Discover Grove City November/December 2020

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DISCOVER

The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio

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GroveCity DISCOVER

Volume 3, Number 3 November/December 2020

The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio

4 Calendar What’s Happening?

6 Message from Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage

Meals-on-Wheels continues through pandemic thanks to community support

8 Faces Getting Creative

There’s no stopping Craig Chavis from achieving his dreams

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Council Briefs

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Did You Know?

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Making the difficult call Grove City is home to America’s oldest, continuously operating Blackowned business: E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.

Development The art of planning for a growing community

In Focus 2020 Holiday

Gift Guide

Creative Director

Brandon Klein

Editor

Mallory Arnold

Associate Editor

Spotlight

Sew Sweet Local crafters have made and donated more than 1,500 face masks

Around Grove City Luxury Living Top Homes Sold Bookmarks The Source

Parks and Recreation Offerings for December 2020 and January 2021

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Vice President, Sales

How Grove City art exhibitions handle COVID-19

GCHS senior actively involved in the community

On the cover: Craig Murdick Photo by Raymond LaVoie Photography

Gianna Barrett

Chief Creative Officer

A People Person

@DiscoverGroveCity

President/CEO

Dave Prosser

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Kathleen K. Gill

Gary Hoffman

Beulah Place blends style and tradition

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Amanda DePerro Sarah Robinson

Contributing Editors

Sanaya Attari Maddie Ghering Alex Moreno

Editorial Assistants

Brent Clark Photos Raymond LaVoie Photography Rocco Falleti Carrie Thimmes Paula Harer Jamie Armistead Circulation

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Calendar

For more events visit www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

What’s Happening?

Events subject to change due to health concerns.

Consult websites for details and updates.

Thanksgiving Wattle 5K

Election Day Luncheon 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Grove City Community Club 3397 Civic Pl. www.grovecitycommunityclub.org

Nov. 5

American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-7 p.m.

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. www.redcrossblood.org

Grove City School Band Fall Craft & Gift Bazaar Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Grove City High School 4665 Hoover Rd. www.gchsbands.org

Nov. 14-Dec. 31

Arts in the Alley Home Edition 9:30 a.m. to noon, virtual www.gcchamber.org

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Henceforth Park 2075 Mallow Lane www.americanlegionoh164.com

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Lamplighter Drive www.thanksgivingwattle.com

Veterans Day Ceremony

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Thanksgiving Wattle 5K

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Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Tadlock Photography

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From Monday, Nov. 9 to Saturday, Dec. 6 residents can register for the Firefighters for Kids and the White Christmas food programs. Those in need of Christmas gift help for children 12 and under or food for families at Christmas, can register online.

Firefighters for Kids Registration: http://bit.ly/JTff4f20.

White Christmas Food Registration: http://bit.ly/WhiteC20 All documentation must be uploaded into the registration form as photo or PDF.

Grove City Welcome Center and Museum

Dec. 2

American Red Cross Blood Drive 1-7 p.m.

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. www.redcrossblood.org

The 2020 Grove City Christmas events are going virtual. Watch for updates on the Grove City website, GroveCityOhio.gov.

For those without computer access, inperson Firefighters for Kids registration, is 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at 3650 Hoover Road, Grove City. White Christmas in-person registration is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Dec. 4. All inperson registrants must follow social distancing guidelines. A face covering or mask is required.

Grove City Christmas Tree in 2019

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Meals-on-Wheels continues through pandemic thanks to community support

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lthough confronted with mounting limitations due to the pandemic, LifeCare Alliance continues to successfully provide a multitude of services to homebound seniors and people with medical challenges. In fact, the agency proudly serves the growing needs without a waiting list, something many agencies across the country are not able to do.

In addition to health and wellness programs, LifeCare serves thousands of meals each day through their Meals-onWheels program in Franklin, Madison, Marion, Champaign and Logan counties.

The program relies on the help of volunteers and the financial generosity of municipal, corporate and community sponsors to successfully provide services.

In March, COVID-19 concerns required congregate dining locations to temporarily close. That included

Grove City’s Evans Center, leaving nearly 60 individuals in danger of going without the meals provided by Mealson-Wheels. All nutritional services transitioned to home delivery, resulting in a substantial number of additional deliveries per day.

The army of volunteers quickly grew to meet the ever-changing needs of our neighbors so LifeCare Alliance could continue to serve without delay. In August, they added “Onthe-go Meals” as an option for senior nutrition services.

Boxed meals are prepared and individuals drive through locations like the Evans Center to pick up meals, contactfree. I’ve witnessed some of the distribution days and it’s easy to see that not only do the events provide nutrition services for the seniors, they also provide LifeCare Alliance’s Director of Volunteers Pauli Tice (now retired) and President & CEO Chuck Gehring accept a $12,000 donation much-needed community from the City of Grove City by Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage during connection and fellowship.

Although the new On-the-go Meals have proven to be widely beneficial, it has created growing unbudgeted expenses for LifeCare Alliance’s Meals-on-Wheels program — something no one could have planned for.

Grove City has a long history of supporting LifeCare Alliance and the Meals-on-Wheels program through volunteerism, corporate sponsorships and annual fundraising events such as the Mayor’s Cup Golf Outing.

To bolster those efforts through the pandemic, a resolution submitted

by Administration and passed by City Council in September, authorized a portion of Grove City’s local Coronavirus Relief Funds to be distributed to LifeCare Alliance to assist in funding the new On-thego Meals for seniors. The $25,000 distribution will provide more than 3,570 meals. On-the-go Meals are currently provided at the Evans Center every other week, where volunteers are distributing an average of 100 meals each occasion.

My sincere appreciation to the many residents and businesses who volunteer to deliver Meals-on-Wheels.

It is a welcome responsibility and a pleasure to continue supporting the growing efforts of LifeCare Alliance.

Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage

the 2019 Evans Center Christmas Lunch.

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Faces

By Sarah Robinson

Getting Creative Cre ative There’s no stopping Craig Chavis from achieving his dreams

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t’s not hard to find talented people in Grove City.

Take Craig Chavis, for example, who is a serial entrepreneur, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, a Division I collegiate athlete and an accomplished author – the list goes on.

“It’s been a hell of a journey these past few years and I wouldn’t change it for the world,” Chavis says.

Chavis’ journey has been anything but dull. He grew up in Ohio, moving from one city to another as his dad’s work took them all over the state. After graduating from New Albany High School, he made his way down to Alabama to play football for Samford University.

“Athletics is really how I defined myself, because moving around so much, all this constant uprooting, I had to adjust to new people, new cultures, new environment,” he says. “Little did I know how that would prepare me for my future life calling.”

After suffering a career-ending injury his sophomore year, Chavis thought his future was over. Luckily, his Spanish teacher threw him a life preserver of an idea: studying abroad.

“She said, ‘Go, clear your mind. Put yourself in a completely different environment and go from there,’” says Chavis. “This is where I started developing my methodology that I don’t believe in self-made. We all have help getting to different points in our life.”

So Chavis went to Costa Rica, lived with a host family and became fluent in Spanish.

