“Like” Pickerington

Mayor Lee A. Gray has created a new Facebook page to encourage citizens to post questions, comments and suggestions.

“The City of Pickerington page serves as an informational site, in addition to Pickerington.net. But Facebook provides us greater opportunities for interaction, and that is valuable to us,” said the Mayor’s Executive Assistant, Tammy Sawyer.

Plans are to also include City Council updates, service and safety information, community calendar events, and photos of city leaders, community events and businesses.

“One of our goals is to build an even stronger connection to the citizens we serve. Social media sites like Facebook provide us a unique opportunity to do that,” Gray explained.

To generate some excitement for the new page, a prize is being awarded for every 100 “Likes” it receives. A random drawing is held for a prize or gift card donated by a Pickerington business.

“If you are a City of Pickerington fan, you are entered to win. The first winner took home a prize package from Rule3,” Sawyer said.

tainly don’t want to retire again,” he laughed.

Two city officials underlined the importance of a continuing business in the historical district.

“The Olde Village Diner is an appreciated testament to the fact that a business in the Olde Village can flourish for years and years,” City Manager Bill Vance offered.

“A diner is a jewel in the community where people know each other, where they go to feel comfortable. The food, the staff and the hometown atmosphere all contribute to a dining experience you don’t get anywhere else. We’re fortunate to have the Olde Village Diner in our community,” Mayor Lee Gray added.

Agganis and his wife, Pickerington residents for 15 years, have three daughters and a son, and 12 grandchildren.

Pool Primer

Potential passholders for the 2012 swimming season have until the end of business on April 30 to apply for an Early Bird discount at the Pickerington Community Pool.

The discounts involve a $15 savings for individual and family passes, in both resident and non-resident status.

The pool will open on May 26 and will be open on non-school days until the first full day, June 7. It will then be open from noon until 8 p.m. every day through Sept. 3.

Informational fliers and registration forms were included in the city’s water billing for March. They are also available at www.pickerington.net.

Registration can occur in person at the Recreation Department, by mail or after hours in the city’s night deposit box. Checks should be made payable to “The City of Pickerington.” The city also accepts MasterCard and Visa.

Information on the Tigersharks Swim Team is also posted online. Registration for swimming lessons will begin May 1 for Season Passholders. Call 614-833-2211 for more information.