teens include: Team Trivia, Teen DIY programs, plus a tasty Cupcake Decorating Challenge. •Programs for Adults include: An intro to Basic Self Defense and Types of Martial Arts, Book Discussion, weekly Take & Make craft kits, a movie night screening of Cast Away, and several DIY programs. Learn more and view all programs at www.swpl.org. Broadway, and the Christmas Celebration. The amended legislation proposes to remove Homecoming, Boo Off Broadway, and the Christmas Celebration from the excluded events list. According to Law Director Stephen Smith, when the city first established the DORA, city leaders were not sure how it would work with current city events. “The DORA was new to us, but we are now comfortable that it can co-exist with events,” said Smith. The outdoor refreshment area was adopted by city council in 2019. It includes areas in the Town Center north of Cleveland Avenue, east of Arbutus Avenue, south of Civic Place, and west behind City Hall. Last year, council voted to expand the boundaries to the city-owned lot next to the old library site on Park Street and to the southeast corner of Civic Place and Broadway. The DORA is essentially a waiver of Grove City’s open container law for a designated area. It allows patrons (ages 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. Participants can sit outside and drink or they browse the designated area. If council approves the amendment, citizens would not be prohibited from partaking in the DORA during the Homecoming Celebration, Boo Off Broadway, and the Christmas Celebration. “I have not seen any significant issues related to the DORA,” said Smith. “It is working well.” Andy Furr, executive director of the Heart of Grove City, who proposed the creation of the DORA several years ago, said businesses have seen a boost since its implementation. He said Town Center establishments that sold food and alcohol have reported an uptick in business but also said retail shop owners have seen an increase in foot traffic. According to Furr, Grove City is the only community in central Ohio to offer its DORA six days a week, year-round. Council will hold its second reading and public hearing on the proposed legislation on June 20. If passed, the amended ordinance would go into effect in 30 days after it is approved. For more information on the DORA, visit grovecityohio.gov.
www.columbusmessenger.com Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle Honoring service members After two years of cancellations and scaled-back events, the annual Memorial Day parade and service has finally returned to Grove City. On May 30, hundreds gathered throughout the heart of the city’s downtown to honor and pay their respects to the men and women of the U.S. military who have died while serving their country. Here, members of the American Legion Paschall Post 164 Honor Guard present arms during a remembrance ceremony at the Grove City Cemetery. The American Legion Paschall Post 164 hosts the event in collaboration with Veterans of Foreign Wars 8198. The City Beat June 12, 2022 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 3 Police lieutenant proud to be part of GCHS baseball team The Grove City High School Baseball team played for a state championship on June 10 in Akron. With them in the dugout was Justin Gallo, who pulls double duty as a coach and is currently an acting lieutenant with the Grove City Division of Police. While serving as a school resource officer with GCHS in 2015, Gallo was invited to be a part of the coaching staff. “He’s awesome, he brings the energy every day that he’s here,” said Senior First Baseman Ty Clifton. “He’s made extremely close connections with some of our guys,” said Junior Catcher Grady Speegle. “He texts us before the games if he can’t make it, tells us it’s for the city, and it really is. He really enforces that idea.” Pitching Coach Mark Mayers praised the work that Gallo brings to the team. “He loves to contribute to our baseball program,” Mayers said. “What he does in terms of the encouragement to the kids, you see someone who is here every day and makes a commitment to be here as much as he can. He has his own family, but this is his second family, and the kids respond to him really well.” “I want to be at everything baseball related, I’m just not able to,” Gallo said. “I’m not on a teacher schedule. I have to burn my vacation time when we go to do things.” But Gallo is more than happy to spend those vacation days. “It is worth every second of it,” Gallo said. “We went through some pretty rough times in 2020, 2021, with things going around in the country. That is my outlet. Those guys lift me up, they help me get through everything. They are there for me. I don’t think most people realize a bunch of teenage guys would have that impact, but getting out there and helping them, helping them with life, and break down those barriers of the police officer and young men is a tremendous benefit.” St. Mary Magdalene Parish Giant Yard Sale! Giant Yard Sale! Saturday, June 25, 2022 - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Among those in the crowd were veterans Cpl. Jack Kelly, pictured with his daughter Erin at left, and Cpl. Pete Baughman, pictured with his son Joel at right. Kelly served in the Marine Corps and fought in the Korean War, and Baughman served in World War II as a member of the Army. The residents of Grove City said they wanted to come out and pay homage to those who were killed in service to their country. Grove City Police Officer Derek Jones salutes during the playing of the Star- Spangled Banner. To see more photos of the Memorial Day Ceremony, visit columbusmessenger.com. 473 S. Roys Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204 INSIDE/OUTSIDE, RAIN or SHINE! Lots of new, gently used & vintage/antique items, including: Household, large & small kitchen appliances, power & hand tools, law & garden, TVs, toys, baby, sports, home décor, kitchenware, glassware, Pyrex, Corningware, Longaberger Baskets, collectibles and more. Furniture and large appliances: Living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen, recreation, outdoor/patio, and washers/dryers. Everything must sell by the end of Saturday. Fantastic Food Tent on Guernsey Road lawn featuring authentic Latin American food and home-baked goods. ***Early Bird Furniture Sale*** Friday, June 24, 2022 6:00 pm - 7:30 p.m. (in the school gym)
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