“I realized a higher version of myself that already existed, and I just got hooked on (traveling),” he says, “and since that experience in Costa Rica, I’ve been to 20 different countries and I’ve spent close to five years of my life living abroad.”

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Photo courtesy of Craig Chavis

Craig Chavis hiking in Cordillera Blanca mountains in Ancash, Peru.

After returning from Costa Rica, Chavis switched his major to international business and studied in Salamanca, Spain, before getting his MBA. He began feeling like corporate America wasn’t where he belonged, and after meeting a Peace Corps recruiter his life yet again changed course.

He signed up to volunteer with the Peace Corps and before long was stationed in Peru in an economic development program where he worked in imports and exports, fair trade certifications, business coaching and consulting, and youth entrepreneurship.

“I had this dream of starting a business in another country, but I didn’t know how I was going to do it,” he says.

After his 27 months in the Peace Corps and a brief visit home to Ohio, Chavis decided to immigrate to Peru and start up a craft distillery. Chavis had learned the distillery process www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

during his Peace Corps days. Business was booming, but landlord issues forced him to close the distillery.

“That experience was my second big quote-unquote failure, but as I define in my book, FAIL is just an acronym for First Attempt in Learning,” Chavis says. “I only spent three years in Peru, but it was like 30 years of life experience because the highs were really high and the lows were really low.

I found myself because I followed my dream to become this international businessman.”

The next few years were difficult as Chavis strove to find his place in the world. He worked in Washington D.C. for a few companies and ended up moving back to Ohio to be with family after the loss of his grandmother.

“I needed to come back home to heal myself, but I also needed to help out with family, and being back in Ohio has really put me on firm ground,” he says.

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Craig Chavis and his Peace Corps group that went to Lima, Peru.

He’s now part of the larger Columbus community and found a home in a number of organizations, from Wild Goose Creative to Conscious Capitalism Columbus, Women in Technology International and Central Ohio Returned Volunteer Association, it’s clear he’s made his mark.

“It was just nice coming back to Columbus where people ask me, ‘Who

are you?’ instead of, ‘What do you do?’

And that’s the great thing about being back in the Midwest. People are a lot more humble and a lot more relaxed,” he says. “Life is good here.”

This is also where Chavis discovered his calling: writing a book, Burdens of a Dream, part memoir and part guide that helps people to realize their dreams www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Photos courtesy of Craig Chavis

Chavis chose Grove City as his home because it’s close to downtown Columbus and Interstate 71 and his parents now live in the community after they relocated from New Albany.

“I’ve been running a million miles an hour for the past decade, and I enjoy living in a place like Grove City because it is comfortable, affordable and has access to so many amenities including restaurants, a quaint downtown, scenic natural parks, a library and much more,” he says.

Chavis adds: “The most surprising thing about Grove City has been the astonishing growth over the past year and change. There are new businesses popping up monthly, the massive highway expansion is almost complete, and it seems like new people are moving here every day.”

Since settling in Grove City, Chavis reached out to Matt Yerkes from Cultivate Grove City, who helped him plug into the local entrepreneurship scene.

“Networking with the right people was crucial to me getting my business off of the ground and I really appreciated all of the free advice and classes that Matt provided me,” Chavis says.

The gift of a good book

Burdens of a Dream can be found locally at Gramercy Books in Bexley, the Book Loft of German Village and Prologue Bookshop in the Short North.

Above, Chavis and his Peace Corps group. Below, Chavis teaches financial literacy to his host family in Peru. Left, Chavis and his host father in Lima are cooking.

and become the entrepreneurs of their own lives through the lens of his journey and experiences.

“I define a creative entrepreneur as anyone who takes a calculated risk to create something out of nothing and share it with the world,” he says. “With that definition, you can create a thing, you can create a business, or better yet, you can create a life that you don’t have to run away from. That’s what I love most about entrepreneurship – I really get to live on my terms.”

Chavis’ journey had its share of failures, but that’s the fuel in his fire to keep going.

“Failure is not final,” he says.

Burdens of a Dream sends that same message of hope to readers.

“Fortunately and unfortunately, COVID has brought a lot of people to a personal or professional crossroads in their life. And this story is kind of a www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Chavis awards a student with a certificate for completing an entrepreneurship program in Peru.

“My 10-year-old self couldn’t have even articulated this,” he says. “I would never imagine that I would go from stutterer to serial entrepreneur to business coach to paid speaker who speaks in three different languages.”

Chavis’ story proves that with a little bit of help and a passion for your dreams, anything is possible.

mental vaccine to help point people in Sarah Robinson is a contributing editor. Feedback welcome at feedback@ the right direction,” he says.

At the end of the day, Chavis wants cityscenemediagroup.com. to communicate the power of overcoming adversity and the hope he has for the future.

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Council Briefs Making the Difficult Call

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he City of Grove City and Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce have spent considerable time in 2020 artfully balancing the availability and scheduling of the City’s most anticipated annual events and activities.

The Chamber designed a fantastic virtual Arts in the Alley event – Arts in the Alley, Home Edition! The week-long celebration begins with neighborhood pocket parades – a nod to the community parade that traditionally kicks off the event. Local artists and vendors are grateful the event has not been canceled and thrilled with the opportunity to sell goods and share their art.

Find details about the virtual Arts in the Alley, Home Edition online at www. gcchamber.org. This year you won’t be able to smell the corn dogs or get sticky from cotton candy, but next year we hope to have all the arts back in the alley.

The Parks and Recreation Department worked diligently to offer activities and engage with the community safely in lieu of traditional events and activities. By the end of summer, the department was able to offer classes such as dance, outdoor nature exploration

and craft classes as well as youth baseball and adult softball.

We’ve also found a creative way to continue sharing the work of local artists whose exhibits can normally be seen hanging in City Hall. With the building closed to the public, we established the Virtual Art Concern, which can be found online at: www.grovecityohio. gov/city-council/the-art-concern/. We will continue to provide an outlet for our local artists to display and share their work with our community.

Also adapting to the changes, City Council meetings went virtual in March, making it necessary for us all to learn the art of online meetings. Council and City Administration have been busy the past few months working on the 2021 budget. We watch our funds closely and continue to be diligent with public dollars. The City finances have been affected by the pandemic, but we are steadfast in continuing to provide quality service to our residents and to keep Grove City moving forward.

I’m excited about our progress with sustainability. Council and Administration are working on electric aggregation

Grove City Council members, (clockwise, starting top left): Roby Schottke, Ward 4; Christine Houk, Council President, Ward 3; Ted Berry, Ward 1; Aaron Schlabach, At-Large and Randy Holt, Ward 2.

for Grove City, supporting renewable, clean energy generation for the future.

As the holidays approach, they will certainly be celebrated differently.

Please remember your local, small businesses this season as we all cope with the changes the pandemic has given us.

One bright spot is we can spend more time with our families during the holiday season and that certainly is a gift to be thankful for.

Randy Holt Council Member, Ward 2

Did You Know?

Grove City is home to America’s oldest, continuously operating Black-owned business — E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.

