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PAGE 2 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - August 7, 2022 Blood drive in Grove City The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 12 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. in Grove City. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. www.columbusmessenger.com Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF SPECIAL OFFER 1-855-517-1892 With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 Messenger photos by Hannah Poling Greyhounds gather to play ball Hundreds of Grove City High School alumni gathered in Grove City over the July 30-31 weekend to participate in the annual alumni softball tournament, held at various ball fields throughout the city. This was the 40th year of the tournament that is called the “world’s largest” alumni softball event and featured approximately 90 teams of former Greyhounds. Here, Chelsea Robinson from the class of 2001 narrowly misses a throw by the opposing team. PROVIDING SERVICE SINCE ‘94 SERVICE & INSTALLATION RESIDENTAL & COMMERCIAL Don’t let cold weather disrupt your comfort, schedule your Fall furnace check-up now! 614-836-9119 WWW.FRANKLINHEATING.COM Kendall Webber from the class of 2001 pitches for the game against the alternate 2001 women’s team. Dominic Marino, batting for the 2013 team, focuses as a ball soars his way from the 2004 team.
www.columbusmessenger.com The City Beat City plans for sidewalk repairs By Andrea Cordle Grove City Editor The city of Grove City is preparing to fix sidewalks. At a recent meeting, city council approved a resolution to authorize the city’s consulting engineer to prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the construction and repair of sidewalks on Haughn Road, Angela Drive, Acorn Court, Grant Avenue, Park Street, Midland Street, Curtis Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Elm Street, Grove City Road, and Front Street. “This is the first step in the annual sidewalk program,” said Cindi Fitzpatrick, director of public service for the city of Grove City. “This allows the city to hire a third-party consulting engineer to evaluate the sidewalks in this area.” Sidewalk repair is commonly the responsibility of the homeowner. However, the city is implementing a grant program Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop The Heart of Grove City is hosting the Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop on Aug. OVERPASS STUDY Continued from page 1 community events that will assist homeowners by paying up to 50 percent of costs for the installation or improvement of sidewalks. According to the legislation, the remaining portion of the cost not covered by the grant program can be financed, interest free, over a 20- year term. Fitzpatrick said once engineers have completed their evaluations of the listed sidewalks, they would prepare a cost estimate. That estimate would then be brought back before council for final approval. Grove City resident Roger Burket addressed council on the legislation and asked who makes the decision about which sidewalks will be repaired. “There are sidewalks in other areas that also need to be addressed,” said Burket. He said the sidewalks near the corner of Front Street and Cleveland Avenue need attention. “I guess those are not included in this year’s round,” said the resident. “Maybe it should be.” 19 from 4 to 9 p.m. Patrons can enjoy an evening strolling and shopping in the Grove City Town Center. Visit the Heart of Grove City website for additional information. 2050 is a blueprint to update the city’s plans and policy to proactively shape where and how the city grows. It includes recommendations for land use, thoroughfare, and economic development. “The land use study area names a plan to link the east side of 71 to the western part of the city,” said Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage. “This is an evolution that has been going on for quite a while.” The goal is to have access over Interstate 71 in the southern part of the city. The 2050 community plan recommends an overpass at Holton Road. According to the document, this would allow a new frontage road to be developed on the west side of the interstate, like North Meadows Drive on the east side of 71. It would open land for development. An additional point of connectivity across the highway would also decrease the traffic on existing roadways. The study would determine if a connection to Holton Road is possible. According to city legislation, the feasibility of the proposed overpass must be studied in terms of roadway alignment, bridge configuration, hydraulic modeling along with environmental and utility reviews. It must also be coordinated with the Ohio Department of Transportation. One of the other challenges of the proposal is going into an area already partially developed with both residential and non-residential development. According to Stage, city officials have already met with Mount Carmel and most of the other landowners who would be impacted by this project. “The meeting with Mount Carmel was quite productive because they had some good suggestions,” said Stage. The mayor said city officials have also met with representatives from the Buckeye Ranch and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). “We had pretty good feedback from them,” said Stage. The city plans to apply for various funding sources to offset the initial capital cost for the improvements, including but not exclusive to, federal attributable funds through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and roadwork development funds. Stage said the city needs to look into funding from the federal infrastructure bill. “We need to make sure we are queued up into the system if it makes sense to do so,” said Stage. “I believe if you don’t have the attributable funds queued up, your chance of getting infrastructure dollars is pretty much eliminated.” To review the Grove City 2050 Community Plan, visit grovecityohio.gov. August 7, 2022 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 3 Summer, Sunshine & Savings! Certificcate of Dep 5 APY * % 12 Month CD Minimum opening balance of $5,000 1.25 eposit Special 1.75 % HURRY! Limited time offer! Apply online at Heartland.Bank/SummerCDspecial or in person by visiting any of our 18 locations! APY ** % 24 Month CD Minimum opening balance of $500 *Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Minimum balance to open and maintain the advertised 12 month APY of 1.25% is $5,000. APY is accurate as of May 12, 2022. Maximum deposit is $250,000. 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