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May 18, 2011
Spirit of Safety Day scheduled for May 21 By GARY BUDZAK ThisWeek Community Newspapers
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The Hilliard Police and Norwich Township Fire departments are teaming up again to host their second “Spirit of Safety Day” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at the Safety Services Building, 5181 Northwest Parkway. The free event will feature station tours and demonstrations of auto extrication, rappelling, EMS skills and the effectiveness of fire sprinklers. People can get their blood pressure and glucose levels checked, dump their old unused med-
“Spirit of Safety Day” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at the Safety Services Building, 5181 Northwest Parkway.
ications, see the department’s equipment (as well as a Medflight helicopter and a set of jail doors from the 1920s), learn how to negotiate a roundabout, experience “fatal vision” activity as well as
what it costs to run a fire department.. Youngsters can be involved in firefighting and 9-1-1 simulations, a safety house and a bicycle rodeo, and meet Brix the police dog. Last year’s inaugural Safety Day drew more than 2,500 people who learned about what their local police and fire departments do to protect them. “We had a very good day last year,” said Norwich Township Fire Chief David Long. “If we get good weather this year, it’ll be even better. If not, we’ve got plenty of stuff inside.” Long said opening up the facilities to
the public for hands-on activities is what made Safety Day a popular draw and a fast-paced day. In addition, Long said, things will be shifted so that people have will have more room to move around. “We had so much energy that came out of that event last year, because we had such a great day of involvement with our community,” said Hilliard Police Chief Doug Francis. Last year, the police department handed out a lot of brochures, Francis said. However, this year, there will be more hands-on activities and displays, he said. For the police department, Safety Day
Community briefs Deere dealership open on Lyman Drive
Spring planting event planned for May 22
A new John Deere dealership at 4079 Lyman Drive will have its grand opening this week, with events scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, May 1921. This is the seventh J.D. Equipment store in central Ohio. At 10 a.m. Thursday, Hilliard Mayor Don Schonhardt will be on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the owners of J.D. Equipment. Grand opening events from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday include ride and drive opportunities, chainsaw demonstrations, sales on products and $1 blade sharpening. Former Ohio State quarterback Craig Krenzel will make an appearance from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Store manager Mike Murphy said extensive renovations have been made to the former Schneider Truck facility.
The Northwest Franklin County Historical Society will hold its first spring planting event from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Historical Village in Weaver Park next to the Franklin County Fairgrounds. The event will feature demonstrations of how people farmed in the old days, with old equipment on display. Those attending will receive packets of seeds to start their own garden. There will be a sunflower display with information on how residents can participate in the Old Hilliardfest’s sunflower contest on Sept. 10. The village will also be open to tour. The event is free and open to the public.
is a big part of its outreach program. “This has become our big day to showcase to the community what police and fire services we have available to the community,” Francis said. “So many times, people deal with us when tragedy occurs, and it’s always sort of a negative environment when you have to deal with the police and fire. “This is completely the opposite,” he said. “This is a fun day for all of us, so we can interact and enjoy each other’s company. We had a beautiful day last year and I’m hoping the same for this year.”
Education news
son at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in Hilliard Presbyterian Church, 3600 Leap Road. The program, “Spring Wellsprings,” will feature guest artist Andrea Di Gregorio on Lalo’s ‘Cello Concerto in d minor’ and a performance of Sibelius’“Symphony No. 2 in D Major.” Olev L. Viro is the music director of the GCCO. Donations will be accepted.
HHMS orchestras win “Music in the Parks”
Charles Laux and student teacher Erin Chiparo.
The combined cadet and concert orchestras of Hilliard Heritage Middle School performed at the Music in the Parks Festival, held May 7 at Loveland High School, in Loveland, Ohio. Their score of 93 earned them a superior rating and first place in the contest. The orchestra has 45 seventh- and eighthgrade members and is under the direction of
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Darby’s choirs receive superior ratings The Hilliard Darby High School Women’s Chorale and Symphonic Choir both received superior ratings at the 2011 OMEA Choir Contest, at Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio. Each group earned superior ratings at both the district and state level of competition.
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