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John T. Ward not only delivered supplies – in the 1840s he acted as a conductor for the Underground Railroad, providing safe passage for those seeking freedom from slavery.

John’s great-grandson, Eldon Ward, joined the family business in 1945 becoming the last Ward family member to own the company. Having no children of his own to pass the company to, Eldon’s niece, Delores Smith-White, managed the business after he retired in 1996.

She considered selling as she approached her own retirement.

However, feeling strongly about maintaining the long business legacy, Eldon’s godson, Brian Brooks, purchased the firm.

Today Brooks and his wife Dominique are co-owners of E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., who relocated the business to Grove City in 2016. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Photo courtesy of Columbus Landmarks Foundation

Born a free Black man in 1820 in Richmond, Virginia, John T. Ward and his wife, Catherine, built their home on 16 acres of land in the area now known as Whitehall in 1838. John farmed his land and worked as a clerk in a Columbus hardware store.

His business gained its roots during the Civil War when he earned contracts hauling supplies and equipment for the military, using two horses and a wagon.

In 1881, John and his son, William, established the Ward Transfer Line. Storage services were added to their offerings and in 1889 the business was renamed E.E. Ward Transfer and Storage Company, after John’s grandson, Edgar Earl Ward, who was then running the business.

The last horse-powered moving team was retired in 1921 when the company began using motor vehicles. By 1925 more commercial clients were using the company’s services, including Steinway Piano Company for which the Wards transported nearly 900,000 pianos.

Development – The Art of Planning for a Growing Community

By Kyle Rauch

Photo courtesy of Southwest Grove City

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The Southwest Area Corridor Study will examine the area south of Orders Road and north of State Route 665 between U.S. Route 62 and I-71 from a detailed perspective regarding land use, transportation and economics. Like the areas around Buckeye Parkway, development surrounding these future roadways will present new opportunities for the community.

Unlike Buckeye Parkway, which is primarily utilized to access residential areas, the roadways through the southwest corridor will provide access to new commerce opportunities, opening a new economic future for Grove City. The City hopes to leverage the area’s I-71 highway frontage and area utilities to expand on the growing demand for medical offices and offer additional development opportunities.

Whether examining the community at a city-wide level or looking at a specific block or portion of roadway, planning will continue to be a careful balance of technical analyses and community input. And hopefully 20 years from now, the roadways sketched on transportation planning maps will provide access to new and exciting opportunities for Grove City residents and future wage earners.

n many ways, planning for the future of a growing community such as Grove City is an art. Sometimes planning is done on a large scale, like painting with a paint roller, and sometimes we plan at a very detailed level, like drawing with a fine-tip marker.

The GroveCity2050 Community Plan allows us to view our community at a high level by setting general goals and principles for growth. Future roadways were sketched on maps based on desired land uses and scales of development from resident input and market studies. From these highlevel plans, we further define our vision for certain areas as development opportunities present themselves.

Sometimes, like a blank canvas, we are presented with an opportunity to plan for a new area or corridor of the City.

Buckeye Parkway started as just a line on a map 20 years ago before there was a Parkway Centre, Pinnacle Club or Meadow Grove Estates. City leaders recognized the need for an additional roadway connection as growth continued east of Interstate 71, and today Buckeye Parkway is a primary northsouth connector.

This same strategy is being used for a new corridor in the southwest area of the community. Although past trans- Kyle Rauch is the Development Director for the portation planning maps have shown future roads through City of Grove City. this area, the City recently partnered with OHM Advisors to move past high-level, “paint-roller” ideas into a more defined vision. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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InFocus

2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Gourmet Doughnuts

Dragon Donuts are fresh and made to order. These elaborately decorated pastries are perfect for workplace gift exchanges or holiday parties. Mix and match a dozen classic, signature or customized doughnuts for $16.25. www.dragondonutshop.com

Team Apparel

Mojo’s Apparel can meet your team and company’s uniform needs. It offers screen printing, embroidery, sublimated garments, equipment and banners. www.facebook.com/MojoOnBroadway 14 November/December 2020

Treat Yourself

J. Anthony’s Salon and Spa features more selfcare treatments than ever before. Shop from scented soaps, skin care treatments, hair care products and more. www.janthonyssalonandspa.com

Beer Swag

From a new merlot and riesling to amazing beer clubs, Grove City Brewing Company and Plum Run Winery are your one-stop-shops for the craft beer enthusiast or local wine lover in your life. Check out their merchandise at www.grovecitybrewery.com. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Taste of Tradition Boutique Treasures

The Farm Table on 62 offers a wide variety of clothing and accessory options. In addition to its jewelry collection and purse lines, check out the ever-growing local foods section. www.thefarmtableon62.com

What’s Grove City without long-standing local favorite Plank’s on Broadway? Purchase a gift card for friends and family to enjoy a cold pint and traditional dishes like handmade pizza. www.grovecityohiobarandrestaurant.com

Gift of Fitness Pinnacle Golf Club

Give the gift of tee time at The Pinnacle Golf Club, which offers a wide variety of membership options. www.pinnaclegc.com

Get ahead of the curve on a New Year’s resolution and treat yourself, a family member or friend to classes or a membership to the Grove City Orangetheory Fitness.

Between its positive coaches, advanced science and cutting edge technology, this cardio-centric gym is the perfect gift for beginners or fitness gurus. www.grove-city.orangetheoryfitness.com

Santa Paws

Pamper your furry friend at Four Paws and a Tail this holiday season. With the Jingle Paws Special, mention this ad and your pet will enjoy sugar cookie shampoo and cologne with a bow or bandanna. www.4pawsandatail.org www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Frames Forever

Whether it’s custom framing, antique gifts or its mercantile hub, the Sommer House Gallery & Co. is a longtime favorite in Grove City and worth the stop on your holiday shopping endeavors. www.shgalleryco.com November/December 2020 15

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Concerned about Art How Grove City art exhibitions handle COVID-19

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he Art Concern’s name hit close to home this year as the gallery adjusted its exhibitions at City Hall to meet state and local restrictions due to COVID-19.

Unsurprisingly, the summer Art Concern exhibits were a little different as the Smile Lines Project by Suzanne Gallagher and A Few Frames by Rebecca Cummings and Rod McIntyre went vir-

tual. A positive outcome of this change is that the exhibits are viewable beyond their display dates. View the current showing at www.grovecityohio.gov/ city-council/the-art-concern and follow the link to the city YouTube page for past shows.

The Art Concern was established in July 1991 as a way to give local artists exposure while providing Grove City citizens access to all kinds of art. The Grove City Council, led by local artist

and council member Earl Nicholson, sponsored the gallery with help from the Art Concern’s founder and curator, Ray Kline, who passed away last year.

The project keeps the arts alive and well throughout the community, promoting creativity and expressiveness.

Clerk of Council Tami Kelly says the Art Concern allows Grove City to showcase local artists and their talents.

It’s a win-win for both parties. The artists are given the opportunity to expand

U.S. Army veteran Master Sgt. Serbennia Davis’ photography exhibit, Love & Country: Married Military Couples, ran in September.

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Photos courtesy of Master Sgt. Serbennia Davis

By Mallory Arnold

their work while the community is exposed to new, interesting art in a variety of media such as photography, mixed media, quilting, charcoal and more.

“They learn about the pieces from the artists during our open houses,” Kelly says, “and it increases the cultural experiences we offer our community and visitors.”

Love and Country

and her husband, Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Davis, served together.

They were one of many married couples who made the difficult choice to leave their children behind in the capable hands of loved ones to serve the country, a difficult track to navigate in a relationship.

“This inspired me to tell their stories,” Davis says, “and share their photos about spouses that loved their country as much as they loved one another.”

Davis reached out to service members in different branches of the military and received the great feedback and encouragement she needed to complete the deeply personal collection.

One artist in particular was proud to open her exhibit to a limited number of guests (10 people per visit).

U.S. Army veteran Master Sgt. Serbennia Davis’ photography exhibit, Love & Master Sgt. Serbennia Davis and her husband Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Davis Country: Married Military overseas and wrote stories with topics Couples, ran in September.

Through a Lens The project’s origins can be traced ranging from service member profiles Though the photos within Davis’ to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, in 2008, at and training to missions and personal collection are filled with adoring and a U.S. Army training site. Davis, a public sacrifice. One topic she touched on was dedicated couples in love, assumptions affairs chief at the time, trained public very popular: dual-service couples. regarding the longevity of military couIt’s a personal story for Davis. She ples are not so positive. affairs detachment units set to deploy

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Carol Church of the University of Florida Department of Family, Youth and Community Services challenges these stereotypes in an article shared by the UF extension office.

“It’s really hard to compare the military divorce rate to the civilian divorce rate. We’re comparing apples to oranges,” she says.

Although divorce rates vary depending on the military branch, couples in the service are no more likely to divorce than civilian couples after adjusting for demographic components such as age and education level per the article.

Davis hopes her exhibit exemplifies the happy endings of dual military couples without ignoring the challenges they must face together.

“The Love & Country photography exhibition puts a face with the positive statistics,” she says. “These are couples who have endured the test of time and the challenges of mutual military service. They served while married for many years.”

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“In this day and age, originals are not always readily available,” Davis points out. “Art lovers are able to view exhibits of photography, paintings and sculptures online through virtual shows.”

This is exactly what patrons can do thanks to the Art Concern. Shows can be seen online through the organization’s YouTube channel.

While many artists may be hindered or disheartened by the changing landscape COVID-19 has thrown them into, Davis offers words of encouragement.

“Continue to be creative,” she says. “Find new and alternative ways of sharing your craft. Use several social media platforms. Don’t limit yourself to traditional methods of selling your artwork. People are still interested!”

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Living

By Brandon Klein

Designing Eyes

Beulah Place blends style and tradition

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he Beulah Park community’s memorial sculpture to honor the site’s horse racing history could have turned out differently without Craig Murdick’s input.

Early discussions envisioned the sculpture to depict horses grazing, but Murdick, who’s been an architect since the late 1980s, wanted to capture the energy of the actual horse race.

“I just felt like it was an opportunity for something different,” he says.

There were plenty of moments in a horse race Murdick could depict.

The excitement as the horses crossed the finish line, for instance, but the Upper Arlington resident decided the

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sculpture will resemble the start of a race and capture the anticipation and excitement that comes at the particular moment.

For more than three years, Murdick has spent hours designing the sculpture in addition to designing Beulah Place, one of the development’s six communities, including its apartments, townhomes and clubhouse.

“Hundreds of hours,” he says. “I couldn’t estimate how many.”

Murdick began working for engineering and architecture firms as a high school student in 1978. He always enjoyed the drawing aspect of the architect profession and figuring

The Beulah Place clubhouse features two garagestyle doors that, when open, allow gatherings to flow seamlessly onto the outdoor patio.

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Beth Kelley, property manager for Beulah Place, and Craig Murdick, architect.

out ways to meet a client’s needs on a project.

“I’m really drawn to that problemsolving component,” he says.

Murdick has had a working relationship with Pat Kelley, the developer of Beulah Park, since about 1993. Kelley contacted Murdick shortly after the developer purchased the Beulah Park site to help guide the vision for the project.

“Craig understands the art of placemaking, and how essential it is to enhance the quality of living at Beulah Park,” Kelley says. “He has a knack for creating appealing design in an integrated fashion that incorporates the surrounding environment such as the historic Town Center, and special placement of civic assets within the community. Craig’s ingenuity and passion in the overall design and character of Beulah Park will resonate for years, and have a direct impact on sustainability.”

Murdick can talk about all of the trends in modern apartment living in

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patio. The clubhouse central Ohio, but he didn’t will also feature fafollow those trends exactmiliar concepts such ly when it came to designas a fitness and game ing the Beulah Place comrooms and as a dropmunity. off location for delivThe overall developered packages, much ment is “a great site with to the dismay of porch its connection to (Grove pirates.

City’s) downtown,” he says.

Murdick says he From a style perspecanticipates a lot of peotive, Murdick says the ple walking through craftsman and rural archithe development will tecture styles for Beulah experience that comPlace community’s homes munity feel when they and clubhouse fits well with pass by the clubhouse, the Grove City’s small, but which will have a nice growing, town charm. view of the sculpture The community’s once it’s completed. amenities are solid, but “This project will not too trendy or modstand up to the test of ern, Murdick says, but there’s still an urban el- Murdick and Kelley time,” Murdick says. ement to the layout of the homes. For instance, the apartments are closer to the street The Beulah Place clubhouse will Brandon Klein is the editor. to boost that walkability vibe for the include some industrial concepts such Feedback welcome at bklein@ area and homes will have front porch- as large glass garage doors that can be cityscenemediagroup.com. es to boost that community feel. opened to expand events out onto the

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Student Spotlight

By Sanaya Attari

A People Person

GCHS senior actively involved in the community

Left, Laney Hoyt on stilts. Above, Hoyt helps out at special Olympics basketball game. Below, Hoyt and her friend Ella Moscinski finished a 5K race for cross country.

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aney Hoyt never shies away from putting herself out there to give back to the community she holds dear.

The 17-year-old senior at Grove City High School has a strong affinity for helping others, all while excelling in academics and volunteering with several organizations in the Grove City area.

Always eager to try new things, Hoyt participates in tons of social events and organizations, from helping with food banks to working the scoreboard during sports seasons. She www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Above, Hoyt’s first year at a leadership camp.

Right, Hoyt gathers with her council at leadership camp to take pictures on the last day of camp.

regularly volunteers at Special Olympics Ohio, a not-for-profit sports organization based in Franklin County for athletes with disabilities, and is a volunteer for Grove City Parks and Recreation’s V.I.P. program.

“What inspired me to volunteer at Grove City Parks and Rec was one of my best friends,” Hoyt says. “She told me about this program where it’s all these different opportunities, and I wanted to try them all. She also got me to help out in the special needs room.”

One summer, she sat with children in an alleyway and used chalk to create artwork on the streets. Close to Christmas, she helps with arrangements for local children to get their picture taken with Santa Claus. Hoyt says her time volunteering has always been memorable since it enables her to branch out and constantly expand her social circle.

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is something I absolutely love doing,” Hoyt says.

Grove City Buddy Ball is one of the organizations that sparked her passion for working with special needs programs both inside and outside of high school. It inspired her to help organizations designed to support children on the autism spectrum by making cups out of clay and giv-

ing them away for any donations at the downtown Christmas parade every year. It also got her involved with SOAR, a group of children with disabilities who play basketball and do service projects together.

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“I plan on giving a photo book to one of my best friends that just reminisces all of our high school memories together before we both leave for college,” Hoyt says.

team and has been a captain of the cross country team for two years.

“I love being involved for sure,” Hoyt says. “Freshman year I wasn’t as involved, I just did sports and kept good grades. I started doing a lot more by the end of freshman and sophomore year, and I’m really glad I did.”

This year, she’s involved in a lunch group where she plays board games with children with social challenges every Monday. On Fridays, she mentors Grove City’s high school freshmen to help them transition into high school more smoothly by having important discussions on topics like bullying and body positivity.

“I’m also big in the iBelieve Foundation,” Hoyt says. “It’s a leadership program where you attend a workshop every summer and get to meet a whole array of leaders and other great people.”

Hoyt adds that the program influenced her world view by challenging her to step out of her comfort zone and debate with people on several interesting topics. She sits with a new group of people each meal and listens to their ideas while broadening and challenging her own.

Her post-graduation plans are definitely starting to take shape. She loves children and wants to be a pediatrician, and is thinking about minoring in bioengineering to pursue her love of math.

At some point in her college career, she hopes to get involved in cancer research and apply for the Fulbright Program.

“The big colleges I’m looking at are (Ohio State), Cincinnati, Toledo and Miami. But I don’t know, it all depends,” Hoyt says.

Although she’s nervous for college, she’s excited to start the next phase in her life and see where her love of science, math and working with kids will lead her.

Sanaya Attari is a contributing writer.

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Sew Sweet

Local crafters have made and donated more than 1,500 face masks

By Sarah Robinson Since March, we’ve all had to add something significant to our daily wardrobes: a face mask. In the earliest days of the pandemic when many medical-grade masks were sold out, the only way to get a face mask was to make one yourself.

Local residents Maykelin Rustrian, Micki Young and Rhonda Riley Temple rose to the challenge with grace. Based on their estimates, they have made more than 1,500 face masks combined.

From humble beginnings, each of these local seamstresses answered the call with varying levels of skill but equal and copious amounts of spirit.

Rustrian learned to sew from her mother and has been sewing ever since. Young took up sewing to donate blankets to Nationwide Children’s Hospital after her daughter received one in their care a few years back. Riley hadn’t used a sewing machine in more than three decades, but she felt compelled to help in her own way.

Now, the trio and other residents are crafting masks at an impressive rate to give to community members, family members and others in need.

Photos courtesy of Maykelin Rustrian, Micki Young and Rhonda Riley Temple

Micki Young’s sewing equipment and masks.

Rhonda Riley Temple’s masks.

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Rustrian began making masks in early April when shelter-in-place orders began to be lifted and people started returning to work.

“My first mask ever was my husband’s,” she says. “He needed one for work.”

From there, Rustrian moved on to making masks for her son, then her extended family. It soon turned into a booming business.

“I kept giving them away,” Rustrian says. “After a while, I felt confident and thought I could humbly make a profit.

Being a homemaker for the time being, extra income helps.”

Now, you can find Rustrian’s custom order face masks on her Facebook page, Cloth Masks by Maykelin.

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“About a week before things really got crazy with the pandemic, I saw a post from a hospital in Indiana demonstrating how to make the masks, and it stated that there was a large need,” she says. “I honestly couldn’t believe at that time there was a shortage of medical supplies. I got started making masks right away to ship to the hospital.”

She began making masks for friends, family members and anyone who asked, mailing them all over the country. Young never charged for her masks, and that meant the financial burden of materials plus time spent fell to her. Luckily, people began pitching in to help cover the cost of materials and shipping.

“Over time we had some people give us donations, both fabric and money, so eventually we got caught up and we’re no longer behind on our shipping costs so that was nice, but certainly not expected,” she says.

Riley knew she wanted to help out, but wasn’t sure how.

“When demand for masks began, I lamented the lack of a (sewing) machine,” she says. “I once served in the U.S. Army and felt a calling.”

Her husband surprised her with a new sewing machine, and she got right to work, making surgical cap covers in addition to masks.

Riley’s masks have been donated all over, from fire stations and police departments to neighbors and friends. She even sent a box to a principal in Texas.

“As someone on a limited income, I have a thinner wallet but am richer in the knowledge I may have saved someone’s life,” she says. “(My) reward is seeing my masks on strangers.”

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From behind all of our masks, we’re smiling back at all those who stepped up to the sewing machine to help keep all of us safe.

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Bookmarks

Recommendations from the Southwest Public Library Grove City

SPL is dedicated to serving our community safely and responsibly. The library has implemented many changes in response to the current health crisis and will continue to adapt according to new developments. Services and building status remain contingent upon current developments. Please visit swpl.org or SPL’s Facebook page to stay up to date with the latest library news, programming and services.

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rab a warm drink and blanket and cozy up with one of these heartwarming reads recommended by staff from the Grove City Library.

Anne of Green Gables

by L. M. Montgomery Orphan Anne Shirley isn’t sure what life holds for her when she arrives on Prince Edward Island. She experiences some social mishaps and some heartbreaks, but she gains bosom friends and a strong family along the way.

Looking for more great reads? Check out the NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus databases available on our website swpl.org. NoveList is an online reader’s advisory for both fiction and nonfiction.

Young Adult & Juvenile Recommendations

The Rosie Project

by Graeme Simsion This novel is all about quirky characters and unexpected relationships. It’s moving, hilarious and a joy to read about the exploits of Don, while he uses his statistical and scientific skills to find a partner via The Wife Project.

Hilda and the Troll

by Luke Pearson A heartwarming graphic novel of a girl who lives with her mother in a forest full of strange, whimsical creatures and the fun adventures she goes on alongside them. From trolls (with very long noses) to little wood folk (who live in tiny log houses), and even dog spirits, Hilda is a cozy little tale of what it means to live in a bigger world alongside the fantastical things you might have missed right outside your door.

The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern Rules for a Knight This atmospheric novel will transport Dealing with Dragons

by Ethan Hawke you to a crisp autumn day full of A knight espouses “virtues” to his cozy scarves and warm drinks. Join by Patricia Wrede young children in a series of letters the eccentric and engaging cast of This is the first book of the Enchanted when he fears he will not return from characters through several timelines Forest Chronicles all about Princess Cimorene and her adventures. It’s battle. A tale of love, fatherhood and as they experience a magical how to make it in a world that is circus. The circus means something filled with well-loved and well-done perilous, wretched and disheartening, different to everyone, but they’ll each tropes, as well as hilarious and clever characters. A true delight for all ages! this small book is a book of do what they can to keep it alive. reflection with a touching narrative Grove City Library of a father hoping for the best for his 3959 Broadway children in lieu of his absence. www.swpl.org @SPLFranklinCountyOH

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Pumpkinheads

by Rainbow Rowell This graphic novel will take you back to the happy days of pumpkin patches, warm cider and hayrides.

Join two friends for their last adventure as they work their final season at a local pumpkin patch before they graduate high school.

James Herriot’s Treasury for Children

by James Herriot, illustrated

by Ruth Brown and Peter Barrett A charming collection of stories about the memorable animals and townsfolk a country veterinarian encounters in the course of his job. From remarkable sheepdogs, cows, and horses to a ball-retrieving Christmas kitten, this beautifully illustrated treasury is lovely for all ages.

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To register for a class or activity, call the Parks and Recreation office at 614-277-3050 or the Evans Center at 614-277-1060, use online registration, or stop in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave.; or Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. When registering for the first time, a staff member will assist you with establishing your household account in our system. To register online, customers must also have an online registration account. This simple process can be completed by phone or in person.

Registration is required for all activities even if there is no fee, unless designated as a drop-in class.

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Hoover Park Off Haughn Road Indian Trails Off Buckeye Parkway Keller Farms Off White Road Meadowgrove Off Springhill Drive Pinnacle Area 2430 Holton Road Scioto Meadows Off Scioto Meadows Blvd.

Skate Park 3728 Hoover Road Town Center Gazebo Grove City Road at Broadway Town Center Promenade Park St. to Grant Ave. (parking lot) Walden Bluff Walden Bluff Court Westgrove Park 3580 Magnolia St. Windsor (Evans Center) 4330 Dudley Ave. 4408 Broadway

Online GroveCityOhio.gov Connect with @GroveCityOhio www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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Preschool RecSchool (Ages: 3-5) Grove City Parks and Recreation’s child-centered preschool fosters each child’s feelings of competence, social skills, independence, love of learning and appreciation for the wonders of nature. Curriculum is based on the Ohio Department of Education’s Early Learning Content Standards and capitalizes on how children learn best: through play. Activities balance spontaneous and planned learning experiences including art, literacy, music, exploration, early academics, science and daily outdoor experiences.

RecSchool is at Gantz Barn in Gantz Park and operates September through May with part-week, half-day classes offered morning or afternoon. Enrollees must be 3 years old by Sept. 30 of the current school year. Registration for WeJoySing each school year begins the previous (Ages: 1 month-5 years) February and continues until the Discover how your baby, toddler or program is full. preschooler learns and grows through Gantz Barn JOY-filled musical play. Essential early Morning and afternoon options childhood development is nurtured as 2020-2021 Registration: Call you play together, creating bonds that Michele Demmy, 614-871-6330, for last a lifetime. Visit WeJoySing.com for information. dates, time and costs.

Grove City United Methodist Church, Friday PlaySchool 2684 Columbus St. (Age: 3-4) Contact: WeJoySing.com, 614-868-0107 Children gain independence and confidence while learning to work and JumpBunch play with others in a child-centered (Age: 18-24 months) classroom setting. Each week’s activities include creative art, sensory Toddlers build coordination, balance, exploration, social play and singing at teamwork and motor skills during circle time. coach-led activities. Through encouragement and success, children Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Fri. gain confidence, sports-readiness skills Gantz Barn Upstairs and the foundations of fitness. $72 (NR: $80) Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Begins: Dec. 4 • 9:30-11 a.m.

Kingston Center Gym No class Dec. 25, Jan. 1 (Fri.) $40 (NR: $45) Activity #: 1082012_01 Begins: Dec. 9 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

No class Dec. 23 & 30, Jan. 6 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032012_01

Registration

Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., Nov. 16 www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Program details subject to change to reduce community health risks from COVID-19.

JumpBunch (Age: 2) Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $40 (NR: $45) Begins: Dec. 9 • 6:30-7 p.m.

No class Dec. 23 & 30, Jan. 6 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032012_02 Ballet Baby (Age: 3-4) New dancers are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet while developing coordination, balance and grace. Sign up according to age. Child must be toilet trained. Ballet shoes or slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 9 $32 (NR: $37) Begins: Jan. 6 • 5:15-5:45 p.m.

Activity #: 1022101_01

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Modern Dance (Age: 3) While learning the jazz dance style, students adapt bold and dynamic body movements and techniques to apply to a wide variety of modern dances.

Participants develop skills to foster growth as a dancer and to enhance the journey for future dance. Experienced instructor Lindsay Maynard leads.

Youth Ballet: Princess (Age: 5-7) Develop coordination, balance and grace while being introduced to the fundamentals of ballet. Soft-soled shoes or slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53)

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 9 $32 (NR: $37)

Begins: Dec. 3 • 5:30-6 p.m.

No class Dec. 24 & 31 (Thu.) Activity #: 1022012_01

Begins: Jan. 6 • 6-6:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2022101_01

Modern Dance (Age: 4) Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $48 (NR: $53) Begins: Dec. 3 • 6:15-6:45 p.m.

No class Dec. 24 & 31 (Thu.) Activity #: 1022012_02 Sporties for Shorties (Age: 3-5) Young children develop kicking, running, throwing and team skills through exciting lead-up sports activities and group games. Focus sports may include baseball, soccer, football and others. Powered by JumpBunch.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Gym $40 (NR: $45) Begins: Dec. 9 • 7:15-8 p.m.

No class Dec. 23 & 30, Jan. 6 (Wed.) Activity #: 1032012_03 Ballet Basics (Age: 3-4) Slightly older children just getting started are introduced to ballet fundamentals, developing coordination, balance and grace. Sign up according to age. Ballet shoes or slippers needed. Tami Kelly instructs.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 9 $32 (NR: $37) Begins: Jan. 6 • 6:45-7:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2022101_02

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Modern Dance (Age: 5-10) While learning the jazz dance style, students adapt bold and dynamic body movements and techniques to apply to a wide variety of modern dances.

Develop skills to foster your growth as a dancer and enhance your journey for future dance. Experienced instructor Lindsay Maynard leads.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Thu. Kingston Center Room 4 $52 (NR: $57) Begins: Dec. 3 • 7-7:45 p.m.

No class Dec. 24 & 31 (Thu.) Activity #: 2022012_01 Art Workshop (Age: 8-12) Learn and create artwork while combining techniques like sketching, painting, collage and more. Complete a project each week. Dress to get messy/ bring a smock.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Dec. 1 • 7-8:15 p.m.

Activity #: 2042012_05 Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Jan. 5 • 7-8:15 p.m.

No class Jan. 19 (Tue.) Activity #: 2042101_03

Big Art (Age: 6-9) Cover a variety of styles and techniques while focusing on the process, using quality materials and supplies found in an artist’s studio like pastels, watercolors, acrylics and more. Take home a finished piece each class. Art supplies furnished. Dress to get messy/ bring a smock!

Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $38 (NR: $43) Begins: Dec. 1 • 6-6:45 p.m.

Activity #: 2042012_04 Wks: 3 • Classes: 3 • Day: Tue. Kingston Center Room 2 $38 (NR: $43) Begins: Jan. 5 • 6-6:45 p.m.

No class Jan. 19 (Tue.) Activity #: 2042101_02 Sock Snow Person (Age: 6-9) Make a snow person from a sock stuffed with scented herbs. Add a scarf and hat and some buttons to finish in style. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) Dec. 2 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042012_01 Winter Art (Age: 5-10) Create festive crafts like snowman jars, snowflakes, snowball paintings and more. Display your creations all winter long!

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Jan. 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042101_01

Registration

Online, phone and office registration begins Mon., Nov.16 www.GroveCityOhio.gov

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Holiday Cards for Seniors (Age: 5-12) Make cards that will warm the hearts of Grove City senior residents this holiday season. Use provided supplies to make cards to share with residents of senior centers and living communities around the city. Free; registration required.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 Free Dec. 9 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042012_02 Christmas Graham House (Age: 5-10) We provide the supplies - you provide the imagination. Build a house from graham crackers and icing then decorate it for the holidays with jellybeans, candy canes and more.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 2 $12 (NR: $14) Dec. 16 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2042012_03 Cookie Decorating Party (Age: 6-9) Chip in your imagination to create festive designs as you decorate prebaked Christmas cookies. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) Dec. 16 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2072012_01 Awesome Hawaiian Dip (Age: 6-9) Conjure swaying palm trees and gentle surf in our Ohio winter with this tropical dip for fruit or cookies. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $8 (NR: $10) Jan. 27 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2072101_02

Make Your Own Pop-Tarts (Age: 6-9) Make fruit-filled pastries using items readily found in a grocery store. Gloria Hartung instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $10 (NR: $12) Jan. 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 2072101_01 VIPs: Teens for Grove City (Grades 7-12) Join the Volunteer Involvement Program (V.I.P.) to donate your time and expertise while gaining service hours and a great feeling of helping others.

Hours are conveniently tracked through the program. Grove City offers many events and programs throughout the year, and participants in this program help make them successful. Join today to have fun and make a difference in the community. Applications are available in the Kingston Center and at GroveCityOhio.gov.

Call 614-277-3058 for information.

P.A.R.K. programs are popular!

Call 614-277-3050 to ensure availability before attempting to register. www.GroveCityOhio.gov

Skating Lessons (Ages: 4-12) Learn basic roller skating skills at Skate America. Students receive free roller skates and may stay after lessons to practice. Register at Skate America, 4357 Broadway, or call 614-875-7606.

Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 (NR $59) Begins: Dec. 5 • 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Register with Skate America Wks: 4 • Classes: 4 • Day: Sat. Skate America, 4357 Broadway $59 (NR $59) Begins: Jan. 2 • 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Register with Skate America Game Changer: Beginner (Age: 8-18) Do you enjoy sports and want to get faster? Improve technique with safe and effective exercises to increase speed and quickness led by certified instructor Mike Kusan. Designed for those new to Coach Kusan’s training.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 5 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $63 (NR: $71) Begins: Nov. 30 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

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Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $88 (NR: $98) Begins: Jan. 4 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

No class Jan. 18 (Mon.) Activity #: 2032101_02 Wks: 3 • Classes: 5 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $63 (NR: $71) Begins: Dec. 1 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

No class Dec. 10 (Thu.) Activity #: 2032012_04 Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $88 (NR: $98) Begins: Jan. 5 • 5:45-6:45 p.m.

No class Jan. 19 (Tue.) Activity #: 2032101_04 Game Changer- Advanced (Age: 12-18) Are you an athlete with speed-training experience looking to up your game?

Further improve techniques with new exercises to increase speed and quickness led by certified instructor Mike Kusan.

Wks: 3 • Classes: 5 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $63 (NR: $71) Begins: Nov. 30 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

No class Dec. 2 (Wed.) Activity #: 2032012_01 Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Mon., Wed. Kingston Center Room 5 $88 (NR: $98) Begins: Jan. 4 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

No class Jan. 18 (Mon.) Activity #: 2032101_01 Wks: 3 • Classes: 5 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $63 (NR: $71)

Karate: Peewee Beginners (Age: 4-7) Learn basic karate movements, the martial arts philosophy and the importance of concentration and confidence.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Nov. 30 • 5-5:30 p.m.

No class Dec. 21 & 28, Jan. 18 (Mon.) Activity #: 2062011_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Dec. 2 • 5-5:30 p.m.

No class Dec. 23 & 30 (Wed.) Activity #: 2062011_02

Karate: Peewee Advanced (Age: 4-7) Build on the basics of karate with movement drills, kata (form) and noncontact sparring with added emphasis on concentration, confidence and the martial arts philosophy.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Nov. 30 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

No class Dec. 21 & 28, Jan. 18 (Mon.) Activity #: 2062011_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $45 (NR: $50) Begins: Dec. 2 • 5:45-6:15 p.m.

No class Dec. 23 & 30 (Wed.) Activity #: 2062011_04

Begins: Dec. 1 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

No class Dec. 10 (Thu.) Activity #: 2032012_03 Wks: 4 • Classes: 7 • Days: Tue., Thu. Kingston Center Room 5 $88 (NR: $98) Begins: Jan. 5 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

No class Jan. 19 (Tue.) Activity #: 2032101_03

Some adult classes are open to teens. Check the Adult section or call 614-277-3050 for options.

Registration

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Karate: Youth & Adult Beginners (Age: 8+) Build concentration and confidence with an emphasis on martial arts philosophy while learning karate basics, movement drills, kata (forms) and non-contact sparring.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Nov. 30 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

No class Dec. 21 & 28, Jan. 18 (Mon.) Activity #: 3062011_01 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Dec. 2 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

No class Dec. 23 & 30 (Wed.) Activity #: 3062011_02 Karate: Youth & Adult Advanced (Age: 8+) Deepen levels of concentration and confidence, while emphasizing martial arts philosophy and learning more advanced movement drills, kata (forms) and non-contact sparring.

Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Mon. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Nov. 30 • 7:45-8:45 p.m.

No class Dec. 21 & 28, Jan. 18 (Mon.) Activity #: 3062011_03 Wks: 6 • Classes: 6 • Day: Wed. Kingston Center Room 3 $60 (NR: $65) Begins: Dec. 2 • 7:45-8:45 p.m.

No class Dec. 23 & 30 (Wed.) Activity #: 3062011_04

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Adult Herbal Christmas Ornaments (Age: 18+) Use a plethora of natural materials and vintage pictures to make old-fashioned Christmas ornaments for your tree or windows. Mary Jane LaLonde leads.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Thu. Gantz Farmhouse $15 (NR: $18) Dec. 3 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3042012_01 For the Love of Lavender (Age: 18+) Immerse yourself in the fragrances of Provence lavender in January while making your own lavender sachets, body wash and spritz.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $20 (NR: $23) Jan. 19 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Activity #: 3042101_02 Fresh Evergreen Table Wreath (Age: 18+) Craft an evergreen table wreath that will stay fresh through the holiday season using a selection of pine and fir boughs, holly and red berries. Make a pillar candle coated in winter spices and beeswax to place in the center.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Tue. Gantz Farmhouse $30 (NR: $35)

Spa Night: Pamper Your Feet (Age: 18+) They support you all day, don’t miss the chance to give them a treat. Enjoy a luxurious herbal food soak, a cleansing sugar scrub to remove rough skin and finish with a soothing herbal lotion massage. Your feet will thank you. Bring a pair of cotton socks to wear home.

Mary Jane LaLonde instructs.

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Sat. Gantz Farmhouse $30 (NR: $35) Jan. 9 • 10 a.m.-Noon Activity #: 3042101_01 Adult Volleyball (Age: 18+) Choose competitive or recreation level to enjoy co-rec indoor volleyball with friends. Matches are six versus six, with a minimum of three women per team on the court. Register by team with the Kingston Center, 614-277-3050.

Games: 8 + playoffs • Day: Sunday Grove City High School Rec Center $270 Begins: Jan. 10 • Games start 1-5 p.m.

Register through December Meals-on-Wheels: Volunteer to Help a Needy Neighbor (Ages: All)

Wks: 1 • Class: 1 • Day: Wed. Gantz Farmhouse $30 (NR: $35)

Share your time and visit the homebound to deliver a hot meal and a message of loving concern from the community: volunteer for a Mealson-Wheels route. Training is provided.

Each 90-minute route visits 12 to 15 elderly or disabled persons; weekend opportunities are also available.

Dec. 9 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3042012_02

Daily Register with LifeCare Alliance

Dec. 15 • 6:30-8 p.m.

Activity #: 3042012_03

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Adopt-A-Street/Park Program (Ages All) Join Keep Grove City Beautiful in ensuring Grove City stays clean, safe and beautiful. Civic organizations, families, churches, school groups and individuals have the opportunity to lend a hand in collecting litter from City streets and parks and planting flowers in public areas. Citizens of all ages can make a difference and enhance Grove City’s quality of life. In recognition of your efforts, signs are installed identifying the group as a contributor in their designated area.

Call 614-277-3058 for information.

Youth Sports Scholarship Donations Grove City Parks and Recreation offers youth sports programs that teach teamwork and sportsmanship, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through fun, safe and positive experiences.

All players regardless of skill level are encouraged to participate. Help all children participate - donate to the scholarship fund to offset costs for disadvantaged youth.

Information: 614-277-3050

Parks and Recreation activities are canceled when SWCSD cancels classes for inclement weather and as necessary when school is not in session.

Updates: 614-277-3060 @GroveCityOhio

Some adult classes are open to teens. Check the Adult section or call 614-277-3050 for options.

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Registration

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Grove City Parks and Recreation offers five easy methods to register for classes. Registration forms are available for download online at GroveCityOhio.gov or pick up at the Kingston Center or the Evans Center.

ONLINE registration is available at GroveCityOhio.gov for most Parks and Recreation offerings (sports excluded), providing 24-hour access to our exciting array of options for all ages.

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WALK-IN registration is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., for preschool, youth and adult classes, and at the Evans Center, 4330 Dudley Ave., for 55+ offerings.

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Registration by PHONE is accepted via Visa, Discover or MasterCard only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Evans Center, 614-277-1060, for 55+ classes, and the Kingston Center, 614-277-3050, for all others.

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Use the silver DROP BOX located on the parking lot side of the Kingston Center for afterhours registration. The box is opened at 8 a.m. each business day; registrations placed in the box after 8 a.m. are processed the next business day.

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MAIL your payment and completed registration form to: Grove City Parks and Recreation Department, Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave., Grove City, OH 43123

Payment Methods • Cash or Money Order • Checks made payable to: City of Grove City. A customer with a returned check is assessed a $25 fee.

Any customer with two returned checks within 12 months must pay all subsequent fees by cash or money order.

• Credit Card: MasterCard, Discover or Visa only Confirmation Once you have registered for a class, no other confirmations are made unless a change is made in the program details. It is the responsibility of the participant to be present on the date and time listed.

Cancellations/Credit Registered participants may cancel from a program, but it is that participant’s responsibility to contact the Parks and Recreation Department. A credit is made to the participant’s account if a request is made in writing prior to the start of the program. To receive a full refund for sports, the request must be made before uniforms are ordered.

Class/Event Cancellation All classes and events are subject to change or cancellation based on participation and instructor availability.

A staff member will notify all registered class participants as changes occur.

Photos and Videos The City of Grove City reserves the right to photograph or record event and program participants for publicity purposes. Images may be used in catalogs, brochures, magazines, ads or other print or electronic public relations efforts (i.e., website, social media).

Residency Rates & Fair Share Policy The lower “resident rate” provides credit to those paying municipal taxes that help support the programs www.GroveCityOhio.gov

and events offered by the City of Grove City. To qualify as a resident, a person must live or work in Grove City or Jackson Township. This does not include all of ZIP code 43123; ZIP codes are used by the U.S. Postal Service to designate the office that delivers mail to an address.

Visit FranklinCountyAuditor.com to check your address. Grove City parcel IDs start with 040; unincorporated Jackson Township with 160.

Through the City of Grove City Fair Share Policy, non-residents who pay income tax to the City of Grove City are eligible to participate at resident rates. To be eligible, non-residents must annually provide proof of employment on company letterhead with the signature of the personnel director or a current pay stub showing the employer’s address.

Equal Opportunities and Special Populations The Grove City Parks and Recreation Department is committed to serving the whole community. All persons regardless of age, sex, race, color, national origin or religion are encouraged to participate. Our goal is also to include individuals with special needs in our existing programs based on their need and ability. Groups or individuals serving special populations are welcome to contact the department to make program arrangements.

The City of Grove City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An ADA Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. The ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 614-277-3050.

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2020 LEAF COLLECTION MAP & SCHEDULE

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First Collection, Week of:

10/19

10/26

11/2

11/9

Second Collection, Week of:

11/16

11/30

12/7

12/14

Planned collection dates may change due to weather conditions and when the leaves fall.

PLEASE REVIEW

Area numbers have changed from previous years.

The City of Grove City offers residential leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 19. Each of the City’s four defined areas is scheduled two collection weeks through Friday, Dec. 18.

Prior to the first day of the designated collection week, homeowners should rake only leaves to the grassy area between the street and sidewalk or to the edge of the lawn, if there is no sidewalk. Leaf piles will not kill grass, although temporary fading may occur. Do not rake or blow leaves into the street, this can cause storm sewer blockages and parking issues. Vehicles should not be parked in front of, or on top of, leaves during scheduled collection weeks. Crews travel each street once during the designated week. The equipment works efficiently on leaves, but is easily damaged by other materials such as branches, twigs, grass clippings, rocks and other debris.

Residents choosing to have leaves picked up prior to or after their scheduled date can place leaves in yard waste bags/containers for collection by Local Waste Services on their regular trash pickup day. An alternative is mower mulching, providing lawn nutrients and natural fertilizer.

For additional information, contact the Grove City Service Department at 614-277-1100.

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